State of Design Festival 2011

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The Coolest Dentist In The Universe: The Tooth Company, Auckland, by Cheshire Architects

More spa-like than medical, a new Auckland dentistry practice challenges the rules of what a clinical environment can be in the era of anti-clinics.

Not your ordinary doctor’s office

Adopting a Wellness philosophy this clinic has enlisted the help of three separate architecture firms to build a relaxing, tranquil space.

Versatility with character: The sculptural and playful furniture of Fearon

Brothers Mark and Jack are spearheading Fearon, designing objects that range between furniture, sculpture and everything in between. This is one up-and-coming Australian design label to keep an eye on.

A portrait of the architect as a young man

No, this not a review of James Joyce’s latest novel. Timothy Alouani-Roby spoke with Matthews Architects’ managing director, Gerald Matthews, and recently registered architect, Aiden Moon, about the changing face of architectural education and the transition to practice.

Climate change is right now, and architect James Davidson is ready

Architect James Davidson of JDA Co. wants to move the dial faster on making homes safer, insurance cheaper and enabling communities to rebuild better when natural disaster strikes.

Inside the agency crafting Sydney’s third CBD

In our own backyard, the Western Parkland City Authority is tasked with creating Sydney’s third city, the parklands city. We speak with its CEO, Sarah Hill, about what it takes to shape a city.