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The Social Space and Capral at the 2023 INDE.Awards

The Social Space and Capral at the 2023 INDE.Awards

The Social Space at the 2023 INDE.Awards recognises best design, innovation and creativity on every level and Capral, the supporter of this category, is leading the way, taking us all to a more sustainable future.

More William Gibson than City Pop: Ora by Kelly Ross

More William Gibson than City Pop: Ora by Kelly Ross

A Japanese restaurant experience like no other: Kelly Ross has delved into Japanese folklore to respond to the incredible cuisine of hatted chef Nobuyuki Ura.

Walk-in vineyard offers immersive dine-and-wine experience

Walk-in vineyard offers immersive dine-and-wine experience

Le Coq Wine & Bistro, Taikooli by RooMoo offers a twist on the usual restaurant and bar experience. Visitors to the Shanghai venue can explore the process of wine production through a reinterpreted spatial design.

Cue the elegance and drama at HONG 9871

Cue the elegance and drama at HONG 9871

A new restaurant in Shanghai is making waves in both the design and culinary worlds. Its bold and inventive menu is complemented by an elegant and dramatic interior.

Like supermodels of the 90s: Nickolas Gurtler designs the Cole Hair Studio experience

Like supermodels of the 90s: Nickolas Gurtler designs the Cole Hair Studio experience

‘Cutting edge’ is not usually a phrase coined for salon design, but when Nickolas Gurtler Interior Design was engaged to create a transformative space for Cole Hair Studio in Double Bay, Sydney, it was the perfect opportunity to dial up the glamour.

The Sticky Campus: Why Education Is Getting ‘Social’

The Sticky Campus: Why Education Is Getting ‘Social’

At a time when nearly everything is online – including lecture notes and research material that could previously only be found at the library – it’s more important than ever to create campuses at which students actually want to spend time. Such is the importance of this issue that a term has even been coined to define it: The Sticky Campus – a place where students choose to be rather than have to be.

Designing For The Face-To-Face Interaction In A Digital World

Designing For The Face-To-Face Interaction In A Digital World

Can design bridge the gap between digital and human interaction? Here we speak with Dyson, a brand that understands the importance of social experience.