Interiors
Interiors
When Williams Burton Leopardi rebranded as Design by WBL in 2025, the change signalled more than a refresh, it gave a name to an approach the Adelaide studio had been developing across more than four decades of practice: design stewardship. At its heart is the idea that every project begins with something worth understanding – […]
This year’s Adelaide Design Week puts collaboration, conversation and community ahead of the cult of the individual designer – positioning design culture itself as the thing worth celebrating. Design festivals can easily become exercises in looking at things: the finished building, the polished object, the installation, the designer standing beside it explaining the thinking. Adelaide […]
As part of this year’s Open House Hobart festival, Kevin McCloud and Tim Ross will present a special event for Tasmanian audiences on 6 November. Produced by the Australian Institute of Architects, the one-off show will be an exclusive event as part of Open House Hobart. Fittingly hosted in the restored Hobart College Theatre, the […]
Developed to help address a skills shortage in allied health services, the new La Trobe Health Clinic doubles as a public health facility and teaching building for La Trobe University. The facility is designed to help students transition from classroom-based theoretical teaching to pre-clinical and professional practice in a hands-on environment. Working under the close […]
Established in 2000 with Koos de Keijzer as founding partner and principal, DKO has grown to now work from six different studios across Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia. Partner – Interiors Michael Drescher joined the practice as a graduate back in 2006, so has personally witnessed its remarkable expansion – increasing tenfold from around […]
The 2026/2027 30UNDER30 will be a special iteration of the program, with the year’s cohort not the only ones at the Creative Retreat in Bali next May. For the five-year Reunion, all previous cohorts, mentors and sponsors are also on the invitation list. Which also makes it a special event for the dedicated 2026/2027 judges […]
Do you like art depicting Australian flora? How about still life paintings? If so, there’s sure to be something to grab your attention at the latest exhibition to open at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia. In 2026, however, there’s more to interrogate when it comes to the work of one of the country’s best […]
Outdoor lifestyle brand Basil Bangs has teamed up with Sydney interior architecture studio Tom Mark Henry to create Verso, a 21-piece collection of patio umbrellas, outdoor furniture and cushions. An afternoon with this collection will have you reaching for a Tequila Sunrise and an ABBA record, or any other 70s reference of your choosing… With […]
DGS is an accounting firm in Ballarat that believes in making financial services welcoming and approachable; this ethos informed Studio Nicholas for the interior design of its new space. Set inside a former paint shop at the entrance to the city centre, the new office designed by Noosa-based practice Studio Nicholas brings a sophisticated palette […]
Outdoor cooking is a way of life in Australia, from First Nations earth ovens (Kup Murri) and early settler damper baking to modern summer barbecues and fire pits. So when Miele was selecting the right location to launch its first outdoor cooking range in the country, the Daintree Rainforest seemed the perfect choice. The ‘Dreams’ […]
As workspaces become increasingly technology-driven, the humble monitor arm has evolved from a functional accessory into an important part of the workplace design equation. Humanscale’s range combines refined aesthetics with considered engineering, offering interior designers a way to integrate screens into a workspace without compromising its visual or functional clarity. For interior designers, specifying a […]
Australian furniture brand Eva launched its new showroom Richmond House, last week in Melbourne, and the design community turned out in droves to mark the occasion. Eva‘s Richmond House is the brand’s third showroom, with the others housed in heritage buildings in Melbourne’s Carlton and Sydney’s Surry Hills. The new 408-square metre showroom marks a […]
Mitchell Jones co-founded Made For with Cara Stizza in 2016, and together they grew the practice from two to 20 in its first six years. A decade later, Jones is now the creative director of the studio, which is the latest company to join ADR‘s 30UNDER30 as a practice partner. Here he explains to ADR […]
The west coast’s annual design festival is returning in 2027 for its fifth year. From 11 to 18 March, Perth’s Liberty Theatre and State Buildings will once again play host to eight days of talks, exhibitions, open houses and events honouring the state’s creatives. A new venue added to the mix For the first time […]
The new collection from Greg Natale is designed to bring a touch of theatricality into the home. The capsule collection titled ‘Operetta’ features interior décor items including vases, candles, decorative dishes and more. Italian for ‘small opera’, Operetta reframes the rhythm and visual impact of the theatre for contemporary interior spaces. Natale used a palette […]
Like Olaf in Frozen, you may find your heart melting when you step into this gorgeous ArtMade-designed early learning centre. Crafted to feel like a warm hug, the interiors balance functionality with visual calm, creating a supportive environment for children, educators and caregivers. Little Seeds Early Learning Centre in Caringbah, Sydney, combines gentle curves and […]
Australian Design Review’s regular round-up of appointments, promotions and other practice news in Australian architecture and design for August 2026. Appointments Cottee Parker Reflecting its growing presence across Australia and New Zealand Cottee Parker has made three internal promotions and a key strategic appointment. Adam Pope has been promoted to director, recognising his leadership in the […]
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 […]
Open House Latrobe is the first program of its kind, opening the doors to some of regional Victoria’s historical landmarks from 9-11 October. Not your traditional open house, the festival will open up more than just historic buildings. The program spans the area’s open mines, water treatment plants, landfill sites and community spaces across Moe, […]
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 […]
Yasmine Ghoniem is the founder and director of YSG Studio, which she established in 2020 as a multidisciplinary practice combining architecture, interiors and curation. She has now come on board as a mentor and judge for Australian Design Review‘s next 30UNDER30 cohort for 2026/2027. Only a year after Ghoniem launched YSG, the studio was named […]
Six heritage warehouses beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge have been reimagined into a thriving workspace. Wedged beneath the hulking steel arches of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, where Lavender Bay’s industrial ghosts once rattled around empty concrete shells, six 1920s warehouses have swapped rust for revival with the energy of more than 100 businesses calling the […]
Last week Australian Design Review and SJB hosted The Curved Path, a Pineapple Soup event, ahead of entries opening for the 2026/2027 30UNDER30 program this week. The event was held in SJB’s Sydney studio and welcomed members of the A+D industry for a panel discussion on the diverse pathways a career in architecture can take. […]
Designed by Gaia Starace Design, Sabbia Residence is a compact beachfront apartment located in Freshwater, Sydney. What it lacks in square metres it makes up for in abundance with bespoke artistic touches that elevate everyday living. Custom pieces create cohesion Rome-born, Sydney-based Starace drew on her multidisciplinary background combining architecture, art and custom joinery design […]
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