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Laura Box
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Slaying the building dragons with Perth studio State of Kin
Champions of women in design and creators of bold and adventurous spaces, Ara Salomone and Alessandra French take Perth by storm.
Events
Brighten up the New Year with a first look at the best upcoming programs in art and design
We’re kicking off 2022 with a little reminder that there are some incredible events on the horizon. Take a look at the program from Melbourne Design Week 2022 and check out what’s on at the 23rd Sydney Biennale.
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White Rabbit Gallery opens Big in China exhibition after almost half a year closed
Opening for the first time since Sydney was plunged into lockdown in June, White Rabbit Gallery is back to once more deliver the finest in contemporary Chinese art, with Big in China.
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It’s that time again: The Pantone Colour of the Year 2022 has been revealed
The Pantone Color of the Year for 2022 is looking, well, Very Peri.
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Celebrating growth and new appointments with a rebrand
A rebrand, two promotions and a focus on 3D technology has placed GWA “at the forefront” of the Sydney architecture and design scene.
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Built with the utmost care, craft and love: Elan Plus and Skupa
High end joinery and a dedication to refined craftsmanship lie at the heart of Boris Tošić’s work. It comes as no surprise, then, that Tošić’s Elan Plus and Skupa ranges, available at Living Edge, exhibit an exemplary display of timberwork and a unique comprehension of furniture design.
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Sibling Architecture poses a ‘New Agency’ model to solve Australia’s housing crisis
In part two of our series covering Sibling Architecture’s New Agency research, IndesignLive looks at the final section and a proposed solution to Australia’s housing challenges.
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Video: Australia’s return to local, sustainable manufacturing
Lagging procurement times and difficulty sourcing materials from overseas has driven a return to local manufacturing. Our colleagues at Habitus looked into this return to local and sustainable practices.
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Flipping the switch on discreet hardware design
Massimo Buster Minale is an advocate for making fittings unforgettable. His Buster + Punch Electricity Collection, available at Living Edge, embodies an idiosyncratic rock and roll aesthetic.
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The proof is in the project – how four people are making sustainable change
There’s no time like now to celebrate the nation’s best advocates and aficionados of sustainable design. We take a look at the winners of the Sustainability Awards 2021 – and everything they’re doing to champion change in the industry.
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Celebrating 21 years of designing Australia’s healthiest buildings
With DesignInc celebrating 21 years since inception, we explore how the national studio has excelled in thought leadership, driving its health-driven exemplary projects.
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Shaking up workplace experience with Future X Collective
Future X Collective, the latest venture from Futurespace, brings together a range of consultants to optimise workplace experience.
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Will intergenerational living provide a blueprint for Australia’s future housing?
In part two of our series covering Sibling Architecture’s New Agency research, IndesignLive talks with Sibling directors Timothy Moore and Qianyi Lim to discuss intergenerational housing.
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The ones to watch: The best architecture and design graduates of 2021
We’ve compiled a list of the architecture and design graduates who have stood out from the crowd in 2021. It might be worth keeping an eye on these ones!
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Your chance to win a Markian rug worth $4000
Subscribe to Indesign Magazine #85 and tell us what your favourite design style is and why for your chance to win a Markian rug worth $4000.
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Sibling Architecture conceives “radical” solution to housing problems
As Australia ages, will its residents be able to access fair, accessible and affordable housing? Sibling Architecture has proposed a “radical” and cross-generational solution to housing problems, based on three years of research.
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On the move: the latest industry promotions and appointments
Buchan, Gray Puksand, McGreggor Coxall, Woods Bagot and more from across the design industry announce their latest appointments, changes and promotions.
Events
6 spectacular events not to miss at MPavilion 2021-2022
Melbourne’s unmissable MPavilion returns this month for its longest ever season, welcoming the reopening of the city with hundreds of free events.
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A tranquil women’s wellness centre, delivered with quality and integrity
Building Guild’s early contract involvement in Holixir, an all-in-one women’s wellness space, culminated as a high-calibre, sophisticated and serene project with collaboration and meticulous client consultation at its core.
People
How Splinter Society harnessed its unparalleled connection to hospitality
As both owner and designer of a multitude of hospitality venues, Splinter Society has a uniquely personal connection to the hospitality industry. We sit down with studio co-director Chris Stanley to discuss how hospitality design is evolving.