Tag: Behind the object | Architecture Now

Behind the Object: La~De~Da Pendant

Review | Nightworks Studio, bespoke lighting specialists in Ōtautahi Christchurch, tell us how they landed on the exaggerated gentility embodied in the design of its new La~De~Da Pendant.

Behind the Object: Colour Theory

Practice | MAD Studio, a collaboration between Matt Liggins Studio and Angus Muir Design, talk about its installation for Splore 2024, an object dedicated to colour theory.

Behind the Object: Kit Stool

Review | Gestalt Studios was established in 2021, by Ella Lilley-Gasteiger and Nathan Swaney. We talk to them about the process behind the creation of their new Kit Stool.

Behind the Object: UKU light fittings

Review | In this series, we talk to object-makers about their creative process. Here, we talk to Amanda Kemp, a ceramic sculpture artist, about her new collection of light fittings.

Behind the Object: The Navicula light

Review | In this instalment, learn more about one of David Trubridge’s most celebrated lighting designs — the Navicula — and its connection to our largest ecosystem.

Behind the Object: The Milford Desk

Review | Behind the Object: We talk to Melany-Jayne Davies, one-half of the husband-and-wife design team at Tréology, about the process of creating a desk reminiscent of Milford Sound.

Behind the Object: Lens collection

Review | Bec Snelling of Snelling Studio (formerly Douglas and Bec) reveals the inspiration and processes behind their latest lighting collection — Lens.

Behind the Object: Lulu Stool

Review | Behind the Object: Lulu Stool. Jacinda Rogers talks to Matt Watkins of Special Studio to discover the process behind the creation of their newest 3D-printed creation, the Lulu Stool.

Behind the Object: The Wanaka tables

Projects | We take a look at the design and creation of these tables from woodworker Yann Gandon of Mobilier Ethique, made from 91 per cent recycled materials and hand-made in Gandon’s workshop in Henderson.

Behind the Object: Te Aka Mātauranga

Projects | A 3D-printed pou – perhaps the first in the world – has been unveiled at MIT’s TechPark campus. We caught up with Neill Laurenson, who devised the concept, about blending new technology with ancient design.

Behind the Object: Topo Map

Projects | This topographical map of New Zealand is handmade from 100 per cent birch ply. We talk to designer Jonty McCool about the process of making it.

Behind the Object: Te Tatau Kaitiaki

Projects | This Graham Tipene work graces the entrance to the new South Atrium of the Auckland Museum. He tells us more about weaving traditional design with modern techniques.

Behind the Object: Te Hau-Ora, The Breath of Life

Practice | As part of its new brand identity, Jasmax designed a 3D printed take on the kōauau (traditional Māori flute) to gift to its staff. Here, the team behind the design tells us more about its inception.

Behind the Object: Wairua

Review | Lighting designer James Russ lets us in on the process behind a recent large-scale commission that explores “New Zealand’s place in the world”.

Behind the Object: Terraced Concrete Bowl

Review | Furniture designer Raimana Jones details the process he used to create what he calls “a bold architectural object designed for everyday life”.