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Famous for so many reasons both positive and negative, Woody Allen is one of the world’s most famous men.  Love him or hate him, there are undeniable facts about Mr Allen that can’t be ignored. The most basic of which is that he makes quality motion picture. Woody’s voyage of self discovery through film has taken us from 1966 to the...

If there’s a film quote which could sum up this entry, it could only be from ‘Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery’.  It goes like this: ...the kind of insane that only the genius possess and the insane lament. With the above paragraph as a premise, we are unsure where Yoshiro Nakamatsu a.k.a. Dr NakaMats fits into that scale.  Wherever he...

Another Furniture Free Friday has rolled around and from the floor to ceiling double height glass windows of the KE-ZU showroom we can see some pretty dazzling sun.  Given that it’s Friday and the weekend is upon us, we’re entranced with the thought of lying on the shore with the sun on our skin and a good book shading our...

We were fortunate (or unfortunate, as it may be) to stumble upon the “Del Popolo” – a feat in industrial and mechanical design which has won our eye, and our stomachs. Artfully designed in the U.S. by Jon Darsky with McLellan Industries – the Del Popolo is possibly the worlds coolest food van, cruising up and down the San...

Air travel has changed the way we view the world, and whilst we don’t fly by blimp anymore (history will provide for good reason), the aeroplane has become our standard go to when taking to the skies. Slowly and surely, we’ve seen a decrease in the glamour of old attached to air travel and arguably, its airports have been the...

We understand that the term “Kairos” in Greek translates to “opportune moment” and signifies a moment of indeterminate time in which something special happens.  Fitting. Now, Kairos finds itself in the physical form as a suspension lamp, the latest lighting feat from Kenneth Cobonpue’s lighting and accessories brand HIVE . Kairos is a white fibre reinforced polymer hollow sphere that...

Meet Brad.  We have. Brad Stebbing is a name to remember.   Brad’s beginning into the design world is nothing short of impressive. Graduating from the Sydney University of Technology‘s rigorous Bachelor of Industrial Design, Brad’s work experience is varied, and has since created waves with some big hitters in design and launched his own practice: Brad Stebbing:Crafted Design. The Crafted...

We are never surprised by our friends at SANCAL.  Ever.  Known for their forward-thinking, the SANCAL motto is clear: Our premise is to design products which go forward with us, which convey value and allow us to create singular, yet defining spaces. ... and define spaces they do.  The quirky SANCAL catalogue stretches far and wide, all pieces bearing the...

We expect that you may remember Sydney’s Momofuku Seiobo from an intense dining experience.  That said, you may also remember Momofuku Seiobo from our INSTALLED section back in November. With notable mentions on the tasty offerings and the design which form the rockstar sister of the New York institution, it’s no surprise that Momofuku Seiobo has garnered yet another notation! ...

We have a winner! Following the recent launch of Bernhardt Design in Australia, KE-ZU, in conjunction with yellowtrace is pleased to announce a winner of the Loft Chair competition! Grace Tham will be taking home the beautifully designed Loft Chair, designed by Shelly Shelly for Bernhardt Design.  Congratulations Grace! The Loft Chair is only one piece in a diverse range...