Giving nature, design & curiosity the freedom to recreate our humanity
How frantic becomes the music of our lives when we become desperate for a break. Yet all that seems to come our way are crescendos: a swarm of e-mails, interruptions, meeting reminders, the dash in-between to grab a cup of coffee to stimulate our minds for more hours of ceaseless activity. We long for repose: […]
There are very few designers who receive enough status and trust in the public eye as to receive commissions in which they determine the scope, budget and full detail of their works themselves. Even well respected designers, such as Karim Rashid & Philippe Starck work to a brief, limiting their creative freedom. A design brief is […]
If you live in Christchurch, you’ll know that the quantity of new cafes has totally gone out of control. It used to be the weekend activity to check-out the latest cafe, but these days there are too many new kids on the block to try them all. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, […]
Being from the Northern Hemisphere, winter & its respective holidays were synonymous to me. However, now living in the Southern Hemisphere, I get all the joy and goodness of Summer mixed with Hanukkah, Yule, Christmas, New Years Day. This is incredible, and lends itself to longer festivities during the actual holidays themselves. We go for […]
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There are those in the world that would call themselves dog lovers, but Theron Humphrey might just top them all. In 2011 he left a commercial photography career and travelled the states with his coon hound and best friend, Maddie. The trip was a journey back to familiar places, to remind him of what feels […]
Environmental Psychology tells us a lot about how humans respond to the details within a space, most of which is subconscious. There is a reason why successful hotels, restaurants, cafes, shops & spas look the part: they realise that customer service and user experience includes interiors and architecture in an overwhelming way. Luke Blackwell has […]
The Otago region of New Zealand is one of the most spectacular places to visit, with stunning views of snow-capped Southern Alps and incredible lakes, walks and outdoor adventure. In my blog about the South Island Roadies, I mention few great stops on the way from Christchurch to Otago. Wanaka is a township within the […]
Living in the Southern Hemisphere comes with the strange sense that our seasons are back-to-front compared to the rest of the world. We listen to “White Christmas” and “Winter Wonderland” while firing up the barbeque in the warm, summer afternoons in December. It’s all fun and games until winter sets in around May, we quickly […]
Books are beautiful. The repetitive lines, with promise of history, knowledge or pure intrigue make them seem like added parcels of sophistication in a room. They can create depth to a space, or help solve design dilemmas, such as balancing heights of unequal elements or added symmetry. When it comes to full libraries, I am […]
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