Tabla de contenidos para No. 98 (Sept/Oct) - IDEA Shortlist Reveal en (inside) interior design review

In this, the penultimate issue of inside for 2017, there is much to enjoy. Indeed, the magazine doubles in size to showcase the shortlisted projects, products and practices for the Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) 2017 (p105). And what a stellar group there is. With more entries than any previous year, shortlisting was difficult and, coupled with the outstanding work presented, the task was Herculean. Each year we say that, don’t we? That the offerings from designers and architects are the best; however, this year, the calibre of innovative, creative and just plain beautiful work was exceptional. Australia is a force to be reckoned with on the world stage and proof perfect of this is the excellent design work that practices have realised over the 16 months of the competition.…

1- Ritual Spirit White Rabbit, Sydney 30 August – 28 January 2018 Touted as “exploring the interface between the exalted realm of gods and spirits and the crazy, mixed-up human world”, Ritual Spirit is fabulously irreverent. The work of Cheng Ran, for example, ritually sacrifices designer luxury goods, such as Gucci and Chanel handbags, as an offering to the gods. In the same pairing of high and low culture, the ubiquitous Om is larger than life in the shiny red expanses of light bulbs usually reserved for Vegas shopfronts. Tianzhuo Chen’s Ishvara (2016) is extraordinary: “His unleashed imagination reinvents gods, demons and rites of worship in a two-hour extravaganza that resembles a drug-fuelled rave at a fashion shoot gone mad,” says the website and it is right! With a tempting…

inside: What is evidence-based design (EBD), where does it come from and why is it important? Dr Darragh O’Brien: To some extent architects and designers have always been interested in the way spaces are experienced by others, but an evidence-based approach gives primacy to the human experience of architectural space as the focus of our design inquiries. EBD aspires to improve our knowledge about how spaces actually work, or not, by studying the emotional and physical, predictable and unpredictable relationships that we have with them, within a specific cultural context. Towards the end of the 20th century, our obsession with object-based architecture completely dominated design disciplines, spurred on by our newfound capacity for parametric modelling. The last century was defined by conflict, not just in political terms, but between opposing…

There is a humbleness about this design, but don’t mistake the word humble for anything other than a certain restrained and considered composition of material and colour palettes, furniture, fittings and fixtures. At the prestigious World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards in Melbourne earlier this year Attica was named number 32 on the list and also achieved the accolade of Best Restaurant in Australasia – quite something, for a small, Australian suburban restaurant and a credit to the vision and dedication of the chef and owner, Ben Shewry. The food served at Attica is fresh, local and innovative, and reflects the values of Shewry, who is close to nature, loves and respects the land, its cycles and produce. So, in step with his food offering, Shewry decided an interior renovation was…

In 1948, Herman Miller conceived the ideal workspace as “a daytime living room that would be welcoming and humane, where the most important thing in the room is not the furniture but the people”. Today, the nature of work has dramatically changed – employees want mobility, flexibility and connectivity. Ergonomics and personal choice are de rigueur in office environments, with each element in a constant state of being finessed. Studies have shown an inactive, sedentary lifestyle can affect physical health; workplaces have become increasingly more responsive to these growing concerns; however, success is only as good as the technology and design marriage. The sit-stand ‘revolution’ is nothing new; Northern European countries have embraced the concept for many years. The design studio at Zenith Interiors is continually researching global workplace trends…

01 A private residence D – SJB P – Anson S Smart The refurbishment of this grand Heritage home optimises an existing simplicity of detail. The design has clarified this further through minimal palette shifts expressed as large swathes of unbroken colour. Soft and expressive detailing provides a restrained and liveable sense of luxury, while wholly opulent furnishings defy era specific trends. 02 Brighton residence D – Doherty Design S Studio P – Sean Fennessy The design delivers a uniquely personalised interior that is both modern and timeless. Led by a monochrome palette and characterised by a somewhat feminine aesthetic, the design balances classic and contemporary, soft and bold, while paying homage to the home’s past. 03 Clovelly house D – Madeleine Blanchfield Architects P – Prue Ruscoe The design…

