nature
Events
Tom Kundig joins the podcast in Sydney
The renowned American architect stopped by to record a STORIESINDESIGN episode with Timothy Alouani-Roby, delving into his philosophies of design and the landscapes that inspire his work.
Events
“Doing things differently demands an incredible sense of responsibility”
Chus Martínez and Nguyen Le reflect on the importance of exhibition design as their own show – ‘A velvet ant, a flower and a bird’ – runs at the Potter Museum of Art.
Ideas
Reimagining urban life through nature
In Naturalizing Architecture, Takada moves beyond biomimicry to propose a regenerative vision for the urban environment.
News
Armadillo unveils Gaia: a sculptural rug collection by Barcelona artist Carla Cascales Alimbau
Armadillo collaborates with Barcelona artist Carla Cascales Alimbau on Gaia, a sculptural rug collection that translates fine art into handwoven form.
Project
Layers of the rainforest incorporated into these concept hiking huts
A collaboration of creatives led by Sam Crawford Architects has produced a concept for the ultimate on-Country experience that both respects and sensitively interacts with the landscape.
People
HAS design and research
Practicing architecture and giving back to the next generation of students, Jenchieh Hung of HAS design and research is ensuring that the landscape of Thailand is in very good hands for the future.
Events
Arts precinct garden research take landscape and ecology design to new levels
Led by Hassell and The University of Melbourne’s Burnley Campus, the Melbourne Arts Precinct Plant Trials will evaluate over 1,000 plants under extreme conditions.
Workplace
Workspace oasis
Moving from the busy city to its tranquil suburbs, Ahmedabad-based Studio Saransh has crafted its very own workplace that prioritises connection to nature.
Project
Perfect simplicity on show
Homing in on the experiential, HAS design and research has once again conceived a retail space that transports the customer to another, more wonderful, ethereal world.
Events
Conscious architecture: fjcstudio’s panel series continues in Brisbane
Expanding on his published collection of essays, Richard Francis-Jones curated a stimulating discussion about what elicits an architectural response.
Project
“Silently nestled between hill and vineyard”: A Portuguese winery by Studio Nicholas Burns
In northern Portugal, Studio Nicholas Burns has completed a refined and graceful winery building with rich local connections and a quiet landscape setting.
Project
Nature and a humanised airport experience at Singapore’s Changi Airport
Paris-based architecture and interior design practice BOIFFILS Architectures has completed an expansion to the already impressive Changi Airport.
Edit
Nature & Nurture: The Caesarstone Edit
Caesarstone’s new Porcelain collection pays homage to the magic of mother nature.
Project
Danielle Brustman, SJB and Supercontext collaborate on Harbour Early Learning
A multi-sensory learning space that amalgamates innovative design with educational philosophy to design a stimulating environment.
Project
“The architecture is the play” at award-winning Bradbury Park Playscape
Fresh from a highly successful showing in the Greater Brisbane Regional Architecture Awards, Alcorn Middleton’s genre-hopping project is worth a closer look.
Project
Nature in the Kuala Lumpur sky at Lloyd’s Inn
Third in the series of boutique hotels under the Lloyd’s Inn brand, Lloyd’s Inn Kuala Lumpur bring the immediacy of nature to the new high-rise hospitality experience in the heart of a bustling city.
Ideas
Buddhist meditation and bamboo with Vo Trong Nghia
The Vietnamese architect discusses insatiable construction markets and dwindling urban ecologies. For the latter, he recommends bamboo; for the former, meditation.
Project
Dining in the wilderness with Pig Design
With a material palette limited to stone, exposed aggregate, recycled wood board, metal and paint, there is a poetic simplicity to Pig Design’s realisation of Wild Back that ties it succinctly to nature.
Project
TAG Espresso flagship cafe by Kaizen Architecture fuses nature and nostalgia
At TAG Espresso’s latest cafe, Kaizen Architecture has combined plywood, concrete and aluminium to create a stylish yet welcoming environment for coffee lovers.
Project
Landmark South enhances employee interaction and connection to nature
Located on the outskirts of Hong Kong, Landmark South designed by Bean Buro matches environmental focus with a design that is intended to foster communication, collaboration, and employee wellbeing.
QLD
BVN is right at home in its classic Queenslander studio, complete with open-air verandah
Taking the ‘buildings that breath’ guidelines to the natural next step, BVN has designed its new studio in Brisbane to welcome and embrace nature, while acknowledging place and connection to Country.
Project
LOAM cafe&bar: From art exhibition space to a coffee shop and bar
Delve into a transformative journey from a porcelain house in the heart of the West Bund, Shanghai, to LOAM cafe&bar. Designers STUDIO8 have cultivated a blend of openness and privacy while paying homage to the original structure and its surroundings.
Project
The green oasis amidst the urban jungle of Shanghai: LOAM cafe&bar
Delve into a transformative journey from a porcelain house in the heart of the West Bund, Shanghai, to LOAM cafe&bar. STUDIO8 has cultivated a blend of openness and privacy while paying homage to the original structure and its surroundings.
Ideas
‘I want to allow nature to design the building’: Interview with Tokyo-based Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP
Hiroshi Nakamura is doing some of the most interesting work on the contemporary Japanese architectural scene. From residential to retail and urban to rural, his practice is one to keep an eye on for observers in Australia and elsewhere. Timothy Alouani-Roby visited the Tokyo studio to find out more.
VIC
Splinter Society brings luxury to the edge of the lagoon at Metung Hot Springs
Sitting lightly in the landscape overlooking the Gippsland lakes, about half way along the eastern coast of Victoria, Metung Hot Springs takes full advantage of the unique geographical connection between the mountains and sea at the confluence of three alpine rivers.
Project
Cabin designs that immerse you in nature
Weaving through Victoria’s Grampians (Gariwerd) wilderness is this series of hiking camps and cabins that blend with the pristine natural beauty around them.
Ideas
Curated garden or curated wild: Singapore
Singapore is geographically primed for natural complexity in its ecology, and could greatly benefit from the many offerings of rich ecosystems. But the island is primarily experienced as a preened garden. For our own good, is it time we embraced a messier urban wild?
Project
10 incredible projects that nurture nature
From hospitality to residential design, these amazing projects seek to integrate nature within the built environment in a purposeful and respectful manner.
Project
A Taiwanese House By C.H.I Design Studio Lives Amidst The Rice Fields
Built form without natural form is simply just a structure. Natural form without building is purely landscape. It is this in-between space in which Symbiotic House lies.