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The latest ‘Whole Of Lifecycle Furniture’ initiatives: In review
In Australia alone, 6.4 per cent of all waste generated comes from furniture and furnishings. In this article, we review today’s most impactful Whole Of Lifecycle Furniture practices.
Furniture
The era of Eero Saarinen: A life of iconic design
The life and career of Finnish-American architect and industrial designer Eero Saarinen set the stage for some of the world’s most iconic landmarks – both in the public realm and within our very own lounge rooms and workplaces. On the 75th anniversary of his Womb Chair we take a look back over Saarinen’s career.
Project
Stylish showroom, historic space: Vitra’s new home in London
Iconic furniture pieces are displayed against the richly patinated industrial backdrop of the Grade II listed Tramshed building at Vitra’s new showroom in London.
Furniture
The Panton chair continuously innovate to stay relevant
Vitra updates the Panton chair with a new height and new colours to complement contemporary settings.
Edit
The Indesign Edit On Healthcare Environments
Welcome to The Indesign Edit: Health Check. In this issue, we explore three of the best health and aged care projects and the outstanding products that contribute to achiever the overall design.
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The Indesign Edit On Working The Workplace
Welcome to the first edition of The Indesign Edit. In this issue, we focus on commercial projects and feature three of the best that workplace design has to offer.
News
Leaders of the pack, Living Edge, opens in Melbourne
Thursday 27th February was a big night in Melbourne for the architecture and design community, not least because Living Edge Melbourne threw open its doors to their long-awaited new showroom in Richmond.
Events
Watch The Highlights From Saturday Indesign 2019
It was a jam-packed day of design and community togetherness. Relive some of the best moments from Saturday Indesign 2019 in our recap video!
Events
Saturday Indesign Singapore 2019 Immersed The Community In Design’s Big Issues
Singapore’s design community came together for important discussions and a lot of fun. We get you up to speed on the products and topics you need to know from the day.
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And Here Are Our #TBLshelfie Winners!
We love giving out prizes at Saturday Indesign and this year we partnered with 11 amazing Saturday Indesign exhibitors at Tan Boon Liat Building for #TBLshelfie. And here are our winners!
Events
SID Design Conversations: Designpreneurship In A Challenging Market
In light of a slowing market and growing concentration of design practices, three design entrepreneurs tell us how they keep the lights on while following their dreams.
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Saturday Indesign 2019 Immersed The Community In Design’s Big Issues
And a lot of fun. If you missed it, don’t worry, we’ll get you up to speed on the products and discussion topics you need to know. But you’ll have to wait till next time for the community connection!
Events
Get Ready! Announcing Saturday Indesign Exhibitors At Tan Boon Liat – Part I!
We are pumped to announce our first group of exhibitors at Tan Boon Liat Building (with more to come) for Saturday Indesign.
Dissections
Caulfield Library Refurbishment, from John Wardle Architects
What are students’ expectations of academic libraries? This is a question John Wardle Architects tackled when renovating and expanding Monash University’s Caulfield Library.
Dissections
Woodside, by Unispace
The same blue-sky thinking that underpins Woodside’s energy exploration, development delivery and supply business set the tone for its new global HQ in Perth, designed by Cox Architects and Unispace.
Products
Past-Present-Future: Vitra feat. Virgil Abloh
TWENTYTHIRTYFIVE is the latest installation following a collaborative venture between Vitra and American architect and designer Virgil Abloh. Three new limited-edition products have also been launched as an exhibition spin-off.
Events
Vitra X Virgil Abloh = TWENTYTHIRTYFIVE
For Art Basel 2019, Vitra has collaborated with Virgil Abloh for TWENTYTHIRTYFIVE, an installation that explores our relationship with furniture today and tomorrow. There are limited edition products too, of course.
Products
Hella Jongerius Explores Industrial Craft For Vitra
Can industrial weaving embody a sense of the handcrafted? Hella Jongerius investigated for Vitra with the Vlinder sofa.
Products
10 Products We Love From Milan Design Week 2019
From a modular lighting system inspired by electric slot car racing to curvaceous sofas composed like the art of stacking stones – here are 10 products we love from Milan Design Week 2019!
