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Welcome to the inaugural issue of inDesignQld. Queensland is currently home to a vibrant and responsible design culture. On May 26 this year, Indesign witnessed an overwhelmingly positive reaction to Brisbane Indesign, with more than 3000 pre-registrations of those who wished to follow the design trail through the city’s best showrooms and galleries. The event tapped into, and helped to kick-start, some important collaborations within the industry, and some great debates. Such discussion and synergies are the mark of health within the design community, and are a feature of many of the events and projects listed in this issue. The range of material gathered here attests to the maturity and breadth of our design culture.

We invite you, the reader, to embrace and contribute to our design sector in the same questioning and democratic spirit. Enjoy!

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Queensland’s new design centrearts.qld.gov.au

Queensland is positioning itself as a design hub, with planning for a new Queensland Centre for Design.

The idea is for the design sector, creative industries and the community to put forward their views on the centre – from its role and function to how it should be used.

In May this year, Arts Minister Rod Welford committed $1 million to planning for the centre, which aims to be a focal point for all things related to quality, sustainable design for the subtropical and tropical lifestyle. The vision is for Queenslanders to look to the centre for guidance and inspiration in the everyday challenge to live more sustainable lives.

Public artarts.qld.gov.au

Public art has become a talking point for Queenslanders intrigued by Donna Marcus’ Steam work in Brisbane Square, Brian Robinson’s beachside sculptures in Cairns and Daniel Templeman’s wave-like Confluence at the Brisbane Magistrates Courts.

This conversation is about to get louder with the Queensland Government’s new $12 million public art fund which was announced in May.

The fund, to be administered by Arts Queensland, aims to increase the number of significant acquisitions of public art and to improve public places for all Queenslanders. It will set aside $4 million over three years to public art projects across the state, will be accessible to a broad range of artists and projects and is expected to attract local, national and international artists.

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KPMG Brisbane is settled into its new home in the prestigious Riparian Plaza, one of Harry Seidler’s final works. HASSELL’s design team approached the fit-out with a view in mind. See the results in issue #31 of Indesign - ‘No Tricks‘ - Margie Fraser (text), Shannon McGrath (photography).

Space for spirituality(61 7) 3831 2755wilsonarchitects.com.au

Wilson Architects were the recipients of two awards at the recent RAIA Queensland Architecture Awards – one for Residential Architecture and one for Small Project Architecture.

The latter was awarded to Wilson Architects for the University of Queensland’s activity centre.

Following design consultation with the Muslim Students Association on the Ipswich campus, the space was designed as a non-denominational adaptable space to be used for meetings, religious functions or quiet prayer.

The new centre sits on a polished concrete platform with external walls of recycled timber, and features large doors that can open up to invert the space, transforming it into a stage for gatherings, weddings and theatre. The internal space can also be segregated by a canvas blind, which lies masked in the ceiling.

Funding subtropical [email protected] subtropicaldesign.bee.qut.edu.au

The Centre for Subtropical Design has just closed applications for the 2007 Mecu Travel Bursary, after receiving an abundance of applications from designers and architects with an interest in sustainable design. The winner will receive $10,000 to study sustainable design in a subtropical urban location.

2006 saw the inaugural Bursary presented to Queensland architect Elizabeth Watson-Brown. She has recently returned from a four week world tour, interpreting responses to subtropical living in cities such as Sao Paolo, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Miami, Johannesburg and Singapore.

The Centre for Subtropical Design is a partnership between Brisbane City Council and Queensland University of Technology. The winner of the 2007 Travel Bursary is to be announced at the end of November.


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This is one cause destined to have an effect. In collaborative support of Queensland’s non-profit organisation, Drug Arm, a selection of Brisbane artists and designers – including Simon DeGroot, Stephen Mok, Matt Christensen and Georg Whelan – have decorated a Domino stool, designed by Street & Garden Furniture Company’s David Shaw (pictured), to create ‘The Domino

Effect’. Aiming to connect design with the broader community, the initiative is calling on the public to bid on the custom stools at Street & Garden’s showroom in Brisbane in November.

