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Freshwater House is a product of its environment

Habitus Living

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.

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Authentic materials star in this new Brisbane build

Habitus Living

The vision for the design was to create a space that not only looked good, but was also liveable and practical – somewhere the couple’s busy family could enjoy and call home. As owners of esteemed interior design studio Darren James Interiors, Darren and Elissa took the lead in the design and build of Bayview One.

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Leckie Studio Enhances Interconnected Common Space through the Cylindrical Formed UBC Arts Student Center

Architizer

The internal organization is defined by a large central interconnected floor space, while exterior vertical louvres serve to unify the overall building form. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? Michael Leckie: The design brief called for a ‘unique and distinctive’ work of architecture.

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A symphony of sculptural furniture and curved surfaces, inspired by the rhythms of jazz

Habitus Living

The house is a modern residential home that honours the Jazz Age, adorned with Art Deco features such as geometric lines and eclectic materials. The design brief evolved throughout the iterative process, through conversation and sketching. The floor plan comprises a series of semi-private rooms linked by arched openings.

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A rental apartment rewriting the rules of modern living with a robust art collection

Habitus Living

Cradled in a skyrise apartment in India, the design brief for the Gurgaon Apartment was simple: to create a space devoted to showcasing the client’s illustrious collection of contemporary artworks, within its constraints as a rental. The lounge was designed with a dual function, as a space for unwinding and informal dining.

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Architonic projects of the year 2023: Commercial | News | Architonic

Architonic

With individual environmental responsibilities higher than they’ve ever been, consumers of experiences have turned their backs on the short-term glitz and glamour of plastic-fantastic surfaces, in favour of more what they categorise as ‘real’ interactions, with more natural and local material ingredients.

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Taliesyn draws on vernacular architecture for earth-toned Cabin House

Deezen

Cabin House was designed by Taliesyn "Embracing a quiet reflection of modern lifestyle and vernacular nuances, the design was developed from a simple brief of experiencing nature at close quarters," Taliesyn co-director Mahaboob Basha told Dezeen. "It The photography is by Aaron Chapman.

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