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 […]
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 […]
Evolve competition winners Anne-Marie Randall and Maggie Craig found colour, craft and calm at 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen. Winning a national design competition is one thing, but being flown to Europe’s most influential design week to see how the best in the business live and work is quite another. Anne-Marie Randall, an architect at fjcstudio, and […]
Straw, sticks and bricks are yesterday’s news. Meet Hardieâ„¢ Gravisâ„¢ Panel by James Hardie – the next evolution in how modern Australian homes should be built. In a big move that means professionals in the built environment can now turn to one dependable brand for their exterior wall solutions, James Hardie is evolving from being […]
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