Talking Design

Few have had as much impact on the design industry as Harriet Edquist, Director of the RMIT Design Archives at RMIT University. After 10 years the RMIT Design Archives, she and her team have collected artefacts, textiles, objects and other documents that showcases the state's rich history of design from the 20th century, from architecture through to furniture and fashion

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Mark White, director of Ramvek, a joinery company outside of Dandenong, decided to invest his time and money creating Manapan. Working with the indigenous community on the Millingimbi Island, White has produced a unique collection of furniture designed by some of Melbourne's leading furniture and lighting designers. His story was recently featured in Spectrum, The Sydney Morning Herald. Eventually, the idea is to take this collection of indigenous made and inspired furniture to Milan!

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Architect Karen Abernethy trained as an architect doing a Masters in Art in Public Spaces at RMIT University. Abernethy has established a reputation in the artistic community for her highly considered spaces, both at Gallery Funaki and for Craft Victoria. She is currently working on a yoga studio in New York and a number of residential projects.

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Michael McCormack, a director of Milieu, has established a name for creating boutique-style apartments in Melbourne's inner-city. Collingwood has become a highly desirable suburb thanks to Milieu, with his apartments in Peel Street, triggering a surge of interest in what was once a fairly neglected part of town. He talks to Stephen Crafti about what he hopes to achieve both now and in the future.

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Established by Janne Faulkner 50 years ago, Nexus Designs has established a reputation for creating timeless interiors. However, over the years, it has expanded its repertoire from designing bespoke homes to now fitting out apartments and hospitality projects. Stephen Crafti caught up with interior designer Sonia Simpfendorfer, Creative Director of Nexus. She discusses the last 50 years and an apartment in New York, the starting point being a Roy Lichtenstein mural.

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Lighting designer Nicci Green, director of Articolo Lighting, started her career as a chef. Deciding she preferred to be enjoying company rather than hidden in the kitchen, she switched to food styling, initially working for Votre Beaute magazine in Paris. Green founded Articolo lighting in 2012 after realising a gap in the market for bespoke lighting. Her story is fascinating.

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Interior Designer Camillia Molders studied interior design at RMIT in the early 1990s. Thirteen years ago she established her own interior design practice, specialising in residential work. Her mother, an artist, introduced her to colour. Molders speaks frankly that it starts with the client and sharing the journey with them.

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Architect Antony Martin has established a practice to watch out for. Trained in architecture in Auckland, New Zealand, established his own practice in 2001. In a relatively short time, Martin has received a number of awards, including a recent award for his 'Shadow House' from the AIA (victorian Chapter) in 2017.

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McGlashan & Everist are considered one of Victoria's most significant architectural practices. Established by the late architects David McGlashan and Neil Everist, the duo delivered some of the states architectural gems from the 1950s. The designed John and Sunday Reid's Heidi 11 in Bulleen as well a holiday house for the arts patrons. John Lee has been with the practice for almost 40 years, building on their fine reputation.

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Jaci-Foti Lowe initially trained as a town planner before switching to architecture. In 2003, she opened Hub Furniture Lighting Living selling designer furniture and household objects. Now with almost 50 staff, and with a showroom also in Sydney, Foti-Lowe has become a 'powerhouse' of design, promoting local and international talent. Hub will shortly introduce Australians to Toogood, sisters Faye and Erica Toogood with their distinct furniture from London.

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