The 477 Collins Street site is an amalgamation of three older buildings known as the Record Chambers (1887), the New Zealand chambers (1887-8) and Olderfleet (1890).
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Lighting Vietnam Design Week – Awakening Traditions
Hosted by the Vietnam National Institute of Culture and Arts in collaboration with organisations in Vietnam’s three major cities, Hanoi, Hue and Ho Chi Minh City,
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Synergy – architecture, design, sustainability and light
Sometimes in life, we trot along. And sometimes in life, we have an ‘ah ha’ moment, and we are forever changed for the better. The partnership
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The Guiding Light
Image: Brick House, Architect: State of Kin, Photographer: Jack Lovel Every architect and designer has their own approach when commencing a project. At State of Kin, we often start
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The drivers of residential lighting trends of 2021 in Australia.
Image by Christopher Morrison In early 2020, when the world was turned upside down, we were required to socially distance and ‘stay at home’ orders were
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Lighting and the Multi-Sensory Experience of Wayfinding.
Being confined in our neighbourhoods and cities due to recent restrictions has emphasised more than ever that our environment impacts how we feel, emotionally and physically,
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Thoughts from David Bird – the Godfather of Architectural Lighting
As one of Australia’s first architectural lighting designers, David has had experience working with evolving lighting technologies to enhance the built form and create a magical
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Creating Architectural Intrusions with Nature and Light
It is the light that let materials speak, and it is nature that represents the connection we share as humankind. A space that feels pleasant, soulful and at one with nature, with subtle changes through the seasons, is a good quality design.
Celebrating 20 Years of Light Art in Unna
While Unna’s remnants of the industrial revolution were unsuitable for most activities, the space was perfect for light art. Learn how the 3000m2 of cellars vacated by the Linden Brewery became the Zentrum für Internationale Lichtkunst.
The Elevating of Lighting in the Built Environment
We all remember our grandparents home with ample light. It wasn’t pretty, but it was useful. Floor lamps standing in several corners and fluorescents strips in
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Our Desire is Not to Escape Culture but Enhance It
Culture influences everything that we do. We are born into a place in the world that has a unique culture. Even if we chose another kind
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Day and Light
Natural light is a very versatile material. Its variation in character, whether calm and soft or an overwhelming intensity never fails to inspire. Depending on if
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