Interiors
Interiors
Architects and designers are perhaps among the most difficult groups of people to buy gifts for. Their attention to detail, innate eye for style and thoughtful approach to almost every facet of their work and life mean they know what they like and how they like it. At Australian Design Review (ADR) we’re in the […]
On Friday 29 November, a carefully selected group of finalists in the Interior Design Excellence Award (IDEA) Colour category gathered for lunch around the private dining table at Pincho Disco, Collingwood. Hosted by Designer Rugs, who have returned to sponsor the Colour category, the event was the perfect way to celebrate this renewed relationship and […]
The December/January issue of inside magazine is out now, featuring the winners of the 2024 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), alongside intimate interviews and investigative features on heritage architecture, whole-systems thinking, environmentally grounded technological advances and more. For the architecture and design community, the end of the year presents a perfect opportunity to reflect, recuperate […]
Placemaking. Wayfinding. Navigation. Getting from A to B. When done well, it feels as if an invisible hand is gently guiding each person in the direction they need to go. For more than 20 years, Soren Luckins, founder of Melbourne-based Büro North, together with partner Brooke Murray and their team have been this invisible guiding […]
Melbourne-based interior design studio GOLDEN is known for its expressive interiors that embody a less-is-more approach. That’s not to say that the interiors created by co-founders and creative directors Kylie Buhagiar and Alicia McKimm, along with studio director Daniel Stellini, are minimalist or spartan. In fact, the opposite is true. Each project — from residential, […]
DKO’s design team has given a psychedelic nod to 1990s Tokyo at Tombo Den, the latest venture from Lucas Restaurants. The Japanese restaurant on Chapel Street in Windsor, Melbourne, takes its cues from many sources – from brutalism to illegal gambling dens – funnelling them into one sleek design story. The Lucas Restaurants experience Lucas […]
On Friday 29 November, the best and brightest of Australia’s dynamic interior design industry gathered at the iconic Forum Melbourne to celebrate Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). It was a night of glitz, glamour and camaraderie, and while there could only be one winner for each of the 14 categories and six special awards, Australian […]
Bates Smart has taken home the top honours at the 2024 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). As well as being named Designer of the Year, the architecture practice with studios in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane won the Overall Project of the Year and the Public Space category for its design of the Australian Embassy in […]
Australian Design Review (ADR) today unveils its third annual 30UNDER30 shortlist, recognising 68 emerging Australian interior designers and product designers from 61 different practices who are creating meaningful change through their projects. ADR’s 30UNDER30 is a recognition and mentorship program that uplifts and connects young talent within Australia’s design community at a pivotal and challenging […]
On Friday 29 November, at the sold-out IDEA Gala at Forum Melbourne, Australian Design Review and inside magazine announced the winners of the 2024 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). Launched by inside magazine in 2003, IDEA is Australia’s premier interior and product design awards program, recognising the nation’s best projects and studios. In what was […]
On the ground floor of a quintessential Collingwood factory conversion, you’ll find Useful Objects, Dr. Simon Maidment’s latest genre-bending project. For the former curator of contemporary art at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Useful Objects is an opportunity to explore the possibilities that arise when designers and artists are given a provocation. At Useful […]
Acclaimed architecture firm Bates Smart has unveiled a transformative new dining experience in Sydney’s central business district with the launch of Prefecture 48. Developed for Azabu Group, this culinary precinct brings together six distinctive venues inspired by the beauty, heritage and flavours of Japan, all housed within the historic Foley Brothers building. Prefecture 48 isn’t […]
On 14 November, Designcraft’s Canberra showroom hosted an exclusive event to celebrate the shared legacy, innovation and commitment to sustainability that define the MillerKnoll collective. The evening, attended by more than 100 guests from the local architecture and design community, showcased an innovative exhibition of double-sided illuminated installations, arranged in striking L-shaped formations. The display […]
Founded in 2011 by creative director Megan Brown, Penman Brown is known for its carefully curated approach to interior architecture, design and decoration. Each Penman Brown space is an authentic, intimate expression of the client, infused with a potent blend of Brown’s simple elegance, undercurrents of global adventures and an artist’s phenomenologically emotional sensibility. As […]
Multi-award-winning fine artist and bespoke lighting designer Sarah Tracton has pioneered innovative techniques that blend fine art, craft and functional design for years. Her practice encompasses a diverse range of media, including filmmaking, drawing and ceramics. Since graduating from the National Art School in Sydney, she has immersed herself in the world of porcelain, captivated […]
Renowned architect Carol Marra has launched a new toolkit created to help architects meet the urgent demands of climate adaptation and design buildings equipped to withstand environmental challenges. Internationally renowned architect and Marra+Yeh Architects director Carol Marra, has launched a toolkit to equip architects with the necessary strategies to design climate-resilient buildings and spaces. With […]
The Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) winners will be announced at the IDEA 2024 Gala on Friday 29 November. Here is what to expect if you are attending. Every year for the past 23 years, the IDEA Gala has played host to a hearty celebration of excellence in Australia’s architecture and design industry. While every […]
Interior designer, TV star, homeware designer, author and brand ambassador – Darren Palmer is a household name among design-loving Australians. Of course, he wouldn’t be where he is today if he didn’t have a genuine eye for design and the ability to communicate and translate his concepts and ideas into spaces and objects. As part […]
Sydney’s northwest is set to welcome a transformation that marries history with modern luxury as SJB Architects unveils its plans for the $300 million Putney Wharf Residences. The project centres on the restoration of the historic Halvorsen Boatshed, a landmark that will be converted into luxury residences, retail spaces and dining establishments, along with a […]
Recognised as one of Australia’s leading designers specialising in red carpet and bridal gowns, Steven Khalil is meeting the demands of his legions of fans by lending his creative aesthetic to a new medium – rugs. Riding a 30-year wave of excellence and recognition in bridal, ready-to-wear, red-carpet and special occasion couture, Khalil is taking […]
Located in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa, Africa Hall stands as a powerful symbol of unity and heritage. Serving as a focal point for the African Union and numerous significant events, the hall has long played a role in fostering collaboration among African nations. Its architectural grandeur reflects the aspirations of a continent striving […]
Nestled in Austria’s Leoganger Steinberge, between mountains, water and nature, the new luxury adults-only spa Atmosphere by Krallerhof is a seamless fusion of architecture and landscape. Designed by renowned architect Hadi Teherani, the spa complex transforms the alpine terrain into an immersive wellness experience, marked by clean lines, robust materials and precision fittings. Teherani’s design […]
With a friendship starting on their first day of university, Tom Mark Henry co-founders Cushla McFadden and Jade Nottage formally started their interior design studio in 2014. To mark the significant milestone of a decade as a practice, Australian Design Review asked McFadden to reflect on where it all began, alongside the elusive nature of […]
Now in its third year, Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 program has established itself as the leading mentorship and career development program in the architecture and design industry. The unique program brings together game changers, industry leaders, practice founders, product manufacturers, suppliers and sponsors to celebrate and empower the young interior and product designers of the […]
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