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Creature Comforts

10 Sep, 2018

The Retreat at Pumphouse Point is nestled into the bush at the edge of Tasmania’s World Heritage Lake St Claire. The prefabricated structure, which was partially built off-site before being transported to its final spot, is comprised of a metal frame, clad with Tasmanian timbers both externally and internally, while…

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Friends & Associates presents Annual General Meeting

12 Jun, 2018

Friends & Associates focuses on camaraderie in the Australian contemporary design discipline. With an interest in the possibilities of new knowledge, new design methods and approaches through collaboration, Friends & Associates looks to solidarity as the cornerstone in contemporary production. Realised as a series of exhibitions and collaborative production outcomes,…

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LOCAL DESIGN presents at Milan Design Week

22 Apr, 2018

The third edition of LOCAL MILAN has been unveiled at this year’s Milan Design Week in District 5 Vie, the historic heart of Milan and centre of art and culture. Presented by Emma Elizabeth and LOCAL DESIGN, LOCAL MILAN features 26 Australian designers and is the largest independent showcase of…

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WORKSHOPPED18 expressions of interest closing soon

19 Apr, 2018

Australian Design Centre (ADC) and WORKSHOPPED are calling for entries to WORKSHOPPED18, the latest edition of this annual showcase of the very best of new Australian design. This year, shortlisted submissions across furniture, lighting and homewares design will be on display at ADC from 21 June – 25 July. All…

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Rakumba celebrates 50th anniversary

7 Apr, 2018

This week, Rakumba celebrates its 50th anniversary of making beautiful decorative lighting, with the release of a video highlighting the heritage, craftsmanship and care dedicated to creating each light in their collection. 50 years ago, Lyndsay Betts had the vision, ambition and drive to beat the odds – Lyndsay was…