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rom a four-page party picture insert in the back of Indesign magazine, DQ’s travelled a long way. It’s appeal has always been the conversational, news style, the parties pages and colourful imagery. In the current relaunch these elements have matured, with refined content and a strong visual identity to reflect its unique personality and place within the market. As the first magazine to cover the social side of the design scene, DQ has been instrumental in connecting and promoting the local design community. And the development of the magazine has played a large part in the development of the Australasian design industry. We know both will only get stronger, and with the immense support of our advertisers and readership, DQ can confidently step up each quarter to deliver its unique set of content. To celebrate the personality that is DQ magazine, we now bring you DQ in an online format (designquarterly.com.au). This continues the design conversation between each issue, with regular updates, links and images, extra content from the magazine, as well as content unique to the site, in an accessible, interactive format. We encourage you to join DQ online – and take part in the ongoing design dialogue. Raj Nandan – Publisher
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elcome to a particularly colourful and visually engaging issue of DQ. I always say January marks new beginnings and I like to think DQ reflects that too. This issue we look back, look forward, and even look up(!) with stories that cross centuries, disciplines, continents and cultural divides. We were lucky enough to meet Giovanna Castiglioni, while she was in Sydney – and what a pleasure it was. Giovanna introduced us to her father, the late Achille Castiglioni, through a series of intimate and revealing narratives. We share this with you, on page 30. Of course the new year is a time for reflection and new progress. And with this in mind we look back on major trade fairs (Cersaie) and festivals (London Design Festival and Unlimited: Designing for Asia Pacific), while gauging the cultural zeitgeist to forecast a new year of trends and developments. You’ll find everything you’ll need to know for the year to come in our Trends Forecast 2011 feature, on page 73. I wasn’t bluffing when I said we look up – because we really do – with artist James Turrell. Turrell is renowned for his awe-inspiring, tongue-tying ‘Skyspaces’: structural wonders which harness light and space to create the most fascinating of optical illusions. Sounds intriguing, doesn’t it! Read on, on page 34. And here I save the best for last, with DQ’s special flip-side section featuring the Australian International Design Awards Yearbook 2010. We’re really pleased to be teaming up with AIDA to present this special annual publication as part of DQ magazine, and it’s our great pleasure to share with you the 2010 Design Award and Design Mark winners, as well as Australian Design Award – James Dyson Award recipients, in AIDA’s official Yearbook for 2010. Alice Blackwood – Editor
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Emerging Talent features 29 PEOPLE Giovanna Castiglioni Henry Pilcher James Turrell Benja Harney Paul Bennett Munkii
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45 EVENTS London Design Festival Lego Architecture Cersaie Unlimited: Designing for the Asia Pacific Quench Design Fringe Furniture Audio Design Museum
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industry 61 BUSINESS Business Report – Work Resembles Life Yazz Euroluce Abey 73
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furniture and fabrics to numerous markets, will now deliver one of the most expansive product offerings for designers across Australia. JR Sit, Work, Weave and LMI General Manager, Peter Kaladis, describes the combined entity as a “one-stop source for all”, servicing jobs of all scales across accommodation, hospitality and commercial. James Richardson 1800 812 440 jamesrichardson.com.au
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10 Eyewear Experience OPSM’S new flagship store in Melbourne is visionary in every sense of the word. The brainchild of experimental design agency, E2, the 1,500m2 store, known as the Eye Hub, takes customers on an interactive retail journey that fuses education and imagination. Created by multinational, Luxottica, its layout is based around the “retina of the eye” and features elements such as a concierge at the door, an information theatre, and interactive monitors that capture customers in their new frames, at every angle. E2’s Creative Director, Alex Ritchie, says the Hawthorne store was intended to strike a “two-way dialogue with the customer”. “Navigating your way through an optical centre can be quite difficult.” The retina-style store design sees the most exclusive products displayed at the centre of the space, with other sections emanating out in a circular fashion. E2 (61 2) 8217 1300 e-2.com.au
