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- A new modern classic: Teel by Phoenix
- Seaside luxury at The Continental Sorrento
- A family home by an architecture power couple
- An editor’s peek at what’s to come at Saturday Indesign 2022!
- Ageing gracefully: Michael Bates on timeless design
| A new modern classic: Teel by Phoenix Posted: 01 May 2022 10:40 PM PDT  The international award-winning Australian design team at Phoenix continue their winning ways with the unique Teel collection, which has won 'Best of the Best' at the 2022 Red Dot Design Awards as recognition for excellence in Product Design. The Red Dot Design Award is conferred on the year's best products as selected by the Red Dot jury for their excellence in design, as well as function and innovation. The Best of the Best award is the highest distinction in the competition and is bestowed on pioneering designs – a testament to Teel's refined combination of aesthetics, function and form.  Phoenix's Teel design is an elegant, slender collection of mixer taps, shower mixers and outlets. The range's distinctive profile originated through the exploration of how two shapes organically flow together – specifically an oval blending into a circle – which became the basis of Teel's unique, dynamic form. From there, each element was carefully considered to keep the profile slender and in proportion – the body, internal cartridge, aerator, outlet height and width, back plate shape and handle design. The end result is a range of seamless, highly-finished tapware designs that convey a sense of sophistication through their aesthetically-pleasing symmetry. The Teel collection's elegant profiles, modern finishes and timeless qualities ensure each product could easily integrate into many bathrooms and kitchens of today.  The products offered in this collection include:
 Like all of Phoenix's products, each Teel design is precisely manufactured and finished to a high quality. Phoenix offers a 15-year warranty period on the cartridge, 7 years on product, parts and finish, and 1 year on labour for the entire Teel collection. Phoenix nurtures Australian talent and is a strong advocate of creating uniquely designed taps, mixers, showers and accessories. Over its nearly 30-year history, Phoenix has grown to be a leader within the Australian plumbing industry. The company's designs have been recognised by international awards, and their products are now found in kitchens and bathrooms around the world. PhoenixThe post A new modern classic: Teel by Phoenix appeared first on Habitusliving.com. |
| Seaside luxury at The Continental Sorrento Posted: 01 May 2022 09:03 PM PDT  Every so often, a development comes along that sends a ripple through a place. But in the case of the rebirth of The Continental Sorrento, on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, this ripple is already creating waves, not just in Victoria, but interstate and overseas. Even though the 108 hotel rooms haven't been completed, there have been steady bookings well into mid-2023. Stakeholders include the Victor Smorgon Group, the Kanat Group, Trenerry Property, leading chef Scott Pickett, and publican Craig Shearer. The hotel combines the original 1875 limestone pile with tower, the streamlined Jazz Moderne 1930s wing and new additions by Woods Bagot – working closely with Broached Commissions in the curation of art, photography, sculpture and installation work. For those who appreciate the combination of great architecture and interiors, with the work of prominent local and overseas artists, one will simply need to be added to the ever-growing reservation list (well at least to stay).  For architect Nik Karalis, CEO of Woods Bagot, who worked closely with interior designer Sarah Alessi and their team, it was both a challenging and rewarding project that brought together so many previous disparate elements – from the original heritage-listed hotel working with consultant architect Bryce Raworth, to reimagining the history of the past in a contemporary manner. There are a number of themes that are threaded through the design, including the orchid (an orchid nursery once existed at Sorrento), which is expressed in several mediums by Adam Goodrum together with artist Arthur Seigneur. Other works, such as two impressive photographs by Erik Madigan Heck, titled the ‘Milkmaid (1 and 2)’, with the subject wearing a sumptuously embroidered skirt, are the focal point in the fine dining offering. Known as Audrey's, the restaurant is named after chef Scott Pickett's grandmother who was renowned for her garden of flowers and home-grown vegetables. Karalis also took inspiration from the film ‘The Great Gatsby’, with high-back velvet chairs and banquette seating framing rugs by Catherine Martin (the Australian costume designer who produced lavish sets for ‘The Great Gatsby’).  It could have been much easier for Karalis and his team to simply go down the nostalgia path. However, as with Broached Commissions, he thought carefully about the mood he was looking for in each area of this vast complex – from the more casual beer-style hall, to the cafes and the lounges including the Barlow which provides an intimate setting for live music. Here, one can enjoy the comfort of deep emerald green velvet armchairs and glass objects artistically arranged in vitrines by Tarlo and Mitchell. The uranium glass becomes 'animated' with colour when the lights come on. Karalis also showed his strength with his treatment of the guest hotel suites: 108 in total and shared between the heritage limestone building and the new contemporary wings. Rather than going with a heritage feel in a period structure, he reversed this by combining contemporary furnishings and fittings. And in the contemporary guest wing, one will be surprised to find a more classic approach, with rattan joinery popular in the 1930s. "There is an overall 'cruise feel' (think of the luxury ocean liners) but interwoven with stories that capture the history of this place and as importantly, what the future holds," adds Karalis. Project details Architecture – Woods Bagot          The post Seaside luxury at The Continental Sorrento appeared first on Habitusliving.com. |