“Aiming to connect design with the broader community”

Water’s reach(61 7) 3220 3389normanreach.com.au

Stockland property group has just launched a $100 million luxury waterfront residential project at Norman Park.

‘Norman Reach’ – designed by award-winning Cox Rayner Architects – was unveiled at a prestigious VIP event in October.

The project incorporates a series of riverfront houses, two-storey villas with access to an exclusive wine cellar, 20 apartments, and three penthouses priced from $4 - $4.3 million. The gated community also includes a lap pool, gym and marina.

Landscape architects Gamble McKinnon Green completed the landscape design, while the interior design was done by RLD. Norman Reach is due for completion in 2008.

Law memorial awarded (61 7) 3221 [email protected]

Brisbane architectural firm, Fairweather Proberts Architects, were awarded several honours at the RAIA Architecture Awards this year. The National Police Memorial – a collaboration between the architects and Urban Art Projects – won both the Urban Design award and the Art and Architecture award (ACT chapter). The award-winning memorial site sits on the shore of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra, commemorating the lives of fallen policeman.

Fairweather Proberts Architects were also awarded ‘House of the year’ for their Tugan Beach House (Gold Coast region).

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The professional services company responsible for the construction of the tallest building in the world is expanding its Brisbane interior design capability. With several new staff joining the team, the company have increased their capacity to deliver projects to clients in the commercial workplace, retail, hospitality and multi-residential design arenas.

The team have just completed their own fit-out at 133 Mary Street, and also the refurbishment of the 1950s Sunny Queen Egg Board Building in Red Hill for The Horizon Alliance.

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Bowerbird jewel(61 7) 3254 2277adayonearth.com.au

The Bowerbird, abundant in Queensland, collects objects to attract mates. Enthused by the concept, Brisbane-based jeweller Ari Athans, and Melbourne-based artist David Bromley, created a collection of limited edition jewellery pieces and named it after the hoarding bird.

Inspired by a mutual love for collecting objects, the duo’s Bowerbird collection was exhibited during September at Jan Murphy Gallery, and is now available exclusively at Fortitude Valley boutique, A Day On Earth.

Art abode(61 7) 3221 [email protected]

The latest cultural building to grace the banks of the Brisbane river is the new Gallery of Modern Art, designed by architectus.

Architectus’ design for GoMA responds to the highly social nature of both the locale and the institution’s vibrant contemporary exhibitions. The monumental structure sits on the Brisbane River bank at Kurilpa Point, opposite the CBD. It provides a fitting cultural gesture at the northern terminus of the long sprawl of entertainment venues and parklands that is South Bank. Discover more on architectus’ design in Indesign #30 - ‘Room for Art’ - Margie Fraser (text), Peter Hyatt (photography).

Hitting the fan(61 7) 3257 [email protected]

There is something in the air at the Brisbane Fan Gallery. Showcasing Australia’s largest and most unique display of specialty ceiling fans, Brisbane Fan Gallery displays products from Australia’s leading brand, Hunter Pacific, and features quality ceiling fans from the premier brands around the world.

With over 100 distinctive ceiling fans on display, Brisbane Fan Gallery is the destination for those style masters seeking something more from a ceiling fan than just a cool breeze.

Cardboard industrialist(61 3) 9419 5572 [email protected]

Why didn’t someone think of this earlier? Brisbane-born designer Anthony Dann, the brain behind the ‘Mitsy’ stool, took a humble sheet of cardboard to create a sustainable – and award-winning – stool. Sturdy enough to hold 150kgs, Dann’s ‘Mitsy’ stool was originally created in 2006 using recycled bicycle boxes.

