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INDESIGN #92 might be our Smartest issue yet

INDESIGN #92 might be our Smartest issue yet

Coming together to raise a glass to Guest Editor William Smart at his own home, INDESIGN #92 celebrates his architectural insights intertwined with the INDE.Awards, all within a theme of ‘complex simplicity’.

Live & Learn: Indesign 92 is here!

Live & Learn: Indesign 92 is here!

The latest print magazine is about to arrive! With Guest Editor William Smart in the hot seat, we are delighted to share some of the highlights.

Feeding new design expression with net zero impact

Feeding new design expression with net zero impact

The story of Verosol is one of vision and innovation. Since the 1960s the company has been pushing the boundaries of sustainable design to positively impact our built environment, give back to the natural environment, and nurture new creative expression. How do they do it? We’re about to find out.

How do we imbue architecture with life?

How do we imbue architecture with life?

The latest instalment of fjcstudio’s Truth and Lies talk series looked at ‘The Consciousness of Architecture and the Will of the Architect’.

An argument of architects

An argument of architects

Packed into The Mint in Sydney, a gathering – ‘argument’ is the correct collective noun – of architects provided a fascinating discussion on questions raised in Richard Francis-Jones’ book.

Celebrating the design legacy of William Smart

Celebrating the design legacy of William Smart

Celebrating 25 years in his indominable style, William Smart invited the glitterati of Australian architecture to an evening of white on white in the Sydney Opera House’s impeccable Utzon Room.

25 of the world’s most transcendent designs: Now on show at Cult

25 of the world’s most transcendent designs: Now on show at Cult

Launched last night in Sydney, Cult presents Cult Design Icons. An exhibition curated by Australia’s top design influencers, it is a comprehensive celebration of design at its most timeless and transcendent.

What does it mean to win? INDE.Awards winners reflect

What does it mean to win? INDE.Awards winners reflect

As we await news from our INDE.Awards jury on the winning projects and practices of 2022, we talk to last year’s winners about what it means to receive an INDE accolade.

We’ll show you what a Smart Design Studio looks like

We’ll show you what a Smart Design Studio looks like

Not just a pretty space, the home of William Smart and his Smart Design Studio is a self-sufficient creative powerhouse that’s earned the awards its won.

Dialling in with William Smart: Working from Home literally

Dialling in with William Smart: Working from Home literally

This week Sue dials in with William Smart, the founder and creative director of SDS, Smart Design Studio.

Dialling in with William Smart: Working from Home literally

Dialling in with William Smart: Working from Home literally

This week Sue dials in with William Smart, the founder and creative director of SDS, Smart Design Studio.

Light it up: Smart Design Studio’s Optique

Light it up: Smart Design Studio’s Optique

Light and colour are combined with crisp white surfaces to create an eye-catching store for Optique Barangaroo, designed by Smart Design Studio.