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Can Design Guide Organisations into the Future?
“It’s not often you get a chance as a designer to create something that has the potential to transform the way an organisation works.” We met Co Principle at Davenport Campbell Neill Johanson to discuss his approach for the new Mirvac HQ.
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Rethinking workplace design
We spoke to architect Mark Davis of Dasch Associates about their design for the Royal Flying Doctors HQ.
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Can flooring bring the outside in?
Senior Architect, Allison Hooper and Interior Designer Amanda Meiklejohn from William Ross Architects, explore how the Interface Human Nature Collection was central to bringing their “outside, in” concept to life with their recent project, The Stonnington Civic Precinct.
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Public Space
In Indesign 64 we explore public space through a cross-section of international projects that highlight the role of the external built environment relative to human habitation.
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‘Design Thinking’ – What Is It?
It would seem every designer worth their salt these days is claiming how their practice or studio is driven by something called “design thinking”. Well, that’s all well and good – but what does that ACTUALLY mean?
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Can Flooring Create Opportunities to Connect and Interact Within a Space?
With the success of their recent architectural and interior project – the University of Wollongong Early Start Children’s Discovery and Research Centre – Graham Bell Bowman (GBB) Interior Designer, Rene Deoberitz, reflects on the importance of flooring in integrating and connecting the diverse users and purposes of the space.
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Multi-Res
In Indesign 63 we focus on multi-residential projects and issues affecting their design, exploring how spaces can both cater to the needs of private residents and foster a sense of community.
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Is Forward Always Forward?
Let me just preface this by saying that I don’t think we should do away with technology altogether.
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What is the role of floors in wayfinding?
With the success of their recent architectural and interior project – the University of Wollongong Science Teaching Facility – Graham Bell Bowman (GBB) Interior Designer, Rene Deoberitz, reflect on the science of wayfinding, and the importance of flooring within that science.
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A mindful space for beautiful thinking
This hot, young design team from Woods Bagot has created a space that marries creativity, whimsy and tranquillity.
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Show and Tell Design Experience
Interface weaves a multi-sensory design experience for guests at its Surry Hills showroom for Sydney Indesign 2015.
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The Importance Of ‘Life’ In Commercial Spaces
Through the lens of their recent Merck Sharp & Dohme development in Sydney’s Ryde, Davenport Campbell Head of Interiors, Lisa Dinham, explores why a culture of essential elements is important to modern commercial spaces.
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Can designers create connections between people and spaces?
How can designers connect the identity of a brand and its space with the people it houses day-to-day?
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How Should Design Think About Sustainability?
Commercial designers and architects are increasingly thinking about sustainability beyond just “going green”. SUMU Design Director Felice Carlino explains why when recalling their recent project with Dexus Sydney.
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Commercial Spaces That Think Beautifully
The team at Geyer Melbourne design for people, not spaces. In their recent completion of the 150 Collins Street project for Westpac Mellbourne HQ, designer Iva Durakovic reveals how they champion beautiful thinking, and why Interface was the perfect solution.
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Acoustic Solution for Red Cross with EcoSoft®
Improving acoustical conditions in the large open plan environment was paramount for the refurbishment of level 1, Red Cross, Carlton. 17 years after the official opening, the office has been transformed.
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Can Design Influence Behaviour?
The recent developments of ARTSPACE Sydney and BOOM Gallery Melbourne are two local projects exploring how design could impact on the behaviour of people within a space.
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Are All Design Principles Global?
What are the top three principles of design, and do they apply the global industry?
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Why Does Design Need Storytelling?
What is the value of ‘meaningful narratives’ in design culture, and why they are vital in communicating a regional design language. We discover how with Australian designer, Ross Didier.
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How can designers use ‘theming’ to inject critical brand values into a space?
Designed by Andrew Tu’inukuafe and the Creative Spaces team, the Lion’s new HQ in Freemans Bay, Auckland is a solid example of design’s ability to speak the language of a brand and its space.