| A family home by an architecture power couple Posted: 01 May 2022 07:24 PM PDT  Architecture power-couple Eva-Marie Prineas, principal at Studio Prineas, Peter Titmuss, BVN principal, were in possession of a perfect dining table – they just needed to find the right house for it. When a free-standing Victorian Italianate terrace with the potential for windows on all sides, a north facing garden – and importantly, enough space for the AC dining table designed by Andrew Cortese – became available, it felt too good for the couple to pass up.  "When we moved to the house in Stanmore everyone went 'Wow, your table fits perfectly!' As though we hadn’t measured it and figured that out before we even considered the house," laughs Prineas. The house has been a constant project for about ten years and is finally complete. "We were really drawn to the idea of having a garden at home, which was something that we really wanted for our boys," says Prineas. The family had formerly lived in a gardenless Darlington warehouse (which the couple had also converted).  "Having lived in this open plan warehouse with two little boys and having their lives unravel everywhere, we were also quite excited about the idea of being in a home that had separate rooms," says Prineas. Prineas and Titmuss were drawn to the home because of its significant potential for light and a cross breeze, as well as the large drop at the rear of the plot. "There's a whole level change that we were able to make the most of in terms of the planning," says Prineas.  Influenced by living in an open plan warehouse for so long, "we didn’t need to add any more footprint necessarily, but we did need to open things up and change the plan a little bit," says Prineas. When they first bought the home, an archway separating the grand front rooms had been closed off with a brick wall. Over the years of renovations, they opened up this archway, opened up the back of the house where they added a deck and put the kitchen on the side of the dining room. The couple also created a space downstairs with a rumpus room, an extra bathroom and laundry.  Where the kitchen was placed there were no floorboards. Because the rest of Elià house had original floorboards, Prineas and Titmuss instead opted for tiles which were also carried along the border between the deck and the dining room. Meanwhile, key Victorian Italianate features have been maintained, namely the tower at the front of the home. It's not just the dining table that takes pride of place as featured furniture in the home. Parentesi lights by Euroluce are suspended from the ceiling. A sofa from B&B Italia which isn't produced anymore sits in the living room. Nearby, an inviting Eames chair provides a classic touch to the living space.  "Everyone loves [the Eames chair]. It's an incredible chair to sit in and read in. It doesn't get better than an Eames chair I think." A smattering of Artek Stool 60s are scattered around the house and used for everything, says Prineas, as side tables, step ladders, extra seating around the table. Without needing to rush, Elià house is a home developed with love and care over a decade.        Project details Architecture and interiors – Studio Prineas We think you might enjoy this interview with Eva-Marie Prineas where she shares her insights into kitchen design The post A family home by an architecture power couple appeared first on Habitusliving.com. |
| An editor’s peek at what’s to come at Saturday Indesign 2022! Posted: 01 May 2022 06:05 PM PDT  To those who know and love it, and to those who are yet to experience a Saturday Indesign first-hand, get ready to be inspired, delighted and reinvigorated. Returning to Sydney after a covid-induced hiatus, Saturday Indesign will take over the city on Saturday 21st of May. The program is out and it’s full of talks, exhibits, interactive installations and workshops – all across Sydney – so you can jump into the design scene in the best showrooms.  Four districts will open up – Waterloo, Surry Hills, Alexandria and Woolloomooloo – so you can walk in-between one spot, or change it up by getting onboard our free bus. The best part? The day is 100% FREE, with design talks, workshops, activations, transportation AND hospitality all on the house. With so much in the schedule, here is our editor's peek into a few of the things you cannot miss: INSTALLATION: An Indoor Forest at Maker&SonFull of whimsy and experiential delight, the team at Maker&Son will transform their showroom into an indoor forest experience where you can get up close and personal with the natural materials that all the products are made with. TOUR: Porter's Paints Showroom TourGet an inside run-down on Porter’s Paints new showroom in Alexandria with the brand’s Business Development Manager, Damien Salomons. See a full gallery of paints and decorative finishes to inspire your home or residential project.  LAUNCH: Illuminating ProductsSpecial Lights invites you into a room dripping with European inspiration, showcasing a range of impressive designs from its European brands. Be transported to the sights and sounds of the Catalan Coast, or perhaps a splash of vintage Danish perfume bottles, every piece is ready to be admired. TALK: Designing Rooms and Influencing PeopleJoin us for a casual conversation led by Habitus editor Aleesha Callahan as we delve into the way design has changed in the face of social media. Is an image enough to communicate design; and how has the way design is consumed changed from endless scrolling? This discussion will consider the ways design is being commoditised – but also reflect on both the positives and negatives of this influence.  TALK: William Smart on Heritage and Contemporary DesignA true design icon, tune in as Smart Design Studio director William Smart talks about the design of one of his own buildings. In an intimate conversation, hear how the studio approaches design within the constraints of heritage, all with the purpose of making more environmentally sustainable outcomes. INSTALLATION: Tom Dixon LoungeTom Dixon is a name renowned for pushing boundaries in the design world. We invite you to come into the Tom Dixon Lounge to sit back and relax in his latest furniture pieces – all while a DJ spins tunes and the drinks flow around his Fat and Cork collections.  