Mel Bright founded her studio, MAKE Architecture, a decade ago - a practice that focuses on socially and environmentally driven design. With last year's Single Residential category award under her belt, Bright is now bringing her expertise to the IDEA judging panel for 2016.
"In my opinion, Hay seems always to be creating a buzz, and this year at Milan was no different." Following his trip to Salone del Mobile, Canberra-based furniture designer Chris Hardy gives his insight on the stand-out exhibitions and highlights this year.
After a career spanning almost 20 years as senior associate of MA Architects and Neometro, Maria Danos has embarked on a new professional phase by launching her own practice – Maria Danos Architecture. Built within what was formerly a mechanics' studio, her latest project, Mister + Miss café, is an upscaled space that embraces its past.
With a creative output as vast as the territory she inhabits, Elliat Rich is at the centre of a shift in the way design can unify cultures and improve the quality of everyday lives. MEZZANINE explores the work of the diverse creative, and the ways in which she is giving back to the community through her work.