Something is happening in Perth. The Western Australian design scene is on the rise — underlined by the fact that this year’s IDEA Designer of the Year presentation took place in WA for the first time in its 23-year history. On Thursday 22 August, a blustery winter’s night, a chic crowd gathered in the new […]
The timeless furniture design of Gilbert Rohde dates back to 1930 when he first stepped into Herman Miller’s shop with Bauhaus-inspired visions of human-centred furniture. Today, the everlasting designs of the Rohde Easy Chair and Paladao Table remind us that simplicity in function is a value that never dies. As the company’s first design director […]
Architects are increasingly highlighting the importance of light in building design, turning this element into an essential part of their projects. For Steensen Varming, long-time practitioners in engineering services and sustainable designs that enhance spatial perception, this ethos has been a consideration for nearly a century. When done properly, light can play a pivotal role […]
Sally Knibbs is the founder and director of Melbourne interior design practice Sally Caroline. Since establishing the practice in 2014, Knibbs has developed a reputation for her ability to produce evocative interiors infused with unique, ever evolving curiosities. For our ongoing Designer Selects series, Knibbs shares her favourite design objects, which range from artfully practical […]
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