Dutch design practice MMEK’ has designed a new cancer centre for children that supports the centre’s mission of delivering development-orientated care. The Princess Máxima Center in Utrecht, Netherlands, aims to be one of the world’s top five paediatric oncology research institutes in the world. To help realise that aim it wanted a unique interior that would stimulate growing […]
Over the last few decades, the education sector has undergone radical change, with universities in particular under pressure operationally and in terms of planning and design development. he rise of online educational tools means now, more than ever, students are able to access educational resources remotely; meaning the challenge for universities is to attract students […]
Alexander &CO has designed the new rooftop cocktail bar for Erskineville’s Imperial Hotel, which has been conceived as an ‘Arts Social Club’ with references to Studio 54 and the Miami Art Deco Scene. Called Imperial UP, the venue houses a 30-seat diner, cocktail bar, private dining room, lounge/dining area and external outdoor bar featuring a pizza […]
A sense of effortlessness, sophistication and ambition were the hallmarks of the winning projects in the 2018 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). The winners of this year’s awards were announced at a glittering gala at Sydney’s Centennial Homestead on Friday 23 November, which saw over 500 of the leading lights of the A&D community gather to […]
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