Issue 60 September

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Interior architecture, design, objects, people.

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Welcome
Issue 60 September — November 2017 In urban design, a “shared space” is achieved by removing kerbs, traffic signs and road barriers so that pedestrians and vehicles have equal entitlement to the road. In the past, it was assumed that we needed to seg
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Moving Beyond Failure
While the entrepreneurial spirit often views failure as a prerequisite to successful outcomes, designers tend to view it differently. That is, designers don’t design quickly to fail, they take a little extra time in order to succeed. Designers rely o
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Contributors
Marcus Baumgart is a designer and blogger based in Melbourne. With business partner John A. Clark, he launched Baumgart Clark Architects. You can follow their adventures at archistartup.com. Peculiar Familia (page 59) Peter Clarke is a Melbourne-base
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In Brief
Cult has expanded into the production and manufacture of Australian design with the launch of Nau, a contemporary Australian brand offering furniture, lighting and accessories. Nau embodies a fresh-thinking, broad-spectrum approach, celebrating the u
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Designing Healthy Work Environments
Ergonomics is about understanding the physiological and biomechanical impacts of performing a task. Correct ergonomic design helps to reduce discomfort at work, which increases job satisfaction, productivity and wellbeing and reduces costs to the org
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Maddocks
The evolution of the corporate workspace continues to head in exciting directions and Bates Smart’s design for the Melbourne offices of legal firm Maddocks is a case in point. A shared commitment to progressive design and flexible thinking seems very
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WeWork Martin Place and Pyrmont
WeWork, the world’s sixth most valuable start-up, has arrived in Sydney, seven years after setting itself up in New York. WeWork provides shared workspaces for small businesses, freelancers and entrepreneurs and has established itself as the benchmar
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A Continuously Improving Workplace
We can’t compare apples to oranges, but there is much to be learnt if we compare the way cars and contemporary workplaces are delivered. Before a newly designed car hits the market, it has been road tested to the equivalent of eighty laps around the
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Milan In Brief
Made in Italy and designed by Australian Tom Fereday, SP01’s first outdoor collection was designed and tested to withstand the toughest of environments – the Australian outdoors. This line features elegant tables and stools, along with a bent-wire ch
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In A Class Of Its Own
Architect — GroupGSA Interior paint finishes — Bristol Easy Living Interior Low Sheen, Taubmans Pure Performance Semi-Gloss Exterior paint finishes — Taubmans Armawall texture coating system Photography — Luc Remond The Bangalay postgraduate residenc
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Dilettante
1 Entry 2 Footwear area 3 Point of sale 4 Jewellery cabinet 5 Change room 6 Back of house 7 Workspace After establishing its status as an authority on the cutting edge of fashion and luxury, and now in its tenth year, fashion store Dilettante has rel
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Peculiar Familia
In his email signature, Carlo Jensen, the head of the “strange family” Peculiar Familia, describes himself as a “Designer, Faffer, Dingo, Drongo.” This is a fitting enough introduction to the many influences and outlets of an enquiring and widely rov
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Inspiration And Style In Paris
The MAISON&OBJET (M&O) show is the major event for industry professionals, focused on the art of living in all its rich and varied expressions. It brings together every aspect of the industry, including decoration, design, furniture, accessories, tex
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In Brief
Penta, designed by Ritz & Ghougassian, is a cafe in Elsternwick, Melbourne with a bold, minimalist aesthetic. A polished grey concrete floor acts as the base for an orthogonal coffee station and terrazzo-clad plinths, which form seating. Dark leather
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The Design Of Leadership And Identity
Walter Knoll is embarking on a new era of service and production for its expanding commercial offering. By manufacturing its internationally designed conference and executive products in Australia, the brand is taking advantage of the benefits of loc
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Australian Graduate of the Year Awards
Sahra Martin, a graduate of design (communication design) from Swinburne University, outperformed graduates from five disciplines to be awarded the 2017 Australian Graduate of the Year Awards (AGOTYA) Award of Excellence. The 2017 judges were Mim Fan
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Bikini
When it comes to Bali, there are generally two camps. Firstly, there’s Camp A – the Aussies that love Bali. They’re the ones boarding Jetstar flights in their Havaianas and kaftans, already doing the sums on how many $6 massages and $1.50 Bintangs th
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Cutler & Co.
It’s not inaccurate to talk about Andrew McConnell’s folio of restaurants as an empire, but there’s something about that very commercial language that just doesn’t feel right. Because anyone who’s eaten at Supernormal or Cumulus Inc. or Ricky & Pinky
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Vasse Felix
Iredale Pedersen Hook in collaboration with Hecker Guthrie has transformed the iconic Vasse Felix winery and cellar door into a cohesive and memorable landmark of Western Australia’s Margaret River wine region. In a methodical and deliberate process
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We Are Makers Of Australian Products
Constantly exploring the relationship between object and place, MAP delivers outcomes that are uncomplicated, timeless and quality driven. It’s this simple ethos that allows MAP to operate between the ideals of functionality and irreverence. Be it fo
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Designing Hybrid Interior Spaces
Workplaces transition to elegant event spaces, hotels provide a curated gallery experience and research institutions offer civic gathering places. Increasingly, designers are creating spaces like these that blur their type and function At the recent
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Woollahra Library
The entrance to the new Woollahra Library in Sydney’s Double Bay has a thriving vertical garden and devil’s ivy cascading from levels above. This vibrant greenery was an underlying design concept for the project, derived from the much-loved heritage
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In Brief
Therefore Studio has treated the much-loved Richmond venue Corner Hotel to a comprehensive but sensitive redesign. The ageing pub needed a functional overhaul to respond better to the variable climate and crowds. Therefore Studio took a functional ap
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A Country Library
In this time of pre-packaged and boxed architecture when ply and timber interiors are often roughly and quickly glued together, it is refreshing for a building to evoke the potential of craft. Too often the imperatives of generic affordable housing,

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