Assemble Papers print edition!
We launched our website in 2012, with new content published on a weekly basis and distributed via our free e-newsletter every Friday morning, 11am AEST.

LIVING NOT DECORATING – Dan, Paul, Eike: Mid-city mountain cabin. Photo by Olga Bennett.
Why print?
The decision to delve into the print medium is motivated by a desire to expand, reach out and broaden the discussion; to connect more individuals with important issues and interesting stories that affect them, now and in the future. The portability and tactility of printed matter is an exciting prospect. It creates the opportunity for chance encounters, incidental discovery of new ideas, and the ability to absorb information at a slower pace.
Why now?
The timing of our pioneer print foray is important. The current housing affordability crisis in Melbourne, coupled with the recent changes to residential zonings proposed by local councils, has huge implications for the urban fabric and social diversity of our city. This publication is intended as a tangible invitation to pause, think, and participate. A call to arms, if you will, as the time to have an opinion is now.

BACK TO THE FUTURE – Sonsa of Smith Street. Photo by Henrietta Zeffert.
What can you expect from Issue 1?
The first print edition will feature a selection of our greatest hits from the website, plus a couple of new additions. It is designed by the incredible Tristan Main and will be printed by MPD in Sydney on AFS and FSC-certified paper stock from sustainably managed forests in Tasmania.

