Walter Knoll
Workplace
Harbour views and high-end timber touches in this executive office fit-out
Hammond Studio’s fit-out for an exclusive North Sydney workplace draws on Italy for inspiration to craft a modern and sophisticated executive office.
Articles
A Tailored Solution
Within the new Mizuho Bank offices in Sydney, designed by Gensler, the boardroom boasts a powerful presence, thanks to an elegantly tailored fit-out specified by Living Edge.
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
Flokk And JEB Launch New Showroom – And Kick-Off Saturday Indesign!
The design and architecture crowd was out in force last night to do some major housewarming for Flokk & JEB, and to celebrate the kick-off of the year’s biggest design event.
Dissections
David Jones and Country Road Group, by Gray Puksand
Six major Australian labels, two buildings, one unified workplace. Graydelviered David Jones and Country Road Group a stylish new Melbourne headquarters.
Products
Need Peace And Quiet? Furniture For Privacy And Seclusion From Orgatec 2018
We’re in a new age of workplace quietness. Here are eight of the latest furniture pieces that promote privacy from Orgatec 2018.
Products
Privacy Please! Furniture For Seclusion And Quiet At Orgatec 2018
From phone booths and fully-enclosed systems through to high-backed desking options and chairs – here are eight of the latest furniture pieces that promote privacy in a new age of workplace quietness.
Products
Furniture to facilitate privacy: As seen at Orgatec 2018
From phone booths and fully-enclosed systems through to high-backed desking options and chairs – here are seven of the latest furniture pieces that promote privacy in a new age of workplace quietness.
Articles
Living Edge announces launch of The Learning Portfolio
Ahead of mass changes in education, Living Edge announce the launch of its proprietary education sector collection: The Learning Portfolio By Living Edge
Products
Do we need more chairs? These new releases from Milan make a good case
Chairs are the ‘sexy’ part of the furniture design world. And what would Salone del Mobile Milan be without a deluge of chairs? Here are our top picks of the most beautiful, compelling, innovative or just plain impressive chairs.
Articles
Pure Momentum: 20 Years of EOOS and Walter Knoll
We hear from the designers at Austrian studio EOOS about their prolific two-decade creative partnership with furniture brand Walter Knoll.
People
Super colliders: PearsonLloyd
When Luke Pearson and Tom Lloyd founded their eponymous studio, PearsonLloyd, in 1997 they set out to bring the worlds of furniture design and industrial production closer together – an approach that has brought them success as one of the world’s most celebrated design studios.
Dissections
Willinga Park Equestrian Centre by Cox Architecture & Sally Heiatt Interiors
Place-specific design is so very de rigueur. But beyond the obvious, how is place-driven design being strategically integrated across both macro and micro aspect of a mega development? This was Terry Snow’s objective for his best-in-class Willinga Park Equestrian Centre – and Cox Architecture have delivered.
Events
Proof Living’s Lap of Luxury
Proof Living celebrated the arrival of the 2017 Walter Knoll collection at its ION Showroom with an elaborate evening of pampering courtesy of six luxury lifestyle partners.
Dissections
Woods Bagot Melbourne by Woods Bagot
When do the rules and theories of contemporary workplace design not apply? In the case of Woods Bagot’s new Melbourne headquaters, project lead Bruno Mendes threw the rule book out and picked up a cookbook instead.
Articles
What Can Executives Teach Us?
Orgatec reminds us that design plays a decisive role in leadership and performance. But what can we learn from leadership, today?
Ideas
Luxury: What Does It All Mean?
Luxury still captures collective imagination quite unlike anything else. Recently, however, our political and economic climate has prompted us to question its efficacy. What, then, does this mean for design? David Congram writes.
Articles
Luxury: What Does It All Mean?
Luxury still captures collective imagination quite unlike anything else. Recently, however, our political and economic climate has prompted us to question its efficacy. What, then, does this mean for design?
Products
The Best of Orgatec 2016, According to us
It’s all over for another year – here are a few of our favourite things from Orgatec 2016.
Products
Orgatec 2016: Editor’s Pick
Here are a few products that caught our eye in the halls of Orgatec 2016.
People
Which Famous Faces are Roaming the Halls 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.
Articles
The Value of Materiality in Modern Consumer Culture
What have we done? The worldwide social ramifications of the A+D market have reached tipping point. As Walter Knoll celebrates 150 years in design, they prompt us to consider materiality as a potential solution.
Furniture
Is It Still Even Possible To Specify European Product And Shrink Local Lead Times?
Getting international product on the spec is always a challenge. Shrinking local lead times makes the improbable completely impossible, especially if you have a fussy project manager. So how can we get classic European items into a project in a timely manner? Walter Knoll Australia teaches us how…
Articles
Thinking Global: World-Wise or World-Weary?
World famous high-end furnishing brand Walter Knoll has cut through the newspeak of thinking globally, acting locally. At last!
Articles
Is it Still Even Possible to Specify European Product and Shrink Local Lead Times?
So how can we get classic European items into a project in a timely manner? Walter Knoll Australia teaches us how…
Articles
Is Investing in Classic Design the Answer to Throwaway Culture?
Standing for sensitive connoisseurship and orientation in a world of objects, Walter Knoll is 150 years young. David Congram writes.
Articles
Is Investing in Classic Design the Answer to Throwaway Culture?
Standing for sensitive connoisseurship and orientation in a world of objects, Walter Knoll is 150 years young.
Articles
With More Softness, More Ease: The Healey
Celebrating 150 years in design, Walter Knoll is synonymous for timeless elegance. Their Healey Lounge continues this legacy.
Furniture
WHO IS WALTER KNOLL, AND WHY SHOULD YOU CARE?
Now at the ripe, bold age of 150, Walter Knoll is one of few design houses left who really understand what true design really is. And here’s why…
Ideas
WALTER KNOLL CELEBRATES 150 YEARS
Walter Knoll creates living spaces. With masterly craftsmanship, fine materials and lasting appearance. Furniture from Walter Knoll makes the desired quality of life a reality. And has done for 150 years now. For the international lifestyle of today. Leading the charge is CEO Markus Benz, who has been key in re-energising the company since he joined in 1998. We speak with him about the core values of the company and hear his thoughts on Walter Knoll’s 150 years in design.
Articles
All the pieces coming together with Walter Knoll
Walter Knoll is known for timeless furniture pieces that are iconic in their own right, this year the historic German brand decided to bring all the pieces together at the 2018 Salone del Mobile. Along with introducing some new designs, of course.
Events
GERMANS AT THE EDGE
Living Edge hosted a Walter Knoll residency across their two Sydney showrooms for the month of October, culminating in two VIP events.