Issue 67

Luxury Issue

In this issue, the extraordinary Jase Sullivan takes us through the qualities of design that work towards making a project exceptional. Based in Byron Bay, but working with clients all over the world, Jase has a unique take on what makes a home luxurious. This issue is also where the incredible projects from the Indo-Pacific region have been shortlisted for the Winnings x Habitus House of the Year. It is an exceptional showcase of the talent surrounding us and a privilege to present the work of these individuals in print.

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Design Hunter™ Q+A with Minna Kenell-Kutvonen

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Design Hunter™ Q+A with Minna Kenell-Kutvonen

Habitusliving catches up with Finnish textile and clothing design house Marimekkos’ Creative Director to hear about her design favourites.

Your name: Minna Kemell-Kutvonen

What you do: I am Creative Director of Marimekko

Your latest project: I am working with our next autumn collection 2013.

Who are three people that inspire/excite you:

1) Designer Vuokko Nurmesniemi

2) Rei Kawakubo

3) My three children, they are so clever!

What is your favourite…

Car/bike/plane/boat model: My brown Crescent bike.

Chair model: J akkara by Alvar Aalto

Residential space: Our summer house in the Finnish archipelago.

Commercial space: Merci in Paris.

Decorative product: Candle.

Functional product: Canvas bag.

Handmade good: Wool socks.

Mass-produced good: Water bottle.

meal: Fish.

restaurant: Morimoto in New York.

drink: Water.

bar: I don’t spent time at bars

item in your studio: The red Domus chair design by Ilmari Tapiovaara.

piece of technology: iPhone

historical figure: Armi Ratia

vice: Candy

virtue: Gardening.

What does the term ‘Design Hunter’™ mean to you? It sounds like you’re hunting design…

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Issue 67 - Luxury Issue

Issue 67

Luxury Issue

In this issue, the extraordinary Jase Sullivan takes us through the qualities of design that work towards making a project exceptional. Based in Byron Bay, but working with clients all over the world, Jase has a unique take on what makes a home luxurious. This issue is also where the incredible projects from the Indo-Pacific region have been shortlisted for the Winnings x Habitus House of the Year. It is an exceptional showcase of the talent surrounding us and a privilege to present the work of these individuals in print.