The six practices shortlisted for Designer of the Year in the 2025 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) presented their case to the judging panel at Cult’s Brisbane showroom on Thursday 18 September. Following the unveiling of the IDEA 2025 shortlist in August, the six studios vying for the coveted Designer of the Year award presented […]
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. […]
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