Tabla de contenidos para No. 96 (May/Jun) en (inside) interior design review

International architecture and design firm ThomsonAdsett has designed Hummingbird House, a new state-of-the-art children’s hospice, which is the only one of its kind in Queensland and the third in Australia. Hummingbird House provides short break stays, family well-being services, creative therapies and care at the end of life for children with life-limiting conditions and their families. The design seeks to create a warm embrace for both children and their families. Bright colours combine with timber and clean, white walls for a homey yet playful and sensory environment to make both parents and children feel at ease. A varied colour palette also helps to avoid the typical sterile, boring and drab look of regular healthcare facilities. Hummingbird House provides flexibility that allows guests time and space to choose how they engage…

1- ILSE CRAWFORD BRASS CABINET Mostly I am attracted to woods and textiles when I’m decorating but I love the contrast of something metallic, to create a richness and complexity. The understated simplicity of Ilse’s brass cabinet is totally appealing and sits beautifully in the rustic environments that I love. 2- SOCIETY BED LINEN I share an obsession for bed linen with my best friend Penny Galwey. We are both in love with Societylimonta, particularly the Rem linen. They have a wonderful palette and my favourite is a sludgy putty colour. I confess that I probably have more sheets than I truly need… though Penny has fortunately found ways to use three or four on a bed at one time. 3- PETER SCHLESINGER SCULPTURE Any sculpture from Peter Schlesinger would…

Today’s technology is complex and multilayered and the machinery required to facilitate our workday life is ever increasing. Many of us rely on multiple computer monitors to enable us to work to an optimum level and more screens also means a complex array of cords, cables and plugs that intrude on valuable desk space. However, there is help at hand with M/Connect, another creative and innovative product from Humanscale. M/Connect is a USB 3.0, dual-video docking station that provides easy access to ports for users, eliminating clutter on desktops. There are two parts to the M/Connect; the hub that contains all cords that do not need to be accessed are located under the desk with the dock above. The M/Connect sits at the base of the Humanscale monitor arm and…

Technology and innovation play a leading role in the Rios Clementi Hale Studios restoration of this classic mid-century Palmer & Krisel home. project—Sanders residence practice—Rios Clementi Hale Studios location—Los Angeles, US Perched on the steep hillside with uninterrupted 180-degree views of Los Angeles, the Sanders residence is quintessential to modernist design. It is, however, unique in the Palmer & Krisel oeuvre (1950-66), being designed in the early ’50s as one of their few standalone commissioned homes. With William Krisel’s motto, that good, modern design can make one’s life happier underlying their practice, most of their work was dedicated to modernist tract housing with large swathes of California, Palm Springs and Las Vegas characterised by their designs. The classic butterfly roof of Las Vegas, for example, is P&K, as is the…

The project for St Monica’s Senior Centre commenced with the modernisation of a 1917 Heritage building. The contextually driven design reconceptualised an underutilised courtyard into a central modern learning environment that unifies six learning areas and a presentation space catering for more than 150 Year 5 and 6 students. The brief was to create a sophisticated and mature space for senior students transitioning to high school, while respecting and working within the Heritage framework. This was achieved through implementing a restricted material palette, custom joinery and ensuring there were diverse learning opportunities. Critical to the thought process was maintaining the feeling of light and sky, and designing the ceiling to be a sculptural interpretation of this. The ‘sky’ is set as a gentle curve, linking two sides of the previous…

Each MAISON&OBJET (M&O) there is a standout inclusion within the fair that showcases the work of the best and the brightest emerging talent, or Rising Talents. Generally they are French designers; however, this year something different happened and, breaking with tradition, the designers showcased were the next stars of the British design scene. With last year’s Brexit result in the UK it was interesting that the Rising Talents of choice this January were British, certainly a magnanimous gesture by the French to show that design knows no boundaries or Brexit result for that matter. This year much of the work displayed was more intangible and multifaceted In a new alliance M&O collaborated with Sir John Sorrell, founder of the London Design Festival and the London Design Biennale, to involve the…

project—Pauline Gandel Children’s Gallery practice—Museums Victoria Design Studio location—Melbourne, Australia In the leafy suburb of Carlton, next door to the Royal Exhibition Building and just a stone’s throw from central Melbourne, is one of the city’s iconic institutions, the Melbourne Museum. The Museum was originally situated in the State Library in the city centre; however, in October 2000 a grand building designed by Denton Corker Marshall was completed and the museum and all its accoutrements moved to its new home. Throughout Australia, and indeed the world, Melbourne Museum is renowned for its fine exhibitions and the experts that make up the in-house design team. This group of designers are collectively known as the Museums Victoria Design Studio and they are involved with all manner of design within Melbourne Museum, Scienceworks…

 project—Auvers “My brief wasn’t to recreate the city but be inspired by it. I took that literally in developing the concept for the light as sculptural, in terms of being a drawn line prior to a sketch.” MATT WOODS practice—Matt Woods Design location—Rhodes, Australia Briefed to take inspiration from the French village of Auvers-sur-Oise, the language of the design is drawn from the materials of the town, while the feature light references Auvers-sur-Oise as Vincent van Gogh’s last home. And, while van Gogh is the most famous artist resident, the village has also been home to Paul Cézanne, Charles-François Daubigny, Camille Pissaro and Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot. Woods has explored the element of artistry through sculptural forms. He superimposes materiality and form within the existing industrial shell whereby the existing and introduced…

