The Nexus Designs lecture series continues....

Recently we invited clients and friends to hear Professor Catherin Bull, Emeritus Professor of Landscape Architecture at the University of Melbourne and adjunct Professor of QUT, give an inspiring and thought provoking presentation about the social and environmental responsibility of all design disciplines.

Janne Faulkner and Professor Catherin Bull

Sophie Gannon, Professor Catherin Bull and Professor David Yencken

Terry Lane and Professor Catherin Bull

'Craft Works' Kitchen featured in Vogue Living

Nexus Designs is currently featured in the Kitchen/Bathroom inspiration section of the Mar/Apr '11 edition of Vogue Living.

The article details the extent of the renovation, which became a synthesis between the traditional Arts & Crafts architecture and a contemporary, functional kitchen.

On location: Behind the scenes

In December we collaborated with Jardan on a photoshoot for a recently completed interiors project by Nexus Designs. More photographs to follow on our website.

Interiors: Narelle Cuthbert & Harley Anstee - Nexus Designs

Architecture: BG Architecture

Photography: James Geer

Furniture: Jardan

BYO winner announced!

After much deliberation, we are proud to announce Temperature Designs as the Nexus Designs BYO card winner.

We recieved many impressive and creative entries from our enthusiastic suppliers. Thank you for your amazing efforts.

The winning entry: Temperature Design's version of their Slimline Sofa

We appreciated this designs' simplicity, its relationship to interiors and it's clever positioning within a realistic setting.

I think I'm turning Japanese....

Senior Interior Designer, Katherine Bennett has just returned from Japan. These are a few of her favourite things:

Wide open space and happy poppies in heart of bustling Tokyo.

Paper cranes and high speed trains.

Tranquillity. Manicuring moss so peaceful and quiet.

Small Japanese delicacies each in their own distinctive dish.

This building by Toyo Ito took my breath away.

Timber construction, sturdy, inviting and awe inspiring.

Vibrant red fabrics on contrasting stone figures.

BYO -Build Your Own

Our Graphics Team made up of Daniel Ryvitch, Danielle Midalia and new member Joseph Antonios have been busy putting together the latest Nexus Designs self promotion aptly named ‘BYO - Build Your Own’, a set of 16 custom-cut cards that slot together to create unique and interesting creations.

Each card showcases some of the great interior design projects of Nexus Designs, while also highlighting the work of the graphics team.

Designed as a promotional tool for the friends of our new Sydney office, BYO has taken on a life of its own, with a competition launched to uncover the hidden talents amongst our clients, colleagues and associates.

Joseph and Daniel
DanielleThe graphic solution on the reverse

NEW010 shorlisted in (idea) awards

We are proud to announce NEW010 has been shortlisted for the 'Best Event Design' category of the 2010 (idea) awards.

The Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) annual NEW exhibition for 2010 was prompted by Nexus Designs' proposal for an exhibition that explored collaboration and synergy between arts, design and architecture. As official collaborating partner, Nexus Designs' extensive role embraced exhibition design, branding, event coordination, project management and sponsorship procurement.

Installation: Alicia Frankovich 'Medea'

Photographer: Christian Capurro

www.idea-awards.com.au/2010-round-3/new010/

Space Dinner: Inside Studio Castiglioni

Nexus Designs enjoyed an intimate dinner at the Space showroom recently with special guest Giovanna Castiglioni. Giovanna and her husband Sergio presented the work of her late father, Achille Castiglioni - the legendary Italian industrial designer - offering an engaging personal insight into his Studio and famous designs.

Etoile Nasrallah, Sonia Simpfendorfer, Giovanni Castiglioni, Harley Anstee, Jon Holland, Bethanie Ereaut

Giovanna discussed the challenges of maintaining Achille's Milan studio and keeping it open to the public. The charismatic Giovanna told us the stories behind the iconic furniture and lighting, and what it was like to grow up with such a playful and quirky father. She spoke directly, humbly and from the heart. We could have stayed all night!

Giovanna Castiglioni with Danielle Midalia & Milly Bray

Giovanna Castiglioni presenting to the Nexus Designs team

Achille's unique business card and table lamp switch which were given to us as gifts on the night

Studio Museum Achille Castiglioni

www.achillecastiglioni.it/en/studio.html