On Victoria’s world-famous Great Ocean Road, a new pitstop has taken shape. Led by Grimshaw, the multidisciplinary design for the Twelve Apostles Keerray Woorroong Visitor Centre has been co-designed with Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation, and with landscape architects ASPECT Studios. The project unites a new Visitor Experience Centre, Welcome Garden, extensive revegetation, landscaped parking, and […]
In this article for The Podium, Australian Design Review’s new thought leadership series, Matthews Architects managing director Gerald Matthews shares his views on the future role of AI within architectural practice, and the question of how, not if, it should be used. For me, the existential AI crisis isn’t about the terror that many of […]
Australian Design Review’s regular round-up of appointments, promotions and other practice news in Australian architecture and design for September 2026. Appointments Architectus Strengthening its national design capability, Architectus has made a series of senior appointments across Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. The appointments bring together established design leaders and emerging talent across Living, Infrastructure and Landscape […]
Small Wonder Cellar Door and Restaurant recently opened in Tasmania’s premier wine region. The interiors and architecture were by KHA Singapore with local practice Edwards + Simpson. The new venue features four distinct spaces: the Cellar Door, The Wine Library private function room, The Garden outdoor area, and a seasonal, hyperlocal restaurant led by Michelin-trained […]
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