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Issue 59 - The Life Outside Issue

Issue 59

The Life Outside Issue

Introducing the Life Outside issue of Habitus magazine. With life increasingly being absorbed into a digital space, there is never a more important moment to hold something tangible. In this context, the power of nature to have a physiological impact on our sense of wellbeing has never been more important. So how can we cultivate the benefits of the our natural environment in the most intimate of places – our homes? This was the question that helped to bring this issue of Habitus to life.

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The Habitus Hottest 100 – Part 1
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The Habitus Hottest 100 – Part 1

The best of the best, the cream of the crop, the crème de la crème: in celebration of – and accordance with – Australia Day, Habitus Living is counting down the best design decisions of 2016. What’s your pick?


cover image: BD Barcelona Monkey Table from Living Edge

When we first had the idea to pull together a Habitus take on Triple J’s Hottest 100 for 2016, I must admit I was unsure we’d find a full 100 new designs. Logistics – and time – permitting, I was even less convinced we’d find 100 great quality, new designs worth the mention.

Turns out my concern was misplaced. Bar a handful of pleasant surprises and how-did-I-miss-that double takes, collating this list was like a trip down memory lane. A gathering of old friends I’d once been so excited to meet and now – irrespective of their youth – feel so nostalgic for.

Despite being spoiled for choice one hundred is a still a big number so we’ve broken it up into three digestible, bite-sized pieces – in case you missed it.

Now it’s your turn, join us in celebrating a year of great design across the Asia-Pac region.

Holly Cunneen
Deputy Editor | Habitus

 

Hottest 100 of 2016 - Habitus Living

Palissade outdoor collection by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for HAY. Available through Cult Design
Hottest 100 of 2016 - Habitus Living
Objects by Fritz Hansen from Cult Design
Hottest 100 of 2016 - Habitus Living

The Dawson Modular sofa from Arthur G
Hottest 100 of 2016 - Habitus Living
3 Wise Men from the Forest collection by Knock on Wood
Hottest 100 of 2016 - Habitus Living
Indiana indoor-outdoor sofa from Minotti
Hottest 100 of 2016 - Habitus Living
Icelandic Pampa Mariposa Shorn White Chair from Curious Grace
Hottest 100 of 2016 - Habitus Living
Intill sofa from Spence & Lyda
Hottest 100 of 2016 - Habitus Living
Genius Loci kitchen designed by Gabriele Centazzo for Valcucine
Hottest 100 of 2016 - Habitus Living

Tortuga Armchair designed by Studio Nadadora for Sancal from KE-ZU

Hottest 100 of 2016 - Habitus Living
The Wes lounge (in hommage to the highly stylised films of Wes Anderson) by designer Tom Fereday for Zenith
Hottest 100 of 2016 - Habitus Living
TIM glass pendant by BOMMA from Spence & Lyda
Hottest 100 of 2016 - Habitus Living
Sika dining table and chairs by TIDE Design
Hottest 100 of 2016 - Habitus Living
SERA clamp by Mingardo from HUB
Hottest 100 of 2016 - Habitus Living
Joost Baker’s Vertical Garden for Schiavello
Hottest 100 of 2016 - Habitus Living
Featherston Scape armchair c.1960, relaunched 2016 at Grazia&Co
Hottest 100 of 2016 - Habitus Living
Noah sideboard from Jardan
Hottest 100 of 2016 - Habitus Living
Molecule rug from the MINDSCAPE collection by Gavin Harris from Designer Rugs
Hottest 100 of 2016 - Habitus Living
Mila Chairs by Franco Crea
Hottest 100 of 2016 - Habitus Living
ELEMENTA by Mingardo from HUB
Hottest 100 of 2016 - Habitus Living
Creed Divano lounge from Minotti
Hottest 100 of 2016 - Habitus Living
Camille sofa by Anaca Studio
Hottest 100 of 2016 - Habitus Living
Cicca coffee table from Cafe Culture
Hottest 100 of 2016 - Habitus Living
Rene Bike Sling hanger from Cafe Culture
Hottest 100 of 2016 - Habitus Living
BD Barcelona Aquário Cabinet from Living Edge
Hottest 100 of 2016 - Habitus Living
Limited edition Breakstool by Nathan Yong, relaunched in partnership with Gallery & Co
Hottest 100 of 2016 - Habitus Living
Bertoia Diamond Chair in 18-karat gold from Knoll
Hottest 100 of 2016 - Habitus Living
Nest tables by Adam Goodrum for Cult Design
Hottest 100 of 2016 - Habitus Living
Bower armchair by Adam Goodrum for Cult Design
Hottest 100 of 2016 - Habitus Living
The Zeno Light sofa from Fanuli
Hottest 100 of 2016 - Habitus Living
Herman Miller Spot Stools designed by Michael Anastassiades from Living Edge
Hottest 100 of 2016 - Habitus Living
U Chain series of pendants and wall lights by Volker Haug

About the Author

Holly Cunneen

Holly Cunneen was the editor of Habitus and has spent her time in the media writing about architecture, design and our local industry. With a firm view that “design has a shared responsibility to the individual as much as it does the wider community,” her personal and professional trajectory sees her chart the interests, accomplishments, and emerging patterns of behaviour within the architecture and design community.

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Issue 59 - The Life Outside Issue

Issue 59

The Life Outside Issue

Introducing the Life Outside issue of Habitus magazine. With life increasingly being absorbed into a digital space, there is never a more important moment to hold something tangible. In this context, the power of nature to have a physiological impact on our sense of wellbeing has never been more important. So how can we cultivate the benefits of the our natural environment in the most intimate of places – our homes? This was the question that helped to bring this issue of Habitus to life.

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