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Nimbleness with Nimbus: On the agility of a small, focused practice

Nimbleness with Nimbus: On the agility of a small, focused practice

Nimbus Architecture and Heritage, based in Parramatta, is a boutique practice with – as the name suggests – a focus on heritage work. Timothy Alouani-Roby spoke to co-director Jesse Mowbray to find out what drives the design there.

Elevated adaptations from the design world of Ross Gardam

Elevated adaptations from the design world of Ross Gardam

Producing contemporary furniture, lighting and objects out of Melbourne, Ross Gardam is a team of designers, engineers and makers whose limited edition collections merge form with desire.

43 products to create your very own home office

43 products to create your very own home office

There has been a shift in the way we approach the home office. Gillian Serisier rounds up 43 design products, from shelving to seating, accessories, soft furnishings and more, to make your home office a place you crave to be.

25 of the world’s most transcendent designs: Now on show at Cult

25 of the world’s most transcendent designs: Now on show at Cult

Launched last night in Sydney, Cult presents Cult Design Icons. An exhibition curated by Australia’s top design influencers, it is a comprehensive celebration of design at its most timeless and transcendent.

Lighting designs that lift you up and leave you breathless

Lighting designs that lift you up and leave you breathless

As one of Australia’s most specialised lighting designers, Jenni Gillard of Gillard Group has lit fish, artwork, Ovolo eggs, places of worship and more. She shares the maths, science and creativity behind her craft.

Transforming the downlight with the Laser Blade from iGuzzini

Transforming the downlight with the Laser Blade from iGuzzini

Leading the way in lighting for workplace environments, iGuzzini presents Laser Blade, a revolutionary new lighting system that allows illumination to be tailored to specific settings while showcasing the brand’s signature elegant, minimal design.

Six decades of Poul Henningsen Classics

Six decades of Poul Henningsen Classics

2018 marks 60 years since Danish designer Poul Henningsen gave the world the iconic PH 5, PH Artichoke, and PH Snowball lights, redefining modern illumination.

Louis Poulsen and six decades of Poul Henningsen Classics

Louis Poulsen and six decades of Poul Henningsen Classics

2018 marks 60 years since Danish designer Poul Henningsen gave the world the iconic PH 5, PH Artichoke, and PH Snowball lights, redefining modern illumination.

Unios Toolbox – the lighting revolution is here

Unios Toolbox – the lighting revolution is here

After nearly a full year of research and development, the Unios Toolbox has finally arrived, promising an entirely new and revolutionary way to specify lighting for architectural and designer projects.

Lighting Up the Future of UTS

Lighting Up the Future of UTS

The University of Technology Sydney has entered an interesting phase as it nears its 29th birthday, with a number of renovations taking place within its iconic brutalist Tower.

How is design making us healthy?

How is design making us healthy?

Businesses are finally understanding how precious employees’ health is, and the design industry needs expert consultants to deliver projects that meet these expectations. Welnis shares its 10 key wellness elements for human-centric wellbeing in the built environment.

Satelight – Supporting Australian Design

Satelight – Supporting Australian Design

Satelight’s light fittings are designed and manufactured locally