11 Business Prowess As a successful business owner, Sydney’s Mia Feasey is blazing a trail for other young women to follow. In just over 10 years, the ambitious designer has risen from part-time resource librarian to launch her own company, Siren Design Group. Her
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achievements were recognised by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), who named her 2010 Business Woman of the Year. At just 32, Feasey now heads up a team of 12 designers specialising in commercial, hospitality and retail design, with clients including Nokia, NAB and AGL. National Association of Women in Construction (61 3) 8637 4724 nawic.com.au
12 Global Outlook Melbourne industrial designer Ross Gardam is set to release a new range of furniture this year with UK-based partner Michael Travalia. The pair, who work together through the Spaceleft design studios in Collingwood, Melbourne and London, will take a commercial focus with their new collection. “It’s been interesting collaborating with someone on the other side of
the world; it’s been a challenge,” says Gardam of his cross-continent partnership with Travalia. Last year, Gardam impressed regional audiences in Kyneton, Victoria, with his exhibition Lost and Found, a joint project with fellow industrial designer David Sevior, featuring playful objects repurposed from discarded materials destined to become landfill. Spaceleft (61 3) 9417 6595 spaceleft.com.au
13 GOOD VIBRATIONS Good design is always satisfying, but the latest product from Fuseproject makes innovation that little bit more pleasurable. The company recently launched the second installment to its Pleasure to the People range, with the ‘Form 3’ vibrator. Created in collaboration with Jimmyjane head designer Ethan Imboden, the ‘Form 3’ features
14 a slim, curved profile that flexes to meet the body. Incorporating Waterproof Recharging Technology, the new design is “an example of how innovation can transform experience”, according to Fuseproject founder Yves Behar. Fuseproject (1) 415 908 1492 fuseproject.com jimmyjane.com/form3
14 Talking Timber As we look towards renewable materials in line with environmental trends, hardwood timber in particular
is being incorporated into projects in new and innovative ways, according to the Timber Design Association. Design practice Geyer recently used timber in a project that translated the traditional elements of Queenslander-style homes into a commercial setting. “Timber panelling on walls and ceilings is a common feature in traditional Queenslanders. We’ve taken this idea and used the timber as a feature element,” says Geyer’s Tony Alberti. Here solid timber flooring was extended and wrapped onto the walls of small meeting rooms. “Timber adds impressive warmth and texture to these spaces,” Alberti says. geyer (61 2) 3211 9889 geyer.com.au
15 Stitch in Time If you could design time, what would it look like? Norwegian designer Siren Elise Wilhelmsen has answered this question with her latest project ‘Developing Time – Time Developing’. Best described as the merging of a knitting machine with a cuckoo clock, the innovative design
16 measures and registers time in threedimensional form. Every 30 minutes is marked by the knitting of a sock-like mesh, while a year results in a two-metrelong scarf. Wilhelmsen’s project has been recognised internationally, as the winner of Time to Design – New Talent award (2010). Time to Design (45) 3296 0510 timetodesign.eu
16 New Acquisitions Matching the ever-changing market with an evolution of their own, James Richardson (JR) has announced the major acquisition of commercial supplier, LMI Concepts. The acquisition means that JR, which supplies high quality
17 National Design Agenda Australia’s newest design industry alliance has launched into the new year with plans to pursue a “national design agenda”. The Australian Design Alliance (ADA) is a collaboration of 12 peak organisations representing all aspects of the design industry and research network. A key aim of the Alliance is to advocate good design as an integral part of boosting Australia’s productivity, sustainability, innovation and economic growth. His Excellency, Michael Bryce AM AE, who advocated for design at the 2020 summit in 2007, says the formation of the ADA represents “a step towards a new respect for the place that designers can play in our everyday lives”. Australian Design Alliance 1300 888 056 design.org.au/alliance
18 saturday in design singapore Following the success of Saturday in Design (SiD) in Melbourne last year, SiD is set to go global – taking place in Singapore for the first time on Saturday, 21 May 2011. As the closest major financial and cultural centre to Australia, Singapore offers the ideal environment to cultivate cross-continent connections with the Australian design community. The format of the event will remain the same, with all the top designer showrooms in Singapore opening their doors to host registered visitors throughout the day.
