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Renowned architectural firm Architectus announces over fifty promotions as part of their new leadership appointments. The firm has been on a growing trajectory following the 2003 merger with Conrad Gargett, a partnership that saw Architectus continue their expansion and reputation as one of Australia’s largest and most diverse design practices. “We’re excited by the huge […]
Arts-Matter is a cultural community program that hosts a series of intimate programs with creative minds, making art, music, film and theatre more accessible to the public. Arts-Matter co-founders Michelle Grey and Susan Armstrong caught up with Australian Design Review to discuss their shared commitment to fostering a deeper understanding of art’s impact on society. […]
The date has been set for the Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) gala, Australia’s largest and most successful independent design awards program. The IDEA 2023 gala will be held on Thursday 23 November, at Centennial Homestead, presenting awards in 15 categories and six special awards. Tickets for IDEA 2023 gala will be on sale soon […]
Sydney-based studio Chrofi have demonstrated awe-inspiring and innovative design in the Arndt Residence on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. Chrofi are compelled to imbue projects with an ‘unexpected dimension.’ The Arndt Residence, a fusion of an art gallery, family home and guest space, does just that, highlighting the studio’s meticulous landscape-responsive, people-centric and provocative design. The studio’s […]
Ahead of the referendum on 14 October, IDEA chairperson Rachel Nolan and numerous leading Australian architects are imploring those in the built environment profession to vote yes in support of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament. The referendum will ask Australian voters to declare their support in favour or against a proposed […]
Australian Design Review’s (ADR) 30UNDER30 Architects and Innovators of the Built World program, welcomes Perth-based design studio State of Kin’s design director and co-founder, Ara Salomone, as a judge and mentor. With a portfolio spanning residential, hospitality, retail, wellness, and commercial spaces, State of Kin has gained recognition for its fusion of aesthetics and functionality. […]
We are excited to announce that the doors are officially open for submissions to the prestigious Australian Design Review 30UNDER30 Architects and Innovators of the Built World program. This is your chance to showcase your innovative ideas, groundbreaking projects, and visionary contributions to the world of architecture and design. If you are 30 years of […]
The inaugural collaboration between Plus Architecture and the non-for-profit housing provider Unison exemplifies a leap forward in urban regeneration. In July of this year, Plus Architecture completed the $18.3 million multi-residential development of 260 Bell Street for Unison Housing, funded by Homes Victoria and constructed by Mansrea Constructions. This development is part of the wider […]
The September and October issue of inside magazine is up for grabs on newsstands on Monday 4 September and contains the projects shortlisted for IDEA 2023. Bid a proper adieu to a bitter winter with the latest issue of inside launching us head-first into a promising Spring, with Cox Architecture’s Glory Days evocative of all […]
The global architecture practice is leading the design of two designated cycling routes that will connect the new Light Rail Terminus in Kingsford, Centennial Park, Sydney CBD, and onwards to South Coogee. GroupGSA is designing the Randwick City Council and Transport for NSW sponsored project with engineering consultancy company Acor. The 2.8 kilometre bi-directional cycleway […]
The Melbourne-based practice’s design of the new three-storey centre, which has also been shortlisted in the public space category for this year’s IDEA awards, creates a welcoming space for the local Warnambool community wherein education and the arts unite. Kosloff Architecture’s design of the Warrnambool Library and Learning Centre, located within the grounds of the […]
The global fibre cement manufacturing company’s latest innovation is reminiscent of softly brushed concrete and is dynamic to touch. Hardie™ Brushed Concrete Cladding is part of the Hardie™️ Architectural Collection, a range created in collaboration with design community, taking design versatility to a new level. The curated collection of profiles and textures delivers modern exteriors […]
Architectural graduate Claudia Takada has won this year’s Buildner Office Design competition for a ‘slow office’ concept that unites creatives, the community and nature. ClarkeHopkinsClarke’s Sydney studio’s architectural assistant Claudia Takada was inspired to design an office space conducive to the requirements of the post-pandemic hybrid workforce to ensure users still feel supported by the […]
The Melbourne-based practice has completed the fitout for Casa Victoria, an ode to quietness, calm and the Central American notion of building with raw materials and timbers. Splinter Society, fronted by husband and wife duo Chris Stanley and Asha Nicholas, are well-versed in inner-city renovations, so they willingly and gladly rolled up their sleeves to […]
Hospitality heavyweights NOMAD Group have transformed Melbourne’s historic Stock Exchange into a fine dining destination with French-inspired restaurant and bar, Reine and La Rue. The highly anticipated restaurant has been open for just under a month, yet it has already created buzz around Melbourne both for its design concept and hospitality offerings. Working closely with […]
Earlier this month, leaders in hormetic therapy, Found—Space, launched their Nu-A Collection, a revolutionary range of state-of-the-art saunas. Melbourne designed, the Nu-A Collection combines exquisite design with superior functionality. This is the second product in the new wellness ecosystem, having already launched the Found—Space Ice Bath, the range allows the user to control the tech […]
The global design practice has designed the station to function as the gateway to the hotly anticipated Waterloo Metro Quarter. The design of the new Sydney Metro Waterloo station by John McAslan + Partners is ticking along productively and successfully, with the most recent development being two station boxes – with one serving as the […]
Australian Design Review recently sat down with co-founder and managing principal of Vancouver-based practice HCMA, Darryl Condon, to discuss the power of inclusive design in achieving positive social impact and how Canadian and Australian architects have a lot to learn from each other. HCMA‘s Darryl Condon recalls the time he returned to a project post-production […]
Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 Architects and Innovators of the Built World stream will feature Breathe design director Jeremy McLeod as a mentor and judge. Breathe is a studio of change agents, advocating for the people in the cities where we live and work. The team creates spaces that are meaningful and accessible to everyone, prioritising […]
In a collaboration with Cox Architecture and CPB Contractors, Billard Leece Partnership (BLP) was appointed as the lead architectural designer for the new Bundaberg hospital. The Bundaberg hospital is set to be a state-of-the-art, six-storey healthcare edifice, ushering in a new era of modern medical services. The hospital’s diverse range of offerings such as acute, […]
On 2 September, HAY relaunches two beloved HAY ranges that reflect the Danish brand’s pursuit towards a sustainable future in design. Visitors will be welcomed to HAY’s Fitzroy store to witness the relaunch of two notable ranges – the About a Collection and Colour Crate – which are manufactured from 100 percent recycled post-consumer plastic […]
Tick-tock, architects! The countdown is on as registrations for the 2024 NGV Architecture Commission competition close on Monday 28 August. Get ready for the ninth instalment of this prestigious architecture commission. The NGV Architecture Commission is no mere stage; it’s the avant-garde arena where Australia’s architectural visionaries unleash their creativity, transforming the NGV Garden at […]
The Sunshine Coast has welcomed its first all-in-one production studio, Havana Haus. The stunning custom-built studio offers an extensive range of services, including; a podcast production room, flexible backdrops and a cyclorama for photography, state-of-the-art videography and lighting equipment, an office area, hot-desking facilities, just to name a few. Located in the heart of Coolum […]
ADR’s 30UNDER30: Architecture and Innovation in the Built World is set to launch and accept entries 4 September 2023. Here’s everything you need to know about the program. The 30UNDER30 program for interior designers and product designers, was launched by Australian Design Review when, after industry consultation, it was discovered there was a need to […]
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