The stool explores the power of geometry and engages in timely issues relating to environmental sustainability and manufacturing. Awarded the sustainability award at this year’s Launch Pad program in Sydney, chosen by InterfaceFLOR™, the stool comes flat-packed with a tab-and-slot assembly. The cardboard is completely recyclable in Australia, further cementing the environmental sensibility and awareness of the design.


Exhibition title ‘To Be Confirmed…’(61 7) 3215 [email protected]

The Arc Biennial returned to Brisbane this October with a packed schedule of events, including a three-day symposium and an exhibition of contemporary art entitled ‘To be confirmed…’. Encompassing visual art, design, fashion and craft, the annual Arc Biennial offers discussion, debate and discovery.

The contribution of over 50 Australian artists including Jenni Baxter, Ray Cook (pictured) and Lily Hibberd will provide an insight into Australia’s contemporary artists and their work. A selection of international artists and a panel of distinguished speakers also took part.

The symposium was held from 12-14 October and the exhibition will be on display until 2 December 2007 at the QUT Art Museum, 2 George Street, Brisbane City. The exhibition, on display now, is free and open to the public.

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Bowl them over(61 7) 3244 [email protected]

Stylecraft Australia called for companies to bowl each other over at their fundraiser ‘Bowling for Breast Cancer’ on October 5 at Brisbane Strike Bowling.

Companies represented in teams of five and had a strike-off with industry colleagues, with prizes awarded for the highest scoring team and highest scoring individual in each state.

Stylecraft will donate $10,000 to the Cancer Council and are welcoming further donations.

“Awarded the sustainability award at this year’s Launch Pad program”

Fact or fiction?(61 7) 3666 [email protected]

The Ryan Renshaw Gallery in Fortitude Valley exhibits an eclectic mix of work by artists across Australia and New Zealand. Exhibiting at the gallery during September, Christopher Langton, pop sculptor, explored the ambiguous nature of real and simulated events.

By reconstructing images captured from computer games and other virtual realities, Langton presented works that create a dizzying blur between fact and fiction.

The slick manufacturing of these images generate a reality that is glossy, yet difficult to decipher. In his PVC paintings the paint is applied to the back of the surface so that when the work is complete you look through the material. “People look at my work and they think it’s been made commercially whereas it’s been hand-made…and I enjoy that paradox.”

Claudia Demichi’s art is exhibiting at the gallery until November.

“The slick manufacturing of these images generate a reality that is glossy, yet difficult to decipher”

What’s your project?(61 7) 3253 [email protected]

Identifying the need for designs that are robust enough to work within the office, the Project Collection is a co-ordinated range of tables, chairs and soft seating specifically designed and engineered for the contract market by B&B Italia and their team of international designers. The collection takes a fresh look at furniture for offices, restaurants, hotels and public spaces and includes pieces by Jeffrey Bernett, Naoto Fukasawa, Antonio Citterio and Patricia Urquiola.

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On Brisbane…“I’ve lived in Brisbane most of my life apart from the years living in Chicago, Amsterdam, Singapore and Milan, and it’s our wonderful indoor/outdoor lifestyle that brings me back every time. There is nothing to compare with a Brisbane winter day and our magnificent blue cloudless skies. There are also so many fantastic opportunities associated with living in such a rapidly developing region and I’ve been fortunate enough to contribute as project architect for the Inner City Bypass, which has had a huge influence on Brisbane’s everyday life.”

On work…“Design is a way of relating to life...of bringing joy and quality to people’s lives. It doesn’t matter what design discipline; what does matter is the end result. It needs to be visually, economically and environmentally sustainable and to achieve this, considered thought needs to be imbued. I love the diversity of our practice, which keeps things fresh and alive. Going from exhibition design, to interiors for an art gallery, to the architecture of a multi-million dollar residence, to a coat hanger… all these require diligence, persistence and tenacity to achieve quality pieces that embellish our built environment.”Eames at Artisan

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Some people consider them the most important American designers of the modern era. Best known for revolutionary contributions to architecture, furniture and industrial design and manufacturing, they are Charles and Ray Eames.

