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Habitus is a movement for living in design. We’re an intelligent community of original thinkers in constant search of native uniqueness in our region.

 

From our base in Australia, we strive to capture the best edit, curating the stories behind the stories for authentic and expressive living.

 

Habitusliving.com explores the best residential architecture and design in Australia and Asia Pacific.

 

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Tadao Ando: The Quiet Icon

Following almost five decades of iconic design, Belinda Aucott speaks to Tadao Ando from his Studio Oyodo in Osaka, about how he continues to impart his vision.

Crossing Cultures

Transporting the famed Longrain restaurant, a modern Australian Thai concept, to Tokyo called for a clever visual twist at the hands of Luchetti Krelle, as Belinda Aucott reports.

Conversations with Totem Road

Totem Road is an Australian based furniture company with a focus on sustainability and socially conscious style. We had a quick chat with Don Garvan to talk about Totem Road’s work.

Quarter 21 Shop for the Soul

Focusing on locally sourced goods, with an emphasis on small regional producers, Shop For The Soul sells a concise collection of quality pantry products, fresh ingredients and ready-made meals.

LACOSTE LAB

Not content with filling the world with preppy Polo t’shirts, Lacoste has collaborated with leading sports designers to produce ultra slick products for the LACOSTE LAB.

Cloud Furniture by Tim Collins

Industrial Designer Tim Collins of Cloud Melbourne took time out from his hectic work schedule, to talk about the development of his residential products the ‘realax’ and the computer ‘key’ stool.

Habitus loves …mixing drinks

Inspired by Don Draper’s character in Mad Men, this week we explore some unusual barware that complements the home spun hospitality of cocktail glory days.

Aesop celebrates 25 years

Started by Dennis Paphitis 25 years ago, Aesop has grown to become one of Australia’s best-known and most trusted skincare exports. This week on Habitusliving.com we review 25 years of quirky retail design and talk about their unique design ethos with Product Advocate Suzanne Santos.