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19 london joins with beijing Beijing Design Week 2011 (BDW) runs 28 September to 3 October later in the year and, following a pilot effort in 2009, it will this year launch as China’s premier annual design event. To top this off, BDW recently announced an international partnership with London as the official guest city at BDW. “As an international design capital, London has shown its ability to attract, cultivate and promote some of the world’s greatest talent,” says Beijing Vice Mayor Guo Zhongwen. “As Beijing embarks on its own creative transformation, we have much to learn from each other.” For more information in the leadup to the event visit BDW online. BEIJING DESIGN WEEK (86) 10 8418 6996 bjdw.org
Cubo The Barazza Cubo flush mount/inset sinkware range from Abey offers a new level of design style. Commercial quality stainless steel and voluminous bowl sizes allow you to be the master chef of your kitchen domain. THE DESIGNER’S CHOICE
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PRODUCTS 07 Hoop Made from lightweight aluminium with a PVC weave shell, ‘Hoop’ is water and UV-resistant, available in red, black, natural and green. Woolly ‘Hoop’ covers also available. Temperature Design (61 3) 9419 1447 temperaturedesign.com.au
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08 Arabian Birds This opulent pattern by Florence Broadhurst is printed on the new generation wall covering, OPTILUX. Coloured in spearmint, daffodil, charcoal and china white on champagne and black OPTILUX.
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09 Curl From Studio Italia Design and Russian designer Dima Loginoff comes this collection with lacquered steel strands woven into light shades. Includes pendant, table, and floor lamp. Special Lights (61 2) 8399 2411 speciallights.com.au
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02 Slightly Awkward There’s something a bit off-balance about this little guy. With its truncated leg, it can be an ambient table lamp or a directional task lamp, adjustable simply by tipping back.
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10 Argo Characterised by seductive, sensual curves and sculptural form, this visually appealing collection adds a touch of luxury, sophistication and timelessness to the daily living environment.
Nonlinear Studio (401) 580 1168 nonlinearstudio.com
03 Equis “Simplicity in an intricate world” is the philosophy behind this new outdoor collection. Its name comes from its X-shaped cross structure, providing great structural resistance.
Phoenix (61 3) 9780 4200 phoenixtapware.com.au
Mermelada Estudio (34) 934 328 202 mermeladaestudio.es
04 Neo The sophisticated yet reserved forms of Omvivo’s ‘Neo’ collection perfectly represents the modern environment. Ideal as a statement piece, or an attractive yet practical choice.
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11 Bronte Channelling minimalist design for outdoor use, this dining table and benches is constructed from wide boards of sanded teak. Available at 2,200mm and 2,700mm lengths. Eco Outdoor 1300 131 413 ecooutdoor.com.au
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12 SAYL Herman Miller presents ‘SAYL’, a new family of seating by Yves Béhar. It features 3D Intelligent™ Suspension Back, the first full-suspension back that is literally frameless.
05 KAMA Created by emerging designer Benjamin Ferriol for EGO Paris, the ultra-modern, aluminium-framed ‘KAMA’ is perfect for a variety of indoor and outdoor settings. Classique (61 2) 9331 8826 classique.net.au
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01 Butter The ‘Butter’ seat is an extension of the original ‘Butter’ stool. Made from recycled plastic milk bottles, it was presented at Saturday in Design last year.
06 Lean Alex Bradley has designed this multi-functional object for hanging towels and bathrobes. A flexible piece, ‘Lean’ can be easily moved and repositioned. Available as a mirror.
13 Successful Living It’s finally here! The ‘Successful Living’ collection from Diesel with Moroso features a whole range of divine pieces for the interior, including this ‘Over-dyed’ side chair.
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Harnessing Light Master of light and illusion, James Turrell uses art and architecture to present light within a completely new context. Siobhan McNabb visits his ‘Skyspace’ to experience this firsthand.
