Tabla de contenidos para Issue 60 September en Artichoke

Issue 60 September — November 2017 In urban design, a “shared space” is achieved by removing kerbs, traffic signs and road barriers so that pedestrians and vehicles have equal entitlement to the road. In the past, it was assumed that we needed to segregate vehicles and pedestrians for safety and efficiency, but the shared space idea shows that drivers slow down and are more careful when standard traffic cues (and hence the hierarchy of power) are removed. This same idea has been explored in the past decade of office design. Increasingly, we are seeing offices such as Maddocks by Bates Smart (page 24) embrace open communal spaces so that senior and junior staffcan connect and collaborate. Co-working giant WeWork (its recent Martin Place and Pyrmont offices by TomMarkHenry are reviewed…

Sahra Martin, a graduate of design (communication design) from Swinburne University, outperformed graduates from five disciplines to be awarded the 2017 Australian Graduate of the Year Awards (AGOTYA) Award of Excellence. The 2017 judges were Mim Fanning (Mim Design), Susan Tait (Tait Furniture), Ross Didier (Didier), Claudio Oyarce (Denfair) and Cassie Hansen (Artichoke). Martin’s graphic design for a sitespecific installation, a climate change program and an experimental typographic publication that explores taboos demonstrated “sophisticated, creative and original thinking,” the judges said. The judges also praised Martin’s ability to think in the third dimension, as shown in the sculptural quality of her work, which they described as “memorable and striking.” Each year, participating tertiary institutions from across Australia nominate their best graduating talent for the Graduate of the Year Awards. The…

Iredale Pedersen Hook in collaboration with Hecker Guthrie has transformed the iconic Vasse Felix winery and cellar door into a cohesive and memorable landmark of Western Australia’s Margaret River wine region. In a methodical and deliberate process spanning several years, Iredale Pedersen Hook tactfully stripped back years of accumulated additions and modifications to make visible the authentic and endearing qualities of the existing architecture – its generous volumes, tactile material palette and spectacular views. With a legible “shell” intact, new insertions were made to redefine the circulation and connectivity between spaces and, in particular, to link the previously disconnected cellar door and restaurant. These weighty architectural moves were made using the building’s authentic palette of local stone, rough-sawn recycled Marri and black steel. As Iredale Pedersen Hook’s Martyn Hook says,…

The entrance to the new Woollahra Library in Sydney’s Double Bay has a thriving vertical garden and devil’s ivy cascading from levels above. This vibrant greenery was an underlying design concept for the project, derived from the much-loved heritage gardens of the library’s previous site, but it also reads as a metaphor for the library itself. Libraries, like gardens, are places of growth – places to learn new skills, to gain knowledge, to develop ideas. They also fill another important civic role as a dynamic, versatile and connective hub for the community. Woollahra Library opened in 2016 with the design by BVN. Part of a new development with other commercial and retail buildings, the library is a buzzing hive of comforts and conveniences that sees eager patrons arrive before opening…

While the entrepreneurial spirit often views failure as a prerequisite to successful outcomes, designers tend to view it differently. That is, designers don’t design quickly to fail, they take a little extra time in order to succeed. Designers rely on research, idea generation, concepts, prototypes and iteration – tools that they use to think through various permutations, possibilities and outcomes. They rigorously test and question their concepts and in doing so are usually good at eliminating poorly considered ideas, and are adept at centring their thinking on products, systems or services that contain a measure of success Design is a tool but also a specific way of thinking and responding to problems and challenges. The designers’ distinctive approach to problem-solving is in hot demand, as is evidenced by the surge…

Ergonomics is about understanding the physiological and biomechanical impacts of performing a task. Correct ergonomic design helps to reduce discomfort at work, which increases job satisfaction, productivity and wellbeing and reduces costs to the organization in the long run. Humanscale’s team of board-certified ergonomists can be engaged at the beginning of the design process to consult on creating healthy work environments. When this happens, the workplace will not only retain its aesthetics during its lifespan, it will also perform well to support all users at whatever task they are doing. Humanscale’s ergonomists can help with the following: - Research on lower back pain has highlighted the importance of movement and dynamic sitting with the latest study from Cornell University highlighting the fact that people don’t adjust their task chairs. Therefore…

