State of Design 2008

BY jesse

April 4th, 2011

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In an industry where design intent is often diluted by value management and procurement pressures, Klaro Industrial Design positions manufacturing as a creative ally – allowing commercial interior designers to deliver unique pieces aligned to the project’s original vision.

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Sydney’s newest design concept store, HOW WE LIVE, explores the overlap between home and workplace – with a Surry Hills pop-up from Friday 28th November.

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NAWIC Site Tour UTS Sports Hall and Great Hall

Next in NAWIC’s series of site tours is the UTS Multi Purpose Sports Hall and Great Hall. The Multi Purpose Sports Hall is a state-of-the-art sports court with some outstanding design features, including an exposed rock-face that becomes one of the principal features of the space. The Great Hall recently received an upgrade which completely […]

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The making of Melbourne’s apartment culture

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A journey of renewal: Integrating Japanese bathing rituals into bathroom design

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Song for the Mute’s Melbourne boutique brings atmosphere over spectacle

Designed by Foolscap, the debut Melbourne store for Song for the Mute translates sound and rhythm into an immersive retail experience that feels closer to a listening room than a shopfront.

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From Country to Carpet: Milliken’s PrintWorks™ technology brings First Nations stories to the Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence

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The making of Melbourne’s apartment culture

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Song for the Mute’s Melbourne boutique brings atmosphere over spectacle

The Commons opens hospitality-led workspaces in Sydney and Melbourne

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