Australian architectural firm Cox has identified an increasingly common duality facing the workplace design sector, writes director and interior designer Brooke Lloyd. Macquarie Group’s global headquarters by Cox. Photo: Brett Boardman. Workplace design for professional services has always carried symbolic weight. More than places of work, offices are also instruments of reputation, carefully calibrated to […]
Cera Stribley’s co-founding and managing principal, Chris Stribley believes mentorship is a two-way street, with both young designers and the ‘old wood’ having plenty to teach each other. Australian Design Review (ADR)’s 30UNDER30 program provides mentorship and career development in the architecture and design industry, bringing together game-changers, industry leaders, practice founders, product manufacturers, suppliers […]
The Housing Industry Association is calling for a national plan to upgrade Australia’s ageing homes, arguing resilience depends on lifting the standards of existing dwellings. Australia’s housing industry is standing at a crossroads. While new homes continue to meet ever-higher standards of safety and efficiency, millions of older dwellings are weathering storms of another kind. […]
The leading designers partnering with Designer Rugs as jurors for the premier rug brand’s Evolve competition say they are excited to see what Australia’s designers will come up with in 2025. The 2025 Evolve jury. Designer Rugs’ senior designer Lia Pielli is on the judging panel, and she explains the history of the prize. “This […]
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