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Inside the workshop of Simeon Dux

Inside the workshop of Simeon Dux

Designer-maker Simeon Dux creates finely crafted timber furniture with longevity, precision and heritage at its core.

Forested Future documentary explores forestry, stewardship and material culture

Forested Future documentary explores forestry, stewardship and material culture

AHEC has produced a documentary exploring forestry and stewardship through long-term forest management and human responsibility.

Adam Markowitz: Architect, maker, advocate

Adam Markowitz: Architect, maker, advocate

Architect, designer and craftsman Adam Markowitz bridges the worlds of architecture and fine furniture, blending precision, generosity and advocacy to strengthen Australia’s craft and design community.

The Material and the Maker: Celebrating Dynamic Design in Southeast Asia

The Material and the Maker: Celebrating Dynamic Design in Southeast Asia

The final instalment in our three-part series on collaborations between the world’s best designers and the American Hardwood Export Council.

A Cabinet of Curiosities wins The Object at the INDE.Awards 2025

A Cabinet of Curiosities wins The Object at the INDE.Awards 2025

Adam Markowitz Design, in collaboration with Simeon Dux, has been awarded The Object at the INDE.Awards 2025. Their winning project, A Cabinet of Curiosities, is a masterwork of craftsmanship and adaptability; a poetic response to shifting domestic and professional life in the post-COVID era.

Design Mumbai returns with global collaborations and emerging talent

Design Mumbai returns with global collaborations and emerging talent

From Australian architects to Spanish and Indian designers, Design Mumbai 2025 expands its international reach — proving India’s growing role on the global design stage.

Anything but standard: Kaya reimagines izakaya through organic modernity

Anything but standard: Kaya reimagines izakaya through organic modernity

Grounded by the rich warmth of American white oak, The Standard’s newly opened restaurant, Kaya, redefines the classic dining convention through a tasteful fusion of biophilic design, mid-century modern sensibility and elevated whimsy.

KEEP: Forever Objects by six Australian architects

KEEP: Forever Objects by six Australian architects

AHEC’s KEEP exhibition at Cult Sydney sees six Australian architects craft lasting furniture pieces, on view until 4th October.

American Hardwood Export Council and Hendro Hadinata present KARANA Collection

American Hardwood Export Council and Hendro Hadinata present KARANA Collection

The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) has collaborated with leading Indonesian designer Hendro Hadinata on the KARANA Collection, unveiled at Indonesia Design Week (IDW).

The material and the maker: Four projects by some of India’s top designers

The material and the maker: Four projects by some of India’s top designers

The second installment in our three-part series on collaborations between the world’s best designers and the American Hardwood Export Council

What a night at the 2025 INDE.Awards Gala! Connection, community and celebration!

What a night at the 2025 INDE.Awards Gala! Connection, community and celebration!

The 2025 INDE.Awards winners were celebrated at the annual Gala in Sydney on 31st July.

INDE.Awards Gala 2025: A night of outstanding design and glamorous celebration

INDE.Awards Gala 2025: A night of outstanding design and glamorous celebration

At Saltbox in Sydney, this year’s INDE winners – including a Best of the Best from Asia – were announced at an extravagant, fun Gala awards night.