Heat stroke, wasp bites, and homes with a whole lot of soul

Our very own editor at Indesign, Jan Henderson, has co-authored a book with photographer Dianna Snape. It saw them traverse the Australian continent – in the midst of the pandemic no less – to get to the heart of (architectural) matters. Indesignlive chats with the two authors.

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Introducing visionary accessories by a young student of architecture.

Past, Present, Future

Walter Knoll counts as one of the world’s most historical design names. Established in 1865 by Wilkhelm Knoll, it runs into its 150th year of business in 2015 and shows no signs of slowing. Leading the charge is CEO Markus Benz, who has been key in re-energising the company since he joined in 1998. We speak with him about the core values of the company and hear his thoughts on Walter Knoll’s 150 years in design.

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Cley Studio relaunches as national end-to-end practice following strategic mergers

Following the merger of Architex (NSW) and Crosier Scott Architects (VIC), Cley Studio re-emerges as a 50-strong national practice delivering more than $600 million in projects across Australia.

Café by day, bar by night

Spacemen Studio transforms a rare Kuala Lumpur bungalow into Sun & Moon, an all-day dining venue shaped by ambient light and curated material.

A lasting legacy with King Living

With steel frames and modular components, King Living sofas are designed to endure – as seen in the evolving modularity of the Jasper Sofa and the reimagined 1977 Sofa collection.

Craftsmanship meets calm with Gaggenau at Woollahra Village House

In a tightly held heritage pocket of Woollahra, a reworked Neo-Georgian house reveals the power of restraint. Designed by Tobias Partners, this compact home demonstrates how a reduced material palette, thoughtful appliance selection and enduring craftsmanship can create a space designed for generations to come.