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Issue 64 - The 'Future' Issue

Issue 64

The 'Future' Issue

Habitus #64 Welcome to the HABITUS ‘Future’ and ‘Habitus House of the Year’ Issue. We are thrilled to have interior designer of excellence, Brahman Perera, as Guest Editor and to celebrate his Sri Lankan heritage through an interview with Palinda Kannangara and his extraordinary Ek Onkar project – divine! Thinking about the future, we look at the technology shaping our approach to sustainability and the ways traditional materials are enjoying a new-found place in the spotlight. Profiles on Yvonne Todd, Amy Lawrance, and Kallie Blauhorn are rounded out with projects from Studio ZAWA, SJB, Spirit Level, STUDIOLIVE, Park + Associates and a Lake House made in just 40 days by the wonderful Wutopia Lab, plus the short list for the Habitus House of the Year!

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A new home of Scandinavian design opens its doors in Brisbane
HappeningsAleesha Callahan

A new home of Scandinavian design opens its doors in Brisbane

Great Dane has opened its doors on a new Brisbane outpost, bringing its quality, hand-crafted furniture to life at a welcoming soiree.


After searching high and low for the perfect location, Great Dane has found a new home for its Brisbane showroom, now open in Fortitude Valley.

The cavernous warehouse space has been transformed into a luxury setting, with a warm and minimalist backdrop to let the full range of Scandinavian furniture and lighting shine.

Great Dane Brisbane Showroom
Photo by Cieran Murphy

Conceived as a space where customers are invited to linger and lounge, the new showroom is focused on encouraging visitors to really get to know each piece and its unique backstory.

“The showroom has been designed to feel like a home. Customers become a part of it and are treated like family, crafting their own journey, and learning about the makers who have selected the perfect Swedish leather or tree planks for their table,” shares Great Dane founder, Anton Assaad.

Related: Great Dane celebrates 20th anniversary

Great Dane Brisbane Showroom

While undeniably a reflection of the Great Dane ethos, the Brisbane outpost is a lighter and brighter space than the Sydney and Melbourne counterparts. Sage green and white walls create a gentle ambience, which is more in line with the sub-tropical locale.

To honour the new space, an official opening was held where architects, designers and clientele were invited to the new showroom in true Great Dane hospitality.

Exquisite wines and canapes were served, with a grazing table featuring Nordic twists. Guests mingled long into the balmy night, spilling out into the street.

Salute to the perfect occasion for the perfect space.

Great Dane Brisbane
2 Prospect Street, Fortitude Valley
greatdanefurniture.com

Showroom photography – Cieran Murphy
Event photography – Claudia Baxter

Great Dane Brisbane Showroom
Great Dane Brisbane Showroom
Photo by Cieran Murphy

Great Dane Brisbane Showroom
Great Dane Brisbane Showroom
Photo by Cieran Murphy

Great Dane Brisbane Showroom
Great Dane Brisbane Showroom
Photo by Cieran Murphy

Great Dane Brisbane Showroom
Great Dane Brisbane Showroom
Great Dane Brisbane Showroom
Great Dane Brisbane Showroom
Great Dane Brisbane Showroom
Great Dane Brisbane Showroom
Great Dane Brisbane Showroom
Great Dane Brisbane Showroom
Great Dane Brisbane Showroom
Great Dane Brisbane Showroom
Great Dane Brisbane Showroom
Great Dane Brisbane Showroom
Great Dane Brisbane Showroom

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About the Author

Aleesha Callahan

Aleesha seeks out the unique people, projects and products that define the Indo Pacific region. Previously the editor of Habitus and Indesignlive, she has written and contributed to various publications and brands in the architecture and design industry, bringing intimate insight to her stories having first trained and practised as an interior designer. Her passion for mid-century design and architecture began while living and working in Berlin.

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Issue 64 - The 'Future' Issue

Issue 64

The 'Future' Issue

Habitus #64 Welcome to the HABITUS ‘Future’ and ‘Habitus House of the Year’ Issue. We are thrilled to have interior designer of excellence, Brahman Perera, as Guest Editor and to celebrate his Sri Lankan heritage through an interview with Palinda Kannangara and his extraordinary Ek Onkar project – divine! Thinking about the future, we look at the technology shaping our approach to sustainability and the ways traditional materials are enjoying a new-found place in the spotlight. Profiles on Yvonne Todd, Amy Lawrance, and Kallie Blauhorn are rounded out with projects from Studio ZAWA, SJB, Spirit Level, STUDIOLIVE, Park + Associates and a Lake House made in just 40 days by the wonderful Wutopia Lab, plus the short list for the Habitus House of the Year!

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