Author: Tim McDonald
A privately-funded foundation by architect Carey Lyon will support research, publications and residencies for Melbourne’s design community. Founded as a way of giving back to the city that shaped his career, the Naarm Architecture Foundation (NAF) by prominent architect Carey Lyon officially launches on Tuesday 16 June as a charitable organisation dedicated to promoting discussion […]
A bold New Zealand build proves that electrical fittings can carry as much design weight as any bespoke fixture. Project overview Location: Lake Taupō, New Zealand’s Central North Island, Builder: Design Builders, Electrical fittings: Clipsal Solis T Series (Ebony Aluminium, White Ceramic, Brushed Brass toggles), smart home integration: Clipsal Wiser The brief Situated near the […]
From fungal fashion to Martian winds, a landmark new exhibition explores what it means to adapt, survive and create at the edge of planetary crisis. Tucked within the University of Melbourne’s innovation precinct at Melbourne Connect, Science Gallery Melbourne has long occupied a compelling space between disciplines, and its boldest exhibition to date opens to the […]
Toan Nguyen’s Ino collection for LAUFEN proves that material innovation and timeless form can coexist beautifully. When Swiss bathroom specialist LAUFEN invited French designer Toan Nguyen to explore the design potential of its proprietary Saphirkeramik material, the brief was deceptively simple: return to the archetype and reimagine it. The resulting Ino collection achieves something that […]
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