Clockwise from top left » ‘Within without’ (2010) » ‘Within without’ is most dramatic at dawn and dusk » ‘Within without’, interior detail » James Turrell All photos: Courtesy of National Gallery of Australia, Canberra
ames Turrell is a man who transforms our skies into visions of beauty, making them seem majestic and ephemeral, while at the same time solid and strong, and yet infinitely delicate. He is an artist who takes people on a journey of transcendental self-discovery, through the use of light in art as well as architecture. Studies in psychology, maths, art history, art, and astronomy have all facilitated Turrell’s work, which explores the edges of human perception, vision and spirituality through the use of space and natural light. His continuing work has contributed to the world’s collective knowledge on the impact and effect of light on the brain, as well as our physical and emotional wellbeing. As a young artist in the 1960s, Turrell became intrigued with the light of the sky. He created his first light-art by covering his windows, leaving only a rectangular aperture free to draw in light to create what seemed to be a floating cube of light, focused on the wall. Soon after, Turrell and artist Robert Irwin changed art history forever when they presented a series of experiments and works that instigated change in human perception. This created a nonobject based exhibition – one of the first in the world – and placed Turrell on a lifelong endeavour to continue creating scientific, experiential works of light-art, with the aim to “make the universe part of our lived-in space”. Turrell enjoys illuminating architectural projects, noting, “With light, you can bring out characteristics of the architecture you may not see during the day. When illuminating a building there is a tendency to blast the outside, leaving the interior and windows black and dead.” With the use of colour-changing LED technology on projects such as the Louise Blouin Foundation, Kunsthaus Bregenz, and One Hyde Park residential complex (designed by architects Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners ), Turrell has created ever changing light-art works for all to appreciate. His most well-known body of work is ‘Skyspaces’, permanent built structures located at specific points around the world and aligned to astrological coordinates for celestial occurrences. These ‘Skyspaces’ aim to change human perception by harnessing natural light and displaying the everchanging colours of the sky. Australia has been graced with its very own experiential ‘Skyspace’ – the first in the southern hemisphere. Entitled ‘Within without’, this new work is nestled upon the front lawns of the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra, and was officially opened in October 2010. Beneath a large pyramid-shaped roof, situated within a body of water, sits the ‘Skyspace’ viewing chamber. Inside the tall dome structure, smooth white walls tower towards a large circular opening to the sky.
Wrapping around the periphery of the wall is a low bench for sitting, and here the journey begins. Tranquility and a contemplative silence settles in, the sky pulls the viewer upwards. Slowly the walls become washed in soft hues and tones, creating a colourful contrast to the ever-changing sky which, at times, seems black against the internal walls; other times it appears clear, or even feels as if it’s falling in on the viewer; and then the oculus transforms into a solid disc hovering in front of the backlit ceiling. At a certain point clouds seem to enter in through the hole and the walls of the dome disappear into the sky. Then birds fly overhead and the illusion vanishes. Using that delicate balance between natural and artificial light, Turrell plays with the mechanics of the eye and the mind’s perception. As he puts it, “My art is not so much a matter of my seeing, but of your seeing. There is no one between you and your experience.” National Gallery of Australia – James Turrell (61 2) 6240 6411 nga.gov.au/turrell
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he recently opened Abey showroom in Waterloo, Sydney, is a space to explore. Simona Castagna and Darren Genner from Minosa designed the highly interactive interiors, which showcase the luxury brand Abey and its representing Italian brands Gessi and Barazza. A vital element in the design of the space was to encourage products to not only be seen but also be touched. “The space had to reflect and highlight the three brands and give the consumer the opportunity to engage and interact with the products,” explains Genner of the showroom experience. Attention to detail is reflected not only in the spatial design but also in the high-end products on display, where craftsmanship and integrity reigns supreme. “Abey as a brand is more of a brand house; it houses some of the leading European brands for cooking and bathing so it was very important to us to tell the Abey story through the interaction of the space,” says Genner. Almost every fixture on display has a unique sculptural element, making it a fixture to be shown off rather that hidden within the home. “Many of our products challenge your perception of washroom products,” says Peta Ding, Showroom Manager at Abey. Since the showroom’s opening in early 2010, passing traffic from the Danks Street design hub has been a welcome addition to the new location, making “more people likely to identify with our brands”. Upon entry into the slick and moody showroom, the viewer is presented with a sea of shiny chrome taps against a highly dramatic jetblack canvas. Beyond this pod of bathroom fixtures, the space opens up to a double height ceiling plane, with rows of kitchen bench tops set up for exploration. “The designers have created a flow throughout the space so that it tells a story; each product connects to the next,” says Ding of the showroom layout. Once again, the spatial emphasis throughout this kitchen zone is focussed on touch and discovery. “We were extremely fortunate that the client offered us a fairly free reign to best represent their products,” shares Genner. The new showroom not only makes the luxury brand accessible to a wider audience but it also helps define what the Abey philosophy stands for. “Branding is more than just a logo or colour palette; it is critical that the project and interior reflects the brand,” says Genner. “This is its showcase so it’s important for us to best present all that the brand stands for.” Text by Hande Renshaw