01 127 Creek Street end-of-trip D – WMK A Architecture P – Scott S Shirley Dedicated to the idea of refresh + refuel + recharge, this design is a welcome new offering in the end-of-trip facility vernacular. 127 Creek Street posits indulgence through a dedicated lobby and lounge area, plus high-end amenities that offer patrons a luxurious experience beyond showers and lockers. 02 225 St Georges Terrace lobby Refurbishment D – Woods B Bagot P – Dion Robeson Breathing new life into an already distinctive and iconic building on St Georges Terrace, the design enhances the visual connection with the unique Heritage gardens at the rear of the building, which had previously been hidden from the front entry. 03 Bunurong Memorial Park D – BVN P – John G Gollings…

01 Admonter sstand D– Carole W Whiting P – Tess Kelly Showcasing Admonter’s flooring, stair and panel products, the exhibition delivers maximum impact, while being easily constructed and demounted. Answering a brief to demonstrate the variety of product offering and some practical use, while drawing visitors into the space, the presentation retains a sense of destination rather than display. 02 Arcadia at Brisbane Festival D– Arkhefield P – Atmosphere P Photography; P Philip Pawsey; Josh Spillane Arkhefield worked with Brisbane Festival to create the Arcadia event on a 9000-square metre riverfront site outside the Queensland Performing Arts Centre at Brisbane’s South Bank. The temporary festival site houses two large spiegeltents, a number of food and beverage hospitality locations and associated facilities to support such a large venture. 03 Egyptian Mummies:…

1– Peter Salhani Peter Salhani is based in Bondi, in Sydney’s east. His interviews and articles exploring Australian architecture and design, urban space, sustainability and landscape are published in magazines, journals, books and online. He is a member of the NSW Architects Registration Board representing the consumer interest, and a 2017 invited Writer in Residence at the Australian Design Centre in Sydney. 2– Dianna Snape With a passion for the built environment, Dianna Snape has been documenting Melbourne’s urban landscape for over 15 years through her exemplar photographic practice. She works closely with architects, interior designers, landscape architects and property developers to establish a visual dialogue that records and promotes their buildings, interiors and vision. 3– Tom Blachford Tom Blachford is a Melbourne-based interiors, architecture and travel photographer. His work…

With an almost three-year-old practice, 18 projects currently in construction and 20 more in the works, David Flack is one of the hottest of the hot young things of the Australian design world. Charming, irreverent, fun and exceedingly sharp, his approach to design has been crafted and considered from the get-go. While at university he gained the Hecker Phelan & Guthrie internship. By the end of his year with HP&G, Kerry Phelan left to start KPDO and took Flack with her, where he stayed for the next four years as Phelan set up her practice. “She was a huge influence on who I am as a designer. The main thing I have learned very strongly from her is to detail first, then design from there. It’s intrinsic now in the…

From the beginning, King Living wasn’t content to just make ordinary furniture, it wanted to make better furniture - furniture that would last. Founder and chairman David King studied furniture that had been discarded and asked himself “Why?” As a car enthusiast he noticed that car seat frames that stood the test of time weren’t made from timber, they were made from steel. This is where the point of difference for King Living was born - creating furniture designed around an engineered steel frame ensuring quality, durability and long-lasting comfort. King Living is responding to a need in the market for Australian designed, customisable furniture that meets the expectations of the architecture and design community. The brand is backed by a unique operation that is family owned and operated, driven…

Halliday + Baillie HB1920 Introducing new hinged or pivot door solutions from Halliday + Baillie. The HB1900 series covers everything from the plain flush gripped pull handles (plain pull pictured HB1920 LH shown), through to adding in a key cutout design to allow a key lock for a hinged or pivot external solid entry door or anywhere you want to lock a door. The key lock versions come complete with lock and all parts needed. Door thickness minimum is 38mm and clients should advise door thickness when ordering key versions. Available in a selection of finishes, in 30mm or 55mm backset locks. Flush handles measure 250mm by 125mm by 15mm deep. Also available with sliding lock for a solid (non glazed) sliding door (HB1940/50 series). For more information visit the…

Marion Boyce is a powerhouse in the world of costume design. Her credits, both at home and abroad, are too numerous to list, but latterly include The Dressmaker, in film , and Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, for television. Boyce travels the world working with the best actors and directors of our day and her special talent for creating the perfect costume is without peer. Her selection of favourite objects is both eclectic and timeless, and it allows us a glimpse into her very special world. marionboycecostume.com…

