Herman Miller and Tokyo-based designer Naoto Fukasawa have joined forces to develop the ergonomic and stylish Asari chair. The Asari chair derived inspiration from organic forms in nature, translating as ‘clam’ in Japanese. The name also serves as an anthropomorphic metaphor for the shape of the chair’s back which is offered in high and mid-back […]
The hotly anticipated Design Show is at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 15 to 17 June. Melbourne-based furniture company Cult, is excited to launch their new seating range Pa – designed by Timothy Robertson for nau, Cult’s in-house Australian design brand. The Pa range exemplifies the perfect marriage between simplicity and elegance, and […]
The Adelaide-based glazier Jessica Murtagh is gearing up for another exciting year after her series appeared at the recent Melbourne Design Fair. Murtagh is an acclaimed glazier with a professional background in marketing and public relations, but she realised she was constantly switching jobs and dissatisfied with the office environment. “I knew I wanted to […]
Inspired by 1950’s glamour, chic mid-century interiors with locally inspired design elements, and a little pop of rock ‘n’ roll heritage, Le Meridien has been brought back to Australia, and the first hotel to reintroduce the brand to the country is Le Meridien Melbourne. Designed by Melbourne-based architecture firm Peddle Thorp, this 5-star, 12-storey hotel […]
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