ABEY Address: 1E Danks Street, Waterloo NSW 2017 Phone: (61 2) 8572 8572 Showroom opened: March 2010 Designer: Simona Castagna & Darren Genner of Minosa Size: Approximately 155m 2 » abey.com.au
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ctober 2010 was a giant month in Brisbane’s design calendar hosting both the inaugural Design Triennial, Unlimited: Designing for the Asia Pacific (4 – 10 October), and Optimism, ICOGRADA’s Design Week (11 – 17 October) in and around South Bank. Under the creative direction of Ewan McEoin and the theme of ‘opportunity’, Unlimited set out to demonstrate how design and design-led thinking can address the big challenges facing the region: food, water, energy, shelter, health and education. Firmly planting the series of public talks, workshops, a business symposium, master classes, youth events, collaborative projects and exhibitions in the dynamic program were the international and keynote speakers, who collectively sign-posted what is evolving as a local/global movement towards better living through ethical, social and environmental solutions. Addressing these fundamental issues with no-nonsense ‘calls to action’ were humanitarian Bunker Roy, Director of India’s Barefoot College; prolific international architect and co-author of SmartCities and Eco-Warriors, CJ Lim; IDEO’s dynamic, no-frills Chief Creative Officer, Paul Bennett; and innovative thinker, educator and international architect, Sir Peter Cook. These luminaries shared several core beliefs and approaches, but one stood out like a beacon. Without sounding like an ad campaign for Nike or Virgin: nothing will change unless we simply ‘do it’. They emphasised the importance of being persistent, taking a grassroots approach to problems by working upwards through ‘the hierarchy’ to engage real change, and actually talking to people.
As Paul Bennett said, “just ask them and they’ll tell you what they need”. Radical? No. Obvious and effective, yes. Make Change: Design Thinking in Action, the Triennial’s showcase exhibition curated by Fleur Watson (Senior Curator for Unlimited), presented several international case studies, linking seamlessly to Bunker Roy’s address by showing design thinking as problem-solving with humancentred, tangible outcomes. The Unlimited program focussed on facilitating the exchange of ideas by reframing design as a valuable and useful response to urgent needs rather than a product-focussed, aesthetics-driven industry, and this was illustrated in Unlimited Associations, a wider framework of satellite events. It was impossible to be involved in every corner of the daily schedule, but everyone gave it a red-hot crack! Opening the program was the unveiling of a reactive and immersive kinetic lighting installation ‘Lightwave’, by AnL Studio. Temporarily sited at South Bank, this work ignited conversation about contemporary parks as performative public spaces. Pervading the public spaces and collections of the State Library of Queensland (Unlimited’s official hub), the group exhibition ‘Light from Light’, explored the library as a site of enlightenment. Shared by webcam between Brisbane and Shanghai, it supported the Triennial’s commitment to open discourse in the region and the goal of the Unlimited website to continue the conversation online between triennials. The Asia Pacific Design Library was launched at the State Library of Queensland (SLQ) with Kent Gration’s 17-piece bamboo lighting
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installation, ‘Constellation’ as the centrepiece. Gration went on to show the work at 100% Design Shanghai 2010, furthering the conversation between Australia and China. Also embracing exchange within the region was the Quench design collective, launching new products on a stopover to Design Tide Tokyo 2010 and sharing skills, contacts and expertise, implicit in design thinking. In the words of Leonard Nimoy: “The more we share, the more we have”. Also collaborating were designers Samantha Parsons, Brian Steendÿk and television chef Ben O’Donohue in ‘Food for Design’, planting the seed of designing sustainability into our everyday lives. ‘One, Part II’, on show at Spiro and Grace Art Rooms, celebrated the role of one-off work in contemporary art with design artefacts pitching the human desire for individuality. Meanwhile, contemporary jeweller Barbara Heath’s ‘Tinsmith: An Ordinary Romance…’ at artisan idea:skill:product highlighted the importance of design in connecting people with their heritage, history and sense of place. Christina Waterson’s ‘Where We Live’ explored a series of working studies on the Brisbane typology of the veranda at Raw Space Gallery, and inhabiting the SLQ foyer were Derlot’s Haus, three ‘little houses’ designed as meeting places and conversation points. On this note it would be fair to say that Unlimited has provided an excellent framework to build upon for the next triennial. Stay tuned and get involved in what happens in between... Text by KT Doyle
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TRENDS FORECAST 2011 What are the defining ideas and influences driving the design worth watching in the year ahead? Kath Dolan asked four of Australia’s most discerning design aficionados for their insights.
