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• Michael Drescher and Jacob Olsen on finding the sweet spot with Herman Miller’s Sayl Chair

  29-04-2026 21:21 via indesignlive.com
  Jacob Olsen, an Associate with DKO, is in the Melbourne office, leaning into the screen on his black Sayl chair. Michael Drescher, DKO’s Partner – Interiors, is calling in from a Brisbane office meeting room, rows of that familiar sail-like form stretching out behind him in a gentle shade of grey. Different cities, different offices, different colours, the same unmistakable silhouette: an eye-catching seat akin to a piece of light engineering, rather than office furniture.Designed by
  
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• On Milan: The good, the bad and the trendy from Salone del Mobile 2026

  29-04-2026 08:49 via indesignlive.com
  Soft, rounded edges aboundObviously, we know that curves are not a new thing in furniture. But in Milan this year, there did seem to be an increase in rounded edges that touched off pieces from sofas and chairs to kitchen appliances with a certain softness. This included objects from Poliform’s newest collections, Molteni&C’s flagship via Manzoni palazzo showroom, Talenti’s Itaca collection with Carlo Colombo, Kave Home and many more.
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• 200 years down, 200 to go

  29-04-2026 08:14 via indesignlive.com
  Bathurst and its environs are undergoing something of a renaissance. Across design, accommodation and hospitality, the region is seeing a whole new scene converge as beautiful wineries, characterful distilleries and trendy breweries create the setting for richly indulgent weekend escapes from the city.Set just a few kilometres outside of Bathurst, 200-year-old Littlebourne Guest House sits at a figurative crossroads of these movements. It is, first and foremost, historic – leaning into one
  
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• David Malouf on The New Queensland House

  29-04-2026 07:21 via architectureau.com
  The following foreword by David Malouf is republished in tribute to the acclaimed Australian writer, whose work has profoundly shaped the nation’s literary and cultural landscape. First published inThe New Queensland House,it reflects his enduring sensitivity to Brisbane and to the particularities of Queensland life – its climate, history and the evolving Queensland home.
  
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• Vale Wesley Hindmarch 1973–2026

  29-04-2026 07:12 via architectureau.com
  A tribute to Wesley Handmarch, an architect who constantly tested, questioned and pushed for better outcomes, particularly for architects working in regional contexts.
  
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• An intimate conversation with Mim Fanning of Mim Design

  29-04-2026 06:56 via indesignlive.com
  Known for her refined and highly considered interiors, Mim Fanning will share insights and learnings from her 30+ year career — including how she found her creative identity, where she looks for inspiration and the principles behind design that endures.Moderated by Indesignlive and Habitus Living editor Timothy Alouani-Roby, this is a must-attend conversation for emerging designers and anyone interested in the pursuit of creativity. A Baina Essentials Bathroom Set will be up for grabs
  
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• Camphor Siding by Western Architecture Studio

  29-04-2026 05:50 via architectureau.com
  Set within a tree-lined Perth suburb, this new family home is carefully designed to connect with its surroundings while offering moments of surprise within.
  
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• Beau's yoghurt bar by CKA Studio

  29-04-2026 04:15 via architectureau.com
  CKA Studio’s design for a frozen yoghurt bar redefines the self-serve model, using walnut joinery and terracotta tones to transform it into a mid-century-inspired social anchor for the community.
  
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• Postcards from Milan Design Week 2026 – part one

  29-04-2026 02:35 via architectureau.com
  The biggest design fair in the world, Milan Design Week, had ended for another year. We asked six of our design friends who headed over to the fair to select the best thing they saw and tell us about it. Here's part one of our "Postcards from Milan Design Week 2026".
  
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• What's on in May 2026

  29-04-2026 02:20 via architectureau.com
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• A collective vision: The whimsical workplace with Intuit, COX and MillerKnoll

  29-04-2026 01:43 via indesignlive.com
  “The vision for this space was to bring the joy back into the workplace,” Brooke Lloyd, Director with COX, explains. And as the lift door closes behind you with a quiet ding, the sense of delight she describes unfolds in all its grandeur in the main reception. Its magnetic pull is undeniable.The spacious area draws you in with an eclectic palette of colours, textures and shapes that come alive against the sweeping backdrop of the City and Sydney Harbour views. A striking timber stair
  
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