Events
Vitra’s First Monobrand Store In Asia Opens At Tan Boon Liat Building
Vitra, in an exclusive partnership with W.Atelier, has opened a 400-sqm monobrand retail store at Tan Boon Liat Building. It is to be the first of many in Asia.
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Yancoal Sydney Workplace, by Hammond Studio
Encouraging the evolution of company culture is no mean feat, particularly when said company is in an industry as notoriously conservative as mining. Yet with their new Darling Park office for Yancoal, Hammond Studio managed to do just that.
Articles
Welcome to the beyond: EDITION 2018 is here
Find a world wherein the challenging and contradictory collide. Where allure enjoins surprise. Where beauty beckons the uncommon. Find EDITION.
Products
Task Chairs Under Review At Orgatec 2018
What would a workplace furniture trade show be without a deep dive into the latest innovations in task chairs? We take a look at the latest releases from Cologne.
Products
Task chairs under review at Orgatec 2018
What would a workplace furniture trade show be without a deep dive into the latest innovations in task chairs? We take a look at the latest releases in Cologne.
Ideas
At work with Barber & Osgerby at Orgatec 2018
Step inside the studio of Brit design darlings Barber & Osgerby as the pair opens about the future of work, sharing new pieces that challenge the modern function of an office. This is a little taste of what’s to come at Orgatec 2018.
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Catching Up With Barber & Osgerby Ahead Of Orgatec 2018
Brit design darlings Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby open up about the future of work and share new pieces that challenge the modern function of an office. This is a little taste of what’s to come at Orgatec 2018.
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Humanised Banking: Citibank Jakarta Flagship by HOLA PROJECTS
HOLA PROJECTS marry the comfort of traditional and human-scaled elements with smart efficiency for Citibank’s flagship retail and premium banking environment in Jakarta.
Events
First Stop In Project Vitra’s Global Tour: Singapore
The exhibition Project Vitra – Design, Architecture, Communications (1950-2017) at the National Design Centre offers an overview of the Swiss furniture brand’s diverse cultural and commercial activities.
Ideas
The top installations from Salone 2018
Along with chairs, the Salone del Mobile has become synonymous with extravagant installations. Here is the top 6 from this year.
Events
#MilanIndesign2018: What Does Your Vitra Chair Say About Your Personal Social Profile?
Vitra’s Typecasting exhibition prods at the way we project versions of ourselves online and in person, and studies the potential effects of societal changes on furniture typologies.
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Hyundai Capital Convention Hall
Designed by Gensler, the Hyundai Capital Convention Hall in Seoul, South Korea has harnessed intelligent design strategies to achieve a distraction-free learning/training space for staff, a custom assembly space, a functions venue, a place for guest lectures and a great wow-factor for client showcasing and presentations.
Products
Vitra, A Brand Eternal
What gives a brand longevity and resilience? Who better to ask than Nora Fehlbaum, the CEO of Vitra? We chatted at Vitra by Grafunkt during Singapore Design Week.
Events
Welcome To The House Of Grafunkt
Grafunkt stepped up its Singapore Design Week activities in a big way this year with the House of Grafunkt event. You can still catch the action till 1 April.
Dissections
From Here On
Designed by Siren Design, From Here On provides the sophistication of a boutique hotel with the comfort of a luxury apartment in a highly functional and welcoming workplace environment.
Dissections
Bendigo Hospital by Bates Smart & Silver Thomas Hanley
The oft-opposing principles of medical-based thinking and evidence-based design have long been a sticking point for healthcare designers. The new Bendigo Hospital by Bates Smart and Silver Thomas Hanley shows us they need not be mutually exclusive. There is a sweet-spot to be found. It just takes an intelligent and intuitive design touch.
Events
Vitra on Your Doorstep!
Thanks to Grafunkt, Vitra now has its very own retail space in Singapore. And true to the brand, it resonates with the homely collage effect that we loved in Vitra’s Milan display this year.
Dissections
Gilbert + Tobin Barangaroo by Woods Bagot
Design that reflects its local environment is a huge focus for practising architects and designers, and Sydney’s Barangaroo development is a hotbed for this kind of thinking. Gilbert + Tobin’s new Barangaroo workplace, designed by Woods Bagot, draws inspiration from the rich history and landscape of the site, while nestling nicely into Sydney’s new commercial identity.
