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Posted: 27 Feb 2022 10:48 PM PST

Capturing the work of mid-century architect Iwan Iwanoff has been a creative project close to the heart of architectural photographer Jack Lovel.

Iwanoff’s work is renowned for its brutalist aesthetic, honed over years within the context of Perth’s saturated, sunny climate.

As a creative outlet to Lovel’s commercial photography practice, the project also hits close to home given that he lived in the Jordanoff House, an experience that has left an indelible mark on him.

Motivated on a deeply personal level, Lovel has been documenting the extraordinary work of an architect whose architectural legacy deserves to sit in the cannon of Australian greats.

Now five years in the making, Lovel is set to launch a limited-edition hardcover edition of his photo book Catching Light, with graphic design by Tim Baker. The updated and revised edition brings new interior photographs, many of which have taken years to gain access to, as well as a foreword by architect and television presenter Stuart Harrison and an introduction by son Nicolai Iwanoff.

Lovel is the only photographer to date to document Iwanoff’s body of work with such extensive breadth, and the publication sensitively showcases the evolution and scale of the architect’s work.

In addition to releasing the hardcover book, Lovel has collaborated with Est Lighting to officially launch the project with an exhibition in its Richmond showroom, which will run until Thursday 31 March. Make sure to pop in and see the large-scale photographic prints before the end of March.

Habitus featured Jack Lovel and his Iwanoff project in issue #50 of the magazine – the 50th Anniversary edition celebrating legacy

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Habitus #53 is about to land

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 08:14 PM PST

For many, design is the embodiment of function being expressed through a lens of beauty, or in the eloquence of Louis Sullivan, "form follows function". On the other hand, does that mean art is devoid of purpose?

I believe in the power of art as an expression of culture; it's a barometer for society at any given moment in time. It's a notion that is closely aligned to the mission that Habitus has had from its very beginning – to uncover how culture shapes the way we live.

Art and design have a lot to learn from each other and many of the stories that came to life while putting this issue together show the different junctures where the disciplines are intrinsically interwoven.

Shaun Lockyer at home, photographed by Andy Macpherson

The home of Shaun Lockyer is an example of this. Over the past 18 years, his family home has undergone 11 renovations, where incremental changes are blended with art and objects.

In Singapore, a framework of design thinking underpins everything at the botanical design studio This Humid House, but through the testing of ideas an artistic expression can be found.

Adelaide Residence by Williams Burton Leopardi, photo by Caroline Cameron

Similarly, the homes we visit throughout this issue bring to life how art can inspire architecture. At Adelaide Residence by Williams Burton Leopardi, the owner's collection of art and antiques formed the brief for the renovation of an Edwardian terrace.

While at Dolphin Sands Studio in Tasmania, architect Matt Williams collaborated closely with the builder to craft a small pavilion structure that is itself a work of art.

Dolphin Sands by Matt Williams Architect, photo by Adam Gibson

I hope you find the tendrils of artistic thinking interlaced throughout this issue and enjoy reading it as much as I have enjoyed piecing it together.

As always, reach out at aleesha@indesign.com.au and fill your feed with inspiration at habitusliving.com.

Aleesha Callahan
Editor