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Journey East: Azuma Den opens in Canberra

Journey East: Azuma Den opens in Canberra

Designed by Kelly Ross, the newest addition to Bisa Hospitality’s portfolio represents more than just another restaurant opening.

Behind the Brand with Kvadrat Senior VP, Njusja de Gier

Behind the Brand with Kvadrat Senior VP, Njusja de Gier

As Kvadrat announces its full independence, Njusja de Gier shares some insight on her fascinating and rather unorthodox career path.

From Venice with architecture: Highlights from the 2025 Biennale

From Venice with architecture: Highlights from the 2025 Biennale

Australian curator, writer and educator Kate Goodwin has been in attendance at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale and reports back on some of the highlights.

CHADA weaves some flamboyant stories at Motley Hotel

CHADA weaves some flamboyant stories at Motley Hotel

Putting the quirk back into five star accommodation, CHADA has created a bespoke hotel experience of deliciously layered complexity.

LoomTex heralds a new era for sustainable Australian textile production

LoomTex heralds a new era for sustainable Australian textile production

The future of Australia’s last surviving woollen furnishing textile mill and dye house has been secured thanks to its joint acquisition by Instyle Contract Textiles and Colan Australia.

Paola Lenti and Francesco Rota – 25 years of collaboration

Paola Lenti and Francesco Rota – 25 years of collaboration

Paola Lenti, whose work is available in Australia through dedece, is in the top tier of contemporary designers and is celebrating a quarter-century of collaboration.

A cornucopia of remarkable objects on display at Powerhouse

A cornucopia of remarkable objects on display at Powerhouse

The Powerhouse Museum in Sydney is showcasing an eye-opening array of artefacts in its newly launched exhibition, 1001 Remarkable Objects. Open now, this collection serves up history on a platter with objects both rare and renowned.

Weaving sustainability and style into acoustic design: The latest from Woven Image

Weaving sustainability and style into acoustic design: The latest from Woven Image

With its range of products to suit different environments and needs, Woven Image caters to acoustic needs without compromising on design excellence. There are new additions to check out.

New frontiers in fabric – vegan suedes and velvety eco-threads

New frontiers in fabric – vegan suedes and velvety eco-threads

Welcome to a new generation in sustainable fabric innovation. We explore King’s new range with durable vegan suede inspired by Italian sports cars, and a velvet-soft fabric made from recycled plastic bottles.

Did you know? You can now carbon offset your EchoPanel

Did you know? You can now carbon offset your EchoPanel

Woven Image is offsetting 100 per cent of the embodied carbon emissions of its PET acoustic panel EchoPanel®. Here’s what it means for you and your projects.

Boyac’s dreamy midnight Moonlight textiles

Boyac’s dreamy midnight Moonlight textiles

BOYAC’s new Moonlight Collection by Métaphores draws on the sensuality and frivolity of nocturnal life. These are textiles that bring savoir-faire to your spaces.

Discover a whole new world of textiles with BOYAC

Discover a whole new world of textiles with BOYAC

BOYAC celebrates traditional artisan skills while keeping an eye to the future with their collection of finely-crafted textiles and interior products from the most revered and sought-after fabric houses from around the world.