In the 100th year since the birth of Charles Eames, the Eames Office, with the support of Herman Miller, have collated 100 rare images from the Eames family collection.

Eames Demetrios, the grandson of Charles and Ray, will be in Brisbane to open the exhibition at Artisan and to talk about the work of the Eames’. The anthology, brought to Australia by Living Edge, will visit Brisbane on its world tour and will run from the 8–18 November.

Round the corner(61 7) 3891 [email protected]

The 5thCorner Technology Lounge in Queensland’s Woolloongabba, launched Artechology Speakers on 4 October.

The launch event ‘Fusion of Art & Technology’ gave the VIP crowd a peek at the latest mod-ish venue for fashion, design and technology functions, and Queensland’s largest display of smart home technologies within the one environment.


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Much more than mediocre(61 7) 3357 [email protected]

Following 20 years residing in Wilston, Brisbane bathroom retailer Christiaan’s has up and moved – to Windsor. Chris Stevens, director and designer, began Christiaan’s in 1983 when companies such as Christiaan’s were scarce. “We noticed there was a definite lack in boutique bathroom studios in Australia, especially in Queensland,” Chris stated. “We saw the need for something more than mediocre fittings within the industry.”

The new showroom is a two-story premise with full glass frontage located on the dynamic Newmarket road. To celebrate the opening, Christiaan’s will be launching an exciting new range.

Hot Spanish design (61 7) 3216 1566rogerseller.com.au

For those who haven’t checked out the new Rogerseller showroom in Brisbane by RED architects, the exclusive launch of the new Jaime Hayon range should get them moving. Rogerseller has just launched the new collection, AQHayon, exclusively in Australia.

The first in a complete programme of bathroom furniture manufactured by pioneering company ArtQuitect, AQHayon features the work of Hayon, the talented young Spanish designer, who has specially designed the collection to suit a wet environment – but made it appropriate for other areas of the home.

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New to Brisbane, Equinox is an exclusive networking evening for the elite of the interiors industry.

Held on September 13, the recent Equinox event was co-hosted by the AIS and the DIA, and was sponsored by Armstrong World Industries, Tasman Sinkware, dedece, Thorn Lighting, Methven and Zip Heaters. The night was attended by almost 100 industry professionals from practices around Brisbane and the Gold Coast to great success.

Emporium’s new clothes(61 7) 3253 [email protected]

Boutique accommodation with distinctively Queensland design features, the Emporium Hotel recently opened their doors in Fortitude Valley. Owners Francine and Tony John, with the help of Greg Harris Design, have created an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere with a Queensland flavour achieved through the frangipani motif used throughout, and through extensive collaboration with local artists and suppliers.

This includes the reception desk and chandelier by Urban Art Projects, entry awning by Kylie Bickle, general glasswork by Belinda Smith, chandelier glasswork by Greg Royer, feature table by Robert Dunlop and uniforms by Daniel Lightfoot.

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Drawing with HASSELL(61 7) 3017 [email protected]

On September 26, clients and staff met at HASSELL’s studio on Edward Street in Brisbane for the 3rd Annual Drawing Club Exhibition and Auction.

The event auctioned 150 of the drawings and photographs created by HASSELL Drawing Club members in an attempt to raise money for the Brisbane Youth Service (BYS) – a non-government organisation that works with homeless youth.

130 guests collectively raised $3,800.

UCI by GSA(61 7) 3854 [email protected]

After 30 years in the one location, UCI Queensland has packed up and moved into a brand new showroom – purposed designed by Group GSA.

The new premises, on Primrose Street in Bowen Hills, houses a cafe for that much needed buzz whilst browsing – and even boasts a table tennis facility innovatively fashioned out of an Aero2 desk-based workstation frame with a Zodiac acrylic screen as the net.