T Clockwise from top left » ‘Colour’ by Daniel Rybakken with Andreas Engesvik, Photo: Kalle Sanner » Diesel for Successful Living ‘Cumulus’ chair, from Hub Furniture » ‘Perch’ stools by Ross Gardam, from Interstudio » Installation for Porro in Milan, Photo: Courtesy of Glen Proebstel » ‘Woolly Pockets’ bring the outdoors in, from Koskela
hrough her investigations Dolan discovered an industry questioning its role in mass over-consumption and emerging from the gloom of the global financial crisis using interwoven layers of riotous, uplifting colour; bespoke interior treatments oozing with character; the resurgence of niche artisantrades people; nostalgia for timeless classics; concern with sustainability and longevity; and a yearning for emotional connection via the homegrown, handmade and the highly personal. Designers looming large on the horizon include Norwegian lighting luminary Daniel Rybakken and Bondibased homeware duo Page Thirty Three. Also, Japanese studio Drill Design for their classic style and nofuss approach, and Danish up-andcomings like Jonas Lyndby Jensen.
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James Jones joins Architectus from HBV Architects (Hobart) where, as a Director, he was involved with design of the RACT state offices, and buildings for energy providers. Now Design Principal, James previously worked at Architectus Sydney where he was Co-design Principal for the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art.
Mark Allan has joined Billard Leece Partnership as Associate Director – Manager Sustainability and Urban Design. Mark is a registered architect and qualified urban planner. With over 20 years of experience, he is a recognised leader in the field of sustainable urban development.
Capezio Copeland is a fresh addition to the Canberra Design Industry. With over 21 years of experience, Directors Lisa Capezio and Aaron Copeland bring extensive knowledge and enthusiasm. Capezio Copeland aim to provide creative, responsive design solutions across retail, commercial, hospitality and residential.
Joining Cox as Director is Alastair Richardson. Alastair is formerly a Senior Principal of Populous, with over 15 years of global experience in sports architecture and public assembly. “I am delighted to be part of the Cox Architecture team in Melbourne, the sports capital of Australia,” he says.
» ( 61 2) 8252 8400 architectus.com.au
» ( 61 3) 9656 5000 blp.com.au
» ( 61 2) 6124 4599 capeziocopeland.com
» ( 61 3) 9650 3288 coxarchitecture.com.au
» Diffuse glass..light..works
» Forbo Flooring Australia
» Geyer
» GroupGSA
Gillian Kaplan joins Diffuse as Business Development Manager. Gillian, originally from South Africa, moved to Perth in 2004 where she owned a small baking business, successfully introducing new products into Perth’s food market. Now with Diffuse in Sydney, she looks forward to working with new and existing clients.
Forbo Flooring Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Brack to the position of Trade Support Australia/New Zealand. With over 40 years experience in the floor-covering industry, Peter will head up Forbo’s Trade division and provide training and support to the installer trade across both regions.
Geyer announces the return of Andrew Isaacson as a Client Relationship Manager and Project Leader in their Sydney studio. With over 25 years experience in the design industry, Andrew has an impressive portfolio working with multi-national and government clients in Australia and Asia.
who|design, led by Graeme Hadenham, has merged with GroupGSA to realise a highly creative, skilled and disciplined national interior design team. Following the merger GroupGSA has appointed Nadine Sanderson as National Business Development Manager.
» 1800 224 471 forbo-flooring.com.au
» ( 61 2) 9248 3222 geyer.com.au
» Inline Furniture
» Jones Sonter Architects
» Macquarie Textiles
» Point of View
Trasi Hickson joins the Inline team as Sales Executive. She has built a wealth of knowledge specialising in the commercial furniture market during her five years of practice. Inline has some exciting new products set to launch in 2011, and Trasi looks forward to introducing them to you.
Matt Dynon joins Jones Sonter Architects as a Leading Design Architect, bringing design and documentation experience from home and aboard. He has recently returned from the UK following a seven-year period designing pre-fabricated residential projects.
Macquarie Textiles warmly welcomes Julie Franklin to their sales team as Victorian Account Manager. Julie has a number of years experience within the industry and looks forward to re-establishing relationships and developing new contacts.
