Innholdsfortegnelse for No. 107 i (inside) interior design review

Welcome to inside 107, and to the issue that showcases the very best in Australian design through the IDEA 2019 shortlisted projects and products. Every year the talent and expertise of Australian practitioners raises the bar in creativity, innovation and style; however, this year there was exceptional design in every category that will indeed make the judging process a challenging one for our illustrious jury. I know that we say this every year, but truly the sophistication and design prowess of our designers defies our expectations and places Australian practitioners among the world’s best (p110). To everyone who entered IDEA 2019 congratulations, and to the shortlisted, well done, you are in fine company. All that remains is to announce the winners at the gala party and enjoy ourselves in the…

Est Lighting was founded by three people, who, together with a passion for lighting, bring more than 15 years’ experience to the market. The brand Est Lighting was established in 2016, and the business is fast becoming a dominant player in the lighting sector, offering a curated mix of both architectural and decorative lighting products. We had previously collaborated with Est Lighting on other projects for our residential clients and so it felt natural to be given the task of designing the brand’s Melbourne showroom. It took some time to find the correct site for this project, as this was to be a destination trade showroom; however, the final location was serendipitously perfect, conveniently situated in Richmond, next door to one of Est Lighting’s represented brands, Articolo. The site presented…

“UTS IS PROUD TO SUPPORT NEW FORMS OF CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION IN PRACTICE WITH NICHE MEDIA AT THE BUSINESS OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN CONFERENCE.” When: 11 November 2019 Where: Parliament of NSW EARN 8 CPD POINTS This inaugural event is all about looking to the future. The A&D industry is evolving quickly and this conference has been designed to provide attendees with an agenda that will inform them of the changes that are taking place within the built environment – changes in technology, new business models and where investment is coming from and going to. It will provide business and practice leaders with key take-outs that can be applied to their planning whether they are leading a multinational or small local practice. It’s an extremely exciting time for the industry and…

As a celebration of design and creativity, Nani Marquina established a business that showcases beauty and inventiveness through the most important of interior design accoutrements, the rug. Nanimarquina, the business, was founded in 1987 in Barcelona, Spain and is today still family-owned and operated with Marquina, her sister, daughter and son-in-law all contributing to the successful organisation she established. Marquina was born into a creative family. Her father Rafael Marquina, a celebrated pioneer of contemporary Spanish design, created the iconic and much-awarded Marquina oil cruet. With design in her blood and following in her father’s footsteps, she explored her talent, studying industrial design at the Escola Massana in Barcelona. Upon graduation, she began working with textiles; however, her fine eye realised that there was another opportunity, a gap for modern…

Curves and exemplar detailing, perhaps the hallmark of a William Smart design, are paired with the grand gestures of timber and artwork, while a jewellike selection of textiles, objects and furnishings complete the whole. And while no aqua tones or seaside motifs are used, the feeling of being by the waterside is profoundly realised. Moreover, with a due west orientation, the view is to the working ports of the harbour and Anzac Bridge, but also to the blistering western sun. As such, the apartment, while shady through the morning, endures intense light through the afternoon. Slatted eaves mitigate much of this, but it was also essential that the interiors, while informed by the view, hold their own. From William Smart’s perspective, the task of decorating this apartment was an invitation…

Skilfully designed by principal Ed Glenn, this alteration and addition sets a new benchmark in style and substance as inside co-editor Jan Henderson discovers. Over the decades Powell and Glenn has carved out a superior reputation for creating outstanding projects, and with Inner City villa, the continuum of thoughtful design and impeccable resolution shows why the practice is one of the best in Australia. Inner City villa has been created from Heritage and new elements, with the front façade retained and a sensitive addition installed at the rear and above. Of course, there is nothing particularly special about this as single residences go; however, it is the flow of the floor plan, the use of space and the generosity of the interior architecture that has made this home a standout…

01 Ambience Office D –Studio Y P –Ben Glezer A playful interpretation of the optical phenomenon of prisms adds varied visual stimulation at different times of the day. Light, as the foundation of this design, has been used as a material and artform to colour, texture, divide and create the overall sensory experience of this space. 02 Bank Street, South Melbourne D –k20 Architecture P –Peter Bennetts Designed around the concept of a campfire, the space is warmly welcoming with a range of communication points for discussion and idea forming. Dynamically imbued with natural and artificial light that plays across the interior, the design creates movement and a steady rhythm throughout this beautiful studio. 03 Caulfield Grammar School co-working D –Studio Tate P –Sean Fennessy The project is an engaging,…