The showroom opening coincides with the launch of several new product ranges and the launch of UCI’s shiny new website.

A fitting selection(61 7) 3253 [email protected]

To coincide with Brisbane Indesign in May, Häfele opened the doors to its new Brisbane design centre in Newstead. Now Häfele are celebrating their 25th anniversary in Australia with the release of the latest edition of ‘The Complete Häfele’ – the 1400 page catalogue of furniture and hardware fittings from the extensive Häfele range.

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Welcome on board Moving and shaking in Queensland’s architecture and design industry

Kial Ty-Rhys has joined Brisbane’s Corporate Culture team as showroom co-ordinator. Kial’s background in marketing

and visual merchandising of high-end product, his appreciation of client’s needs and having a passion for unique and timeless design will assist him in bringing the latest from Corporate Culture to the architecture and design [email protected]

5thCorner is proud to welcome Heidi Jakob to the team. The transition for Heidi has been smooth given her experience

in the home automation industry, having recently worked in Europe as a system designer. This experience along with her training in interior design only strengthens 5thCorner’s position as a leading installer of custom Audio-Visual and automation systems in South-East [email protected]

Following the expansion into the Commercial Storage arena, Dexion Acacia Ridge is pleased to welcome Carol Reid to their

sales team. Carol’s vast experience in this industry can only help to promote and develop the expanding range of commercial storage and filing products enhancing the already successful warehouse storage range.carolr@[email protected]

Alex Baker has joined Corporate Culture as the QLD Sales Manager. Alex joins the exodus north after having previous experience

in the Sydney specification market along with a background in fashion design. Based in the Brisbane showroom, his role will focus on building relationships within the architect and design community and raising the profile of Corporate Culture in this vibrant [email protected]

ECC Lighting + Living are proud to announce the newest member of the QLD Contracts team. Amy Chamberlain has

joined the commercial section as an Architectural Representative. Amy has a background in Interior [email protected]

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Queensland sculptor Jon Denaro finds inspiration in the sea. The award-winning artist, a regular in the ‘Sculpture by the Sea’ projects, has just finished his latest exhibition. ‘Biomemesis’ was on display throughout September at the Brisbane Powerhouse, and generated much interest as the result of three years of field trips in the ocean exploring the links between evolution, biology and human behaviour.

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exhibition title ‘To Be confirmed…’Bigger and better – Brisbane’s Arc Biennial

Pecha Kucha vol.01Brisbane’s inaugural Pecha Kucha event

5 Minutes with…Brian SteendÿkOn Brisbane…On work…On the horizon

eames at ArtisanRare Eames family pictures on display

round the cornerWoolloongabba’s new venue for design

hASSell drawing clubHASSELL art expo raises $3,800 for charity

Art meets architecture Meet Queensland artist, Christina Waterson

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Over 400 people turned out in the Turbine Hall at Brisbane Powerhouse to see Pecha Kucha Brisbane Vol.01. The evening provided a true cross-section of the Brisbane design industry, starting with a nostalgic look back over design in the 20th Century by Chris Osborne, photographer and publisher of Brisbane Modern. James Russell gave inspiring insight into his RAIA award-winning architecture, Russell Anderson surprised and delighted the audience with his bubble machines and Alexander Lotersztain spoke passionately about the role of design as an catalyst for change throughout the world. The next instalment is a special event in conjunction with y-archQ as part of Architecture Week 20:20, 26 October at the Brisbane Powerhouse.

Queensland artist, Christina Waterson’s latest project, apart from her contribution to the first Pecha Kucha Brisbane event recently, was a huge installation at the RAIA Qld Architecture Awards 2007, in collaboration with Cox Rayner Architects. The sculptural ceiling was made using recyclable material in an innovative way – namely cardboard.

Waterson comments: “The real aim for me was to inspire the creative people attending the event, to help them rethink the way they use materials and give them fuel for thought that ultimately may inspire them until the next awards.”

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