Sydney-based interior design practice Arent&Pyke needs no introduction. Over the past 17 years, Sarah-Jane Pyke and Juliette Arent have pushed the boundaries of interior design. Eschewing banality in favour of crafting an aesthetic infused with personality, creativity and genuine heart, they’ve become vanguards of the new modern Australian style. Identifying the bold, maximalist kitchen as […]
Clare Cousins, lead architect and founder of her award-winning eponymous architecture practice, has been named as the chairperson for IDEA 2024. People, like buildings, have a particular energetic quality, from larger-than-life extroversion to diminutive quietness and everything in between. The energy of award-winning architect and IDEA 2024 chairperson Clare Cousins is one of calm, considered, […]
In the world of furniture design, the Eames Moulded Plywood (LCW) chair and the Eames Hang-It-All are revered as icons. When a product reaches icon status, beloved and held up as the standard for others to aspire to, a challenge arises – how do you give an icon a burst of fresh energy without altering […]
As we well know, the kitchen is the heart of the home. Creating a beating heart that functions well within a small footprint presents a unique challenge for designers. As cities grow and apartment living increasingly becomes the norm, this challenge arises more and more frequently. Nexus Designs interior designer and director Sonia Simpfendorfer has […]
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