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With the opening of Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel, attention turns from engineering magnitude to architectural meaning. Arden Station stands as a declaration of intent, signalling how transport infrastructure can plant new civic life while honouring the layered industrial fabric of its surroundings. Arden Station opened to passengers on 30 November 2025, marking a decisive moment in […]
November 2025 brought about significant leadership changes across pockets of Australia’s architecture and interior design industry, as well as studio updates and individual honours. View them all below. DIA welcomes new CEO Simone LeAmon. Photo: supplied. At the end of November, the country’s peak voice for design, the Design Institute of Australia, announced that Simone […]
A little-known Victorian rule is pushing designers into builder territory as projects pass the $10,000 mark. An obscure Victorian building rule is reshaping the everyday reality of interior designers, who may be breaking the law each time they take on a project worth more than $10,000. The threshold, originally intended to regulate building contractors, now […]
Australian Design Review today unveils its 30UNDER30 shortlist for 2025/2026, recognising 66 emerging and outstanding interior designers, architects, product designers and innovators of the built world from across Australia. Since its inception in 2022, Australian Design Review (ADR)’s 30UNDER30 program has provided life-changing career development opportunities, mentorship and recognition to A+D professionals aged 30 and […]
HDR’s architecture practice in Australia has identified seven ‘megatrends’ increasingly shaping architectural solutions across the country and beyond. Below, managing principal Huai Lim outlines those conclusions, drawn from HDR’s work and conversations with clients, stakeholders and collaborators across the industry, as well as what the practice is seeing emerge globally. In 2026, architecture will be […]
In a world dominated by mass-produced housing and fleeting design trends, the work of architect Jiri Lev offers a grounded and humane alternative, writes Virginia Montague. Lev’s commitment to creating healthy, affordable and resilient housing prototypes, most notably the Tasmanian House series, is influencing a quiet revolution in Australian architectural thinking. Lev champions what he […]
The contemporary conversation about high-rise buildings is changing. At the World Architecture Festival (WAF) in Miami, and through recent visits to Doha and Miami’s coastal precincts, it was evident that height and silhouettes in the skyline are no longer sufficient measures of success. The focus is shifting towards how people live in these buildings, how […]
Australian Design Review speaks with HDR design principal Simon Fleet, reflecting on the formative experiences that shaped his early career – including working on Adelaide’s landmark airport redevelopment while still in his 20s. Now a 30UNDER30 shortlist judge, Fleet discusses what the next generation of architects and designers bring to the industry, as well as […]
ARCH, Ashford Lamaya Architects, Hames Sharley and Studio BE are all behind the design of Charles Darwin University (CDU)’s new $30.8 million health teaching and training facility. Located at CDU’s Casuarina campus in Darwin, the 3684-square metre, three-storey facility gathers high-tech teaching spaces, laboratories and research infrastructure under one roof. The centre features a simulated […]
The Reset Room Design Guide assists architects, designers and others to create spaces that support neurodivergent people. Reset rooms – or sensory rooms, as they’re sometimes known – describe any space that enables the user to self-regulate or ‘reset’ their nervous system through the provision of sensory input, the reduction of sensory input, or a […]
A three-storey single residence bordering Adelaide City parklands traverses its planning overlays with stealthy “snail”-like geometry. Despite taking colour cues from its leafy context, Treehouse stands out on its street corner in the affluent suburb of North Adelaide, flanked by a medley of heritage frontages. The material and colour palette takes inspiration from nearby parklands. […]
COX eyes the future with a newly created role, Carr and FK announce developments in their Brisbane expansions, Arup strengthens its First Nations leadership, plus more in this month’s round-up of industry appointments. Christian Derix leads COX into the future in newly created role Cox’s new head of futures and innovation, Christian Derix. Photo: Supplied. […]
Now in its fourth year, Australian Design Review’s (ADR) 30UNDER30 program continues to guide the future of young designers. The program facilitates first-hand experience and long-term career development, connecting ambitious creatives with influential industry mentors. HDR is the latest practice partner to join ADR’s 30UNDER30 program, with design principal Alison Potter joining the shortlist judging […]
Now in its fourth year, Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 program has established itself as the leading mentorship and career development program in the architecture and design industry. The unique program brings together game changers, industry leaders, practice founders, product manufacturers, suppliers and sponsors to celebrate and empower the young interior and product designers of the […]
Now in its fourth year, Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 program continues to champion the next generation of Australian design talent. Bringing together industry leaders, practice founders and emerging voices, the program celebrates comprehensive mentorship across all areas of the interior design and architecture industry. Rizen Atelier has come aboard as the latest 30UNDER30 practice partner, […]
Minotti’s latest collection hits Australian shores, featuring a range of pieces informed by the creative visions of a truly global selection of designers. “The 2025 Collection marks a new chapter in Minotti’s design journey, offering fresh perspectives while remaining rooted in its signature elegance,” says Tim Engelen, founder of dedece, the retailer that is featuring […]
Bundanon announces the full roster of artists and researchers selected for its 2026 residencies. Renowned internationally, Bundanon’s Artists in Residence program stands as the largest of its kind in Australia, a cornerstone of the organisation’s 30-year legacy. The program continues to expand annually, underpinned by strategic partnerships with leading arts organisations, cultural agencies, benefactors and […]
The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) has recognised the country’s best landscape architecture during its annual Festival of Landscape Architecture. At a ceremony held in Lutruwita/Tasmania on Tuesday 21 October, AILA’s national jury presented 36 awards to projects spanning 17 categories, celebrating the projects and practitioners “reimagining how we live with landscape and each […]
For Field Office Architecture director Nicolas Gutierrez, renovating the converted factory apartment he shares with his partner and now two-year-old son in Richmond, Victoria, was an exercise in patience, experimentation and making bold, architecturally artistic choices. For many architects, interior designers and those who appreciate design, there is a peculiar pull towards living in warehouse […]
In August, the prestigious wine label Chandon launched a competition, with the top prize being a visit to its glamorous location in regional Victoria. Following a flurry of competition entries, the brand has now announced the lucky winner of a fabulous off-site visit opportunity at the newly reimagined Chandon Homestead in the Yarra Valley. Comprising […]
Showcasing an elegant, respectful balance between sustainable design practices and connection to Country, global flooring solutions company Interface has partnered with construction firm Sheldon to create a new kind of future-facing office space. In a bold approach to traditional office design, Interface’s creative input for the look and feel of the Sheldon head office at […]
Australia’s small practice architects are at the forefront of this year’s ArchiTeam 2025 Awards, with finalists revealed ahead of a vibrant November celebration in Collingwood. ArchiTeam has revealed the finalists for its 18th annual awards program, marking a new chapter in the celebration of Australia’s small practice architects. The winners will be announced on 19 […]
One of Australia’s most admired and prominent contemporary designers, Ross Gardam‘s practice merges traditional craft with modern know-how. A natural collaborator who believes that designing in a vacuum should be discouraged, he explains why he’s excited to join the panel of esteemed mentors for the 2025/2026 30UNDER30 program. Australian Design Review: Why did you want […]
Architectus announces a striking 60 promotions, Gray Puksand expands its residential capabilities with a new appointment, Studio Johnston strengthens its leadership team and policies, plus more in this month’s round-up of industry appointments. Gray Puksand expands residential portfolio with new appointment Gray Puksand’s new senior associate Luke Stokes. Photo: Supplied. National architecture and design practice […]
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