Australian Design Review’s regular round-up of appointments, promotions and other practice news in Australian architecture and design in June 2026. Appointments Hassell Hassell has announced the appointment of Kristen Whittle as global leader of MMC, Design Director and Equity Principal at Hassell. The practice says Whittle will play a key role in advancing Hassell’s expertise […]
Straw, sticks and bricks are yesterday’s news. Meet Hardieâ„¢ Gravisâ„¢ Panel by James Hardie – the next evolution in how modern Australian homes should be built. In a big move that means professionals in the built environment can now turn to one dependable brand for their exterior wall solutions, James Hardie is evolving from being […]
Everyone knows that when you’re looking for a beautifully designed and created handmade rug, you can’t go past Designer Rugs. But that’s not the only string to the company’s bow. Designer Rugs is 40 years old this year – that’s 40 years of building a legacy of custom made flooring options for some of the […]
Daniel Boddam is an architect and furniture designer who founded his own eponymous practice in 2013. He’s also the seventh and final jury member announced for IDEA 2026. As he was the son of two architects, a creative career was always on the cards for Daniel Boddam. His mother Jeannette Dorta, and father, David Boddam-Whetham […]
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