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November 28, 2024

Home Truth at NGV: Breathe confronts the elephant in the oversized room

Melbourne-based architects Breathe have constructed an unfinished house at the NGV that puts the question of house sizes in Australia on the agenda.

November 28, 2024

Behind the Brand with Dowel Jones

As Dowel Jones celebrates ten years with events at Geelong Design Week, we get to know more about what makes this enigmatic and celebrated team tick.

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“It’s a bit like writing a little song or a Japanese haiku:” Patrick Jouin on design, collaboration, and a partnership for the ages

Pedrali and Patrick Jouin celebrate more than ten years of collaboration with new evolutions to their iconic designs

November 27, 2024

BLP comment: Can gender separation support mental health recovery?

Tonya Hinde, BLP Principal, comments on the importance of gender separation in the context of mental health design.

November 26, 2024

The Big Calm: 2024 Workplace Futures Report by Hassell

We speak to Dr Daniel Davis, Hassell Head of Research and author of a recent landmark piece of workplace design research.

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Distilling modernity: In conversation with Giulio Cappellini

In an exclusive interview with one of the most iconic figures on the international design scene, Cappellini’s charismatic art director talks about design that transcends time and geographical context, embraces diversity – and captures the elusive essence of our times.

November 13, 2024

Monumental Imaginaries: Energy transition and visual culture in the Hunter

This Tin Sheds Gallery exhibition delves into complexity and contradiction in the Hunter Region in the context of coal and climate crisis.

November 12, 2024

Stories Indesign: Sarah-Jane Pyke on colour, books, art and more

In this episode of Stories Indesign podcast, Timothy Alouani-Roby speaks to former Habitus Guest Editor and Winnings x Habitus House of the Year juror, Sarah-Jane Pyke of Arent&Pyke.

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Classics informing classics: a design evolution

Join us for a Herman Miller series that looks at how architects and designers use their most iconic designs to create beautiful and functional office spaces.

November 4, 2024

Troy Uleman comment: Sydney Metro and why we need more great stations

The John McAslan + Partners Sydney studio lead and director writes on the importance of transport infrastructure.

November 1, 2024

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.

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Delighting in details: What the trendjournal can do for Australian design

Marylou Cafaro’s first trendjournal sparked a powerful, decades-long movement in joinery designs and finishes which eventually saw Australian design develop its independence and characteristic style. Now, polytec offers all-new insights into the future of Australian design.

November 1, 2024

Stories Indesign: MP Max Chandler-Mather on housing crises and the politics of architecture

In this episode of Stories Indesign podcast, Timothy Alouani-Roby speaks to Greens MP and spokesperson for housing and homelessness, Max Chandler-Mather.

October 31, 2024

Stories Indesign: Our new podcast is here!

Expect unscripted, intelligent conversation with people from across the design community in our exciting new podcast.

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MillerKnoll: The great responsibility of great design

As MillerKnoll offers a deep-dive into some of the company’s ESG initiatives with the recently released 2023 Better World Report, we take a closer look at their unwavering commitment to transformative design – and the belief that with great design comes great responsibility.

October 23, 2024

“Architecture is an act of love”: Sam Crawford Architects marks 25 years

As the highly respected and multi-award-winning Sydney practice celebrates a quarter of a century, Sam Crawford reflects on his the journey so far in this comprehensive Q&A.

October 16, 2024

Sustainability Summit #9 – Data-driven design: Leveraging technology for sustainable housing

This upcoming panel will examine the role of digitalisation in sustainable architecture with a focus on housing.

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American hardwood challenges perceptions in environmentally responsible design

The recent Kurunpa Kunpu collaboration, an exhibition of new furniture pieces realised in American maple, cherry and walnut, puts a spotlight on the resilience of First Nations People as well as the environmental impact of American hardwood species and their role in Australian design.