Tag: Objects | Architecture Now

Behind the Object: The Milford Desk

Review | Behind the Object: We talk to Melany-Jayne Davies, one-half of the husband-and-wife design team at Tréology, about the process of creating a desk reminiscent of Milford Sound.

Behind the Object: Te Hau-Ora, The Breath of Life

Practice | As part of its new brand identity, Jasmax designed a 3D printed take on the kōauau (traditional Māori flute) to gift to its staff. Here, the team behind the design tells us more about its inception.

Behind the Object: Wairua

Review | Lighting designer James Russ lets us in on the process behind a recent large-scale commission that explores “New Zealand’s place in the world”.

Behind the Object: Terraced Concrete Bowl

Review | Furniture designer Raimana Jones details the process he used to create what he calls “a bold architectural object designed for everyday life”.

Vanishing act

Review | Where can one place the TV without destroying the interior mood? Samsung’s new QLED TV might just have the answer.

Art of ‘The Frame’

Review | Partner content: Samsung’s new television, The Frame, has been designed to blend in with its surroundings, whether on or off.

The Resident Diaries: Part two

News | Simon James reports from Milan, Italy, in his ongoing series about his trip to 2013’s Milan Furniture Fair.

Frans Baetens & Magda van Gils

People | Art and objects mark landmarks in the life of this couple.

Objective Art Awards 2011 Exhibition

Calendar | Exhibition, Auckland, 29 Oct 2011 to 2 Dec 2011
Works that have been selected for the OBJECTive Art Awards 2011 exhibition by the judging panel are now on display at Mangere Arts Centre.

Incubation in Isolation

Calendar | Public Event, Wellington, 29 Sep 2011
A public lecture featuring Michael Smythe, who will talk about his recently released book: New Zealand By Design.