Nood Co: Colourful Concrete Products That Don’t Weigh A Tonne
The new era of concrete furniture and homewares has landed with the arrival of Nood Co.
You Won’t Believe What The Queen Of Green Design Has Created!
Sarah King continues her crusade towards a more sustainable world with two new exciting projects.
The Local Heroes At Sydney Indesign
Australian Design making waves at Sydney Indesign. And while we’re not picking favourites, we do have a hitlist…
The Arcimboldo Defect
In a world plagued by the incessant search for perfection, Stephen Todd finds that disfigured fruit and vegetables are de rigueur in a mindful kitchen.
Brave New World
Cover Image: Max Dupain Australia 1911–92 On the beach. Man, woman, boy 1938 gelatin silver photograph If Modernism came late to Australia, it also didn’t come easy. While the European Modernists – Gropius, van der Rohe, Le Corbusier and Co – emerged from World War One determined to devise a brand new world, Australia would only […]
Quiet Kitchens In A Loud World
Habitus spoke with Miriam Fanning of Mim Design about the evolution of the cooking spaces and the beauty and benefits of having an integrated kitchen.
Why We Need To Invest In Tomorrow’s A+D Leaders
We all know the benefits of investing – whether that be in office space or R+D – but don’t underestimate the power of investing in today’s young prodigies.
What Does It Mean To Truly Nourish Oneself?
As Habitus #36 hits stands this week we invite you to explore alongside us how design has the ability to nourish us. And with a focus on the kitchen and bathroom, we look at these spaces as reflection of the inhabitants’ personality and lifestyle – seeking out the thought behind the process. Here are the first words from the Nourish issue.
Exploring Perspectives on Place
A new exhibition running from 27 May to 23 July at the Campbelltown Arts Centre is a vehicle of expression for local Artists on Western Sydney and all of its conceptions, misconceptions, past and future.
Breaking the Mould: A History of Innovation
In A+D we talk a big game about pushing boundaries. But, is there a ‘right’ way to push the boundary? What’s the secret to ongoing innovation?
The Epidemic Of ‘Stuff’ – Part #4
In the last of her four-part series on ‘stuff’, Joanne Gambale asks where ornament, art and the make-do-and-menders sit within the minimalist ideal.
Modular-designed, Mid Century-inspired
Taking a modular approach to architecture, Marcus Browne has developed ‘mishack’, and in doing so, is providing the benefits of architect-designed homes at a more affordable cost.
Your Chance to Win!!
From Modernism to McMansionism: Why do our suburbs look the way that they do?
New Minimalism
Minimal doesn’t necessarily mean less – or denigrating the idea of more. Here, as David Harrison suggests, it is simply asking us to live a life with more quality.