The latest in interiors
New Zealand-based soft furnishings house Baya, owned by 86-year-old textile specialist Furtex, is opening its first Australian showroom. Australian Design Review takes a closer look. Laid out like an open gallery, where every display serves as its own unique artwork, the newly opened studio of New Zealand-based producer of rugs, cushions and throws, Baya occupies […]
In a bold and imaginative leap, contemporary rug design company nanimarquina has unveiled four new collections that challenge the conventional boundaries of textile design. From sculptural furniture to expressive art pieces and sustainable outdoor solutions, Folded, Talk Talk, Nuance and Garden each offer a unique perspective on the evolving role of rugs in contemporary living. […]
Australian Design Review is thrilled to reveal that Meryl Hare, founder and design principal of Hare + Klein, is the final judge announced for the 2025 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). Celebrating 23 years of IDEA Now in its 23rd year, IDEA is Australia’s largest and most successful independent design awards program. Honouring the best […]
Australian-owned independent distributor of plywood, timber, laminate and decorative surface materials for sustainable interior design, ForestOne, has unveiled the all-new DesignerOne range of decorated panels and laminates. Proudly crafted in Benalla, Victoria, at ForestOne’s manufacturing site, DesignerOne offers a high standard of quality and design for discerning consumers, designers and builders alike. It raises the […]
Global independent publishing and media business Hardie Grant required a new office that mirrored its focus on creativity and collaboration. Designed by Carr with timelessness front of mind, Hardie Grant’s new office in Collingwood, Melbourne, serves as a celebration of storytelling and creativity. With accents of colour and varied spaces for both pause and collaboration, […]
Annie MacLean is among Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 Interior and Product Designers for 2024/2025. Below, we get to know MacLean, who is the proud founder of her own practice and vows to increase the accessibility of interior design no matter the size or scale of the project. Australian Design Review: Do you remember your first […]
Named after the racehorse whose winnings paid for the Edwardian red-brick home, Melbourne-based interior decorator Alessandra Smith’s Kazoo vision spans both modernity and heritage. Following significant renovations in 2014, the sunlit Caulfield East home – fittingly located opposite the Caulfield Racecourse – was in need of a fresh aesthetic identity that more closely served the […]
In the heart of Randwick’s Health & Innovation Precinct, a quiet revolution is taking shape. The Minderoo Children’s Comprehensive Cancer Centre (MCCCC) is transforming cancer treatment for our kids through innovative laboratory design. A first for Australia, this groundbreaking facility within the Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick, challenges conventional thinking with its ‘sustainability sandwich’ approach – […]
The latest in architecture
In consultation with Sydney coastal Aboriginal women, award-winning Dharawal and Yuin artist Alison Page has been commissioned by Lendlease to develop a major new permanent public artwork. Titled Badjgama Ngunda Whuliwulawala (Black Women Rising), the new 5.5-metre-high cast bronze sculpture portrays an Aboriginal woman rising powerfully from a body of water and will be unveiled […]
Hicham Lahlou is arguably one of the most accomplished and important multi-hyphenate designers in the world. His prodigious talent and innate understanding of the power of design to communicate across cultures, borders and genres earned Lahlou numerous accolades over his 30-year career, including recognition among the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) in 2021, […]
The Victorian chapter of the Australian Institute of Landscaping Architects (AILA) has celebrated the best landscape architecture from across the state, with 35 winners across 16 categories. The peak body for landscape architecture in Australia, the AILA awards program provides an opportunity for the public and peer recognition of innovative, contemporary landscape architecture across the […]
HDR strengthens its specialist capability with a new appointment, Carr unveils two new leaders across two studios, and Matthews Architects elevates internally in this month’s round up of industry appointments. HDR bolsters defence and aviation capability with new appointment HDR associate principal of defence and aviation Kate Macdonald. Photo: supplied HDR has appointed Kate Macdonald […]
The Western Australian chapter of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) has commemorated the best landscape architecture from across the state, with 12 innovative projects taking home prizes. Showcasing innovative design for public spaces and forward-thinking environmental planning, AILA is the peak body of landscape architecture across the continent. In the lead-up to the […]
HVG Facades, a leading supplier of premium façade solutions in Australia, is committed to supporting architects with valuable educational resources through its accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs. These programs are designed to help professionals stay current with evolving industry standards, technical requirements and sustainability practices, all while meeting the mandatory CPD points required by […]
Australian-born speculative architect and filmmaker Liam Young will live-narrate an extended version of his visionary short film Planet City as part of the Vivid Ideas program and Sydney Film Festival. When it debuted at the National Gallery of Victoria’s 2021 Triennial, Liam Young’s original 15-minute, animated short film presented a hyper-dense, self-sustaining metropolis where the […]
The Far North Queensland Regional Awards, hosted by the Australian Institute of Architects, celebrates major wins for Cairns-located structures across many award categories. Below are some of the key winners. Building of the year The Eddie Orbin Award for Building of the year was awarded to The Mulgrave Gallery in Cairns at the recently announced […]
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