Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 cohort has just returned from the inaugural Creative Retreat hosted at Bali’s Potato Head. During this retreat, the cohort was joined by the mentors and sponsors to connect with one another and forge career-long relationships, as well as gain an even deeper understanding and knowledge of their industry. At the creativity […]
Today marks 19 days to go until entries for IDEA 2023 close. Get your entry in before Sunday 18 June 2023 for your chance to win one of Australia’s most prestigious independent interior design awards. With less than a month to go until IDEA 2023 closes, we thought we’d answer a few of your FAQs […]
Cross-disciplinary designer Danielle Brustman has been named as the fourth judge for IDEA 2023, joining Elvin Tan, Jade Nottage, and Megan Norgate. Brustman will be joined by Melbourne-based interior designer Megan Norgate, Sydney-based interior designer Jade Nottage, and Melbourne-based designer Elvin Tan. We’ll be revealing more judges soon, so stay tuned. IDEA is now open for entries […]
The luxury hospitality design practice borrowed inspiration from Melbourne’s constantly evolving arts and cultural scene to develop this urban retreat. The Ritz Carlton – which opened on 23 March – occupies the top 17 floors of Australia’s tallest hotel, the 80-storey-high West Side Place located on the corner of Spencer and Lonsdale Streets in the […]
Hassell oversaw the Design Wall 2023, an installation which celebrates innovative local product design as part of the NGV’s cherished Melbourne Now exhibition. Melbourne Now has grown to be a patron favourite ever since its inaugural exhibition 10 years ago. The exhibition showcases the work of more than 200 Victorian-based artists, designers, ceramicists and sculptors. […]
Nina Maya Interiors and Axolotl have come together for a video tour of the recently completed project, Residence R, showcasing the finer details of their collaboration in Northbridge, Sydney. Sydney-based interior designer Nina Maya first encountered the sheer brilliance of Axolotl’s surfaces when she stumbled upon a client’s garage door adorned with a mesmerising bronze […]
Tongue & Groove three-layered, solid European oak boards are ideal for developing the perfect stair solutions. As Australia’s first three-layered solid engineered oak board specialist, Tongue & Groove believes a meticulously designed stair solution offers a compelling way to express the design intent of an interior space either by adding vertical drama as a centrepiece, […]
Megan Norgate has been named as the third judge for IDEA 2023, joining Elvin Tan and Jade Nottage. Melbourne interior designer and BRAVE NEW ECO founder Megan Norgate is a longtime advocate and user of sustainable design and will be predominately overseeing this aspect in IDEA entries. IDEA is now open for entries until 18 June. Enter […]
Brothers Jack and Mark Fearon specialise in transforming bespoke and functional aluminium furniture into sculptures. Burleigh Heads-based brothers Jack and Mark are the brains behind FEARON, a design and fabrication company founded in 2019 with a focus on developing functional aluminium objects into ‘furniture art.’ FEARON’s fusion of visually pleasing art with practical design exemplifies […]
Jade Nottage has been named as the second judge for IDEA 2023, joining Melbourne-based designer Elvin Tan. IDEA is now open for entries until 18 June. Enter now! Co-founding design studio Tom Mark Henry alongside Cushla McFadden in 2014, Nottage is driven by relaxed but cutting-edge design borne out of diversified teamwork. Leading a team of 15, Nottage […]
Versatility and practicality are at the core of the Tam Tam table by Krost. As a folding table, Tam Tam is easy to move around while also conveniently sized – ideal for adaptive workplaces. Krost is at the forefront of supplying commercial furniture that is current, relevant and offers the latest in workplace design and […]
This year’s exhibition from 18 to 24 May will display work that reflects the Melbourne Design Week theme for 2023 of ‘Design the World You Want’, foregrounded in the three pillars of transparency, currency, and legacy. Future Collectives is committed to representing the stories behind inspiring and innovative design concepts in current Australian design. This […]
Studio Doherty recently collaborated with Enth Degree Architects to develop Gloss House, a zany yet sophisticated space for home-bodies and socialites alike Gloss House brings a flash of Palm Springs to an unassuming street in Doncaster East by saluting the joy and fun of 1950s modernist design. The final project is a polished house that […]
Melbourne-based designer and IDEA 2022 Emerging Designer of the Year finalist Elvin Tan has been named a judge for IDEA 2023.
The Precinct Collection from Zenith is a series of individual elements that, when combined, create ‘spaces within spaces’. Configurable lounge modules, pods, screens, and booths become ‘precincts’ for focus, connection or collaboration.
Leading premium design retailer, Cult Design, is delighted to add PLEASE WAIT to be SEATED (PWTBS) to its collection. Founded by former Wallpaper interiors photographer, Thomas Ibsen, the brand is a blend of daring Danish design. Launched in 2014, PWTBS is rooted in the relationship between interaction, good craftsmanship, quality, materials and sustainability in terms […]
There are just two weeks left to save $90 on entry fees on IDEA 2023. Enter your project now to save. It’s IDEA’s 21st birthday! For more than two decades, IDEA has been the benchmark for Australian design excellence and the ultimate accolade for architects and designers across the country. Entries are open until 18 June, but early […]
Last year, the IDEA 2022 gala took place at The Timber Yard in Melbourne. More than 500 architects, designers and design lovers gathered to celebrate the category and overall design award-winners. The IDEA gala was a night to remember for architects, interior designers, suppliers and the industry as a whole. Among the highlights of the […]
Prestigious and luxurious, this is the DNA of Adam Goodrum’s new sofa range, which comes under the umbrella of contemporary Australian design brand nau, and was launched by Cult at last year’s Design Show Australia in Sydney. The new nau collection, including the Lincoln sofa range by designer Adam Goodrum, was unveiled by Cult across […]
Nectaar interior designer Emily Jury has recently designed Harcourt, a Portuguese-inspired farmhouse with calmness and harmony at the forefront. Nectaar is a Melbourne-based interior design practice established in 2018 by Bec Dourous. The practice is a self-proclaimed ‘family-orientated team’ with a focus on producing high-end design works in residential, retail and commercial spheres which reflect […]
Chelsea Rodrigues has passed away following a 17-month battle with bowel cancer. She was a greatly-loved and longtime colleague at Cult, who not only made a profound impact on the Australian design community but was also an advocate for LifeBlood donations. On Thursday 23 March, Cult founder and CEO Richard Munao released a heartfelt obituary, […]
The Affordable Art Fair has brought major growth to the Australian art landscape since debuting in 2019 with a total of 37,500 visitors providing more than $7 million in art sales for hundreds of living artists and galleries. The Fair has had a global name for nearly 20 years and produced stellar outcomes, hosting over […]
Norfolk house by SE DÉA pays respects to the heritage of the building while integrating a contemporary style of living. With a subtle and feminine palette, Norfolk house evokes a sense of calm with its neutrality decoratively paired with minimal and restrained layering. Led by director and founder Samantha Birtles, SE DÉA is a Sydney-based […]
IDEA 2023 is now open for entries, celebrating the best Australian interior design projects and the studios and designers behind them. This year, entries will be open until Sunday 18 June, with discounted early bird rates available until Sunday 7 May. Enter IDEA 2023 now! Create an account (or log into an existing account) and start […]