Domus 942 (December 2010)

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Trends (Apartment & Living) Vol. 26 No. 9

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Contents:

PENTHOUSES

• As far as the eye can see With its wide balcony, double-height living space and breezeway terrace, this penthouse apartment maximises its oceanfront location
• Second glance Sometimes all it takes to realise the full potential of a property is a new set of eyes
• Setting a new standard This sleek, classical Brisbane apartment enjoys expansive views and high-quality design down to the last detail

HIGH-RISE APARTMENTS

• Garden in the sky There are incentives for developers to provide landscaped common areas in high-rise apartment buildings - and obvious spin-offs for residents
• Embracing architecture These apartments may be in a high-rise, but they still conform to the traditional notion of a home sheltered under its own roof

LOW-RISE COMPLEXES

• On these pages, we profile apartments that offer the best of everything, great views and proximity to the city, yet still provide residents with a peaceful environment

GARDEN APARTMENTS

• Verdant outlook This well-considered apartment blurs the line between its interiors and the great outdoors
• A good look all round Every room in this apartment enjoys views of the harbour, city and a nearby park

APARTMENT RENOVATIONS

• Inner-city sanctuary A former SoHo gallery is transformed for its new owners into a residential haven from the hustle and bustle of everyday life
• Slice of heaven New windows, pivoting doors and louvres improve access to panoramic harbour and city views in this remodelled apartment
• Living with the view Huge windows give this condominium maximum exposure to sea and mountain vistas, while a simple interior provides a neutral backdrop
• Coastal attraction This Spanish Mission duplex, which has dress circle views over Bondi Beach, presents a chic restoration that reflects the coastal setting

INDEX

Trends (New Home) Vol. 26 No. 5



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Contents:

LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES

• Pressed to perfection Precision-built down to a screw turn, this distinctive, copper-clad lodge echoes regimented vines and the colour of the sea
• Look to the hills With its gabled pavilions and battened weatherboards, this hill-country compound puts a contemporary spin on traditional rural buildings

MODERN FAMILY LIVING

• Line of sight This waterfront house is designed around a central axis that allows a tantalising glimpse of the view beyond
• Tropical outlook Making the most of the views and the climate for an easy family lifestyle

TRADITIONAL SUBURBAN HOMES

• Young at heart This spacious suburban home presents a traditional face to the street, but the interior aesthetic has a more contemporary sense of connection
• Time after time This French-style house references several architectural eras, from classical Roman through to the 1920s

SEASIDE HOMES

• Watchtower Like a traditional holiday home that has been added to over time, this new house rises out of the sand dunes to capture an expansive ocean view
• Mission possible Despite 8m height restrictions, the designer of this house was able to maximise an ocean view by elevating the key living spaces and creating a rooftop terrace

DESIGNERS

• The firms showcased on these pages represent some of the best design and build companies in Australia.  They are all full-service companies who offer concept-to-completion homes, designed specifically for your family and lifestyle

THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN DREAM

• Our country boasts some of the best residential architecture on the planet.  This section highlights the companies that design and build these remarkable homes
• New South Wales
• Victoria
• Queensland

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

• Ceiling fans -- Kitchen appliances -- Wine storage -- Paint -- Fireplaces -- Window films -- Marble cladding

INDEX

Trends (Renovation Ideas) Vol. 26 No. 7

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Contents:

MODERN ADDITIONS

• Balanced agenda A substantial addition to this property defers to the scale, finishes and form of the main house - the result is a sympathetic pavilion that stands apart
• Designed for the ages A modern addition to this Arts and Crafts-style home ensures architectural relevance for a further 90 years
• Inside out The addition of a veranda to this house has created an all-new lifestyle

HISTORIC RENOVATIONS & ADDITIONS

• With respect to the past This colonial villa has been restored and improved, with some contemporary elements woven into the mix
• Logical extension This renovation stays true to the home's 1920s origins on the interior and exterior
• Forever summer As the last beach cottage on the Manly seafront, this heritage-listed property was rip for a renovation in keeping with the past

INTERIOR TRANSFORMATIONS

• Fashion house Haute couture for interiors - this villa has undergone an extensive makeover that juxtaposes the modern with the classic
• Masculine edge This renovation creates contemporary, monochromatic interiors to put guests, as well as furnishings, in the best possible light
• Free-flowing interior Small, cramped rooms are a thing of the past for this household - walls and doors have been removed to creat a much more open, flowing interior that is also a perfect backdrop for the owners' artworks

