adam laerkesen sculptures. plaster .Skull. flock. Cloth. ash. Wood. paint.Cast foam.Bone.
Adam Laerkesen is a member of the UP studio group based in Marrickville, Sydney.
Adams work includes drama, but is well restrained creating theatrical modernism working with plaster, wood, cast foam ,paint, cloth, bone and flock his work is truly unique and breathtakingly beautiful.
These sculptures sit well across retail, hospitality and residential projects. To contact Adam visit Adam Laerkesen
by adam laerkesen
by adam laerkesen
by adam laerkesen
by adam laerkesen
by adam laerkesen
Foolscap Studio and the Vanishing Elephant. gentlemanly style. Out of Africa. romantic traveler’s
Boutique Australian menswear label Vanishing Elephant approached Foolscap Studio to design their flagship store in Melbourne’s premier retail prescient, QVB. The store’s design aesthetic needed to embrace the brand’s classic, gentlemanly style whilst also allowing the space to be a canvas for their beautiful clothing to be displayed. In responding to this brief, Foolscap drew upon the 1980’s film Out of Africa for inspiration; it’s rustic imagery and romantic traveler’s aesthetic can be seen throughout, complemented by a contemporary twist.
The Vanishing Elephant by Foolscap Studio
Like the clothes themselves, beautiful, quality materials became the focus of the interior concept. The floors have been lined with restored 1950?s Tasmanian oak that was recycled from a demolished rail-shed at the docklands. Greyed with age and worn from years of foot traffic, the floor contrasts against the crisp fresh white walls.Natural fabrics such as canvas and leather have been used throughout the design, harking back to the classic fabric tents used by Western travelers’ as they trekked across the African wilderness in the 19th and 20th centuries. In the front of the store a draped canvas ceiling has been created to hide meters of ugly mechanical servicing above. In the back of the store, canvas strapped to powder-coated steel frames with leather tags forms the change rooms.
the Vanishing Elephant by Foolscap Studio
The shop front- a timber façade, stands out amongst a sea of retail glazing, with it’s classic pedestal window display and pyramid badge detailing. Fido Projects, our builders, worked with Foolscap Studio meticulously on every detail in the hope that we could create a retail experience that inspired each customer that entered the store.
the Vanishing Elephant by Foolscap Studio
see more of the impressive work from Foolscap Studio
featuring Darren Palmer design. Residential designer Playing with masculine + feminine LUX
Darren Palmer from Darren Palmer Design
Below - Paddington Terrace, Darren met this client whilst guest lecturing at coco republic design school. The brief was to bring their Paddington terrace to life, in a way that was complimentary to the way they live, being a family with 2 young children (and a cat), the clients wanted the adult spaces to look smart and sophisticated, yet inviting and not fussy. A place to be used and enjoyed, it's a beautiful result....I especially love the bedroom.
Paddington Terrace by Darren Palmer Design living room
Paddington Terrace by Darren Palmer Design
Paddington Terrace by Darren Palmer Design master bedroom
Potts Point Penthouse was a collaboration between Darren Palmer and the client. Darren was brought on at the point when the site was an empty shell, with tiled floors, kitchen and bathrooms installed but nothing else.
The client was really struggling with what looked like a very raw, sparse and utilitarian home. It was cold and grey, so the brief was was to bring it to life and make the project feel like a home, a slick, inner city sophisticated apartment. Being a man's space Darren felt he could really push the masculine textures and themes.
Potts Point penthouse by Darren Palmer Design
Potts Point penthouse by Darren Palmer Design
Potts Point penthouse by Darren Palmer Design
To see more Darren Palmer Design
meeting Greg Natale celebarting 10 years + a first look @ Samodol Apartment
Greg Natale
Interview with Greg Natale
One of Australia's most esteemed designers is celebrating his 10th year anniversary driving Greg Natale design and he gives us a little insight into the man behind the creative studio and a first look at his latest project Samodol Apartment.
What is your name?
Greg Natale
What is your nationality?
Australian/Italian
At what age did you start out in your business?
At age 27
How many years has your studio/practice been in business?
10 years
In a word or a phrase define yourself…
Persistent
What inspires you?
Beauty
What motivates you?
Success
Is it easy being a man in the design business or do you feel it would be easier being a woman?
I don’t think it matters, its all about talent, good business skills and PR PR
What has been your proudest career moment?
Winning 2011 Belle Coco Republic Interior Designer of the Year
What are the advantages and disadvantages being an interior designer in Australia?
Our amazing weather and light. We are so far away from Europe so clients have to wait 4 months for imported furniture!
What makes Greg Natale different from other design studios?
Our use of colour and decoration integrated with design.
How often do you develop your style?
In every project, its always developing and evolving.
How long is the design process from start to finish?
It depends on how long we have but usually takes 3 months for a house.
What is your favorite project to date and why?
My latest project, Samodol Apartment because it’s new!! And never been seen. (Samodol Apartment featured below)
They say behind every great man there is a great woman..... So who is behind you?
My mother!
If you could give one message to small and boutique business in Australia, what would it be?
Understand the business side from day one, do a business course, be business savvy. If you want to succeed you need to be an all rounder.
To see more of Greg's work visit Greg Natale
Samodol Apartment by Greg Natale
Samodol Apartment by Greg Natale
Samodol Apartment by Greg Natale
rock elements rock on
Rock Elements is a series of low tables/ stools which all play with chaos and order the exact mathematical shape of the elements is contrasted by its soft coated, flexible material.