01 Australian Catholic University Mercy Building D –ThomsonAdsett P –Alicia Taylor The building is a community landmark at the Banyo campus that embraces ACU’s vision and ethos, where character, wholeness, humanity and innovation were the key drivers. Paying homage to the site’s significance, the project includes new learning and staff spaces and a library expansion. 02 Brainpark D –Splinter Society Architecture P –Jack Lovel Heralded by the giant brain, Brainpark in Monash University facilitates neuroscience research into brain plasticity in addictive compulsions. The design combines cutting edge technology with real-time biofeedback in a comfortable, inspiring, non-clinical environment. 03 Corpus Christi College Theatre D –EIW Architects P –Silvertone Photography Both striking and elegant, the design utilises an Equitone ‘Linea’and flat profiles, cut into a triangular pattern on the façade to give…

01 Caravan2: 0 D –Flack Studio P –Sharyn Cairns L– Seoul, South Korea Located in Gangnam, Seoul, Caravan 2:0 references 1950s Italian design through layered elements of the hand-made, craft and texture. Powder blue Featherston Scape chairs, custom artwork and Flack Studio designed lighting and joinery converge with aplomb. 02 GreenwichGr ind D –Biasol P –Handover L– Greenwich, London, UK Contemporary colour and detailing infuse the Heritage building with distinct areas defined by the original infrastructure. The cocktail bar features a deep turquoise blue backdrop and elegant stools, while pale pink banquettes wrap around the front of the restaurant. 03 MantabWor kplace D –S/LAB10 P –Heartpatrick L– Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Intentional mismatches are articulated in the design’s volumetric handling of spaces, as well as the contrasting play of colours, textures,…

1– Dion Robeson Perth-based architectural and interior photographer, Dion Robeson continues to work with award-winning clients from large multinationals to leading edge architectural and interior design practices. He has a great appreciation for natural light and the way it moves through well-designed spaces. 2– Ross Honeysett Ross Honeysett’s career began in London and Paris. Returning to Australia he worked with Vogue; however, his architectural photography stands alone with a campaign for Marc Newson’s G Star collection, NSW Tourism, LG and Grazia magazine. The National Portrait Gallery recently acquired his work and he was the winner of the Sydney Life Photography Prize. 3– Dianna Snape With a passion for the built environment, Dianna Snape has been documenting Melbourne’s urban landscape for over 18 years through her exemplary photographic practice. She works…

Seamlessly blending three flagship buildings, George Place by Fender Katsalidis is a sophisticated project featuring an expansive atrium space that is one of the largest in Sydney. Combining elements of urban design, commercial architecture and interior design, Fender Katsalidis has made a major contribution to the renaissance taking place around George Street in Sydney’s CBD by utilising architectural detailing and materiality. George Place reinvigorates a precinct of existing commercial buildings, marrying three separate buildings at the ground plane to create a cohesive outcome in a Heritage precinct. Rob Mirams, director at Fender Katsalidis, describes the new urban room for Sydney and its striking coffered timber ceiling. “The ceiling was designed specifically to combat heat gain and solar glare and also to improve the acoustics of the space,” says Mirams. “It’s…

These days substantial homes situated in the suburbs are often sprawling monolithic creations that are well-designed and bang on trend, but lack a distinct personality. Nothing could be further from the truth, however, when talking of Armadale residence. The project, designed by Travis Walton, principal of Travis Walton Architecture & Interior Design, is a spectacular homage of style and panache, and one that is unique to its interior core. The original house, built in the Deco style, required updating and extending to accommodate busy family life. The brief to Walton was to renovate the existing front section of the house and incorporate a substantial extension for entertaining, with sleeping quarters on a level above. To this end he has devised a floor plan that fulfils requirements, but also incorporates the…

The 2018 IDEA winner for the Institutional category, Monash University Learning and Teaching Building (LTB) was designed by John Wardle Architects (JWA), renowned for its conceptual approach to architecture and design through placemaking, coupled with significant experience in the changing typology of the education sector. Information and communication technology has significantly impacted student learning and more than ever the need for integrated biological frameworks into education architecture is critical. The Monash University LTB, with a five-star Green Star rating and undertaken in a very tight time-frame, proposes a building conceived as a field of activity; it’s a multi-faculty learning facility that not only serves a significant proportion of the teaching load for undergraduate and postgraduate students on Clayton Campus in Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs, but also houses Monash College, academic and…

