Humans have always gathered around light. From campfires and candles to more modern interpretations of layered lighting designs and cult-classic lighting centrepieces. As Meik Wiking, founder of the Happiness Research Institute said in his bestseller, The Little Book of Hygge, “Lighting is essential to creating the right atmosphere”. Lighting creates experiences. It helps us set […]
As Paola Lenti collects Italy’s highest design honour, sister and CEO Anna Lenti touches down in Melbourne to unpack the philosophy behind the brand’s 44 colour families. When Paola Lenti accepted the XXIX Compasso d’Oro Career Award at Milan’s ADI Design Museum in May, she made a point of sharing the credit, telling the audience […]
Twenty years after opening on the banks of the Brisbane River, the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) remains one of Australia’s most celebrated cultural destinations. To mark the milestone, Architectus – the practice behind the gallery’s award-winning design – has partnered with acclaimed visual performance duo The Huxleys and photographer Jo Duck on a vibrant […]
A hardy Melbourne crowd braved a wet and windy night last week to visit Tongue & Groove‘s impressive Richmond showroom. They were there to gain insights and application tips about Australian Design Review‘s 30UNDER30 program. With Australian Design Review‘s managing editor, Madeleine Swain, moderating, the panel comprised Chris Stribley (principal of Cera Stribley and a […]
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