Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 57 i est living magazine

I’m writing this letter from Copenhagen, fresh off the back of the city’s design festival, 3daysofdesign. For the three light-filled days, I visited the city’s different design districts to see how the theme Keep it Real was interpreted, most notably through the reissue of era-defining furniture. One such rerelease is the 1974 modular Elogio sofa by the husband-and-wife studio of Tobia and Afra Scarpa. Set to be relaunched by GUBI later this year, I had the rare privilege of hearing from Tobia Scarpa firsthand about how the design pays tribute—Elogio, meaning to honour or praise in Italian—to the beauty of everyday domestic life. The festival’s call for individual expression finds new relevance in this issue, particularly through the ten global projects that balance abstraction with resonant materials in our special…

yolo by Pattern Gadigal Country/Sydney, Australia “Petite home, grand life!” is the energy, Pattern director Lily Goodwin says, who, alongside director Josh Cain, has infused the interiors with colour, tactility and delightful forms that elevate the everyday. Aptly titled yolo, the designers have reimagined an inner-city Sydney terrace as a vibrant, joy-filled home that embraces spatial freedom over suburban sprawl. At its heart is a thoughtfully reconfigured kitchen and living zone that challenges expectations of scale and form, creating a liberated space that is compact yet expressive. A floating stainless steel island bench sits atop a cylindrical timber burl leg. Pops of colour, youthful curves, and a timber “runway” plinth for storage all speak to a radical redesign. This home is a manifesto for living differently, proving that great design…

LOCATION Austin, Texas, North America When two creatives collaborate, there’s always an element of the unknown. A new build in Lake Austin flung together Texas-based architect Michael vImber with Alexander Design principal and founder Vanessa Alexander. “The client brought us in to work with Michael to integrate modern and relaxed energy into his traditionally grounded design,” Alexander says, who’s interior design firm has offices in New York and LA. A spectacular setting created the perfect springboard for the project. “The owners were familiar with Austin and specifically wanted to build their forever home in the Lake Austin area,” Alexander recalls of the young family returning to Texas after a long stint in New York. The expansive property is ideally located, looking out over the city, but in close proximity to…

Before studying industrial design, you were a trained engineer, studied medicine and taught Ashtanga yoga for 15 years. Why do you believe your life experience is so important to how you approach your designs? I always wanted to do something creative. Growing up in Cyprus, it was quite isolated—there was no internet and not many opportunities to travel, so I had limited exposure. No one in my family was creative, so I followed my instincts. When I told my parents I wanted to be an artist, they said, “You can be an artist later in life, but not straight away—who will pay your living?” That anxiety made sense to me, so I chose engineering as a more stable path and studied at Imperial College in London. But I always felt…

LOCATION Gadigal Country/Sydney, Australia The classic period façade of the Riley Street House in Sydney’s Surry Hills shields its unlikely and unexpected interiors. While charming and historic, the house had been subject to a series of ad hoc modifications over the years and the owners inherited an unconventional layout. Designers Akin Atelier proposed leaning into the home’s quirks, making changes necessary for modern living without sacrificing its eccentricities. “The house was in a state of limbo,” architect and founder of Akin Atelier Kelvin Ho reflects. “It was rundown and rickety but the loss of its original character over the years provided an opportunity to approach the design in a novel way.” Channeling a pre-gentrification era, Akin Atelier sought inspiration from the ceramicists, artists, writers, students and musicians that had once…

LOCATION Gadigal Country/Sydney, Australia I first became aware of The Garden Social director Asher Cole’s work when I was researching pool fencing references for a project of my own. I landed on her Newtown project, and I couldn't help but feel envious of how well-crafted the compact space appeared. A common mistake many emerging designers make is overworking a design and asking a space to do too much. Upon reviewing more of her work and after speaking with her for this interview, it is clear that she and her small team are well-positioned to deliver considered and enduring outcomes for their clients for many years to come. How did you get into landscape architecture? Like a lot of people, I wasn’t quite sure what direction I wanted to go as…

Dan Preston Dan Preston is an Australian photographer and videographer drawn to documenting the built environment and art objects. He aims to tell authentic visual stories that capture artists and architects’ aspirations and final forms, revealing their intentions in his photographic process and cinematic aesthetic. For this issue, Preston films Babylon in Sydney’s Avalon—the home of creatives Fiona Spence and Morris Lyda, designed in close collaboration with Casey Brown Architecture. @danpreston_1 Pauline Gouablin Pauline Gouablin is a photographer based in Paris. After studying Art History and Philosophy, and graduating from ENS Louis-Lumière, she developed a documentary and portrait practice centred on people who think and make. She collaborates with contemporary artists, creative craftsmen, and musicians to capture a spontaneous dialogue between people and their work. In this issue, she captures…

