Foolscap studio has conceived the brand identity, dining and decor experience for Barangaroo, Sydney-based restaurant Été, in a design that reflects the changing seasons. At Été, which means ‘summer’ in French, the menu constantly changes to reflect the arrival and departure of the seasons, an ethos that Foolscap drew on for the interior design. Bespoke table vessels and […]
It goes without saying that the workplace, and the workforce, has changed dramatically over the last 15 years. Cubicles and bland strip lighting have been replaced by comfy armchairs and break out spaces, with staff more likely to show up in jeans and runners than a suit and tie. And as we see these changes […]
The Bloom cabinet was among the bold designs at the 2018 Milan Design Week and marks a new collaboration between famed Australian industrial designer Adam Goodrum and French marquetry artisan Arthur Seigneur, writes Susan Muldowney. This year’s Local Milan No 3 exhibition presented by Local Design at Milan Design Week was housed in a venerable […]
The newly opened Sean Connolly at Dubai Opera restaurant has some interesting design influences: the highly irregular shape and scale of the building, architect Alexander &CO’s personal interest in 20th-century classic design and the Australian/New Zealand influences of chef Sean Connolly’s cooking. On paper, the mix makes for a confusing blend, but the reality is an […]
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