People

Who are the people that inspired the designers and architects you’re inspired by? What were the catalysts that led them to where they are today? What makes them tick? Habitus Living uncovers the motivations behind our region’s most celebrated Design Hunters.

The Habitus Tastemaker’s Guide with Abound Studio

As avid travellers and the creative minds behind design strategy studio Abound Studio – James and Alison Huntly are the perfect people to share their favourites places to shop, eat and stay. Discover their top picks both in Perth and around the world; all with an eye to design.

“I want to allow nature to design the building”: Meet Tokyo-based architect, Hiroshi Nakamura

Hiroshi Nakamura is doing some of the most interesting work on the contemporary Japanese architectural scene. From residential to retail and urban to rural, his practice is one to keep an eye on for observers in Australia and elsewhere.

Kwangho Lee on the value of making and material exploration

Korean artist and designer Kwangho Lee is renowned for making furniture and objects that are equal parts art and design. In Australia for Sydney Design Week, he sat down for an exclusive interview with Habitus editor Aleesha Callahan.

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.

3 young artists exploring memory, light and colour

Showing as part of Sydney Contemporary 2023, Sophie Gannon Gallery will present the work of three rising stars in the art world – each very different explorations in practice yet unified by universal themes.

A place for design and sustainability lovers

With a people-planet-profit approach it’s no wonder that this Swiss company has a loyal following of customers – and employees – around the globe. Are you ready to join them?

Gabriel Tan on the serendipity that brought his new range for Herman Miller to life

Designer Gabriel Tan reveals the inspiration and ideas behind his new Luva seating collection and Cyclades tables for Herman Miller.

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.

The coastal container home of an interior and set designer is full of theatricality

At home in the beautiful coastal village of Bundeena in the Royal National Park, south of Sydney, interior designer Kelly Ross, her partner Jimmy Lister, their son Luka and dogs Billy and Ray (with plans for a grumpy ginger cat to call Cyrus) are shifting the paradigm on coastal living.

All together now – Mixed Goods is a new home for creatives in Adelaide

Effectively a share studio with a positive social agenda, Mixed Goods, has set out to create and promote a community of designers and makers.

Tom Blachford’s pioneering experiments with A.I. image making

Tom Blachford is an architecture and fine art photographer. Having established a name with his distinctive style of photography, he has recently become a leader in generative AI image-making. Here, he opens up about his process and thoughts about the future direction of AI and design, alongside a special series of kitchen and bathroom images he created just for Habitus.

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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People

The Habitus Tastemaker’s Guide with Abound Studio

“I want to allow nature to design the building”: Meet Tokyo-based architect, Hiroshi Nakamura

Kwangho Lee on the value of making and material exploration

Luca Lettieri bridges design, art and making

3 young artists exploring memory, light and colour

A place for design and sustainability lovers

Gabriel Tan on the serendipity that brought his new range for Herman Miller to life

7 iconic designs by equally iconic 20th century female designers

The coastal container home of an interior and set designer is full of theatricality

All together now – Mixed Goods is a new home for creatives in Adelaide

Tom Blachford’s pioneering experiments with A.I. image making

Ben Caine is leading the charge with Passivhaus in Perth

Vale Rodolfo Dordoni

Lara Merrett explores alchemical change through colour

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