On a night for which the phrase ‘raining cats and dogs’ could have been coined, an impressive number of Australia’s designers and architects braved the downpour and headed to Cult’s huge multi-roomed space in the inner Melbourne suburb of Abbotsford for the 2026 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) Designer of the Year presentations. Following on […]
From premium switches and powerpoints to scalable smart home technology, Clipsal is looking to bring greater design consideration to the electrical elements of the home – and build stronger relationships with the architects and interior designers specifying them. The details of a well-designed interior extend far beyond the furniture, finishes and fittings that first catch […]
IDEA (the Interior Design Excellence Awards) has always championed timelessness and the pursuit of excellence – something that resonates with new awards sponsor, Melbourne Gin Company (MGC). ADR speaks with winemaker and MGC founder Andrew Marks about his passion for classic cocktails, the story behind the brand, and the importance of timeless style over fleeting […]
Last Thursday, seven practices from around the country came together at ForestOne’s showroom in the inner Melbourne suburb of Abbotsford to present their portfolios to an invited audience and representatives of this year’s Interior Excellence Awards jury panel. Following the Shortlist Reveal event at the Art Gallery of NSW in Sydney a couple of weeks […]
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