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Ilse Crawford on designing homes for cleanliness, comfort and community
Lockdown has been the ultimate test of our living spaces. Interior designer Ilse Crawford tells us how simplicity, cleanliness and community should inform how housing is developed from now on.
Can we fix it?
Yes, says architect Sir David Chipperfield. The pandemic has shown us that we can build a better future.
Cutting it fine
There are few incentives to wear our finery while working from home. Designer Paula Gerbase says that we should emerge from the lockdown with renewed vigour to dress up and buy smart.
Showing resolve
This year’s art and design graduates have had their final shows cancelled. But their determination is unaffected, and their teachers believe this experience could be the making of them.
Built to last
Will the pandemic change our cities? Danish architect Jan Gehl says perhaps. While this moment will pass, we can at least reconsider things like cruise ships and prioritise human connection in our urban spaces.
Ticking ahead
Searching for a future heirloom with a touch of verve? Despite a quiet year, many new timepieces have been released. We select the best models for those with time on their hands.
Urban developers
A crop of talented graphic-design firms are winning commissions across Melbourne’s property and hospitality industries, providing clients with elegant branding and the city with a strong visual identity.
Working wonders
Absence makes the heart grow fonder, and that applies to our offices too. We’ve sourced 20 items for every workplace and asked creative thinkers what aspects of their offices help them work.
From wearable fans to cooling creams: East Asia’s market for staying cool in a hotter climate
Although concern over climate change has temporarily taken a backseat while the world struggles with coronavirus, global warming is still happening. As politicians, scientists and business leaders work towards various solutions, we hop over…
