The future of kitchen and bathroom design w. Gavin Hepper

Episode Description

How can we make better interior design choices that see our families through generations?

What must interior designers consider now more than ever when designing homes for the future?

How can we ensure the best collaboration between an interior designer, the architect, and the building trades? 

Alongside series Co-host Penny Keogh, we join the iconic Australian interior designer, Gavin Hepper, who will host a panel at the 2024 Illawarra Festival of Architecture & Design.

Gavin talks about his local career beginnings, the projects that have shaped his passion for interior design and the collaborations that have importantly influenced his design process.

Gavin also shares what he hopes a discussion about the latest in industry trends will reveal at the Illawarra Festival of Architecture & Design.

Find out

  • How we can make better interior design choices that see our families through generations.

  • Helpful interior design choices that are future focused and tech savvy.

  • How we can ensure the best collaboration between an interior designer, the architect and the building trades.

  • What to expect from Gavin’s panel discussion about Trend Resilience at the Illawarra Festival of Architecture & Design.

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About the guest

Illawarra local Gavin Hepper, of Concepts by Gavin Hepper, has represented his industry on the national stage over a career spanning over 25 years. One of his most recent award wins secured him the title of the HIA’s 2024 Australian Bathroom Designer of the Year.

In between overseeing the interior design of some of Australia’s most exquisite homes, Gavin gives his time to volunteering here and in NZ for the Kitchen and Bathroom Designers Institute of Australia. He’s also a brand ambassador for Neolith, the popular designer and manufacturer of sintered stone surfaces.

Informed by his beginnings as a detailed joiner and furniture maker, at industry events around the country he advocates for stronger collaboration with building trades. A regular at international design shows from Milan to Christchurch, Gavin’s finger on the pulse of the latest interior design trends and advances in technology captivates audiences who come to hear him speak.

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Saturday 26 October 2024

Four events to excite, enthral and entertain. Choose one or attend them all. From a cycling tour, house tour, studio tours and even a jazz garden party. Delve deeper into our region’s architectural homes and their creators.

Sunday 27 October 2024

We invite you to a day of panel discussions from 10.30am - 5pm. Young kids will be entertained with games and a dedicated childcare professional, while you can sit back and relax over a bevy or nibbles for sale at the Festival.