A hardy Melbourne crowd braved a wet and windy night last week to visit Tongue & Groove‘s impressive Richmond showroom. They were there to gain insights and application tips about Australian Design Review‘s 30UNDER30 program. With Australian Design Review‘s managing editor, Madeleine Swain, moderating, the panel comprised Chris Stribley (principal of Cera Stribley and a […]
Australian architecture practice Plus Studio has launched AdaptAbility, a new data-led tool that identifies underutilised commercial buildings in Melbourne with untapped potential for adaptive reuse. When we get a stain on our clothes, we wash them. When we get a rip in our jeans, the sensible thing to do is to mend them. But when […]
The annual THRIVE Passivhaus Conference recently took place in Melbourne. With over 300 people in attendance, the room was filled with designers, suppliers, builders and consultants, and there was a palpable hunger for scalability in the air. While everyone seemed to agree that Passivhaus remains the pinnacle of operational efficiency, a debate simmered throughout the […]
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 […]
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