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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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In Profile: Deka Design
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In Profile: Deka Design

The voice behind Deka, the Queensland furniture company that creates beautiful, timeless pieces that are locally produced and can be customised in their design.


Who should we speak to when specifying?
Nora Kinnunen can provide information regarding all products and services provided by Deka Design.

What are your client’s priorities at the moment?

Retail customers are understandably very economical with their purchases but fortunately many sophisticated consumers understand the cultural significance of supporting local production and approach us on that basis.

Their purchases tend to be more long term so they value other factors such as environmental and cultural sustainability over price. Our commercial clients are requiring more use of local materials and details in design which support the overall interior and architecture of the buildings. This suits us as our strength and expertise is in custom designed work using local materials.

What is good design to you?
Good design is futuring. It makes visible our structural unsustainability and counters it with actions which advance the project of sustainment. Good design is care embodied in objects and processes; it nurtures relationships and it is culturally and socially sustaining. Good design can be measured by how well it directs our designing towards sustainable futures.

What does the future hold?
The future for Deka Design includes expanding the existing redirective platform within the company to explore new concepts in sustainable ways of living, such as extending the trans-form-it concept, and forming new collaborations which enable broader promotion of a sustainable material culture.

Address: Unit 1, 23 Mungala Street, Wynnum Qld 4178

Phone: 07 3396 5850
Contact: Nora Kinnunen
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.dekadesign.com.au

 


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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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