The latest in interiors
The Australian Design Centre says it is still possible to secure the funding needed to save it from permanent closure. The Australian Design Centre (ADC) in New South Wales says it can continue operations after 30 June 2026 if it secures annual funding of $500,000 for the next two years. Responding to cuts in October […]
The Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) has announced Jansz Tasmania as its official sparkling wine partner for 2026. Bringing together two disciplines grounded in craft and creativity, the partnership will see Jansz Tasmania served throughout the IDEA program, including at the prestigious IDEA gala in November where Australia’s leading designers and architects gather to celebrate […]
DKO’s partner – Interiors, Michael Drescher has been with the multi award-winning studio for over two decades. Over that time, he has worked across all typologies and now leads the interior design teams across the practice’s seven studios in Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam and, most recently, Indonesia. It’s this breadth of experience, he says, that makes him a […]
In an era where design often races towards the next big thing, Basis by Zenith Design Studio is a refreshing reminder that simplicity – thoughtfully executed – can be revolutionary. Rooted in the timeless appeal of timber, yet informed by contemporary commercial needs, Basis brings grounded elegance and practical performance to spaces that demand both. […]
With its luxurious new Sona Smart Toilet, Australian bathroom solutions supplier Fienza is taking a fresh step in the evolution of smart living. Popularised in Japan, smart toilets have long charmed curious travellers with their seat-warming capabilities and in-built sounds to play while in use. Now, it seems the rest of the world may be […]
The Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) gala will be awash in deep garnet hues this November, as Yalumba joins as the exclusive red wine partner for the 2026 celebration of Australia’s most visionary design minds. Bringing together the country’s leading architects, designers and creative thinkers, IDEA honours bold ideas and enduring craftsmanship, values that resonate […]
They came, they saw, they tried out the 2026 collection – at a vibrant launch event curated to mark Krost’s arrival in a new state. We’ve all heard that old chestnut about successful families – the ‘shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves‘ theory. You know, the one about the first generation making the money, before 70 percent of […]
Miele launches its latest innovations to make the journey from specifying to executing even smoother. When you’re a manufacturer with a long and firmly established history of going one step further, when your very ethos is ‘Immer Besser’, any improvement that makes specifying your products easier and more efficient for your partners is always the […]
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Nissie Bungbrakearti, a computational designer at COX Architecture, has the advanced skills to solve complex challenges using data and design. However, it hasn’t been an easy road from shy young practitioner to being named one of Australian Design Review‘s 30UNDER30 for 2025/2026. Below, Bungbrakearti shares some early career lessons. Australian Design Review: Why did you […]
The wholesaler of double-glazing skylights and roof windows has launched its first virtual reality (VR)-enabled showroom in Australia. Situated at 78 Henderson Road, Alexandria in Sydney’s inner-west, VELUX’s new showroom allows visitors to walk through a physical space overlaid with four options of virtual environments. The VR experience has been created to give industry professionals […]
The Sydney-based contingent of Australian Design Review’s (ADR’s) 30UNDER30 in 2025/2026 gathered for the first time on Wednesday 11 March – here’s how it went. The 1930s art deco-inspired Clocktower Bar was the perfect meeting place for this year’s 30UNDER30. Located on the ninth floor of Shell House Sydney, designed by Woods Bagot, Clocktower Bar […]
More than a decade in the making, Melbourne’s landmark West Gate Tunnel Project designed by Wood Marsh opened in December. The rubber has well and truly met the road for Melbourne’s largest road infrastructure project since CityLink opened in 1998. The State Government counted one million trips through the West Gate Tunnel between its opening […]
Applying to join Australian Design Review‘s 30UNDER30 in order to be ‘part of the conversation’, Blake Hillebrand currently works full-time at Kerstin Thompson Architects. He says his work is driven by ‘curiosity, generosity and accountability’. Australian Design Review: Why did you enter the 30UNDER30 program? Blake Hillebrand: I entered because I care deeply about where […]
A global call for bold thinking returns for the James Dyson Award as it opens for entries, inviting the next generation of design engineers to turn inventive ideas into real world solutions. The award has officially opened for submissions, inviting current and recent design and engineering students to present ideas that address pressing global challenges […]
Perth Design Week organisers have unveiled the festival’s 2026 program under a new curated format. Perth Design Week (PDW) 2026 plans to bring local and national design leaders together with the wider community in a program of events running from 19 to 26 March. The festival’s fourth iteration is set to celebrate a broad spectrum […]
A new cultural landmark in Kirikiriroa Hamilton fuses heritage, river and world-class performance into one commanding civic stage. In Kirikiriroa Hamilton, a city shaped by the sweep of the Waikato River, the newly opened BNZ Theatre claims its place as both cultural anchor and architectural signal flare. Conceived by Jasmax as lead designer with theatre […]
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