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.

Local Vision: Sunshine Coast Design Book Review

The Sunshine Coast Design book suggests four core values in architecture and developments to create responsive design and uphold a placemaking approach on the Sunshine Coast.

It’s What’s Behind The Frame That Counts

Thanks to the powers of Cantilever Interiors, Kett Furniture, and Cosh Living combined, we introduce to you the Frame Living System.

Have You Met The Women Of The Indesign Office?

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2020 on Sunday March 8th, this year Habitus looks inwards at our own team and our personal/professional accomplishments.

The Age-Old Material Needed To Build A Sustainable Future

With soil as the main, widely available ingredient, rammed earth construction is making its return to the forefront of sustainable design in regions around the world.

Martin Johnston’s Homage To Craftsmanship

Furniture designer and maker Martin Johnston is continuing his family legacy in Byron Shire, working with craftsmanship techniques and machinery inherited from his father.

Without Empathy, There Is No Good Design

In the latest in a series of short films for VOLA, acclaimed British designer, Ilse Crawford, explores the relationship between wellness, wellbeing and design.

Behind Every Object Is A Story

From his base on the New South Wales south coast, Trent Jansen uses his work and its reach to sensitively share important historical narratives with a greater audience.

5 Times Vaastu Shastra Defined Design For Wellbeing

Today, the built environment fields of the archetypal Western regions are abuzz with talk and thought about design for wellbeing; to which it need not be said, fair deuce.

What Do You Do After Working For Australia’s Biggest Hospitality Giant?

Director and co founder of Example, Rebecca Gibbs has gone from strength to strength, working for some of the most globally recognised companies before co founding her own with business partner Andy El-Bayeh.

Sydney XXXL Book Review: What’s The Problem With Sydney?

Sydney can seem an untameable beast. Sydney XXXL, a new book by architect Ed Lippmann, looks at the city’s past, present and future.

Register To Give Help Or Receive It: What You Can Expect From Architects Assist

There are more than 400 architects and 800 students ready to help with the recovery effort of the Australian Bushfires just as soon as they are called upon.

Jon Goulder Pays Homage To His Artisanal Heritage

In collaboration with Broached Commissions, celebrated Australian designer–maker Jon Goulder has crafted a collection of limited-edition furniture that recounts his artisanal heritage.

Introducing The Australian Furniture Design Award 2020 Shortlisted Designers

The National Gallery Victoria (NGV) and Stylecraft have officially announced the shortlisted designers for the Australian Furniture Design Award 2020.