It has been a big year for Tasmania-based Simon Ancher, settling into his new store and studio, exploring the potential of a new resource of salvaged timbers and furthering his range of handcrafted furniture – all while running the furniture department at the University of Tasmania and spending time with his three boys.
(inside) magazine recaps a stellar year for Melbourne-based architecture and design practice JCB Architects, who took out top honours to win both the Designer of the Year and Multi Residential categories at last year's Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA).
Solid surface applications seem to be limited only by the creativity of the designer or architect, giving designers of all disciplines a new way to approach traditional material concerns.
Amid the bustle of the office, there are still times when peace and quiet is called for - especially as we ease back into work in 2016. Luckily, all it takes is some clever thinking around privacy and screening to create a mini hub for creativity and concentration.