New Residential Arrivals | May 2026

A collection of newly arrived furniture, lighting and objects selected for their material integrity, craftsmanship, and enduring relevance across residential spaces. From UNESCO-recognised hand-carved timber pieces to innovative recycled materials.

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K5 Social
Erna Walsh: 30 Years Shaping Australian Design

From championing Scandinavian design in Australia to launching landmark collections like Boyd and Roy Grounds, Erna Walsh has spent three decades blending timeless aesthetics with a forward-thinking, sustainable ethos. Her vision has redefined industry standards and shaped how we live and work.

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Honouring Community Through Design

We are thrilled to see Hume Global Learning Centre Refurbishment by Architecture Associates shortlisted in this category. The project breathes new life into an existing civic building, reimagining it as a welcoming, multi-functional space for community gathering, learning, and council operations.

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Erna Walsh
Designing With AI: Lessons From Dr. Azra Bihorac

Beyond the Operating Room: What Medicine Can Teach Designers About AI, Ethics, and Human Wellbeing. Dr. Bihorac, a critical care physician, researcher, and Director of the Intelligent Critical Care Centre (IC3) at the University of Florida, is building AI tools that don’t replace doctors but enhance their ability to see patterns and make decisions earlier.

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Erna Walsh
K5 Furniture 2025

K5 are design collaborators, makers and suppliers of global furniture collections. We promote holistic workplaces and furniture focused on human well-being, functionality, and adaptability, to enable positive workplace conditions.

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Erna Walsh
A New Era of Wellbeing

As part of Melbourne Design Week, K5 presents our latest release, the Lotus Meditation Pod by Openseed. OpenSeed meditation pods are designed to provide moments of calm in the workplace and other high-traffic locations.

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Erna Walsh