Exploration Meets Craft With Shibori
Pepa Martin and Karen Davis explore Japanese textiles and printmaking, extending their creativity into artworks, wallpaper and prints – all under the moniker Shibori.
Daniel Boddam’s Home Is A Machine For Experimenting
Whether designing buildings or furniture, or working from a base in Byron Bay or in Sydney – the approach Daniel Boddam takes is always about striking a balance.
The Road Less Travelled
For furniture designer James Howe, the path that led him to where he is has been unconventional but no less adventurous.
The Polymath: Dolla Merrillees
Art historian, published author, museum director, cultural consultant and Global Emissary for SCCI, Dolla Merrillees’ talents and wisdom are wide-ranging. We find out how design and art influence this Habitus Design Hunter.
Hijjas Kasturi Is A Restless Type
Ostensibly retired, Hijjas Kasturi remains a defining figure in Malaysian architecture – for his iconic buildings and for the cultural and environmental philanthropy of he and his Australian wife, Angela.
Gidon Bing On Designing Daily Rituals
Gidon Bing Ceramics may be celebrated for its simplicity, but let it be known that the process behind the pieces is quite the opposite.
Andrew Parr Is A Force To Be Reckoned With
Over the last 25 years SJB Interiors has become renowned for designing iconic places to eat, play, work, and stay. And for Andrew Parr, the man at the helm, the gig is far from over.
Rive Roshan Creates Objects Of Visual Wonder
Rive Roshan is a design practice working across many mediums questioning the perceived difference between art and design.
James Garvan Lets His Work Speak For Itself
Sydney-based architect James Garvan has big dreams for his eponymous practice, but he isn’t one to shout from the rooftops. Rather, he is letting his work do the talking.
Martin Johnston’s Homage To Craftsmanship
Furniture designer and maker Martin Johnston is continuing his family legacy in Byron Shire, working with craftsmanship techniques and machinery inherited from his father.
Who Is Patchwork Architecture Anyway?
Big ideas are coming out of the small and emerging Wellington practice Patchwork Architecture, the firm behind the house featured on the cover of Habitus #46.
Andrew Benn Prides Himself On Creative Solutions
For architect Andrew Benn, architecture is a solution-driven profession that works best when common ground is found with clients.