Hassell’s Perth principal Sophie Bond is an architect who is optimistic about the future of the industry and the current crop of early-career designers. It’s that attitude that persuaded her to join Australian Design Review‘s 30UNDER30 as a judge and mentor for the 2026/2027 cohort. Bond says she’s particularly encouraged by emerging designers who are […]
There are people in the world who think there is only one Meryl of repute – she of the record-breaking 21 Oscar nominations (and three wins among them). But the Australian A+D industry knows differently… Meryl Hare established her multi award-winning practice Hare + Klein nearly 40 years ago, and since then has become an […]
Established in 2000 with Koos de Keijzer as founding partner and principal, DKO has grown to now work from six different studios across Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia. Partner – Interiors Michael Drescher joined the practice as a graduate back in 2006, so has personally witnessed its remarkable expansion – increasing tenfold from around […]
The 2026/2027 30UNDER30 will be a special iteration of the program, with the year’s cohort not the only ones at the Creative Retreat in Bali next May. For the five-year Reunion, all previous cohorts, mentors and sponsors are also on the invitation list. Which also makes it a special event for the dedicated 2026/2027 judges […]
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