Client Design Brief Materials Nature 
Habitus Living
JANUARY 30, 2024
It’s an approach that achieves a sense of space which is open and communal while maximising natural light. The muted and neutral interior palette of Freshwater House reflects the coastal environment , while carefully selected materials amplify the sense of belonging.
Habitus Living
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Tinderbox House, in Tinderbox south of Hobart, by Studio Ilk Architecture and Interiors is a highly efficient passive solar building that has taken into account the natural and man-made constraints of the site. Taking a minimalistic approach to the use of natural materials means there is no need for additional finishes.
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Hotel Designs
JUNE 15, 2023
Surrounded by materials clearly referencing natural surfaces both in colour and texture, Editor Hamish Kilburn sat down with seven leading designers to discuss the path hotel design, in particular, is taking when it comes to injecting natural elements into surface design.
Habitus Living
MARCH 19, 2024
In a nod to their creative vision, Architects Tom Mark Henry translated this notion – commonly seen on runways and in media – by designing an architectural embodiment of the concept — the Bronte Beach House. They wanted an inviting space for themselves and loved ones to come straight from the surf but didn’t want to compromise on glamour.
Architonic
OCTOBER 25, 2022
The fifth façade: designing the new vertical city Designed by interior architecture studio Velvet Lab, the underlying principles of the La Pista restaurant on the rooftop of Turin’s Lingotto combine the location’s architectural beauty and heritage with the concept of luxury and sustainability. What was the design brief from the client?
ArchiDiaries
APRIL 6, 2022
Gibert&Tan, who was tasked with designing this new office-slash-warehouse, decided that the only way to address the dichotomic qualities inherent to the design brief (almost irreconcilable in language and character), was to embrace them and specifically in their terms.
Habitus Living
MARCH 12, 2024
The design brief was to reconfigure the heritage home and address the compact, shadowed nature of the house by extending and imbuing the residence with contemporary additions. The resulting remodel maximises space and allows natural light to permeate through the home, provoking a sense of warmth throughout.
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