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CHROFI makes waves with its coastal architecture

‘Architectural prowess meets unexpected delight’ should be the mantra of renowned architecture and design practice CHROFI. Twenty-one years old and stronger than ever, this studio makes waves – especially with its coastal residential design.

Taking ocean plastic to make marbled flower pots

Taking an abundant waste product and doing something special with it, the Ocean Collection flower pots by elho use plastic waste and turn it into a beautiful addition to the home.

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.

Weaving texture and functionality at Embroidered Home

The home of a fashion designer, this residence in Mumbai layers textures and subtle patterns together with embroidery and rattan as a thoughtful nod to the owner. Helmed by designer Saniya Kantawala, the design cleverly intertwines aesthetics and practicality.

Edward Waring makes lolly-coloured crystal eye candy in his new exhibition

“Waring has layered personal, social and cultural histories in these works. Many are titled with women’s names of an earlier era, a homage to the friends of Waring’s mother whom he remembers in their drinking and partying heyday; occasions where glasses were filled to the brim with colour and clinking to life,” Edward Waring draws on memory to create a colourful glass installations at Gallery Sally Dan-Cuthbert.

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.

GUBI’s modern revival of Finnish legend Paavo Tynell

Danish design house GUBI pays tribute to Paavo Tynell, the ‘man who illuminated Finland’, in its latest series of lights.

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

The renowned Sydney and Byron Bay-based design practice – Daniel Boddam Studio – marks a significant milestone with its inaugural gallery showroom launch in Collingwood, Melbourne, setting a new standard in experiential interior design.

The Exclusive Habitus Milan Edit is a visual design feast – download it now!

We’ve traipsed the halls, experienced the installations and sifted through all the content to collate this very special Habitus Milan Edit just for you. From product releases, to the big themes and interviews with designers like Jaime Hayon, it’s an inspiring design journey.