NEW IDEAS

• Most renovation projects begin with an idea - a way to solve a problem or to make improvements.  We bring you case studies from around the world, and explain the solutions that homeowners and designers used in their own projects

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

• Home appliances -- Sinks and taps

INDEX

Cordell Housing Building Cost Guide (December 2010)

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Trends (Bathroom) Vol. 26 No. 6

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Contents:

FOCUS ON GLASS

• Personal space Contemporary architecture complements a private courtyard
• Inside the box This master suite creates a sense of light and space
• Bathing beauty Bathers take centre stage on a stone podium

CONNECTIONS WITH THE OUTDOORS

• Open ended A bathroom that offers a chance to get closer to nature itself
• Bright outlook The surrounding view is a seamless extension of the design
• Be my guest Open to both the view and an outdoor entertaining area
• Upon reflection This bathroom can be screened from sight
• Lakefront retreat A private sanctuary high above the lake

MATERIAL RENOVATIONS

• Via Romana A design that merges a 1920s sensibility with an older aesthetic
• Light touch Sleek, modern elements balance a natural ambience
• Black-and-white world Dramatic dark stone contrasts pearl-grey cabinetry
• Riders on the storm An image of a pop legend creates a radical backdrop
• Balinese style Balinese influences are reflected in a remodelled master suite

POWDER ROOMS

• Behind the scenes Sleek design ensures an instant wow factor
• Hidden benefits A floor-to-ceiling door conceals this powder room
• Eye to eye This powder room can make you feel you're not alone

FREESTANDING TUBS

• Out of Africa This master suite is reminiscent of an African safari lodge
• French renaissance A renovation inspired by a chandelier and clawfoot bath
• Room with a view This bathroom creates a relaxing sanctuary
• On vacation A master suite with all the hallmarks of a boutique hotel

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

• Laundry -- Furnishings -- Handbasins, bathtubs and mixers -- Storage -- Heating

NATURAL CONNECTIONS

• It's not unusual for water, wood and stone to feature in a bathroom, but these designs blur the line between inside and out

INDEX

Materials and Components of Interior Architecture

Materials and components of interior architecture (7th edition) by J. Rosemary Riggs is a new book that is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

"Taking into account the dramatic advances being made in materials and technologies, this innovative book on interior architecture offers a refreshing, synergistic approach to the field, while exposing readers to many exciting nonstructural materials available to today's designers.  Providing a firm understanding of the properties and uses of all materials, Riggs' Materials and Components of Interior Architecture embraces a thorough spectrum of pertinent and essential information for the student and the professional.  Progressing from the ground up, it furnishes its readers with a pragmatic and collaborative approach to modern design materials.

In this updated Seventh Edition of Materials and Components of Interior Architecture, the author has substantially magnified her work from previous editions to reinforce discussion on flooring materials, walls and ceilings, installation, and maintenance, while paying particular attention to growing environmental concerns in the manufacturing and disposal of materials.  With reference to the most up-to-date products and complete coverage of as many as 27 flooring materials, this text is one of a kind in its field, delivering an exceptional approach that traverses beyond the decorative aspects of design to study the properties and uses of materials in the architectural field as well." -- back cover

Trends (New Home) Vol. 25 No. 13

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Contents:

CONTEMPORARY STATEMENTS

• Engaging the scenery This low-lying residence reveals its scenic charms by degrees - interacting with the rustic setting in the process
• From the top down To maximise great views and natural light, the designer of this new house upended the floor plan and put the living area on top
• Natural outlook This contemporary residence combines an emphasis on natural materials with a design that melds with the scenery that surrounds it

TRADITIONAL DESIGN

• Home counties From the imposing symmetry of the facade to the formal reception rooms, this design pays homage to the classic English manor
• True to form Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio inspired the design of this grand Italianate residence, which is an exercise in authenticity

TIGHT SPACES

• Inside the box To maximise a beachfront site that is just 10m wide, this house was built to the boundaries, with long blade walls providing shelter and privacy
• Do not disturb The brief for this design was to provide a high level of privacy from the surrounding homes, while minimising the impact on the bush-clad site
• Contained within With its bold geometric form and dark cedar cladding, this modern home nestles comfortably and privately into a small suburban site

LUXURY RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

• The modern retirement village has more in common with a resort hotel than a nursing home - this change represents a paradigm shift in client expectations and the subsequent facilites on offer.  Here are some of the very latest