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University of Melbourne Arts West by ARM Architecture & Architectus
What is ‘salon learning’ and how is design responding to this new educational format? Arts West, Melbourne Univeristy’s riotous new Arts Faculty by ARM Architecture and Architectus, reimagines on-campus learning via the philosophy of object-based learning.
News
Salone 2017: Barber&Osgerby Talk Vitra’s New Mariposa Club
Narelle Yabuka caught up with dynamic duo Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby at Salone and quizzed them about their new Mariposa Club chairs for Vitra.
Furniture
Barber & Osgerby on Vitra’s New Mariposa Club
We caught up with dynamic duo Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby at Salone and quizzed them about their new Mariposa Club chairs for Vitra.
People
Milan Conversation: Barber & Osgerby Talk about their New Mariposa Club Chairs for Vitra
Narelle Yabuka caught up with dynamic duo Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby at Salone and quizzed them about their latest collaboration with Vitra.
Project
The Semi-open Workplace
Linehouse designs a semi-open enclosure that imparts transparency, privacy and flexibility to the creative office of Chinese electric car brand NIO.
Events
JEB Throws A Masquerade Party
JEB threw a fabulous party with the announcement of some special news.
Events
JEB’s Masquerade Ball
When JEB throws a party, they really go all out. Especially with the announcement of some special news.
Products
Our Editor’s Picks From Orgatec 2016
We roundup more of our favourite products from this year’s trade fair in Cologne.
Products
Orgatec 2016: Editor’s Pick
Here are a few products that caught our eye in the halls of Orgatec 2016.
Events
Our Pick: The Coolest Stands at Orgatec 2016
Who’s stand game is on point this year? Indesign on the ground gives you the cream of the crop.
People
Famous Faces To Spot At Orgatec 2016
Couldn’t make it to Cologne this year? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Check out the Top 6 Famous Faces we’ve spotted at this year’s Orgatec, on the ground.
Products
The Bouroullec Cloud
Launched at Maison and Objet in Paris earlier this month, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec’s latest creation for Vitra is a cumulus-shaped vase.
News
Winners Of The First Salone del Mobile.Milano Award
Eight winners have been announced for the inaugural Salone del Mobile.Milano Award.
Articles
The Magnificent Seven
This year, seven brands took over The Space as part of Hong Kong Indesign’s curated space.
Events
Hong Kong Indesign 2015
On 19 & 20 November, Hong Kong Indesign brought the design community together for two high-impact days of unique brand experiences, insightful product presentations, meaningful design discussions, and exclusive networking opportunities. Here are the highlights.
Furniture
Be The First In Asia To See These Vitra Products
Allstar by Konstantin Grcic and the Belleville collection by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec make their Asia debut at Hong Kong Indesign.
People
Richard Killip On Vitra’s Competitive Edge
With 20 years of experience building Vitra’s business here in Asia, Richard Killip, Sales Director Asia for Vitra chart’s the company’s growth in this part of the world, and tells us how the organisation has maintained its edge in a highly competitive furniture market.
People
Designers’ Experience of Milan: Outofstock
Outofstock tells us about their experience of exhibiting at the recent Milan Design Week 2015, as well as their first exhibition at the fair – eight years ago.
Ideas
Milan Design Week 2015: Furniture Highlights
After visiting the fairgrounds of the Milan Design Week 2015 last week, we sum up at selection of new furniture releases presented by E15, Kettal, Knoll, Moroso, Pedrali and Vitra.
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Vitra: Inspired by Singapore
In Space Nurtures 2014, students were invited to create a graphical pattern in the spirit of Vitra’s well-known designers, but set in the context of modern day Singapore. Here are the results.
Events
Vitra and Kvadrat Xmas Bash
Eat, drink and make merry! In December, Vanguard Interiors played host a highly festive Vitra and Kvadrat Christmas party complete with a scrumptious spread of British, Danish and local delights, and music by DJ Dowager.
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It’s A Wrap! Saturday Indesign Singapore 2019
SGID 2019 immersed the community in design’s big issues in an exciting, fun-filled day. If you missed it, don’t worry, we’ll get you up to speed on the products and discussion topics you need to know. But you’ll have to wait till next time for the community connection!