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Thomas Edison famously said that genius is
one percent inspiration and 99 percent
perspiration.That’s all very well for a genius,
but most of us need to go looking for that
elusive flash of insight, especially when
contemplating a major project such as
designing a building.
In this debut issue of
design
mag
™
you will
find inspirational architectural projects from
around Australia, from cutting-edge housing
to a magnificent cathedral, an art-themed
boutique hotel, a management training
centre and more.
We also take a look at some remarkable
London buildings, examine the amazing
history of the world’s best loved building
material, and profile a leading young
Australian architecture firm.
Green design principles are playing an
ever-increasing role in building design and
material selection. In this issue there’s a
special report on recent Australian research
into energy-efficient building design and
construction.
Complementing
design
mag is Design
Place
™
, an innovative website
(www.designplace.com.au) featuring
detailed photography of selected residential,
commercial and landscaping projects, and
a summary of the vision behind their design.
material manufacturers. Our brands include:
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We welcome your comments on our
first issue and encourage submissions
or suggestions for future projects and
feature articles.
Please contact us at:
designmag@brickworks.com.au.
Inspired by design
The ‘Illusions Wall makes a
dramatic statement at Austral
Bricks’ Sydney CBD Design Studio.