DESIGNERS

• The firms featured on these pages have more than 70 years' industry experience between them, and represent some of the best design and build companies in the country

THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN DREAM

• Our country boasts some of the best residential architecture on the planet.  This section highlights the companies that design and build these remarkable homes
• New South Wales
• Victoria
• Queensland

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

• Bathroom furniture -- Eco-designed homes -- Marble cladding -- Window films -- Home automation -- Paint -- Fireplaces -- Kitchens -- Wine storage

INDEX

Sustainable Residential Interiors

Sustainable residential interiors by Kari Foster, Annette Stelmack and Debbie Hindman is a new book that is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Issues of sustainability and environmental consciousness have been increasingly important to designers of residential interiors.  A leading firm that has built its expertise in addressing environmental concerns in residential interiors, Associates III presents solutions for the design practitioner in this book.  Covering topics such as indoor air quality, identifying low-impact materials, conserving energy and water, and support of construction teams in reducing waste, Sustainable Residential Interiors provides designers with the necessary information and tools to integrate environmentally responsible design into their practice.

Sustainable Residential Interiors takes readers through an integrated design process, showing how sustainable principles and practices can be applied on virtually every level of interior design.  Taking a practical, hands-on approach, this accessible and easy-to-understand resource guide includes:

• Visual examples of sustainable projects and applications
• Critical thinking about environmental issues within homes
• Guidelines for clients and project teams
• Helpful checklists for greening projects and specification
• In-depth information to promote understanding and assist in specifying interior finishes and furnishings
• Questions for manufacturers and vendors
• Effective methods of marketing sustainable design services

-- back cover

The Design Process

The design process (2nd edition) by Karl Aspelund is a new book that is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Karl Aspelund guides students through the exploration of the seven stages of The Design Process.  Beginning at Inspiration, readers travel though Identification, Conceptualization, Exploration/Refinement, Definition/Modeling, and Communication on the way to Production.  The tour is enhanced by the accompanying Perspectives of designers who travel parallel paths in the design of fashion, interiors, industrial and consumer products, and public art projects.  End-of-chapter exercises help students move their own design projects from the World of Imagination to the World of Objects.  Appendices recommend readings for further exploration and serve as refreshers on design elements and principles; notable designers, architects, and artists; trend analysis; and influences on design from the mid-1800s to the first decade of the twenty-first century.

New to this edition:

• Expanded discussion of sustainability is integrated into the text so that readers will routinely incorporate consideration of this issue into all stages of their design projects.
• Full-color illustrations engage visual learners with memorable images of the concepts discussed in the text.
• New and updated Perspective features explain how designers address current needs and constraints.

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(inside): interior design review 64 (November/February 2011)

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Contents:

FEATURES

• CONTRIBUTORS
• 4 BOOKS
• DESIGN WALL
• EXHIBITION | Counter Culture
• PROFILE | Keith Melbourne
• INTERVIEW | Beatrix Rowe
• REVIEW | Living Modern
• PROFILE | The Local Enterprise

FOCUS
SCOPE/RANGE/EMBODY

• DESIGN HUMANITIES |The Satellite Agenda
• FOCUS | Natural Fringe
• FOCUS | Here Comes Wonderwall
• FOCUS | 10-on-10
• FOCUS | Recreation in Scope
• IDEA10 | Introduction
• IDEA10 | Jury Report
• IDEA10 | Gold Medal
• IDEA10 | Designer of the Year
• IDEA10 | Emerging Designer of the Year

SHOWCASE
IDEA 10

• IDEA10 | Residential Single
• IDEA10 | Residential Multi
• IDEA10 | Retail
• IDEA10 | Commercial Major Over 1000m2
• IDEA10 | Commercial Under 1000m2
• IDEA10 | Hospitality
• IDEA10 | Product
• IDEA10 | Sustainable Project
• IDEA10 | Sustainable Product
• IDEA10 | Institutional
• IDEA10 | Event
• IDEA10 | Event
• FOLIO | Show
• INSIGHT | Natural Exposure
• FASCINATIONS | Story-telling Design

Monument No. 100 (December 2010/January 2011)

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Contents:

