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David Congram
Ideas
Buddhist meditation and bamboo with Vo Trong Nghia
The Vietnamese architect discusses insatiable construction markets and dwindling urban ecologies. For the latter, he recommends bamboo; for the former, meditation.
Events
British-Australian free-trading kicks off in 2023
The recent signing of free-trade deals in the UK and Australia signals major shakeups for design, architecture, engineering and construction in two hemispheres. Is this a positive sign for local creative sectors or global reputations?
News
Archaeology of the Future: Meet architect Tsuyoshi Tane
In this Australian exclusive, Atelier Tsuyoshi Tane Architects promises to create “an architecture that nobody has ever seen, experienced or imagined yet.
People
“We Will Be The Chicken!”: Power to the people of Hong Kong’s design community
Father and son designers, Winston and Alex Shu, launch a new incubation model for the design community threatened by Hong Kong’s competitive markets and downscaled breakthrough opportunities.
Articles
Strategic Design and Creating a Sense of Arrival
If spaces are designed to tell a story – and form, fittings, fixtures and furnishings are the building blocks of its narrative – then the point of entrance is akin to “Once upon a time…”, setting the tone of the journey yet to come.
Furniture
Reading the zeitgeist
In a world that feels less and less clear-cut, designer Sebastian Herkner upholds a philosophy of the specific that presents us with a cure for identity crisis.
People
“I Couldn’t Believe It. The Pace & Complexity Is Astounding”: Chris Wilkinson On Sydney’s Urban Future
The city’s most sought-after residences have just reimagined Sydney. But One Barangaroo’s architect, Chris Wilkinson, says “It was a question of bringing the refined, sculptural elegance this great city deserves.”
Articles
Designing bricks-and-mortar retail in the digital age: Hecker Guthrie’s showroom for Schiavello
Retail is in a state of flux. Schiavello’s Melbourne showroom, designed by Hecker Guthrie, brings a biophilic response with an architectural sensibility. We take a step inside the 2018 INDE.Awards shortlisted project.
Articles
Three cheers For Churchie: How design can support new cognitive behaviours
The Centenary Library at Anglican Church Grammar School (QLD) supports nuanced cognitive behaviour for staff and students alike.
Articles
Welcome to the beyond: EDITION 2018 is here
Find a world wherein the challenging and contradictory collide. Where allure enjoins surprise. Where beauty beckons the uncommon. Find EDITION.
News
The Cologne Convo: Australians take over Orgatec 2018
We came out in droves for Orgatec 2018 – the year that Australians dominated the German commercial furniture fair quite unlike ever before.
Articles
Design for tomorrow’s gyms: Moving beyond the ‘workout’ into the ‘experience’
“Feel well, be well, eat well, train well, move well, relax well – it’s simple and beautifully harmonious.” Step inside The Well, Bondi.
Articles
The ‘sticky campus’… reimagined: Queensland University of Technology
The Queensland University of Technology’s Creative Industries Precinct suggests that collaboration should come easy.
Articles
“I call it a ‘cultural effect’. It is an abstract quality of the architecture”: Ben Van Berkel on the architecture of education
Ben Van Berkel of UNStudio is changing the way your children will learn. Discover how architecture has revolutionised knowledge sharing.
Articles
Boilingpoint Magazine #24 by Zip Water
With a focus on the residential space, in Boilingpoint #24 Zip Water investigates why winning homes specify Zip. Download your copy today for free.
Articles
The evolution of ‘modularity’: How commercial furniture systems are responding to new professional behaviours
According to Matt Newell of Business Interiors, “Too often, modularity is seen as a ‘piece of furniture’.” How is the commercial sector reimagining this?
Articles
Breakout spaces that break the traditional paradigm: The University of Canberra
University life is about so much more than attending classes. With such spaced out schedules, it’s no surprise so many students choose to spend their downtime on campus – studying, relaxing, socialising. These activities need dedicated spaces and dedicated furniture to encourage healthy student life.
Articles
Ask the expert: Shareen Joel on the future of residential design
“It’s all about trust,” says Shareen Joel. Discover Joel’s unique insight into the evolving taxonomy of residential design and the future of the kitchen.
Articles
Alexander & Co bring the spirit of European residential design to Australia
As Designer Of The Year (2018), Alexander & Co know a thing or two about the future of the residential environment. Step inside the firm’s recently completed Palm Beach House.
Articles
Step inside Armadale Residence by Flack Studio
Characteristic of Flack Studio, Armadale Residence celebrates the importance of materiality and texture in the home environment for mindfulness.