Habitus #50

August 2, 2021

A Journey To Find Her Voice

For Malaysian artist Chong Siew Ying the siren call of Paris proved to be not just irresistible, but also transformative.

July 26, 2021

An Apartment That Balances Live And Work

Designing a deeply personal apartment in response to the owners’ lifestyle, Nicholas Gurney has created a home for live, work and play.

July 14, 2021

Stealth House: Now You See It, Now You Don’t

Bijl Architecture has renovated a family home using deliberate folds and geometric forms, obscuring the addition from the street while strategically opening it up to the back garden.

June 23, 2021

This Void House In Singapore A-Voids Prying Eyes

How do you reconcile a proclivity for easy, open living with a compulsion for privacy in the middle of a dense single-dwelling neighbourhood? FARM Architects carves out a compelling solution with Void House.

June 21, 2021

What It’s Like Inside The Mind Of Smart Design Studio

Founded in 1997 by William Smart, Smart Design Studio (SDS) draws on a philosophy of deeply embedded function. This self-reflective visual essay connects the dots, the nuance and the relationships across a selection of the studio's projects.

June 9, 2021

Daniel Boddam’s Home Is A Machine For Experimenting

Whether designing buildings or furniture, or working from a base in Byron Bay or in Sydney – the approach Daniel Boddam takes is always about striking a balance.

June 2, 2021

This Home in Hobart is Shelter, Sanctuary and Spectacle All at Once

Designed by Room 11 and located in an extraordinary wilderness setting, this home is a consummate example of designing for place and people.

May 12, 2021

We Need To Celebrate The Built Legacy Of Iwan Iwanoff

Architectural photographer Jack Lovel is shining a fresh perspective on the built legacy of an under-celebrated mid-20th century architect – Iwan Iwanoff.

April 13, 2021

Read Habitus #50 Online Now!

The 50th issue of Habitus magazine is now available to read for free online, marking a momentous Anniversary issue.

March 24, 2021

Jeff Provan Treats Collaboration As A Way Of Life

Jeff Provan's latest home exemplifies a collaborative approach, much like the developments he does with Neometro.

March 23, 2021

Architect Rich Naish’s Climate Responsive Play Place

Given its beachfront location, designing for climate resilience and rain events was top of mind for this architect’s family bach.

March 17, 2021

The First Word From Habitus #50

While the 50th issue of Habitus is about to hit the shelves, it is only my first issue as editor. Having reached such a significant milestone in the magazine's history, we explore the notion of legacy.