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Design Lives Here

Australian interiors, furniture and lighting
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Design Lives Here by Penny Craswell explores how deeply design is integrated into everyday living spaces. The book is a stunning visual journey through various homes that highlight the innovative and artistic approaches people take to create personal and aesthetic environments. It serves as both an inspiration and a practical guide for anyone looking to enhance their home with thoughtful design.
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This book could delight you if you're enthusiastic about interior design and are seeking inspiration from innovative and beautifully crafted spaces. It offers insights into the creative processes behind stunning home designs, celebrating the fusion of functionality and aesthetics in modern living environments.

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An ultimate sourcebook of Australian design, including the best of contemporary interiors, furniture, lighting and bespoke objects.

An ultimate sourcebook of Australian design, including the best of contemporary interiors, furniture, lighting and bespoke objects.

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Australian design has forged its own unique trajectory, influenced by geographic isolation, a distinctive natural environment, and a modern sensibility.

Design Lives Here showcases the best of Australian residential architecture and interiors, and pays homage to the local designers and makers who have crafted bespoke pieces of furniture and lighting for these homes, whether large or small.

From a reimagined Californian bungalow with a dining table inspired by the humble HB pencil to a monumental inner-city residence furnished with more than 100 custom pieces, these housesβ€”and the objects that reside withinβ€”offer a compelling snapshot of contemporary Australian design through the lens of materiality, utility, site, and place.

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Penny Craswell’s Design Lives Here goes beyond viewing design objects merely as products, highlighting them as integral to a home's narrative. It offers insights into Australian design, focusing on the dynamic interaction between furniture, lighting, and domestic spaces. The book is celebrated for showcasing striking Australian residential architecture and interiors while offering a glimpse into key designers in the industry today.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760760175

Publisher: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 March 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 300g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Penny Craswell is a Sydney-based editor, writer and curator who specialises in design, craft, architecture and interiors. She is the former Editor of Artichoke, Deputy Editor of Indesign and Assistant Editor of Frame magazines, and has been published widely in design periodicals, books and online media around the world. Penny is Creative Strategy Associate at the Australian Design Centre (ADC) and Co-Director of Sydney Craft Week. Her blog is The Design Writer.

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