1– ATLANTA DESIGN FESTIVAL ATLANTA, GEORGIA, US 2 – 11 JUNE Now in its 11th year, and high time too for a name change from the terribly awkward ‘Design is Human Atlanta’. One of the key attractions of this fair is its unabashed championing of design economics. Rather than let the finances take a back seat to creativity, this fair acknowledges the potential benefits of a design/commerce marriage. Moreover, the festival’s campaigning has not only seen Atlanta rise as a creative hub, it has also sparked industrial shifts with billions currently spent on design in the region. A key consequence of this marriage is a manufacturing community that is actively seeking design innovation. There is also terrific design, tours, talks and everything we now expect from an international design fair.…

The Avalon Beach apartment involves a complete renovation of a tired, original 1970s two-bedroom apartment located in the relaxed, picturesque Northern Beaches of Sydney. The brief was simple: provide a more functional apartment to better suit a professional couple and their beloved bulldog. The design concept required the removal of the structural wall separating the kitchen from the living/dining space and to provide a new open living/dining/ kitchen area. An internal laundry was included, which the original structure lacked, and the bathroom was redesigned to make better use of the space. The design also incorporated connectivity between the open living space and the rear deck so that the occupants could enjoy indoor/outdoor living and take advantage of the Sydney climate. The design concept required the obvious need to remove the…

PTID is an interior design consultancy of many talents. Established in 1996, the practice this year celebrates 21 years at the forefront of interior design within Australia and beyond. While aligned with Peddle Thorp, PTID, has become a force to be reckoned with, has developed its own identity and boasts a stellar and diverse client list. With more than 35 staff and offices in Melbourne and Sydney, business is booming with projects throughout Australia, New Zealand and Asia. The commissions it undertakes vary, from education, schools and university projects, to workplace, high-end retail and branding and the user experience. PTID is a quiet achiever; the practice works under the media radar but has culminated a fine body of work in the archive and more than 200 projects on the books…

With the rise of the foodie movement and a shift towards healthy lifestyle trends, the kitchen is no longer the purely practical, functional hub of food preparation. In this digitally disruptive era, the residential kitchen is the central place for family to gather and entertain, the nexus of real connection in the contemporary home. More than ever interior architects and designers are calling on innovations in products and state-of-the-art technology to enhance and fulfil clients’ lifestyle needs. With the ever-growing emergence of amateur cooks, domestic chef-grade kitchens are a standard requirement. Moreover, with an increasing move towards self-expression through design, classic all-white is just one option among many, with a mix of materials, overriding any resale concerns. That said, clean aesthetics are crucial, with strong geometry enhancing a kitchen’s inherent…

Now in its 90th year, Cassina, established in 1927 by brothers Cesare and Umberto Cassina, quickly rose to fame for its innovative approach to manufacturing. A leader in industrial design since inception, research and innovation remain the foundation of its work. Importantly, architects and designers such as Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand often stepped out of their usual roles to create Cassina’s signature furniture collections. Indeed, it is the studio’s ability to connect traditional craftsmanship with the latest technical skills and processes that still draws designers to the brand, including Patricia Urquiola who has been the creative director since 2016. Her role, however, remains steadfastly a designer, as her latest addition to the Cassina offering attests. Beautifully defined through coloured layers, textures and shapes that comfortably join as one, the…

practice—Myers Ellyett project—Extruded cottage location—Brisbane, Australia Ben and Jen’s house once suffered the shortcomings of a typically compromised Brisbane worker’s cottage. Poorly considered additions carried out by previous owners offered more space than the traditional four rooms, but had resulted in a living environment that provided little thermal comfort and failed to address the need for flexible, indoor/outdoor gathering space. For architectural practice Myers Ellyett tackling such an alteration and addition was a two-fold challenge. It involved removing offending additions to express the vernacular building in an historically sensitive way while creating new additions to support a contemporary inner-suburban lifestyle. The sloping site, a continuation of Red Hill’s undulating topography, offered the designers their first clue. Director, Bill Ellyett explains, “A lot of our projects start with the ‘stereotomics’ or…

As they float above the diners’ heads the pendants appear as a swarm of ethereal fireflies, and the effect is mesmerising. project—12000 Francs practice—Emma Maxwell Design location—Central, Hong Kong, China The bustling metropolis that is Hong Kong offers the visitor a taste of Asia like no other city in the region. As the geographical stepping-stone to Mainland China, the autonomous territory is the financial hub of Asia filled with the who’s who of the world of commerce and trade. As working and making money are the order of the day in Hong Kong, so is the complementary pastime of eating and drinking. With literally tens of thousands of restaurants, eateries and bars on offer, patrons are awash with choice, from basic food stalls and vendors selling kerbside snacks to luxury…