ENVIRONMENT – The barometry of bees: Melbourne City Rooftop Honey. Photo by Eugenia Lim.
Here are a few teaser images from the sample publication:
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Assemble Papers is published by Assemble, an architecture, design and property development company founded by Giuseppe Demaio, Ben Keck and Joachim Holland. Rachel Elliot-Jones is the incoming editor, stepping in while founding editor Eugenia Lim is on maternity leave. Content is produced by a dedicated team of writers and photographers who are passionate about living small.
How The Funds Will Be Used
Our $12,000 goal will enable us to re-coup the costs associated with designing, printing and distributing the publication (5000 copies throughout Melbourne and beyond). However big or small, your contribution will be hugely appreciated. Please also help us by sharing this campaign with anyone you think would be interested in what we do.
The Challenges
All those positive feels are only five dollars away.
You'll get a pre-release copy of the publication delivered to your door.
You'll get a pre-release copy of the publication delivered to your door, plus a personalised thank you on the Assemble Papers Facebook page.
You'll get a pre-release publication delivered to your door, a personalised thank you on the Assemble Papers Facebook page, and your name printed in the acknowledgements of Issue #2 of the printed publication (due to be published at the end of the year).
You'll get an invite to the exclusive Assemble Papers print edition launch party, a pre-release publication delivered to your door, a personalised thank you on the Assemble Papers Facebook page, and your name printed in the acknowledgements of Issue #2 of the printed publication (due to be published at the end of the year).
You'll get a pair of Local People Denim jeans (your choice of style and size, while stocks last. RRP $160). As only four lucky people are able to claim this reward, those who contribute to this category will also receive an invite to the launch, a pre-release publication delivered to their door, a personalised thank you on the Assemble Papers Facebook page, and their name listed in the acknowledgements of Issue #2 of the printed publication (due to be published at the end of the year).
You’ll get a voucher from Dagmar Rousset for a french course valued at $170! As only one lucky person is able to claim this reward, those who contribute to this category will also receive a invite to the launch, a personalised thank you on the Assemble Papers Facebook page, and their name listed in the acknowledgements of Issue #2 of the printed publication (due to be published at the end of the year).
You'll get a $200 voucher towards the Darren Sylvester masterclass at CCP. As only one very lucky person is able to claim this reward, contributors towards this category will also receive a pre-release copy of the publication delivered to their door, an invite to the launch, a personalised thank you on the AP FB page, and their name included in the acknowledgements of issue #2 (due to be published at the end of the year).
You'll get a Leah Jackson set of ceramics (including vase, plate, cup and small vessel) valued at $230. As only one lucky person is able to claim this reward, contributors to this category will also receive an invite to the launch, a pre-release copy of the publication, a personalised thank you on the AP FB page, and your name listed in the acknowledgements of issue #2 (to be published at the end of the year).
You'll get a Pop Plant mini makeover! As one (very) lucky person is able to claim this reward, those who contribute to this category will also receive a invite to the launch, a pre-release publication delivered to their door, a personalised thank you on the Assemble Papers Facebook page, and their name listed in the acknowledgements of Issue #2 of the printed publication (due to be published at the end of the year).
You'll get a Like Butter MK2 table with legs painted in Assemble green. 1500x800x720mm, RRP $725. As one (very) lucky person is able to claim this reward, those who contribute to this category will also receive a invite to the launch, a pre-release publication delivered to their door, a personalised thank you on the Assemble Papers Facebook page, and their name listed in the acknowledgements of Issue #2 of the printed publication (due to be published at the end of the year).
You'll get a Melbourne City Rooftop Honey gift pack (including 3x test tubes of MCRH honey, a bee-friendly seed pack, a recipe postcard and drawstring calico tote) AND a local Melbourne beeswax votice candle (total value $29.50). As only three lucky people are able to claim this reward, contributors to this category will also receive an invite to the launch, a pre-release copy of issue #1, a personalised thank you on the AP FB page, and their name listed in the acknowledgements of Issue #2.
You'll get a Herr Blick shampoo and conditioner pack (choose between 'cleanse', 'volume', 'moisture' or 'strength') valued at $40. As only one lucky person is able to claim this reward, those who contribute to this category will also receive an invite to the launch, a personalised thank you on the Assemble Papers Facebook page, and their name listed in the acknowledgements of Issue #2 of the printed publication (due to be published at the end of the year).
Bumper publication pack! You'll get the latest issues of AP printed pals CHAMP Magazine (RRP $22) and HOUSE WEAR (RRP $20), as well as a pre-release copy of AP in print. As only five lucky people are able to claim this reward, those who contribute to this category will also receive a invite to the launch, a personalised thank you on the Assemble Papers Facebook page, and their name listed in the acknowledgements of Issue #2 of the printed publication (due to be published at the end of the year).
You'll get a limited edition AP first birthday print by Sonia Rentsch and Willem Dirk Du-Toit. As only twenty lucky people are able to claim this reward, those who contribute to this category will also receive a invite to the launch, a pre-release publication delivered to their door, a personalised thank you on the Assemble Papers Facebook page, and their name listed in the acknowledgements of Issue #2 of the printed publication (due to be published at the end of the year).
You'll get $50 credit to use towards General Assembly classes and workshops. This includes one-off sessions and long-form courses. As only five (lucky) people are able to claim this reward, those who contribute to this category will also receive a invite to the launch, a personalised thank you on the Assemble Papers Facebook page, and their name listed in the acknowledgements of Issue #2 of the printed publication (due to be published at the end of the year).
You’ll get a tin&ed; colouring book valued at $55. As only one lucky person is able to claim this reward, those who contribute to this category will also receive an invite to the launch, a personalised thank you on the Assemble Papers Facebook page, and their name listed in the acknowledgements of Issue #2 of the printed publication (due to be published at the end of the year).
You'll get a ticket to the class of your choice at the newly opened School of Life in Melbourne (unless sold out). RRP $65. As only five (lucky) people are able to claim this reward, those who contribute to this category will also receive a invite to the launch, a personalised thank you on the Assemble Papers Facebook page, and their name listed in the acknowledgements of Issue #2 of the printed publication (due to be published at the end of the year).
You'll get an Everyday Coffee gift pack! Includes CuppaJo mug, 2x Everyday tea towels, and both Everyday Coffee brew guides (total value $66). As only one lucky person is able to claim this reward, contributors to this category will also receive a pre-release copy of the publication delivered to their door, an invite to the launch, a personalised thank you on the Assemble Papers Facebook page, and their name listed in the acknowledgements of issue #2 (due to be published at the end of this year)
You'll receive a copper superfused vase by Sarah K of supercyclers (RRP $85)! As only one (lucky) person is able to claim this reward, those who contribute to this category will also receive a invite to the launch, a personalised thank you on the Assemble Papers Facebook page, and their name listed in the acknowledgements of Issue #2 of the printed publication (due to be published at the end of the year).
You'll get a $100 Alpha 60 voucher. As only five lucky people are able to claim this reward, those who contribute to this category will also receive an invite to the launch, a pre-release publication delivered to their door, a personalised thank you on the Assemble Papers Facebook page, and their name listed in the acknowledgements of Issue #2 of the printed publication (due to be published at the end of the year).
You'll get a women's hair cut with Steven at the newly opened Herr Blick Northcote (RRP $110). As only one lucky person is able to claim this reward, those who contribute to this category will also receive a invite to the launch, a personalised thank you on the Assemble Papers Facebook page, and their name listed in the acknowledgements of Issue #2 of the printed publication (due to be published at the end of the year).
You (and your lucky pup) will get a Bedford collar and lead from BEST IN PARK (RRP $120). As only one person is able to claim this reward, those who contribute to this category will also receive a invite to the launch, a pre-release publication delivered to their door, a personalised thank you on the Assemble Papers Facebook page, and their name listed in the acknowledgements of Issue #2 of the printed publication (due to be published at the end of the year).
You'll get a DRESS UP yogi tee (RRP $120) in your choice of size and colour (black or grey marle) while stocks last. As only three lucky people are able to claim this reward, contributors to this category will also receive a pre-release copy of the publication delivered to their door, an invite to the launch, a personalised thank you on the Assemble Papers FB page, and their name listed in the acknowledgements of issue #2 (due to be published at the end of the year).
You'll get a men's hair cut and wet shave with Darren at Herr Blick in Melbourne CBD (RRP $130). As only one lucky person is able to claim this reward, those who contribute to this category will also receive a invite to the launch, a personalised thank you on the Assemble Papers Facebook page, and their name listed in the acknowledgements of Issue #2 of the printed publication (due to be published at the end of the year).
You'll get a Henry Wilson 'vide-poche' coin dish in aluminium. 180 x 180 x 35mm, RRP $165. As one (very) lucky person is able to claim this reward, those who contribute to this category will also receive a invite to the launch, a pre-release publication delivered to their door, a personalised thank you on the Assemble Papers Facebook page, and their name listed in the acknowledgements of Issue #2 of the printed publication (due to be published at the end of the year).
You'll get a set of TORAFU ARCHITECTS koloro dowel blocks thanks to MR KITLY (RRP $185). As one (very) lucky person is able to claim this reward, those who contribute to this category will also receive a invite to the launch, a pre-release publication delivered to their door, a personalised thank you on the Assemble Papers Facebook page, and their name listed in the acknowledgements of Issue #2 of the printed publication (due to be published at the end of the year).
You’ll get an Ai Weiwei gift package from Third Drawer Down, including a scarf, handkerchief and tea towel (total value $206)! As only one lucky person is able to claim this reward, those who contribute to this category will also receive a invite to the launch, a personalised thank you on the Assemble Papers Facebook page, and their name listed in the acknowledgements of Issue #2 of the printed publication (due to be published at the end of the year).
You'll get a SUKU capri quilt cover set (RRP $230). As only one lucky person is able to claim this reward, those who contribute to this category will also receive a invite to the launch, a personalised thank you on the Assemble Papers Facebook page, and their name listed in the acknowledgements of Issue #2 of the printed publication (due to be published at the end of the year).