The Sydney-based contingent of Australian Design Review’s (ADR’s) 30UNDER30 in 2025/2026 gathered for the first time on Wednesday 11 March – here’s how it went. The 1930s art deco-inspired Clocktower Bar was the perfect meeting place for this year’s 30UNDER30. Located on the ninth floor of Shell House Sydney, designed by Woods Bagot, Clocktower Bar […]
Designer Diana Espiritu works at the intersection of architecture and interiors. She has worn many hats since graduating from the University of NSW’s interior architecture program, including as a teacher passionate about keeping the flame of hope and inspiration alive for her students. It’s less than a decade since Espiritu finished at UNSW, but already […]
Phoebe Allen is one of Australian Design Review‘s 30UNDER30 for 2025/2026. In this Q&A the lead interior designer from Studio Traces shares how her love for design started at her grandmother’s side. Australian Design Review: Why did you enter the 30UNDER30 program? Phoebe Allen: I entered the 30UNDER30 program because I’ve been leading and delivering […]
Australian Design Review’s February 2026 round-up of appointments and practice news in Australian architecture and design. DKO International architecture and interior design studio DKO began 2026 with a string of appointments across Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia. Within its Australian studios, DKO has elevated three new directors, including Isabel Munro, Michael Fouché and Sam […]
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