01 AtticM agic D –Windust Architecture x Interiors P –Eve Wilson This project honours a child’s imagination with a joyful roof space renovation atop a Melbourne Heritage home. Sparking delight with colour and form, it celebrates the minds of the two children, while reimagining the humble attic as a dreamscape in the clouds. 02 Art Deco residence D –Kate Challis Interiors P –Sharyn Cairns Celebrating Chinese culture while functioning as a modern home for a family with young children, this Brighton house merges traditional Chinese forms, shapes, techniques, materials and influences with contemporary elements to create a vibrant family residence. 03 C.C.B abcoq D –Tom Mark Henry P –Damian Bennett A fun and quirky fitout for a rotisserie, carvery and cocktail bar in Cronulla. The sassy and bold namesake C.C.…

01 161 Collins Street D –Bates Smart P –Peter Clarke Incorporating a distinct Collins Street entrance, a Flinders Lane pedestrian entrance and a repurposed atrium with a new façade, which functions as an internal oasis retreat, the redevelopment of the T&G Building beautifully befits its prestigious location. 02 175 Eagle Street D –Cox Architecture P –Christopher Frederick Jones Responding to the river edge and Heritage neighbour, this ambitious transformation delivers a true blurring of genres. The space provides the intimacy of your own lounge room, the formality and service of a hotel style concierge, and the corporate amenity of a city tower. 03 2 Southbank D –BVN P –Tom Ross Repositioning the building as a 21st century asset equipped to meet the demands of a shifting economic and social landscape,…

[1] Bauhaus Now! Buxton Contemporary, University of Melbourne, Southbank, Melbourne 26 July – 20 October As the Bauhaus diaspora continues to influence artists, designers, architects and theorists, the Australian legacy has been rich. Highlighting the movement’s visionary, collectivist ideals and radical practices, the exhibition, curated by Ann Stephen, looks at current art experiments with Bauhaus origins. Artists, including Elizabeth Pulie, Mikala Dwyer, Justene Williams, Rose Nolan, Shane Haseman and Jacky Redgate, have made new works for the exhibition, while a group of six has created a series of woven wall hangings. Video works, installations and performance pieces round out the offering as does a significant archive. Wonderfully, the downstairs section will house a thistle garden. buxtoncontemporary.com [2] Dubai Design Week Dubai design district, Dubai 11 – 16 November Now in…

Dubbed ‘the concrete bunker’ for its deliberate use of rendered finishes and rejection of ornamentation, this project’s brief called for the redesign of an inner-city warehouse conversion in Camperdown, for a couple seeking a minimalist lifestyle and an interior to match. The clients, who work in design-related disciplines, sought to shed from their home unimportant items and create a space free of clutter. The shell of the apartment has been informed by Woods’ penchant for Brutalist architecture, with the principal intent to create a pared back, geometric interior and a celebration of the neighbourhood’s industrial heritage. The west-facing open plan apartment features a custom kitchen and a mezzanine bedroom that overlooks the living room space and small terrace. The loft is flooded with light from a full-height glazed wall, counterbalancing…

Jay Barber and Edward Osgerby met in their very first week at the Royal College of Art, London where they had both enrolled to study architecture. Immediately in sync with each other, they began to design together and after attaining their respective Master’s degrees in 1996 they established their now acclaimed studio BarberOsgerby. The Loop table produced by Isokon in 1997 was the first product from the practice and since then there have been a plethora of completed commissions, projects and products from the busy studio. The pair is renowned for their inventiveness and individual perspective to reinterpret design – the forward-tilting, Tip Ton chair for Vitra designed in 2011 is a fine example of this. The practice of 10 located in Shoreditch, London is divided into three separate but…

A leading Australian creative powerhouse, Derlot Group elevates the education and workplace landscape with world-leading environments for universities, schools and offices across the globe. With a culture focused on creating dynamic, diverse and vibrant interiors, the group specialises in loose furniture and design schemes for human-centric, agile and active workspaces. To mark its 15 years within the architecture and design industry, Living Edge is now welcoming a new collection – Derlot Editions. Defined by the approach of ‘thinking global, acting local’, the creative collection unites Derlot Editions and Les Basic under one umbrella with Living Edge. “With a focus on locally made products and a shared commitment to the architecture and design community, I believe Derlot Group and its brands make a timely complement to Living Edge’s portfolio of brands,”…

