December 2010
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Tuesday Tunes...
Whilst we may well be knee deep in saw dust, four to a table and making merry amongst the madness, our new showroom is step-by-step closer to completion! This week we're turning to Mr Phil Spector and his wall of sound to drown out the cocophany of builders, electricians, painters and cabinet makers. KE-ZU will close for Christmas from December... -
Very Gehry: Crinkly Wrinkly & Fascination With The Fold...
Only one year on from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) announcing Frank Gehry as it's architect charged with refurbishment of their Ultimo based Business Faculty: the design has been unveiled. Today in Sydney the "Crinkly, Wrinkly" faculty building with a glass and brick facade was unveiled with Gehry conceding controversy as an inevitable hurdle in Sydney-siders eventually coming to... -
KE-ZU Is On The Move...
After many happy years in Surry Hills we are extremely excited to announce that this week we are packing up the truck and relocating to our brand new, state-of-the-art showroom in Alexandria, Sydney - designed by the multi-award winning team at Luchetti Krelle. Marrying the sleek glass-clad modernity of Alexandria's new Platinum Complex with all the famed KE-ZU brands you... -
Gaga Over Zuzunaga...
For what is fundamentally a minimising of detail and breaking down of matter into it's basic visual components, annunciating "The Digit Collection from nanimarquina and Cristian Zuzunaga", is one hell of a mouthful! Spanish by birth but now based permanently in London (after completing his studies at The Royal College of Art), Zuzunaga comes to textiles and flooring from a... -
It's Monday (again)...
... so we thought Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings (and a dose of original Soul Train footage) might help get you through the first tedious day of the week. If you were lucky enough to catch Sharon and co in Sydney last week you'll know what a powerhouse she is, if you're in Victoria, Western Australia and South Australia you... -
The Hyde Life...
The Hyde: Sydney's most significant high-rise residential development since Harry Seidler's 'Horizon', was officially opened this morning by Lord Mayor and Member for Sydney: Clover Moore, bringing a close to 6 years of design, development and construction. At a breakfast function set in the building's light-filled lobby, surrounded by bubbling water gardens, guests heard Professor Jennifer Taylor (of the initial design competition... -
Digital Death: Buy Life...
A post with a difference today - An intriguing, "using viral to fight viral", macabre concept in the name of a brilliant cause. December 1st as many would be aware is World Aids Day, a date nominated for reflection, improving awareness of and the raising of funds in the ongoing battle against HIV and AIDS across the Globe. U2's Bono... -
Evolve Awards 2010: Two To Tango...
Last night at Sun Studios, Sydney; the Inaugural EVOLVE AWARDS competition run by Designer Rugs for creative professionals to design a signature rug collection, was wrapped up and the winner of a trip to Milan was announced. After months and months of workshops across Australia and New Zealand the final entry count was a staggering 850 individual designs! Not...