Hill Street Bonfire

Michael Lugmayr

A fire can rapidly grow out of control, causing damage beyond repair. Back burning is often the best line of defence against a raging firestorm. Our industry has been battling such a storm by the likes of replica furniture. The Hill St Bonfire is our attempt to back burn and generate attention to an out of control situation. But, like in a natural eco-system, we hope our Bonfire will produce enough “ashes” for the regrowth of a sustainable, healthy and authentic Australian design industry.

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    Michael Lugmayr, Netherlands (2016)

    Michael Lugmayr is co-founder and creative director of Toko. Established in The Netherlands in 2001, and since 2006 operating out of Australia. Clients include; The White Rabbit Gallery, Powerhouse Museum...

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    A fire can rapidly grow out of control, causing damage beyond repair. Back burning is often the best line of defence against a raging firestorm. Our industry has been battling such a storm by the likes of replica furniture. The Hill St Bonfire is our attempt to back burn and generate attention to an out of control situation. But, like in a natural eco-system, we hope our Bonfire will produce enough “ashes” for the regrowth of a sustainable, healthy and authentic Australian design industry.

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    Michael Lugmayr, Netherlands (2016)

    Michael Lugmayr is co-founder and creative director of Toko. Established in The Netherlands in 2001, and since 2006 operating out of Australia. Clients include; The White Rabbit Gallery, Powerhouse Museum, The Australian Institute of Architects, Architecture Institute Rotterdam and The Danish Agency for Culture.

    After graduating from the Academy of Fine Art and Design in The Netherlands, Michael worked at well-regarded Dutch, American and Australian agencies. Having worked across continents early on he has developed a unique approach towards design. Clearly rooted in his country of birth The Netherlands, but influenced by his adopted countries the USA and Australia.

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