Habitus Magazine | Issue 44 – The Kitchen & Bathroom Issue

As trends in kitchens and bathrooms come and go, one thing remains constant. We will forever continue to be genuinely interested in the newest designs, regardless of personal style. These domestic spaces are often the two that can make or break a home buyer or renter’s interest in a property. And as far as architects and designers are concerned, they’re pivotal to achieving the best design outcome possible.

It’s my pleasure to be invited to contribute a series of articles to this year’s Kitchens & Bathrooms issue. In covering bathrooms that connect to the outdoors, I couldn’t overlook the breathtaking Planchonella House by Jesse Bennett Studio in north Queensland, which sets a high standard for environmentally responsive architecture. At the other end of the spectrum is Kawakawa House in New Zealand by Herbst Architects that lets the outside in via a subtler design approach. This focus on the outdoors underlines the emphasis in Kitchen Comforts on biophilic design, an increasingly popular strategy strongly related to the end user’s wellbeing. While Clever Days looks at the ways in which contemporary bathrooms have become smarter.

Finally, I’m honoured to have interviewed Luigi Rosselli, one of this country’s finest architects. I’ve written on a number of his residential projects in the past and to talk to him about his own home was a privilege. He’s a wonderful story-teller and his warmth, generosity and passion not only informs every aspect of his practice, it’s also evident in each corner of his house. The concept of eclecticism runs through the article, exemplifying this issue’s content, which is deliciously diverse and richly varied.

LEANNE AMODEO | GUEST FEATURE EDITOR