The trans-Tasman design practice is hoping to foreground a new precedent in community-driven urban design via Newcastle’s West Village Precinct. Plus Architecture has been tasked with designing the $100 million precinct in the western Newcastle CBD for developers Spotlight Property Group and St Hilliers. The practice has cultivated a reputation for sustainably designed mixed-used precincts, […]
In a thought-provoking panel event hosted by architectural hardware and fittings company Halliday + Baillie, a diverse group of industry experts braved a chilly Melbourne night to explore the ongoing importance of using locally-made products in architectural projects. The panel was moderated by Australian Design Review editor Emily Rayner and featured Halliday + Baillie director […]
Lexus’ design pavilion – LANDMARK by Lexus returns in the company’s sixth year as Principal Partner of the Victoria Racing Club for the 2023 Melbourne Cup Carnival with a marriage of Japanese architectural values and Australian sustainable produce. Designed by Koichi Takada Architects, luxury car company Lexus embraces its brand value of ‘Omotenashi’ with the […]
The Danish brand’s environmentally mindful indoor and outdoor furniture collection is exclusively available to purchase in Australia and New Zealand through CULT. In early 2022, Skagerak – a furniture and accessories collection designed for both the indoors and outdoors – was acquired by the 150-year-old Danish design brand Fritz Hansen. This partnership has proved immensely […]
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