Stories Indesign: Sarah-Jane Pyke on colour, books, art and more

In this episode of Stories Indesign podcast, Timothy Alouani-Roby speaks to former Habitus Guest Editor and Winnings x Habitus House of the Year juror, Sarah-Jane Pyke of Arent&Pyke.

Stories Indesign: Sarah-Jane Pyke on colour, books, art and more

Timothy Alouani-Roby

BY Timothy Alouani-Roby

November 12th, 2024

Tags: architecture, arent&pyke, colour, design, furniture, Habitus House of the Year, interior design, interiors, podcast, Sarah-Jane Pyke

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Sarah-Jane Pyke is founder and principal at renowned design practice, Arent&Pyke. Having grown into a significant influence in the world of interior design, Pyke spoke to Indesignlive and Habitus Living Editor Timothy Alouani-Roby about her understanding the distinction between architecture and interior design as well as the strong influence of art in her work. The practice has previously released its own book, and the conversation here picks up on distinctive features of Arent&Pyke’s work, such as colour.

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