(inside) #83 September/October.14 by TLNICHE

OBJECTS

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by Sue Fenton

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[ Senior associate, Woods Bagot ]

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Here are my five favourite pieces from some artists and designers who are my inspiration. They are all prolific, accomplished practitioners who work in a multidisciplinary framework, exploring ideas of process, history, craftsmanship and new technologies. 01

Vitra Standard chair by Jean Prouvé Hella Jongerius

Paper Planes chair Nipa Doshi & Jonathan Levien

Fishbone tables for Moroso Patricia Urquiola

Heat-coloured mild steel bracelet Mari Funaki

Cosmo rug Paola Lenti

Hella Jongerius was commissioned to recolour the beautiful Vitra Prouvé collection. Her process is so inspiring, especially her work in ceramics, developing textiles, rugs and colour theories. I love this idea of traditional or established companies or products commissioning experimentation and research that can rejuvenate the direction of products. Image courtesy of Space

Folded graph paper was the starting point for this chair that sits alone or as a pair to create a lounge piece. In classic Moroso style, the designers have developed with Kvadrat some fabric speciﬁcally for the chair. The piece has the lightness of paper, but envelops you when seated. The design intent is clear in the ﬁ nal piece. Image courtesy of Hub

While looking through my favourite Patricia Urquiola pieces, I discovered a string of collaborations. One in particular was her work with Budri – a traditional Italian company – where she has used fragments of precious stone in the design. It seems that her work keeps evolving, while still being experimental and accessible. Fishbone tables are a daring use of materials and colours, made with cast acrylic to imitate natural material. Image courtesy of Hub

Mari designed the windows with me at Makers Mark Jewellery Gallery until one day she said she was starting her own Gallery Funaki. I have always loved her work. This piece was in a large exhibition in Ian Potter after she had passed away. Image by Jeremy Dillon

This is a rug made from rope and resistant to the atmospheric elements of sun, pool and seawater. Paola Lenti is another amazing designer who has become a master of colour and simple pared back furniture and rug design. Her practice is researchbased and the work is always executed to perfection. The collection speaks of pure rest and a kind of special opulence. When I sit in her pieces, I am transported to a warm holiday destination! Image courtesy of dedece

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SU RVE Y

kitchen trends

text Annie Reid

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Aboveâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Sub-Zero's new Integrated Column Refrigerator and Integrated Column Freezer. Image courtesy of Sub-Zero

Oppositeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Minacciolo raining island bench features a rustic finish and greenery, favoured by many at this year's EuroCucina. Image by Carola Merello

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DISCO U RSE

california girl Proclaimed as “the presiding grande dame of West Coast interior design” by The New Yorkerr in 2009. Five years later, the laid-back Californian, Kelly Wearstler has gone from strength to strength, expanding her interiors empire to include a ﬂagship store in Los Angeles. Furniture (both her own and antiques), wall ﬁnishes, soft furnishings, accessories and rugs are also on offer, as she discusses with (inside) co-editor, Gillian Serisier. text Gillian Serisier photography Grey Crawford and Annie Schlechter 44

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Above—A variation on the classic hooded Bergère chair provides nooks of intimacy at La Marea restaurant at the Tides Hotel , South Beach, California. Photo Annie Schlechter

Opposite—Bellagio Residence entry hall. The visual richness of mixing disparate elements was key to this 1939 Georgian Revival home. Photo Grey Crawford

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GOLD MEDAL

The IDEA Gold Medal is awarded to a practitioner in recognition of a lasting contribution to the design industry. Nominated by the IDEA jury, each has the respect of their peers for their dedication to their craft and contribution to their community.

01— CHRIS CONNELL PH EARL CARTER

02— MERYL HARE PH JENNI HARE

Chris Connell is director of Chris Connell Design and has a reputation for elegantly shaping residential and hospitality interiors, while designing and manufacturing objects and furniture. He has over 30 years experience within the architecture, interior design and furniture industry and, together with Raoul Hogg, founded MAP, designing classic contemporary furniture for residential, hospitality and commercial environments.

Meryl Hare was born in South Africa, raised in Zambia and Swaziland and immigrated to Australia in 1988, when she formed Hare + Klein Interior Design in Sydney. She has 34 years experience in interior design, both residential and hospitality, has been president of SIDA (Society of Interior Designers of Australia) from 1996 to 1998 and was the inaugural president of SIDAF (a position she has held on a number of occasions since). In 2011 she was inducted to the Design Institute of Australia’s Hall of Fame and is a fellow of the DIA.

03— JOHN WARDLE PH CHRISTINE FRANCIS

04— MADELINE LESTER AM PH IMAGE TECHNIQUE

John Wardle established his architectural practice in 1986. He has led the growth of its portfolio from small dwellings to university buildings, museums, public spaces, highdensity housing and large commercial ofﬁces. John has an international reputation as a design architect and has developed a design process that builds upon ideas that evolve from a site’s topography, landscape, history and context and a client’s particular aspirations and values. His projects continue to be recognised with international tributes and, notably, Australia’s highest awards for residential projects.

Madeline Lester is an interior designer and graduate of the National Art School in Sydney, with over 40 years of experience and practice as an interior designer, in commercial, hospitality, retail and residential interiors. Working initially with a number of key firms, she co-founded Interni in Sydney in 1988. After 18 successful years Madeline formed her new firm, Madeline Lester & Associates, in 2006, a design consultancy primarily working in the field of interior design and architecture.

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