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Ola Moszumanska

Ola Moszumanska is a creative writer who seeks to bring a sense of synesthetic poetry into the world of architecture and design. Inquisitive and perceptive by nature, Ola takes great joy in writing evocative stories about the industry’s most captivating projects, creators and products, while her affinity for visual arts gives her craft a vivid and emotive quality. Through her multidisciplinary practice spanning linguistics, journalism, marketing and communications, Ola has produced a wonderfully diverse range of stories for clients and publications across architecture, design and construction, as well as real estate and hospitality. When she’s not writing, Ola doubles as a photographer, working with a number of businesses on the South Coast of NSW.

Stories

Statement stone: At home with Quartzite’s unimposing opulence

Statement stone: At home with Quartzite’s unimposing opulence

Emerging from millennia of geological force, each exquisite slab tells a singular narrative etched by time and tectonic power. And this luxurious dwelling serves as a masterful recontextualisation of this enduring beauty, highlighting the extraordinary aesthetic and uncompromising strength as the ultimate expressions of residential grandeur.

Knoll’s material world: A legacy of excellence, a future of innovation

Knoll’s material world: A legacy of excellence, a future of innovation

From the industry-defining impact of the humble fabric swatch to the resonant statement on relevance and innovation at this year’s Salone del Mobile, Knoll’s material excellence continues to shape the world of design. Here, we explore this extraordinary legacy and look at how it informs the brand’s contemporary expression and the future of design.

Crypton Leather: Naturally better

Crypton Leather: Naturally better

It’s widely accepted that nature – the original, most accomplished design blueprint – cannot be improved upon. But the exclusive Crypton Leather range proves that it can undoubtedly be enhanced, augmented and extended, signalling a new era of limitless organic materiality.

Powerful presence, silent service: Gaggenau’s Dishwasher 400 Series

Powerful presence, silent service: Gaggenau’s Dishwasher 400 Series

In design, the concept of absence is particularly powerful – it’s the abundant potential of deliberate non-presence that amplifies the impact of what is. And it is this realm of sophisticated subtraction that Gaggenau’s Dishwasher 400 Series so generously – and quietly – occupies.

The heritage horizon: &Tradition’s new vernacular reimagines the familiar

The heritage horizon: &Tradition’s new vernacular reimagines the familiar

Traversing space, time and convention, &Tradition’s imaginative new collection yields a dynamic, intricate and profoundly relevant design narrative introducing new vocabulary to the Danish design house’s lexicon.

Cooking from the heart, designing with precision: Chef James Won and Gaggenau’s culinary partnership

Cooking from the heart, designing with precision: Chef James Won and Gaggenau’s culinary partnership

To honour Chef James Won’s appointment as Gaggenau’s first Malaysian Culinary Partner, we asked the gastronomic luminaire about parallels between Gaggenau’s ethos and his own practice, his multidimensional vision of Modern Malaysian – and how his early experiences of KFC’s accessible, bold flavours influenced his concept of fine dining.

AcoustiCalm: Quietly captivating design that speaks volumes

AcoustiCalm: Quietly captivating design that speaks volumes

Materialised’s unique creations aren’t just fabrics or wall covering – they are artworks that push the boundaries of craftsmanship. Now, the Australian brand pushes the envelope once again with the launch of AcoustiCalm: sustainable, sound-absorbing panels that weave the poetry of design with the pragmatism of acoustic control.

Mirra 2 Chair: Mirroring the body, shaping the future

Mirra 2 Chair: Mirroring the body, shaping the future

Named after the way it mirrors human movements, Mirra 2 Chair’s dynamic design reflects the intricate individuality of our bodies and proves that adaptability isn’t just about keeping up with the times but actively shaping them.

Small spaces, big flavours: Gaggenau’s culinary drawer enriches compact living

Small spaces, big flavours: Gaggenau’s culinary drawer enriches compact living

Within the intimate confines of compact living, where space is at a premium, efficiency is critical and dining out often trumps home cooking, Gaggenau’s 400 Series Culinary Drawer proves that limited space can, in fact, unlock unlimited culinary possibilities.

Quiet, please: The only pod we’ll ever need is here

Quiet, please: The only pod we’ll ever need is here

Herman Miller’s Bay Work Pod isn’t just about creating a cosy nook amidst the expanse of an open office – it’s about fostering a genuinely inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered to do their best work. Could this be the pod that finally gets it right?

Authenticity as a rejection of mediocrity: Design integrity with Lamitak

Authenticity as a rejection of mediocrity: Design integrity with Lamitak

The beauty of design often lies in its visual brilliance – the mesmerising forms, colours, and textures that ignite our collective imagination. But beneath the surface resides the quiet engineer of design integrity that ultimately determines its relevance and enduring impact: authenticity.

Caesarstone’s Mineral™ range is the next generation of stone surfaces (and it’s Crystalline silica-free)

Caesarstone’s Mineral™ range is the next generation of stone surfaces (and it’s Crystalline silica-free)

Innovation, beauty, and wellbeing collide in this new range of wellness-powered surfaces

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