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.

ESSENTIAL SPACES

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

Habitus

Bright & shiny

AU NATUREL • Gentle, natural materials and soft curves evoke a sense of calm to make your home a sanctuary.

CHECK THE BOX • Bold forms and striking checks draw the eye and capture hearts.

HIGH PERFORMANCE • From sleek designs and stainless steel details, these are the covetable pieces we have an eye on.

GILDED CAGE • All that glitters is not gold, but these beautiful products add just the right amount of glitz.

MASTER CHEF • With nothing but the finest in culinary inclusions, this selection of products will have you whipping up a feast.

NATURE’S PACE • Natural materials and fibres meet with organic forms in furniture and accessories you want to just reach out and touch.

FINELY CRAFTED • Designed to last and preferencing craftsmanship, these pieces will stand the test of time.

Home comforts

Simmering away

Design repository • The home of Edmund Ong, co-founder of Shed Studio, and his wife Sian-Tzu Casteels bears witness to their love of all things design.

State of the art • When Futureflip sought kitchen appliances to match the performance, craftsmanship, and sustainability of its highend Salisbury project, it found them in Miele.

When worlds collide • Both beautiful and bespoke, this home in Mt Martha, Victoria, was created by Adam Markowitz for a special client who understands that design matters.

Inspired spaces

New horizons • Kitchens and bathrooms continue to capture our attention as the key spaces of a home, and these ones are not only especially good looking, they work very hard to provide comfort, retreat and relaxation.

Form and function

White noise • Reworking an inner-city terrace, Downie North has created a home that slowly unfurls, with a kitchen and courtyard at its core.

A handcrafted approach • With every element carved by hand, Stone Lodges in Kerala, India, offers a retreat from everyday life.

Chef’s kiss • A revitalised kitchen for a chef and his family fuses practical planning with sophisticated materials.

Great escape

Jade princess • Impressive in every sense of the word, the powder room in this Dover Heights home uses the blank space under a sweeping stair to great effect.

Inner beauty • For Arborg House, the landscape is in its essence – the home rises with the undulating surrounds and integrates the elements.

Versatility set in stone • From a family-run business in a quaint Spanish town, to a world leader in sintered stone surfaces – Neolith expands its operations to Australia.

A quiet place • The sunken outdoor bath at Wood and Mountain sits perched in the open elements, embracing the remote mountain surrounds.

Excellence knows no bounds • In a world defined by speed and constant change, Swiss brand V-ZUG has taken a measured and considered design approach to its new Excellence range.

Raw beauty

Edge of the...