The fact that all sides of the pieces have the same inclination guarantees a high grade of modularity and allows infinite variations of arrangements and the end result speaks for it's self. To find out more visit rainermutsch.
rock elements varied height
scattered rocks
gathered rocks
Broached Commissions Max Lamb, Lucy McRae, Charles Wilson, Trent Jansen, Adam Goodrum and Chen Lu.
Broached Commissions are annual international design collaborations that use an event in Australian history as inspiration for each new collection. All commissions result in made to order or limited edition furniture and objects for commercial sale.The inaugural commission is Broached Colonial, referencing the period of 1788-1840, when the industrial revolution was transplanted from Britain to Australia, and the country was tirelessly remade in the European and then American idea of what was modern. The Australian frontier mentality is a strong part of many design practices and the Australian psyche: a 'makedo' sensibility that results in a determinedly simple and rustic, re-purposed aesthetic, a persistent trend from the colonial period.
Broached Colonial Commissions is founded by Lou Weis, curated by John McPhee and includes works by Max Lamb, Lucy McRae, Charles Wilson, Trent Jansen, Adam Goodrum and Chen Lu.
The birds mouth table
The Briggs Family Tea Service
Prickly Light
To see and find out more visit broachedcommissions
Jongir Maddadi Design Bureau Sit on It
The Panorama by Jongir Maddadi Design Bureau
I love the design of "The Panorama" which offers a welcome alternative to the linear public benches that we see in most public spaces. The design bureau say that they are inspired by the natural curves of people in movement. For stockist contact the Jongir Maddadi Design Bureau click on the link to travel to their home in Sweden jangirmaddadi
They have many beautiful pieces that have a very different take on public seating and planter boxes.
3 seater panarama
2 seat with timber panorama
timber panorama and flower pot
panorama options
loving the TWIG bench and cube + IONA CHEVAL MIRROR from PINCH
I love the simplicity of TWIG bench and cube made from coppiced hazel, coppicing is a traditional method of woodland management which takes advantage of new growth and shoots making the Twig nice and sustainable. Originally designed for a commercial project in the UK the range is now available from PINCH. The twig is recommended for interior use only. Perfect for office break out areas, hospitality or domestic. pinchdesign
twig bench and cube image james merrill
twig bench and cube image james merrill
IONA CHEVAL MIRROR - below
The Iona Cheval mirror is a full-length elliptical mirror framed in solid oak with a shaker-style joint and brass rivet detail at one side. The solid oak A-frame is finished in a matt white oil, allows the mirror to pivot, and supports an off-white lacquered drawer section, whose top doubles as a compact low dressing table.The Iona Cheval mirror is also available in a dark finish from Pinch.
iona mirror image james merrill
meeting Susan Denham furniture designer + manufacturer …. what makes her tick
Susan Denham founder and designer of Comax Australia
What is your name?
Susan Denham
What is your nationality?
Australian
At what age did you start out in your business?
35
How many years has Comax Australia been in business?
22 years
In a word or a phrase define yourself
Driven and passionate for life and people
What inspires you?
Life
What motivates you?
Design, colour, fabrics, furniture it excites me and motivates me every day
Is it easy being a woman in business or do you feel it would be easier being a man?
I don't think there is any difference and I have not found it difficult it just means that sometimes I need to be tough when it comes to problem solving and at the end of the day it's how you deal with people.
What has been your proudest career moment?
Expanding my business and building my own custom designed factory, showroom and office this was and still is a very proud moment having the capability to create our furniture in-house.
What are the advantages and disadvantages being a commercial furniture manufacturer in Australia?
Our advantage is defiantly lead-time and customising the furniture interior designers love not having to wait 3 months for shipping and being able to work directly with Comax Australia.
Our only disadvantage is that we don't always compete well with mass production that comes out of Asia but that's not what we are really about.
What makes Comax Australia different from other furniture suppliers?
Our main point of difference is that I have design background so I’m able to understand scale and proportion which assists me when working with interior designers, also we are one of the few Australian furniture manufactures geared to work solely with design professionals.
How often do you launch a new range or product?
Twice a year, however we are working on new designs and proto types every week all year round.
How long is the design process from start to finish?
From days to months, depending on the piece.
What is your favourite piece of furniture from your range and why?
I love the Lola range; it’s my favourite because interior designers love it too. I think it has a beautiful silhouette and buttons seem to be current at the moment. (see images below)
They say behind every great man there is a great woman ..... so who is behind you?
Its just me love LOL no one behind me! No great woman or man..... just me ..... independent
If you could give one message to small and boutique business in Australia, what would it be?
Anything you want to do, you can do.
To see Comax Australia's full range visit Comax Australia
Below see part of the Lola range by Comax Australia
Lola chair by Comax Australia
Lola two seater by Comax Australia
Lola Brother chair by Comax Australia
Benjamin Hubert x casamania FLOAT + maritime
The Maritime chair Inspired by traditional wooden shipbuilding techniques maritime is a solid wood range of chairs that are skinned internally with a formed plywood shell.The construction technique where the supports are visible on the outside allows for a distinctive design language that is in harmony with the material and production. The ribs allow for a structurally robust chair with minimum use of material. Maritime is comprised from solid and laminate ash and offered as an upholstered option. To enhance the construction details the range is also offered in translucent dyed colourways... the end result a very handsome chair.
the maritime chair
maritime chair dyed
The Float lamp - below Hand turned Portuguese agglomerate cork lamps from Benjamin Hubert bring a warming element to any environment, the lamps are created by the finest craftsman for stockists visit benjaminhubert
float cork lamp by Benjarmin Hubert
turning a float cork lamp by Benjarmin Hubert
float cork lamp cluster by Benjarmin Hubert
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