• BODY OF WORK: MONUMENT Looks back over its 100 issues
• CREATE-A-CAKE: DESIGNBYTHEM AND JOHN WARDLE ARCHITECTS
• SOAPBOX: FRANK GEHRY'S Pending Sydney project ignites debate
• SOAPBOX: LEE STICKELLS Explores the nature of 'city building'
• Q&A: COMPETITION CONFIDENTIAL Six architects swap stories
• RESIDENCE: JUSTIN MALLIA Creates something from nothing at Yan Lane
• FRONTIER: LISBON'S New wave of creative movers and shakers
• SUMMER READER: Frivolity and diversions, with fiction by LOUIS NOWRA
• INTERIOR/EXTERIOR: PHOOEY ARCHITECTS' Work-In-Progress
• NEW GENERATION: ADAM GOODRUM Shares his wisdom for aspiring designers

Beginnings of Interior Environments

Beginnings of interior environments (10th edition) by Lynn M. Jones and Phyllis S. Allen is a new book that is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

This classic introductory text explains the profession of interior design for both commercial and residential environments.

New in This Edition

• Consolidated chapter on Health, Safety, and Welfare: Human Factors and Environmental Considerations, including more information on special populations, historical preservation, and the science of spatial behavior
• Technical updates on the following topics: construction, structural systems and codes, lighting, electrical applications, and communications
• Extensive material and product information updates

Continued Relevant Features Include the Following

• Information on the professional organisations ASID, IIDA, IDC, and IDEC
• Design concepts that follow CIDA and NCIDQ requirements
• A practical approach to introductory interior design education that meets the needs for both content and application
• Professional Design Scenarios - actual case histories - tell stories that apply the knowledge
• Special sections on Sustainable Design address environmental sensitivity and the LEED program
• Emphases on multicultural design and universal design applications
• Over 700 images and illustrations

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Interior Design

Interior design (4th edition) by John F. Pile is a new book that is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

The first edition of John Pile's Interior Design instantly became the standard introduction to the subject.  The second and third editions consolidated that position.  Now, the fourth edition updates current practice in interior design and provides better coverage of professional bodies, environmental and social responsibilities, and commercial spaces.  Through its generous format and elegant design, this book makes a powerful visual impact.  More than 785 superb, carefully selected photographs and drawings of projects by many of the most accomplished and creative designers working today are complemented by 36 handy reference tables, 13 boxed features, and 10 Case Studies of particular note.  Nearly 70 illustrations are new to this edition.

Outstanding Features of the Fourth Edition

• More emphasis upon professionalism in the field with coverage of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), the Foundation for Interior Design Education Research (FIDER), the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), and other professional regulatory bodies.
• Greater attention to social and environmental responsibilities.
• Further coverage of the growing importance of digital technology.
• More illustrations of commercial interiors and products, thereby providing more balance between residential and commercial spaces.
• Emphasis upon the work of newer designers, thereby making current practice visible.
• Coverage that includes South Asia and new directions in the twenty-first century.
• An expanded, updated bibliography with a list of useful websites, and an enlarged glossary.

-- back cover

Furniture in History

Furniture in history: 3000 B.C. - 2000 A.D. (2nd edition) by Leslie Piña is a new book that is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Furniture in History provides an excellent overview of the evolution of furniture in Western culture.  This text places furniture design in its social and historical context, helping students to understand furniture's role as a reflection of society.  Furniture in History is further notable for its comprehensive coverage of the modern era.  In addition to hundreds of visuals illustrating the evolution of stule, this single-volume history textbook includes designer biographies, an extensive glossary, and a chapter on office furniture.

Special features include:

• Chapter summaries, chronologies, and key word lists
• Extensive margin notes detailing key historic events for every period
• Dozens of new photographs in full color
• A chapter devoted to office furniture
• An expanded glossary
• Comprehensive coverage of modern design contributions

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Color + Design

Color + design: transforming interior space by Ron Reed is a new book that is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Contents:
Color + Theory

• What Is Color Theory?
• Let There Be Light
• Properties Of Light Additive Color -- Subtractive Color -- The Many Faces of Color -- Light Reflectance
• Color Systems Isaac Newton -- Albert H. Munsell -- Josef Albers -- Johannes Itten -- Faber Birren -- Natural Color System® (NCS®) -- Pantone® -- Color-aid® -- Electronic Media
• Color Language
• Key Words -- Learning Outcomes -- Exercises

Color + Psychology + Perception

• Color Associations and Perceptions
• Color and Health
• Color Responses
• Color Myths and Biases
• Color Design Process
• Color and Space
• Color Contrasts and Other Phenomena Bezold Effect -- Color Perception Tips and Techniques
• Color Consumerism
• Key Words -- Learning Outcomes -- Exercises

