Design Stories

We uncover the story behind the designs coming out of Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific. Every collection has more to say than what’s immediately on offer: from inspiration and material selection, to the chain of production, it’s all here on Habitus Living.

Naomi Taplin’s Studio Enti creates beautiful handmade ceramic lights

We look at the inner workings of the local production that goes into Studio Enti’s new ceramic architectural lighting range.

Olive Gill-Hille crafts infinity and intimacy in wood

Functional artist Olive Gill-Hille transforms timber remnants into exquisite forms of art; where a respectful approach ensures the material remains as visible as the artists’ hand. Her second solo exhibition – Asymptote – is on now at Gallery Sally Dan-Cuthbert, Sydney.

Behind the lens with Anne Stroud

“It was a photograph of the Barcelona Pavilion that I found in my high school library that really drew me to architecture and design.” Sydney and Canberra-based architecture photographer Anne Stroud shares her journey into the profession, as well as the ins and outs on shoot, the gear she never does without and the inspirations that have stuck.

Luca Lettieri bridges design, art and making

Luca Lettieri is an artist and designer who’s career first started in furniture making. We chat with the multi-disciplinary creative about life and work and a new direction of collectible design that his pieces bridge.

A match made in heaven: Mobilia and cc-tapis

Mobilia joins hands with quirky rug favourites cc-tapis, symbolising a confluence of artisan craftsmanship and contemporary design.

7 iconic designs by equally iconic 20th century female designers

These are names you would have heard and furniture pieces you’ve no doubt seen before because these 20th century female designers crafted pieces that are still in production and remain effortlessly modern today.

Ben Caine is leading the charge with Passivhaus in Perth

Founder of WA-based studio Leanhaus, architect Ben Caine took a roundabout way into finding his niche as an expert in Passivhaus – an approach to building that he says “scientifically nothing else compares to”.

Farage celebrates 25 years of fashion innovation with new concept store on Riley Street

Farage has always endeavoured to push the boundaries of sartorial style and craftsmanship. 25 years later, Australia’s leading suiting brand has engineered the perfect balance between minimalism and sophistication, with help from Greg Natale on a new store design.

The Wrong Shop at the right place

Marking its first showcase in Australia with a collection of works from contemporary designers, The Wrong Shop is putting on an exhibition hosted by Living Edge.

An electric vehicle that’s redefining sustainable luxury through design

From the end-of-life process to blockchain tracking on high-risk materials, Polestar is an EV brand using design thinking to create the most sustainable end product possible. Habitus editor Aleesha Callahan gets behind the wheel of a Polestar 2 to see its design credentials up close.

Talenti

Talenti

Talenti

ducksnest. Furniture

ducksnest. Furniture

ducksnest. Furniture

Phoenix

Phoenix

Kleenmaid

Kleenmaid

Living Edge

ducksnest. Furniture

Tappeti Fine Handcrafted Rugs & Carpets

Artedomus

Artedomus

Artedomus

Living Edge

Artedomus

Kleenmaid

Kleenmaid

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Design Stories

Naomi Taplin’s Studio Enti creates beautiful handmade ceramic lights

Olive Gill-Hille crafts infinity and intimacy in wood

Behind the lens with Anne Stroud

Luca Lettieri bridges design, art and making

A match made in heaven: Mobilia and cc-tapis

7 iconic designs by equally iconic 20th century female designers

Ben Caine is leading the charge with Passivhaus in Perth

Farage celebrates 25 years of fashion innovation with new concept store on Riley Street

The Wrong Shop at the right place

An electric vehicle that’s redefining sustainable luxury through design

Marta Figueiredo’s large-scale ‘diva’ is the centrepiece of a new Melbourne hotel

Daniel Boddam Studio’s “elevated beach living” has a new home in Melbourne

The new eclecticism

Photographer Jack Lovel takes us to Palm Springs for Modernism Week

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