"We selected the Schock sinks for their unique non-metallic finish. We were looking for a product to blend and compliment the natural tones of the travertine benchtop rather than contrast."- Marijne Vogel, Studio 11:11 Founder and Director Crafted from durable granite composite, Schock sinks are designed to meet the demands of modern living, combining resilience with refined aesthetic appeal. In Melbourne-based Studio 11:11’s Nareeb House, each element is thoughtfully curated to support a warm, understated palette—including the kitchen and pantry sinks. Designed to blend seamlessly with the travertine benchtop, the design team chose Schock’s granite composite sinks for their tonal harmony and tactile presence. “We selected the Schock sinks for their unique non-metallic finish,” says Studio 11:11 co-founder and director Marijne Vogel. “We were looking for a product to complement…

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For over nine decades, Laminex has been a driving force in Australian design—innovating through material advancement and a lasting commitment to enduring expression. The brand’s collaborative legacy, spanning visionaries like Adam Goodrum, Kennedy Nolan, Studio Doherty, and YSG, continues in its latest partnership with interior design studio Tom Mark Henry—a creative union that captures both technical performance and the emotional cadence of contemporary family life. Recognised for their intuitive, tactile design sensibility, Tom Mark Henry brings a human-centric lens to their collaboration with Laminex, realised through the True to Nature: Next Generation Woodgrains collection. Crafted for a dynamic Australian family, the kitchen is imagined as a sculptural centrepiece of daily life. “We always aim to create spaces that are both intuitive and highly experiential,” says Cushla McFadden, Co-Founder and Director…

While you're primarily known for your work in collectable design, Milan Design Week 2025 saw you unveil new collaborations with Glas Italia, Ghidini1961 and Henge. What inspired this shift? Collectable design is very much about research and the proposition that each piece we put out into the world can be quite “difficult” in that it only needs to be liked by the specific client it is designed for, or in the case of editions, a few people. It allows for numerous idiosyncratic decisions, which can also serve as a basis for design. With products like those for Glas Italia, Ghidini1961, and Henge this year, the research is expanded to a wider audience, a specific brand, and a specific set of production capabilities, providing design parameters to work with, which I…

More than two decades ago, Royal Oak Floors redefined the Australian flooring landscape by introducing engineered oak floors—a pioneering move that brought the warmth, texture, and enduring appeal of European oak into modern interiors. Today, the brand continues to lead, unveiling a new brand identity that honours its legacy while looking to the future. At the heart of Royal Oak Floors is an unwavering respect for material and craft. Founder Kim Harper’s background in antique furniture restoration instilled a deep appreciation for heritage and longevity—values that continue to inform every aspect of production. Like the antiques that Harper once revived, each plank is treated with reverence, crafted from oak that takes up to sixty years to grow. This commitment to craftsmanship sets Royal Oak Floors apart. In a world dominated…

V-ZUG “V-ZUG. Love. My husband is the cook in the house, and he swears by them! Enough said!”– Adam Haddow, SJB Chateau Series La Cornue 1964 “La Cornue Grand Palais 1800. This is unashamedly a covetable statement piece, and with the appropriate colour and detailing finish selections, it can straddle both contemporary and traditional aesthetics. It declares your love of cooking and entertaining. Being able to have both gas and electric oven options is also a bonus.”– Andrew Piva, B.E. Architecture 400 Series Gaggenau 2012 “A Gaggenau oven with the rotisserie feature is my go-to at home and for our clients’ homes. A timeless, high-quality piece that is as beautiful as it is functional.”– Eva-Marie Prineas, Prineas Studio Linea Mini Stefano Della Pietra La Marzocco, 2015 “The La Marzocco Linea…

The client brief called for an immersive experience, one where sightlines to the surrounding garden were maintained, and the kitchen didn’t feel like an enclosed or separate entity. Instead of traditional partitions, Studio Ceravolo introduced sculptural island “nodes” that define the kitchen without enclosing it—open, fluid, and practical. These central islands serve as flexible touchpoints for preparation and gathering, while all core appliances and storage recede seamlessly into the wall and scullery. Materiality grounds the design. The kitchen’s classic travertine stone floor flows uninterrupted through the home, creating a unifying base while tonal, timber-grain joinery brings warmth, texture, and consistency, and a brushed stainless steel splashback adds subtle polish. While the majority of materials are muted and cohesive, the island bench makes an intentional design statement—a sculptural centrepiece that subtly…

A decade of Articolo—how do you reflect on this milestone? Marking ten years, Articolo celebrates a decade of growth, maturity, and clarity in its creative direction. While this milestone is a significant achievement, it also marks the beginning of a greater vision—one that aspires to endure beyond its founders. To celebrate this milestone, Articolo is unveiling three collections that pay homage to its first decade, embodying ten years of maturity and dedication to refinement and artistry. From technologically driven task lights to textured cast glass pendants and hand-crafted leather lounge seats, these collections mark our progression from decorative lighting to furniture design and now performance-driven lighting. The journey has been one of continual learning and adaptation, shaped by diverse experiences and the resilience to overcome adversity—remaining dedicated to excellence and…