Color + Balance

• What Is Balance?
• What Is Color Balance?
• Types of Color Balance Value Contrast (Light/Dark) -- Hue Balance (Complements) -- Intensity Contrast (Bright/Dull) -- Size of Color Area (Large/Small)
• Location of a Color Palette Within the 3-D Environment Illusion of Vertical and Horizontal Space -- Chroma/Value Factor -- Single-Color Overload -- Multiple-Color Overload 
• Key Words -- Learning Outcomes -- Exercises

Color + Rhythm

• Color and Music
• Nature and Rhythm
• Types of Rhythm Repetition -- Alternation -- Progression -- Continuation or Transition -- Radiation -- Color and Line as Rhythm
• Final Thoughts on Rhythm and Hue
• Key Words -- Learning Outcomes -- Exercises

Color + Emphasis

• Emphasis with Contrast Color Emphasis through Location and Isolation -- Contrast of Hue and Value -- Contrast of Design Feature (Shape and Form) -- Contrast of Texture -- Emphasis with Color Dominance (Focal Point) -- Contrast of Anomaly -- Color Contrast for Safety and Welfare
• Design Tips
• Key Words -- Learning Outcomes -- Exercises

Color + Proportion + Scale

• Color and Proportion
• Color and Scale Practical Applications with Color and Perception of Scale
• Additional Methods for Establishing Proportional Relationships The Golden Section -- Fibonacci Sequence -- Le Modulor -- Nature's Proportions
• Key Words -- Learning Outcomes -- Exercises

Color + Unity + Harmony

• Six Elements of Color Harmony Harmonies of Analogy -- Harmonies of Contrast
• The Seven Color Harmonies Monochromatic -- Complementary -- Split Complementary and Double Complementary -- Analogous -- Triadic and Tetrad -- Multi-hue -- Achromatic -- Color, Space, Harmony 
• Key Words -- Learning Outcomes -- Exercises

Color + Variety

• Variety and Interest
• Color and the Elements Color and Line -- Color and Shape -- Color and Texture -- Color and Pattern 
• Key Words -- Learning Outcomes -- Exercises

Color + Culture

• Mexico
• Italy
• Pakistan
• Morocco
• Japan
• Key Words -- Learning Outcomes -- Exercises

Site Planning and Design Handbook

Site planning and design handbook (2nd edition) by Thomas H. Russ is a new book that is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Architectural Drafting for Interior Designers

Architectural drafting for interior designers by Lydia Sloan Cline is a new book that is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

History of Interior Design & Furniture

History of interior design & furniture: from ancient Egypt to nineteenth-century Europe (2nd edition) by Robbie G. Blakemore is a new book that is now available for loan in the Learning Centre.

"History of Interior Design and Furniture, Second Edition presents a comprehensive survey of the major historical periods of interior architecture and decorative styles.  Now full color throughout, this monumental overview is a breathtaking journey through five millennia of interior space, architectural details, and furniture.

The updated Second Edition masterfully distinguishes between such styles as Queen Anne, Rococo, and Elizabethan, while emphasizing the critical aesthetic elements of the societies that produced these recognizable styles.  Starting in ancient Egypt, this authoritative survey chronicles the ever-changing panorama of Greek, Roman, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and nineteenth-century design.  From wall paintings in Pompeii to the luxurious parlours of Victorian England, special attention is paid to the relationships between interior architecture and the objects that define its spaces.

This impressive work offers more than just a history of style - it examines furniture and design from the broader social, political, economic, and technological perspectives exclusive to each historical continuum, this insightful book traces the thread of cultural influence across centuries, from the ancient Roman's retrospective look at their Greek forerunners to the revival styles that characterize the Victorian age.  Thoroughly researched and clearly presented, this book integrates enlightening facts against a backdrop of the evolution of space and the interior aesthetic over time.

More than 450 elegant photographs and over 175 new illustrations - many covering furniture types such as beds and storage - support the authoritative text inside.  Stunning three-dimensional plans convey the spatial relationships that are essential to understanding the history of interior architecture, and a historical timeline chronicles the important events that shaped interior design.  Explicit, cogent captions not only identify each figure but also provide insightful commentary that supplements the primary text.  This edition is also complete with a new comprehensive glossary of terms as well as a companion Web site.

History of Interior Design and Furniture, Second Edition is a unique and welcome addition to the canon of interior design literature.  Stimulating to the practitioner as well as the layman, this grand Second Edition is required reading for the serious student and educator of architecture and design alike." -- dust jacket

Domus No. 941 (November 2010)

The latest issue of Domus is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.