Australian-designed furniture has never been more in demand. With a unique aesthetic, the country’s designers are known for imbuing their creations with all the qualities of our great nation: creativity, humility and a healthy dose of playfulness. And as the popularity and appreciation for Australian design continues to climb, Zenith’s design and product manager, Matt Vescovo, says it is extremely important to support home-grown design talent. “With world-leading talent here in Australia, we should embrace our local talent as much as we embrace international talent,” he says. “Our design community is pretty patriotic when it comes to supporting Australian designers – it’s our livelihood so it goes without saying it’s at the forefront of what we do. “As a business, we need to keep working with and supporting local designers.…

“We know we cannot live in the past, but the past lives in us.” – Charles Perkins. This quote from Perkins, the inspiring civil rights activist and champion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, is of course a truism, but how often we forget that the process of life is informed from history. We can embrace our past in many ways; however, incorporating the ideals into our everyday working world is surely a way to keep memory close, and there is no better example of this than the interior design of the new offices of KPMG in Perth. What began as a refit for an established and successful global firm has manifested as a sensitive interior design that speaks of Indigenous history and connection to land and people that…

When a student at RMIT, Rodney Eggleston, now director of March Studio, was being critiqued by the much respected professor Peter Corrigan AM (notably the designer of Building 8 at RMIT and Athan House): “My girlfriend at the time, now my wife, had dressed me in a tweed jacket and there was a bit of a joke going around. The concept was fine, but he didn’t appreciate a young student wearing tweed and I was told ‘you have got to earn your tweed’,” says Eggleston. This memory formed the nexus for March’s design for RMIT’s Oxford Scholar, where the idea of tweed acts as a leitmotif running from the ground floor up. “If you have to earn your tweed: the ground floor is twill, a beginner or student’s tweed, the…

Every year we say that the submissions to IDEA just can’t get better and every year we see the bar raised in design, creativity and style. 2019 has again set a precedent for outstanding projects and objects showcasing the very best that Australian designers, architects and product designers have to offer. With near 500 projects received, the shortlist of 291 is the largest ever and this year our esteemed judges will have many tough decisions to finally decide the ultimate winners. We would also like to thank our wonderful sponsors who make the IDEA program so successful. Your support encourages the design profession and applauds their triumph and, as the oldest awards program in Australia, we are proud to be associated with the very best retailers, manufacturers and associated industries…

01 (OUYSE)/brass wall sconce_ .. D –Studio Ephebe P –Pauline Tsolos Individually crafted in Melbourne, each jewellery-like piece of functional sculpture and collectable design is uniquely created to evoke intimacy through the oyster-like form that borrows from nature a wild beauty that is art-by-day and light-by-night. 02 ApresCar t D –Dean Toepfer P –Dean Toepfer, Andre Castellucci Apres is an architecturally inspired, contemporary take on the traditional drinks trolley. Shape and line relations are explored, as are manufacturing techniques (tube bending and CNC routing) and mixed materials including steel tubing, American walnut and Marblo. 03 Bar-code drinks cabinet D –Eamon Riley P –Eamon Riley, J Forsyth A curiosity of a drinks cabinet with an enticing spy-through façade consists of 62 individually cut and cored pill shapes, which are subtly used…

01 Brick and Gable house D –Breathe Architecture P –Ben Hosking, Tom Ross C– Residential Single Recycled and locally sourced materials include Tasmanian oak floorboards, Australian blackbutt timber veneer and bricks. The single, utilitarian material enabled building and budget efficiencies and a single trade that reduced waste and material consumption, but also money and time. 02 BVN Sydney Studio D –BVN P –Brett Boardman C– Workplace over 1000sqm A strategy of user-reconfigurable, fully mobile furniture provides a future-proofed solution, while the fibre optic and boom solution reduces one copper cable per desk to one fibre optic per eight desks. A move to Citrix provides greater flexibility and reduces heat output and subsequent air-conditioning energy load. 03 Cox Architecture Studio Brisbane D –Cox Architecture P –Christopher Frederick Jones C– Workplace under…