Colin Martin Writer Contributor Profile A London-based Australian freelance writer and critic. He is an arts and science graduate of the University of Melbourne. Occupation Writer Location London, UK
The value of design Review | The 15th London Design Festival, held in September 2017, explored exciting design ideas within an expansive feast of events.
Yesterday’s architecture Review | Pseudo-Georgian buildings are the topic for two new exhibitions in London, discussed here by Colin Martin.
Books on our shelf: November edition Review | We review two recent architecture books: Alexander Rodchenko and The Glass of the Architects.
Come rain or shine Review | Colin Martin visited this year’s Serpentine Pavilion in London, designed by Burkina Faso architect Diébédo Francis Kéré.
Unifying art and science Review | Colin Martin visited Amanda Levete’s new Exhibition Road Quarter project at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.
Through a glass lightly Review | Colin Martin reports on one of his favourite installations at this year’s La Biennale di Venezia: José Pedro Croft’s sculptures.
Picturing Los Angeles Review | A retrospective exhibition on British artist David Hockney’s work, celebrating his 80th birthday, is currently showing in Paris.
Efficient beauty: The Japanese House Review | Colin Martin visited an exciting new touring exhibition that examines 70 years of house design in Japan since World War 2.
The 2017 kitchen Review | In this age of blurred boundaries, kitchens can be more than functional food-prep spaces. We explore the latest kitchen trends.
Bathroom focus: international trends Review | Colin Martin investigates the latest international bathroom trends, that range from industrial chic to efficient modernism.