"Our design approach is very much driven by the emotional sensibility and function of spaces - these are the qualities which stay with you, make the place work and keep customers returning." Mark Simpson and Damien Mulvihill of DesignOffice discuss their work on Higher Ground, the new CBD cafƩ from the team behind Kettle Black and Top Paddock.
"There are places where you go and you know that the owner gave this place a piece of him or herself." Anka Boychev is a photographer who has been working on Google Virtual Tours for two years – taking photographs which are then stitched together to create a virtual tour of a store, hotel, bar, or showroom, displaying interiors in a new dimension.
"The contemporary church is getting much more sophisticated in marketing their image," says Koos de Keijzer, director of architectural firm, DKO. As the number of non-religious Australians continues to increase, what does this mean for churches – and can the reimagining of the traditional design help attract a new wave of religious followers?
Drawing on experience working in Hong Kong as well as in London, Alexi brings a wealth of design smarts to her role as creative director of DENFAIR. The interior designer gives her insight on our local design culture and the process of creating impactful temporary installations.