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Issue 62 - Living in the Environment Issue

Issue 62

Living in the Environment Issue

Issue 62 is the first issue of the year and always a great time to put our best foot forward. With Adam Goodrum, the loveliest man in design, as Guest Editor, we draw on his insights as a furniture designer, artist and educator to look at the makers shaping our design world. Sustainability has never been more important, and increasingly this is a consideration from the start with projects designed to address their immediate environment as well as the longevity of the planet. From the coldest winters to the most tropical of summers, addressing how we live in the environment is crucial to creating the perfect home.

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Work-Shop: The New Creative
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Work-Shop: The New Creative

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The days of the self taught interior designer seem numbered, as there are only so many sub-par YouTube videos one can watch before there’s an itch for the real thing. That’s why Chester Garcia and Matt Branagan began their own creative learning hub just outside of the Sydney CBD, aptly named, Work Shop. By Nicholas Sherwood.


Here, the two boys run a bunch of affordable and somewhat niche workshops, mixing in with Sydney’s creative scene. So far they’ve collaborated with Newtown’s own Young Henry’s brewery to teach a craft beer masterclass, learnt from some of Australia’s best street artists and held a free, lunchtime yoga class.

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The project has been entirely self-funded, relying on zero marketing budget. Branagan says “it has been an awesome ride so far. We have met so many amazing creatives and the way the community has embraced the project has been so inspiring. We work long hours, but it is worth it when you see people discovering their lost creative sides!”

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From their wholly up-cycled timber fit out, it’s nice to see an original idea pop up in an otherwise information-saturated society; an idea that focuses on fun, hands-on activities that steer clear of any form of current technology. Classes we’ve got our eyes on include the ‘String Gardens with Georgina Reid’ and the ‘Make your own Cardboard Chair with Jeff McCann.’ We’re also hanging out for Matt’s dream teacher to have at Workshop, Heston Bluementhal.

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Sign up for one of their workshops, here.

work-shop.com.au


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Issue 62 - Living in the Environment Issue

Issue 62

Living in the Environment Issue

Issue 62 is the first issue of the year and always a great time to put our best foot forward. With Adam Goodrum, the loveliest man in design, as Guest Editor, we draw on his insights as a furniture designer, artist and educator to look at the makers shaping our design world. Sustainability has never been more important, and increasingly this is a consideration from the start with projects designed to address their immediate environment as well as the longevity of the planet. From the coldest winters to the most tropical of summers, addressing how we live in the environment is crucial to creating the perfect home.

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