Habitus

What does it mean to live in design? With three issues published each year, Habitus is a publication that has been passionately unpacking design from the inside-out and outside-in for more than ten years. Habitus explores how architecture and design express various ways of life, going beyond one-dimensional stories to gain a real understanding of how people live. Through rich narratives, Habitus unpacks what makes design and architecture from the Indo-Pacific so unique. From outstanding houses, to in-depth profiles and a curation of the latest design products – everything featured in Habitus offers a way for readers to connect with the richness and diversity across the region.

New Materials New Possibilities

WHAT IS THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN ART AND DESIGN?

Habitus takes the conversation to our contributors, discovering their inspiration and design hunter® journeys

Habitus

Habitus is the definitive authority on residential design and architecture from across the Indo Pacific region. We have always sought out the authentic, curating the stories that express design as a way of life.

New sensation

THE FUTURE IS BOLD • Strong angles, stripes and sharp geometries catch the eye, while fluted forms and textures add a delightful touch.

UNASSUMING LUXURY • Elegance is expressed through refinement, while materiality combines with resolved details.

SIMPLY UNFORGETTABLE • Forged by hand or imprinted with undeniable quality, these pieces are an expression of charming design.

SMOOTH MOVES • Hi-tech and highly functional, these are the smooth operators to elevate the way you live.

ULTRA-MODERNITY • Exquisite finishes combine with creature comforts for a full-wattage effect – and let’s not forget plenty of style.

THE FINER DETAILS • The devil, as they say, is in the details, and these pieces know that all too well.

MULTI-DIMENSIONAL • Jordon Gogos has burst onto the design scene with flair, and the young tastemaker defies being put in a box.

New visions

Dissolving the edges • In search of meaning through place, Shaun Lockyer’s Brisbane home is a tapestry of memories that has evolved in a manner counterintuitive to his architectural practice.

Earth is the new client • Sarah K says we’re facing a reckoning as consumers. How can design embrace sustainability without erasing itself? The multi-disciplinary designer is on a mission and has more than a few ideas up her sleeve.

The rise of wellness • With high-end exercise equipment that leads the way in performance and usability, Technogym also sets a new standard when it comes to design.

An artisanal practice • With a stellar pedigree and his own unique brand of creativity, Rooshad Shroff has established his studio as a leading design light – not only at home in India, but across the globe.

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Making meaning

Brave new world • Adaptation has become a familiar lexicon for many as the global pandemic forces innovation and change. But these art galleries and institutions have forged ahead with singular conviction.

Value add • As the cost of land continues to grow, each square metre of dirt needs to work harder. These multi-use additions show how clever, agnostic spaces can add value.

The art of decay • This Humid House brings together a motley crew of lateral thinkers and creatives, where time is an omnipresent factor.

Homes with memory

On the land • Rolling hills and expansive farmlands set the backdrop for Tai Tapu House, an elegant modern farmhouse on the outskirts of Christchurch, New Zealand.

Sense and sensibility • Pupil Office refines the well-proportioned bones of this duplex apartment in Singapore, tailoring it with a palpable...