Habitus

What does it mean to live in design? With three issues published each year, Habitus is a publication that has been passionately unpacking design from the inside-out and outside-in for more than ten years. Habitus explores how architecture and design express various ways of life, going beyond one-dimensional stories to gain a real understanding of how people live. Through rich narratives, Habitus unpacks what makes design and architecture from the Indo-Pacific so unique. From outstanding houses, to in-depth profiles and a curation of the latest design products – everything featured in Habitus offers a way for readers to connect with the richness and diversity across the region.

Habitus

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Habitus takes the conversation to our contributors, discovering their inspiration and design hunter® journeys

Beauty of craft

Modern maximalism • Bold flourishes and patterns next to striking curves – this is a new kind of maximalism, tempered with refinement.

Mechanical precision • Pioneering a new path forward, discover where tradition is being overturned by innovative approaches.

In neon • Don’t be afraid of saturated colour. This collection of objects and accessories offers a decidely bright note.

Devil in the detail • Combining manufacturing skill and thoughtful execution, here is where design sets a standard for living.

Warm minimalism • Natural timber details meet with fine lines and craftsmanship in this selection that exudes warmth.

Design at sea • Design, art and jewellery combine to present an experience par excellence when cruising the North Sea.

Sunny days • Radiating outdoor living with a decidedly Mediterranean flavour, these pieces are all about life lived at a slower pace.

A traditional take • These designers capture an echo of the past, drawing inspiration from age-old ideas.

Referential treatment • These pieces are inspired by historical moments, places or objects – each made modern.

Perfectly crafted • Elegance is nurtured by the hands of an expert designer, and these pieces communicate precision and craftsmanship.

Visionary minds

Recurring patterns • Sarah and Richard Bryant are partners in life and work at the helm of Bryant Alsop Architects. While the studio’s journey is one of adaptability, the renovation of their own family home is a reminder that good design is much like a good story – layered with history, personality and moments of unexpected beauty.

Dreaming of a future past • Launching a furniture brand during the pandemic has made Eastern Edition’s founder Teo Yang a legend of sorts. But what he offers is not just a one-stop shop for trendy design. A visit to the brand’s Gangnam stores highlights why.

Collapsing timelines • The couple behind gallery Fox Jensen, Emma Fox and Andrew Jensen, have followed a similar path through life, with a certain sensibility running through both the artworks and artists their gallery represents. And indeed, the objects they choose to surround themselves with.

Creative spaces

Reworking the remnants • There’s something quite special about an architect’s own home. It’s an opportunity to explore ideas and push a few boundaries, which was certainly the case with architect Andrew Child’s own home in Fitzroy, Melbourne.

Creativity unbound • At first glance, these three projects may seem completely disparate, but underpinning each of them is a creative approach that meets at the juncture of sustainable thinking, traditional techniques and modern ideas.

Detail over decoration • SAHA is an architectural studio redefining urban living, where constraints such as small sites and multigenerational living are challenges executed through design problem-solving.

Food for thought • The...