As climate instability intensifies, causing a dearth of resources, a new design ethic is emerging in the built environment. Regenerative design invites a deeper kind of engagement, asking architects and designers to move beyond harm reduction and instead create places that restore the land, support the climate and strengthen the communities they serve. With deep […]
Founded in 2021 by Ciaran Custance and Sophie Lavis, Ã…tervinna channels a poetic union of craft and conscience, living up to its Swedish translation: to recycle, break down or reuse. From their Adelaide studio, the duo weave Scandinavian sensibility with material reverence, creating enduring furniture from reclaimed timbers and eco-finished surfaces. Custance’s joinery finesse meets […]
Hicham Lahlou is arguably one of the most accomplished and important multi-hyphenate designers in the world. His prodigious talent and innate understanding of the power of design to communicate across cultures, borders and genres earned Lahlou numerous accolades over his 30-year career, including recognition among the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) in 2021, […]
The Western Australian chapter of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) has commemorated the best landscape architecture from across the state, with 12 innovative projects taking home prizes. Showcasing innovative design for public spaces and forward-thinking environmental planning, AILA is the peak body of landscape architecture across the continent. In the lead-up to the […]
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