Nexus Designs

As the year draws to a close, the latest issue of our "us" Newsletter reflects on what the future holds in store when it comes to a more circular and sustainable output. With this theme of #MaterialFutures, our missive from South Melbourne continues by sharing the exciting work of Geoffrey Swinbourne and his team at Crafted Hardwoods. (Shout out to Darren Minto in particular!) Imagining, and more importantly realising, innovations for the betterment of the planet, with "a forest of trees in a machine" the team at Crafted Hardwoods are at the forefront of exploring the power of design and technology to drive positive change. #materiality #circularthinking #futurematerials #designinnovation #designwithtimber

As this busy year draws to a close, the latest issue of our "us" Newsletter reflects on what the future holds in store when it comes to a more circular and sustainable output. With this theme of #MaterialFutures, our missive from South Melbourne continues by celebrating the exciting work of Joshua Ellis at Cultivated . Imagining – and more importantly realising – innovations for the betterment of the planet, Josh is one of a trio we share with you who are at the forefront of exploring the power of the design community to drive positive change. #materiality #circularthinking #futurematerials #designinnovation

As the year draws to a close, the latest issue of our "us" Newsletter reflects on what the future holds in store when it comes to a more circular and sustainable output. With this theme of #MaterialFutures, our missive from South Melbourne begins by delving into the pioneering work of Jessie F. from Other Matter. Imagining – and more importantly realising – innovations for the betterment of the planet, Jessie is one of a trio we share with you who are at the forefront of exploring the power of art and design to drive positive change. #materiality #circularthinking #futurematerials #designinnovation

"When it comes to colour, we consider the bathroom’s relationship to adjacent spaces. Extending the colour palette from surrounding rooms can create a sense of flow, making the entire home feel more cohesive and spacious." Sonia Simpfendorfer shares her thoughts on the future of bathroom design and gives us her tips and tricks on how to optimise space without sacrificing style in this article for Australian Design Review https://lnkd.in/gGwvmDME #interiordesign #bathroomdesign #bathroomstyle

We are delighted and grateful to be featured in a Video by The Local Project in collaboration with Blum Australia showcasing our penthouse on Melbourne’s premier leafy boulevard. The St Kilda Road residence is an aerial oasis that feels lofty yet grounded, and custom joinery by Blum makes for an effortless and intuitive living environment.  Follow the link to watch the full video on The Local Project captured by the inimitable Dan Preston. Dan Preston Studio Videography Timothy Kaye Photography @Bea +C Styling

Thank you to our partners The Local Project and Blum Australia for supporting one of our most recent favourite projects in Melbourne. As a 40th floor penthouse perched atop Melbourne’s most iconic skyline, Aerial is an inimitable eyrie of elegance and ease. View a complete walk through with our Director Sonia Simpfendorfer in this video created by the very talented Dan Preston Studio, who really captures the sense of being in a sanctuary in the sky ⬇

"Ideally spaces are beautiful and complete architecturally first, and art is a personal, meaningful layer that enhances the experience of the interior and reveals something about the people who inhabit it." Nexus Designs Director Sonia Simpfendorfer shares insights on how art and interior design interact.

We are excited to announce the Melbourne home of our Associate | Senior Designer Bridget Ryan and her family has been featured in Yellowtrace. In the article titled “An 80s Fasham Johnson Home Revival,’ Bridget and her partner Adam Slater explain how they gave their 1980s Mid-Century Modern style home by the renowned Melbourne builders a thoughtful refresh. Read the full article here:  https://lnkd.in/gjpd9QTr 📸 JAMES GEER

Nexus Designs Director Sonia Simpfendorfer recently spoke with Australian Design Review on the power of well-designed spaces to improve our physical and mental states of being, sharing her insights on the way lighting design can be both aesthetically beautiful and support people to thrive. https://lnkd.in/gPuH-k9v

How do designers approach questions of shadow, natural light and atmosphere in outdoor residential spaces? This is the topic of a panel discussion featuring our Director Graphic Design and Product Development Sally Evans in Sydney as part of Indesign Media Asia Pacific's Saturday Indesign. Moderated by jan henderson, Sally will be joined on the panel discussion by Alexandra Kidd from Alexandra Kidd Atelier in Sydney at 11am on September 7 for the Light And Dark In Outdoor Spaces talk at the Special Lights showroom in Waterloo. If you're in Sydney this weekend come and join us. More details here https://lnkd.in/gtUaqz4R