1 Entry 2 Footwear area 3 Point of sale 4 Jewellery cabinet 5 Change room 6 Back of house 7 Workspace After establishing its status as an authority on the cutting edge of fashion and luxury, and now in its tenth year, fashion store Dilettante has relocated to Claremont’s boutique retail strip and unveiled a concept-driven interior designed by Jen Lowe of Ohlo Studio. Lowe’s curiosity about materiality and form prompted a design language specific to Dilettante, driven by the textures of the garments stocked, which “arguably operate more as art objects than as regular garments.” Acting as an extension of the product it houses, the new store seeks to create a welcoming, intriguing and softened experience, using “colour and a little bit of weird.” From the streetscape, Dilettante has…

Penta by Ritz & Ghougassian Penta, designed by Ritz & Ghougassian, is a cafe in Elsternwick, Melbourne with a bold, minimalist aesthetic. A polished grey concrete floor acts as the base for an orthogonal coffee station and terrazzo-clad plinths, which form seating. Dark leather is folded loosely over stainless steel rods, giving a cushioned finish to the masonry plinths. The walls are clad in a veil of perforated aluminium that creates a sense of lightness, in juxtaposition with the heaviness of the floor, while fern trees cast leafy shadows across the cafe. Photography — Tom Blachford Ritz & Ghougassian — ritzghougassian.com Bloc by Caon Bloc by Caon is a forward-thinking workplace furniture system designed by David Caon in collaboration with Living Edge and Kvadrat Maharam. Developed through intense research, Bloc…

Corner Hotel by Therefore Studio Therefore Studio has treated the much-loved Richmond venue Corner Hotel to a comprehensive but sensitive redesign. The ageing pub needed a functional overhaul to respond better to the variable climate and crowds. Therefore Studio took a functional approach in meeting these challenges, while embracing the original character of the space. The design takes cues from the existing building, as well as from the surrounding outlook of the train yards, and the additions are restricted to a palette of honest and natural finishes. Photography — Tom Ross Therefore Studio — thereforestudio.com.au Trace Armchair by Adam Goodrum The Trace Armchair is part of a new outdoor collection by Australian designer Adam Goodrum that uses brave design details and generous forms. The tubular frame is manufactured with exterior-grade…

“There are echoes of regional farmhouses, glazed conservatories and rural shearing sheds in the spotted gum timber linings.” In this time of pre-packaged and boxed architecture when ply and timber interiors are often roughly and quickly glued together, it is refreshing for a building to evoke the potential of craft. Too often the imperatives of generic affordable housing, value management regimes and the lure of CNC machine fabrication have eroded any sense of design detailing and crafted constructional logic. This private library, built in a regional Victorian town, is in contrast to these prevailing trends. For a number of reasons, this building exemplifies a design approach that architects, in a rush to the flat-packed aesthetic, have too often forgotten. On first approach, the siting of the building suggests that one…

Marcus Baumgart is a designer and blogger based in Melbourne. With business partner John A. Clark, he launched Baumgart Clark Architects. You can follow their adventures at archistartup.com. Peculiar Familia (page 59) Peter Clarke is a Melbourne-based photographer who has vast experience in documenting spectacular buildings and interiors. Peter’s work captures the unique elements of each space, transcending expectations placed upon the complexity of built form. Maddocks (page 24) John Gollings works in the Asia-Pacific region as an architectural photographer, with much of his work involving long-term cultural projects. In 2016 he was made a Member of the Order of Australia. Woollahra Library (page 106) Kristoffer Paulsen is a Melbourne-based professional photographer who enjoys a busy and diverse practice. Drawing inspiration from his musical background as well as his photographic…

Workplaces transition to elegant event spaces, hotels provide a curated gallery experience and research institutions offer civic gathering places. Increasingly, designers are creating spaces like these that blur their type and function At the recent Artichoke Night School session held in Brisbane, designers Hamilton Wilson, Bronwyn McColl and Chris McCue discussed the merits of “sector blur” – design that blurs the boundaries of typology. Hamilton Wilson, managing director of Brisbane architecture firm Wilson Architects, discussed sector blur through the evolution of education, research and healthcare environments. Education has changed significantly in the last decade due to shifting pedagogical models and technology. Wilson has navigated this changing landscape through research, design and post-occupancy studies, making a significant contribution to the design of next-generation learning spaces. A consideration for modes of learning,…