TALK: The Architecture of TravelAs we emerge from the global pandemic, we post the question of what travel and hotel design will look like? Hosted by Anterior XL, how will the demands of a traveller change when international travel kicks off again? From high-end luxury to the creature comforts of home, we consider the psyche of the new normal in hospitality design. What does travel look like in the post-pandemic era? Are we looking for spaces that transport us or places that feel like home? Do we want creature comforts or high-end luxury? Hosted by Anterior XL, they tackle the question of what it takes to make a home away from home? DEMONSTRATION: Antonio Citterio's Personal Line – When Art meets TechnologyArt, architecture, and design go hand in hand – but how does this work with technology and objects perpetually in motion? In this extraordinary collaboration between Technogym and acclaimed interior designer Antonio Citterio, we learn about their partnership and the creation of a unique range of luxury gym equipment fusing functionality with style.  TALK: In Conversation: Art, Architecture and LightingLight is a powerful tool to create ambience and atmosphere. Hosted by Special Lights and moderated by Habitus editor Aleesha Callahan, this talk considers the way that light influences perception and sets the mood, and even more importantly how light plays into art and architecture. HOSPITALITY: Cheese, Charcuterie and VinoTo end the day with celebrations, join Flokk and enjoy a selection of cheese, charcuterie, and wine from 3:30pm. At 4 pm they will announce the winner of the HÅG Tion chair. Come and either wind down from your day traversing the city or get your evening started and celebrate what is to be a sensational Saturday.  This is just a taste of what's to come at Saturday Indesign on the 21st of May, 9 to 5. To plan your day, head over to the full schedule and get your calendar fired up. Attending Saturday Indesign is free, skip the queue on the day and register your attendance online now! We can't wait to see you there however don't forget that May 21st is also the federal election. Saturday Indesign recommends registering for a postal vote to make sure you don't miss out on any of the design action. Aleesha Callahan, editor, Habitus The post An editor's peek at what's to come at Saturday Indesign 2022! appeared first on Habitusliving.com. |
| Ageing gracefully: Michael Bates on timeless design Posted: 28 Apr 2022 11:40 PM PDT  Michael Bates is one of Australia's most celebrated landscape designers, and in his three decades of practice he has brought more than 1200 gardens to life. While each project draws inspiration from current garden design trends, it is his guiding philosophy of creating timeless design that elevates his vision. "If you're creating a beautiful garden, it will transform over time," he explains. "Yes, it needs maintenance, but it's going to get better and better every year." One recent project in Vaucluse, Sydney, exemplifies this simple approach, creating an outdoor space that will be enjoyed by generations. The children of the couple who own the home are now grown with children of their own, and so the brief was to transform the garden so it could be enjoyed by three generations of adults and children as they grow and their needs change.  Key to this transformation was a clever use of furniture from the King Outdoor Collection, which aligns with Bates' holistic view of the garden as an integral part of the home. In keeping with this idea, he often begins the design process with the "flow" spaces directly adjacent to the house—so named for the way the interior flows into the garden. "I like to craft the composition of the garden so that it looks good from where you conduct most of your daily activity, like food preparation and eating," he says. "Ninety percent of the time that you spend enjoying the garden, you're just looking at it. The other ten percent is being in it." In the Vaucluse garden, he began with the al fresco dining area. Elevated on a concrete floor and protected from the elements by an architectural timber and steel structure, the space is treated as an outdoor room. This sense of bringing the comforts of home to the garden is enhanced through the use of the King Quay Outdoor Dining Collection.  This intentional zoning is found throughout the garden, with a variety of spaces for the residents and guests to relax, entertain, and play – and the use of flexible furniture offers valuable added functionality. Take, for example, the Lode Ottomans by the pool, which are versatile and lightweight enough to easily move to different corners of the garden; or the Quay Outdoor Sofa and Luna Outdoor Chairs that have been grouped together on the eastern terrace to create a cosy snug area that can be used for morning coffee or evening cocktails. This inbuilt flexibility in both the zoning of the garden and its furnishings is the perfect solution to the challenging brief for the project, allowing the garden to be adapted for different life stages or occasions. "You need to create as many places as possible for different family activities – where you can encourage your teenage and early adult children to come to your place," he says. "That's a key ingredient in the success of the King Outdoor Collection. You can buy your furniture knowing that you can set it up one way with the flexibility to move it around for a different event."  This expression of a considered, versatile garden combined with durable, modular furniture that can evolve with family life epitomises that elusive quality that Bates strives for in every project: true timelessness. kingliving.com.au, bateslandscape.com.au We think you might like this article about King and Mirvac and the luxurious new development on the Yarra The post Ageing gracefully: Michael Bates on timeless design appeared first on Habitusliving.com. |
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