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designer & architect interviews

In our interviews, we at est get behind the scenes to speak with the masterminds behind the best design work in Australia and abroad. We learn about the passions, past works and motives behind favourite spaces and respected careers.

In Conversation | Susi Leeton

Melbourne-based architect Susi Leeton shares a glimpse of designing, travelling and leading her own practice in this one-on-one interview.
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First Look | La Cornue’s Australian Showroom by Thomas Hamel and Associates

We unveil La Cornue’s first standalone Australian showroom in Sydney designed by esteemed Australian practice, Thomas Hamel & Associates.
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Reinventing Wool for the Bedroom

Discover Shleep: first-of-its-kind fine Australian Merino wool bed linen designed to create ‘a better waking life’.
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In Conversation | Massimo Buster Minale

We catch up with Buster + Punch founder Massimo Buster Minale to learn more about the evolution of his ‘disruptive’ London brand.
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In Conversation | Georgina Jeffries

Georgina Jeffries reveals her affinity with the coast, country and city and how each shapes her intuitive approach to design.
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Behind the Lens | Photographer Joe Fletcher

Photographer Joe Fletcher takes us into North America’s dramatic landscapes as he captures his appreciation for light and architecture.
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In Conversation | Edition Office

Edition Office co-directors Aaron Roberts and Kim Bridgland elucidate their approach to designing in an Australian context.
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In Conversation | Framework Studio

We catch up with design powerhouse Thomas Geerlings, founder and creative director of the illustrious Framework Studio.
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Exploring Art and Interiors with Alexandra Donohoe Church

We discuss the relationship between art and interior design with Decus founder and managing director Alexandra Donohoe Church.
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In Conversation | Handelsmann + Khaw

We sit down with the dynamic duo behind Handelsmann + Khaw to talk their successes so far and their plans for the future.
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In Conversation | SPAN Architecture

We sit down with the couple behind NYC-based architecture practice SPAN, Peter Pelsinski and Karen Stonely.
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In Conversation | Frederic Kielemoes

We get to know the Belgian designer behind one of the best-loved kitchens inside est magazine issue #44: Modern Craft – Frederic Kielemoes.
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In Conversation | Doherty Design Studio

Melbourne-based interior designer Mardi Doherty shares life and design lessons from her seven years as Doherty Design Studio director.
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Milan 2022 | Lambert and Fils Unveil Their Latest Lighting Collection

Milan Design Week 2022 marked the European premiere of Lambert & Fils Silo Collection during their pop-up Caffè Populaire at Fuorisalone.
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In Conversation | Polly Harbison

We sit down with Sydney-based architect Polly Harbison to learn more about how rituals and robust materials drive her design approach.
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In Conversation | Banda

London-based designer Edo Mapelli Mozzi breaks down his widely celebrated design studio Banda in this one-on-one interview with est.
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In Conversation | Designer Stephen Burks

Designer Stephen Burks discusses his creative process and the artisanal inspiration behind his symbiotic collaborations with DEDON.
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Exploring Art and Architecture with Ed Glenn

As part of our Art at Home series, we sit down with Powell & Glenn’s principal and director Ed Glenn to explore the multi-disciplinary nature of art and architecture.
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Behind the scenes interviews

Kelvin Ho’s architecture interview reflects on his inspiration and the past decade of projects he has worked since founding his firm Akin in Sydney. To him, a successful space merges a narrative with contextual historical and social references – an approach we couldn’t agree with more.

Talented design duo Tania Handelsmann and Gillian Khaw create elegant, timeless and on-point interiors. Speaking to est living about working abroad, the interior designer interview with Handelsmann + Khaw reveals their in-depth input throughout the architecture process and illuminates the relationship between architect and designer.

The interview with Aaron Peters from architecture firm Vokes & Peters is still one of our most memorable discussions. We learn that Aaron’s love for the idea of home started when he built tree houses as a child. These days Aaron works on boutique residential, commercial and institutional projects in Queensland – a fitting career trajectory indeed. Discover these and more in the est living Interviews.