I had the pleasure of speaking with curator Kirsty Grant at the Mid Century Modern Furniture Exhibition at the NGV in Melbourne and we talked about the back-story to the event. This is a beautifully resolved curation of furniture from some of the foremost Australian furniture designers of the 40's 50's and 60's. Everything that is old is new again and so it seems with many of these pieces.
Interview with Victoria Redshaw - Trend Setter
Talking with Victoria Redshaw when she visited Australia was an enlightening affair. Her company Scarlet Opus advises designers, manufacturers and retailers and helps them to plan for future trends. The process of trend forecasting is an exhaustive one and there were no crystal balls in sight!
Women in Architecture – Shelley Penn Part 1
My last interview for Architel.tv in the Women in Architecture series is with the inimitable Shelley Penn. Shelley is a powerhouse with interests in writing, educating, urbanism and in every way making a contribution to the architectural world. She was President of the AIA and has been involved with numerous committees. Always ready to make a contribution Shelley is an outstanding member of the architectural community and is a women has has made her mark in Australia.
Salone del Mobili – Brodie Neill
I enjoyed a fabulous few hours chatting with Brodie Neill while we were both in Milan for the Salone del Mobili this year. Brodie is a talented man with a great future ahead of him and it was good to talk about his work and the exhibition in April.
Women in Architecture - MA Architecture
Continuing the Architel.tv Women in Architecture series I speak with Clare McAllister and Karen Alcock from MA Architects. Clare and Karen have a successful architecture practice specialising in multi-residential projects and they discuss with me the challenges of running a business and the changes they have seen over the years.
Women in Architecture – Rebecca Naughtin
Continuing the series Women in Architecture for Architel.tv I talk with sole practitioner Rebecca Naughtin about her practice and the mentoring work that she enjoys with the new generation of architecture graduates.
Salone del Mobili – Giulio Iacchetti from Alessi
In Milan at Salone del Mobile one of the most pleasurable interviews was with Giulio Iacchetti from Alessi. Although his english was good he felt more comfortable speaking Italian and although my Italian is ok I felt better to speak in English. Still we did understand each other!
Milan 2014 – Alex Kashin, Kink Studios
During Salone Internazional del Mobile in MIlan I happened upon Alex Kashin from Kink Studios who was among a group of designers working at the Valcucine showroom in Brera. Alex was one of 10 designers accepted from a field of 110 who had applied to work with Valcucine to design new concepts for a modular range of kitchen furniture. We speak about designing and the process.
Augmented Australia
The Australian Institute of Architects launched Augmented Australia as Australia's entry for the 2014 Venice Biennale. Guests enjoyed drinks and nibbles at the Rialto Tower high above the streetscape of Melbourne. Find out about Augmented Australia as we talk to Karl Fender, Janet Holmes a Court and Rene van Meeuwen
Women in Architecture – Fiona Dunin
In the series Women in Architecture for Architel.tv I talk with Fiona Dunin, principal, of fmd architects. Fiona has been in practice for some 20 years and merges the disciplines of architecture and interior design in the many residential, retail and commercial projects she has undertaken.
Women in Architecture – Dimity Reed Part 2
The Women in Architecture series continues on Architel.tv. Jan Henderson talks to Dimity Reed about her life as an architect in the 70's and life through the decades. There will be more interviews over the coming week as we explore the diverse experiences of women in Architecture.
Milan 2014 – Interview with Oki Sato from Nendo
One of the highlights of my trip to Milan and the Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2014 for Architel.tv was the opportunity to interview Oki Sato from Nendo.
Oki Sato IS Nendo, a design company that has taken the work by storm with a proliferation of projects, objects and installations. It was a pleasure to talk to a man who is engaging, humourous and thoroughly delightful. You can tell I thought he was fabulous. See the interview and judge for yourself!
A Day in Milan – Milan Showrooms
During Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2014 I spent a day exploring Milan and in particular the Brera district. I visited showrooms and interviewed designers for Architel.tv. Here is the first of the series, Milan showrooms, three interviews will follow over the next few weeks. I hope you enjoy the sights as much as I did.
Dulux colour Awards 2014
Architel.tv was at the Dulux Colour Awards this year to enjoy the festivities and talk to some of the winners. See the video for the update.
Women in Architecture – Dimity Reed
The Women in Architecture series continues on Architel.tv. Jan Henderson talks to Dimity Reed about her life as an architect in the 70's and life through the decades. There will be more interviews over the coming week as we explore the diverse experiences of women in Architecture.
Venice Biennale 2014
Augmented Australia was launched in Melbourne recently as Australia's contribution from the Australian Institute of Architects for the Venice Biennale 2014 and I had the pleasure of speaking with some of the main participants.
The Curators – Simone LeAmon
Melbourne Now has been an incredible success and Jan Henderson talks with Simone LeAmon for Architel.tv about her role as one of the curators of this exhibition.
Women in Architecture – Justine Clark – Part 1
A new series entitled Women in Architecture starts today on Architel.tv. In the first of the of interviews with prominent women in the realm of architecture, Jan Henderson talks to Justine Clark author of Parlour, the online website that discusses the role of women in architecture. More to follow.
The Curators – Fleur Watson
Melbourne Now has been an incredible success and Jan Henderson talks with Fleur Watson for Architel.tv about her role as one of the curators of this exhibition.
The Curators - Ewan McEoin
Melbourne Now has been an incredible success and Jan Henderson talks with Ewan McEoin for Architel.tv about his role as one of the curators of this exhibition. There will be more interviews in the coming weeks so stay tuned.
