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Following our previous Get Cultured 'Get Real' post on Authentic Design, we thought we might support our claims. It seems that buying authentic classic furniture not only holds its value, but in some cases far surpasses anyone's wildest dreams - check out these pieces found on the auction section of architonic.com Serge Mouille 3 Branch Floor Light - Current RRP $14,000AUD Sotherby's Auctions

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Following our 'Ethical Luxury' post back in August, we thought we might give you a little background into the fabulous Mater Accessories Collection...A favourite of design seekers around the world, Mater (Latin for Mother) founded in 2006 by Henrik Marstrand, is a Copenhagen-based company with a strong vision to create top quality, timeless, beautiful home accessories based on an ethical business

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First launched in Paris in 1953, Serge Mouille's lighting collection fast became the lighting choice for collectors and avant-garde architects worldwide.Each considered a piece of art, the Serge Mouille lights have never gone into large production each piece are still made completely by hand with the original tools designed by Mouille himself - Absolute Perfection!!These iconic lighting fixtures

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With so much talk at the moment regarding Authentic Designer Furniture versus Replica Furniture, we thought it best to set the record straight on where Corporate Culture stand on Authentic Design. The term ‘design’ is key in the entire debate. Original design is not driven by price, nor does original design need to be expensive to be considered ‘designer’. Original design is about creative

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Following our last post being dedicated to Copenhagen and Denmark, what better time to get all patriotic and pay homage to Australia's most celebrated designer.At just 46 years of age, Sydney-born Marc Newson, has worked fast to achieve his superstar status, creating a vast and eclectic body of work in the process.His CV includes everything from iconic furniture pieces to watches and clothing,

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SLEEP...HOTEL SKT. PETRISituated in the Krystalgade close to Copenhagen's main shopping boulevard Strøget, the Royal Palace and the hottest nightlife spots, Hotel Skt. Petri is the perfect gateway to explore this hip and vibrant Northern European metropolis. The 268-room hotel is everything which top-notch modern Scandinavian design has to offer: modern urban living comfort, featuring minimalist

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In a world where a sense of humour comes in handy - modern architectural masterpieces appear to be inspired by the fun of childhood games and toys...The Next Generation House by Sou Fujimoto Architects (with obvious similarities to Jenga) is a small weekend house that overlooks the River Kuma in Kumakura, Japan. The 4m cube offers surprising functionality due to the little spaces formed by the

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Now that Spring (or should I say Sprummer – Google it!!) is officially here, what better time to take inspiration from beautiful residential architecture and their fabulous interiors – the sky is blue and the sun in shining - from art to furniture, its time to get inspired – Sprummer style...Portugal based firm SousaSantos Arquitectos designes the Y House as a vision device in the medieval town

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Just like Frankenstein’s monster this green wall created by Canadian studio Bricault Design for a house in LA was said to be inconceivable.The plant-covered extension has living walls on three sides that not only visually link with the green roof and surrounding landscape but contribute to the passive systems that keep the house cool in lieu of air conditioning. Solar panels supply the home’s

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According to Wikipedia, in Ancient Greek religion, an orgy was a secret nighttime cultic congregation overseen by an orgiophant (a teacher or revealer of secret rites of sexual seduction).According to Karim Rashid, this awesome sofa "Orgy" for Offecct is his interpretation.Keys in the bowl?try {var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-7698431-1");pageTracker._trackPageview();} catch(err) {}

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A collection or a collective? Obsessions, icons and followers. If I tell you I’ll have to kill you.

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Surprises, illusions, new products, champagne and competitions. In the spirit Juan Antonio Samaranch, Saturday in Design 2009, was the best ever.I've said it before and I'll say it again, my favourite was the the 2009 Design Journey Winner "Zoe", amazing!try {var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-7698431-1");pageTracker._trackPageview();} catch(err) {}

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Sorry Melbourne (I love you too), but did you know Sydney has 300 sunny days a year? I especially love winter in Sydney… the amazing blue skies and warm breezes lull you into the feeling that summer is around the corner.try {var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-7698431-1");pageTracker._trackPageview();} catch(err) {}

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Design and motorbikes – does it get better? The showroom rocks, the café is hot. A visit to Deus Ex Machina is essential.

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Say what you like, I love Bondi, it’s a people watching dream. Lunch at Icebergs is the best way to spend an afternoon. Cocktail?

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Sleepover? Designed by HPG, the Establishment is an oldie but a goodie. If you’ve got time and the budget dinner at Est is a must.try {var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-7698431-1");pageTracker._trackPageview();} catch(err) {}

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I love this time of year, everyone is revving up the Saturday in Design activity. Projects here, collaborations there, launch pads and new fads – as a smart lady once said “it rocks”.To make room for their new collections being launched a SiD, Corporate Culture is busting out their Annual Sale early for 3 days only, it starts on the 17.07.09 – 19.07.09. Visit 21-23 Levey Street, Chippendale.I’ve

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I know it seems like a contradiction but Danish accessories brand Mater makes corporate social responsibility sexy.They combine exclusive high end home accessories with working methods that support people, local craft traditions and the environment. If that’s not enough, Mater is a member of the united nations global compact initiative.Their code of conduct is impressive and their products are

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OMG, I loved the Roald Dahl books when I was a kid, especially The BFG (The Big Friendly Giant).This Giant Anglepoise lamp reminds me of the trumpet that the BFG used to mix up dreams.To celebrate the 70th Birthday of the Original 1227 handmade in England, Anglepoise created a giant version three times the size of the original.BTW xoxotry {var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-7698431-1");

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A recent study in Sweden has found that pickled cabbage is the best natural Viagra.I don’t know about the cabbage but this light designed by one of my favourite Swedish designers Claesson Koivisto Rune for Wastberg, sure gets me excited.try {var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-7698431-1");pageTracker._trackPageview();} catch(err) {}

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Hiromichi Konno’s philosophy behind the new RIN chair for Fritz Hansen was “to develop a design that attracts people”.If you ask me it’s:AdoRINg…AlluRINg…InspiRINg…

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Everybody's talking about this new church in Denmark by KHR Architects.The steep incline of the building face was inspired by the surrounding natural landscape, with the interior elements such as the fishing net used inside as a space divider was influenced by cultural heritage of the town.Blessed with the Hay JW01 chairs, if you're going to pray this is the place to do it.Amen to that!

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Things are really going down hill for Mexico. Two months ago, no one had heard of this strain of swine flu, now it’s on every front page.The architects Productora, of this House in Chihuahua, must have seen the down hill trend coming when they designed this place to accommodate the extreme temperature differences between day and night by partially burying the house into the mountain slope to take

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Lady Caroline Lamb once described Lord Bryon as "mad, bad, and dangerous to know”.So, if like me you’re thinking about a beach holiday right now:01. You’re MAD not to take this Mini/Airstream Combo designed by Fritz Hansen.02. BAD luck, I’ve got first dibbs.03. Did you know the Mini John Cooper Works can do 1-100 in 6.5 seconds? Now that’s DANGEROUS.

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Milan Highlights by guest contributor Angela Ferguson.The event is officially called Salone Internazionale del Mobile (or I Saloni) and this year was held from 22-27 April at the fairgrounds known as Fiera Milano in Rho, Italy. There are 24 halls at the fairgrounds in use for the exhibition (each hall is about the size of all the halls at Darling Harbour or the Melbourne Exhibition Centre) and

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