01 Ashurst D – HASSELL P – Nicole E England; Peter H Hyatt; M Marcus Clinton Comprising a 14,000-square metre workplace across eight levels organised around a central light-filled atrium, the design delivers a considered workplace carefully crafted and planned to reveal, celebrate and respect the original and ‘new’ architecture of Sydney’s iconic No 5 Martin Place. 02 Celgene D – Unispace P – Shannon M McGrath Warm and welcoming, with a soft colour palette of warm tones and timber, the design delivers a truly flexible arrangement of working options. Moreover, the building’s great views from Federation Square to the city and river, and bay, have been optimised with a layout design that incorporates natural light, outlook and a colour scheme that complements the backdrop. 03 Clayton Utz D –…

 Our emerging designers are definitely making their presence felt and the group assembled here shows promise and prowess way above their emerging status. It is heartening to see that the future of Australian design is in good, and many, hands with the next generation of fine designers climbing the ladder to success.…

In 2017 sustainable design is not just a consideration, it’s an absolute within every project large or small. This year the number of entries received for this category exceeded all expectations; however, it was the quality of the sustainable initiatives that set the projects apart. The shortlisted projects prove the point that sustainable design is the only path to follow and in this Australia leads the way. 01 12 Micron D– SJB P – Felix Forest Designed to be inherently sustainable, all interiors finishes, services, timber, fixtures and fittings comply with five-star Green rating requirements. Integrally sustainable, recyclable and reusable, the project uses timber and stone extensively. Building within a metre of the base build, the fitout is designed for future change without damage to the building. Cultural and social…

Completed in 2017, the refurbishment of the Deakin University Lecture Theatre provides an interactive and technologically advanced lecture theatre for Deakin University. k20 Architecture’s director Anthony Uahwatanasakul, in collaboration with Deakin University, felt the idea of ‘connection’ would support the development of the design. The notion that a space could connect the experience of teaching and learning was the foundation idea for this project. By integrating LED lighting throughout the lecture theatre, k20 Architecture provided the opportunity for a constant link continuing from the ‘stage’ to the ‘back row’. As the Waurn Ponds’ University’s main lecture theatre, the interior was in need of a refurbishment that included a new roof, state-of-the-art audiovisual technology, as well as improvement to the acoustics and a modernisation of the aesthetics. In formulating the concept…

 Matt Gibson Architecture + Design is a force to be reckoned with, receiving countless accolades and awards to prove the point. The practice has exponentially grown since Matt Gibson established his one-man studio in Melbourne in 2003 and now the sophisticated design prowess of the principal has assured his practice a place as a major contributor to the design landscape of Australia. In his projects architecture is integral to every commission; however, it is the complementary outstanding interiors that place his practice in a league of its own. With a staff of 13 and some 20 projects constantly on the drawing board, Gibson and his team have created a practice that is renowned for its bespoke craftsmanship, attention to detail and sympathetic, site specific designs that have his clients returning…

inside: How long have you lived here and what drew you to the property? We have been here seven years. I vividly remember we came to one of those open for inspections on the weekend without actually wanting to buy, we simply love checking out all the modernist houses in Studley Park (in Melbourne’s inner north-east). The moment I walked up the stairs I knew I was in trouble; the view out to the top of the elm tree transported me to another place. It is serene and surreal, a true living in landscape type of environment – I was in love. When did you produce this design? I didn’t produce the original design. The house was designed by Peter and Dione McIntyre in 1957 for the Williams family and,…

Welcome to the Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) shortlist for 2017, and what a multitude of projects, products and practices we present in this special IDEA shortlist issue of inside. The following pages showcase the very best work from practices covering every genre of design. With a record number of entries received this year the design bar was raised even higher (is this really possible?) and we are certain that the projects and products displayed in this issue will not disappoint. This year we have included a new category, Institutional, to complement and streamline the Commercial and Public Space categories and the entries are impressive to say the least. As an overview of the awards, IDEA now comprises 13 categories with four special awards and the competition for accolades is…

As one of the most coveted accolades of IDEA 2017, the Gold Medal is awarded to a person who has attained success through their influential and enduring contribution to the Australian design landscape over the course of their career. Last year the recipient of the IDEA 2016 Gold Medal was Kerry Phelan, of Kerry Phelan Design Office (KPDO), and a full video of Kerry Phelan can be seen on ADR. We encourage you to join us in Melbourne for the IDEA 2017 gala party where this year’s Gold Medal recipient will be announced and celebrated.…