Bernie Tan-Hayes joins Point of View as Manager in POV’s Melbourne office, with 12 years experience as a freelance lighting designer in the theatre industry. Past roles include touring technical manager for Sydney Theatre Company and Belvior Street Theatre; and Associate Lighting Designer to Nick Schlieper.
» ( 61 2) 9700 9220 inlinefurniture.com.au
» ( 61 2) 9555 7464 jonesonter.com.au
» ( 61 2) 8399 3899 diffuse.com.au
» ( 61) 417 126 419 macquarietextiles.com.au
» ( 61 2) 9361 4144 groupgsa.com
» (61 3) 9017 4161 pov.com.au
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Kylee Symes returns to Perth to pursue a career as Sales Associate within the design and architecture industry. Having worked with InterfaceFLOR (commercial flooring) and MAJOOL (a Subiaco design concept store), Kylee joins Vertilux to bring fun and style to Western Australian window coverings.
Tony Quinn joins Woodhead as Principal. Tony has extensive experience within the retail and mixed-use sectors, having worked as Head of Retail at Rice Daubney directing award-winning projects such as the Orion Springfield Queensland and Sovereign Hills Town Centre.
Penny Wilson joins Woven Image New Zealand as Auckland Sales Representative. With a Bachelor of Design majoring in Interior Design, Penny worked with HBO+EMTB on office fit-outs (Ace Insurance, Baycorp), and hospitality (Hilton Auckland, Hilton Rarotonga Resort and Spa, and more).
» 1 800 001 577 vertilux.com.au
» ( 61 2) 9964 9500 woodhead.com.au
» ( 64 9) 373 2775 wovenimage.com
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EVENTS Compostmodern 2011 Herbst Theatre & The Academy of Art, San Francisco 22 – 23 January 2011 » compostmodern.org
Australian International Furniture Fair & Decoration + Design Sydney Exhibition Centre, Sydney 2 – 4 February 2011 » aiff.net.au
Innovate 2011: Profitable Product Development Sydney Harbour Marriott, Sydney 21 – 22 February 2011 » marcusevans.com
SA Designers’ Saturday South Australia February 2011 » dia.org.au
Typography Day 2011 National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad 3 – 5 March 2011 » idc.iitb.ac.in/~typo/
Hotel Hospitality + Design 2011 Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Sydney 14 – 16 March 2011 » hhdexpo.com.au
L’OrÉal Melbourne Fashion Festival Melbourne 14 – 20 March 2011 » lmff.com.au
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Staging Action
L’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival
Australian International Furniture Fair
EXHIBITIONS new works by toby muir-wilson Design Centre Tasmania, Launceston Opens 24 January 2011 » designcentre.com.au
Staging Action: Performance in Photography Since 1960 The Museum of Modern Art, New York 28 January – 9 May 2011 » moma.org
John Pawson – Plain Space Design Museum, London Until 30 January 2011 » designmuseum.org plainspace.co.uk
Audio Design Museum tour Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane Ongoing program
ManStyle National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne 11 March – 27 November 2010
Squint Opera Gallery of Australian Design, Canberra 9 February – 12 March 2011
Alexander Lotersztain Gallery of Australian Design, Canberra 23 March – 25 April 2011
» audiodesignmuseum.com
» gad.org.au
21st Century: Art in the First Decade Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane Until 25 April 2011
» ngv.vic.gov.au
» gad.org.au
The Global Africa Project Museum of Arts and Design, New York Until 15 May 2011 » madmuseum.org
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Parisi Bathware parisi.com.au 091
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2011 Kitchen Tools Design Competition Entries close 7 January 2011
Living City Design Competition Entries close 1 February 2011
D&AD Student Awards 2011 Entries close 31 January 2011
Australian Interior Design Awards Entries close 4 February 2011
» dandad.org
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Radford Furnishings radfordfurnishings.com 077
COMPETITIONS
» whatsbubbling.net
Interstudio interstudio.com.au 014
» ilbi.org
Australian International Design Awards Applications close 31 March 2011 » designawards.com.au
Sampford IXL sampfordixl.com.au 002–003 Saturday in Design saturdayindesign.com.au 004–005 Schiavello schiavello.com
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Smeg Appliances smegappliances.com.au 036
» australianinteriordesignawards.com
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Dulux Colour Awards Entries close 8 February 2011
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» dulux.com.au/colourawards
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Work by Toby Muir-Wilson
Dulux Colour Awards
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