The latest in interiors
Responsible for illuminating some of Melbourne’s shining lights in hospitality design, Ben Russell of BREC sheds some light on the process of powering up a project in the latest issue of MEZZANINE.
A research project by Bates Smart has examined the tech industry, which culminated in a white paper: ‘The Technology Workplace’. The paper shows how tech companies are flipping the traditional office model due to their unique way of working. Kellie Payne, Bates Smart associate director, discusses the findings of the paper with inside co-editor Gillian Serisier.
"Our design approach is very much driven by the emotional sensibility and function of spaces - these are the qualities which stay with you, make the place work and keep customers returning." Mark Simpson and Damien Mulvihill of DesignOffice discuss their work on Higher Ground, the new CBD café from the team behind Kettle Black and Top Paddock.
Drawing on their diverse experience in building workplace culture, Gavin Harris (senior associate and design director at futurespace), Bradford Gorman (director of Gorman/Birrell), and Keti Malkoski (principle of people and consulting at Schiavello) give their insights on the many factors shaping our offices, the increasing integration of work and life, and how this will affect us in years to come.
The latest in architecture
If you want to be a ‘global architect’, to chase award-winning projects and work side by side with inspiring people, you have to be proactive and flexible. Opportunity exists everywhere and once you know what you want, you can and should choose your seat. Authors: Philippa Weston and Bronwyn Marshall
Kent Larson, director of the MIT Media Lab’s Changing Places group, will be in Australia to discuss how his team is finding better ways for people to live in the ever-expanding cities around the world.
The company says that unlike traditional building materials that rely on natural resources, its new product is made using natural biological cements, which makes it not only environment-friendly but also durable and high-strength. Image courtesy: BioMason
Photos show how extensively Mayor Bloomberg updated New York City's built environment.
Designed by some of the most talented design experts in the world, the new flagship suites are located in hotels across London, Paris, Oslo, Khao Lak and Kappl.
The Dragonfly project at Broken Head, south of Byron Bay, involves the addition of a bedroom/studio space with an en suite sauna, patio, deck and outdoor shower to an existing holiday home. Architect: Built-Environment Practice Text: Michael Parsons
AR is launching a new video series – to run in conjunction with our recurring Under Construction section in the magazine – looking at buildings in the construction phase.
Rethinking modernity and tradition has brought about positive and creative changes in the architectural style and urban form of Hefei, writes Guo Xiao Wei.
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