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Smiling Mind | State of Mind 2021.

Smiling Mind | State of Mind 2021.

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Smiling Mind has released their State of Mind report which highlights the impact of the pandemic & how we might ignite a wellbeing recalibration.

Lessons for a Post-Pandemic World

Lessons for a Post-Pandemic World

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2020 has proven to be a beast of a year thanks to record bushfires and COVID-19, but Leonard Cohen was right about those cracks that let the light shine in.

Thrive Inside With Smiling Mind

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Thrive Inside by Smiling Mind is a special initiative to help you stay calm and healthy in the physical constraints of both your home and inside your mind.

The Problem With ‘Social Distancing’

The Problem With ‘Social Distancing’

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'Social distancing' to disrupt the spread of Coronavirus is a term we need to re-think to ensure one pandemic isn't replaced by another.

How Technology Has Changed The Face of Architecture

How Technology Has Changed The Face of Architecture

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The era of the render is upon us and hyper-realistic representation of conceptual design is changing the face of architecture as we know it.

Berlin. A Photo Diary

Berlin. A Photo Diary

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Berlin. A city of immense presence. Startling re-emergence. And profound contrasts. With the devastation of its past, the city of Berlin has emerged through a process of considered redemption.

The Evolution of Smith Streets’ South End.

The Evolution of Smith Streets’ South End.

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Melbourne’s Smith Street, Fitzroy is the epicentre of the city’s alter ego. The deeply resonant beat that reverberates throughout the area is symbolic of the dynamic creativity and vibrantly unique atmosphere that Melbourne does so well.

Nature Deficit Disorder

Nature Deficit Disorder

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A vast majority of Australian's spend their lives behind a screen, indoors, inhaling re-circulated air made slightly better thanks to a scattering of greenery for ambiance. Perhaps this saturation in the artificial is what is prompting a mini exodus from urban centres as we yearn from some unplugged nature and a deep breath of fresh air from time to time.

Cienfuegos, Cuba – A Precedent in Urban Planning

Cienfuegos, Cuba – A Precedent in Urban Planning

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As our cities begin to burst at the seams and apartment living is embraced in more and more of the worlds urban centers, the struggle to facilitate their development is becoming seriously hard won.