Lauren Ryan is an interior stylist and founder of Darwin-based Amari Home and Styling. Whether she’s styling for her residential clients or bringing homes to life for sale through home staging, she has an unwavering passion for creating interiors that are inviting and feel authentically like home. Below, Ryan shares a selection of her favourite […]
Interior architect Adrian Condina has decades of experience locally and internationally. Recently returned to Australia after 10 years working in London with David Collins Studio, Condina honed his incredible eye for luxurious details and incomparable quality while working on ultra-high-end residential, luxury retail and hospitality projects for iconic global brands. Here, he shares his insights […]
Now in its third year, Australian Design Review’s (ADR) 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 […]
As remote and hybrid work arrangements continue to gain popularity, Architectus is stepping up to the challenge, luring workers back to the office with innovative fitouts and redefining the workplace experience for a new era. Recent projects for Allianz Australia in Brisbane and Adelaide epitomise Architectus’ commitment to employee wellbeing, fostering environments that make the […]
Melbourne-based interior designer Kate McCluskey Kyle has carved a niche in the industry as the go-to designer for restoring historic homes and commercial spaces. Her confident approach to colour, form and materiality, and fusing the old with the new underpins every project she works on. Thriving on creativity and collaboration, her design approach blends more […]
Medibank, Gray Puksand and Zenith come together to create a highly customised workplace for the Medibank head office in Australian Design Review (ADR)’s latest video feature. Medibank’s head office, a 17,500-square-metre space located inside Melbourne Quarter Tower in Docklands, came with a brief to achieve three C’s: concentration, collaboration and connection. Connection pertained both to […]
Sophia Leopardi’s career has been shaped by mentors. From traditional mentorship to validation by her peers, the Adelaide-based interior designer has mentorship to thank for her partnership with Williams Burton Leopardi. Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 is thrilled to welcome Leopardi to the judging panel. It is here where Leopardi will be seeking applicants who are […]
As businesses embrace the dynamic nature of work, the need for storage solutions that adapt to their unique requirements has never been more pressing. Workplaces require the flexibility of a storage solution that works for them. Zenith rises to meet this challenge with their newest storage system that lets you be the maker of your […]
Now in its third year, Australian Design Review’s (ADR) 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 […]
In this Q&A, Melbourne-based designer Joanne Odisho unpacks her aesthetic, shares secrets to staying creative and reveals her latest projects. Origin story After completing my studies in interior design, I came to realise that I not only enjoyed the workings of a space as a whole, but was fond of the objects within them. Furniture […]
Increasingly, research is showing that traditional school environments are not meeting the needs of every student. Ability, gender, cultural and trauma-related factors mean many students are struggling with mainstream schooling, despite being willing and capable learners, under the guidance of highly competent teachers. It’s clear that many of our physical school environments need to be […]
In honour of World Architecture Day on 4 October, Roca reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to the architecture and design community through a series of dynamic events and exhibitions hosted at its Roca Galleries worldwide. These events underscored the brand’s deep connection with design, a relationship forged through years of collaboration with leading architects and designers. […]
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 […]
Sonia Simpfendorfer is director at Nexus Designs and heads up the studio’s Interior Designs division. With more than two decades of experience in the industry, Simpfendorfer has seen many design trends come and go. Here, she shares her thoughts on the future of bathroom design and gives us her tips and tricks on how to optimise […]
Miele, the world’s leading manufacturer of premium domestic appliances, has this month unveiled a sophisticated collection of built-in appliances, featuring a sleek obsidian matte black finish. In celebration of 125 years of innovation and excellence for Miele, the elegant ArtLine series is now available online and in-store. What’s in the new range? For cooking enthusiasts […]
Alice Springs designer Elliat Rich is showcasing a collection of new design pieces at Canberra Glassworks from now until December. Her solo exhibition at the ACT arts centre, titled ‘Mythica Ignota: Artefacts of the Oscillocene and the Warawana Mythologies’, is a rare chance to be immersed in the vision of the award-winning multidisciplinary designer – […]
Eva-Marie Prineas’s background and passion for heritage conservation and sustainable design informs her design philosophy and is the grounding ethos for her eponymous studio. In each project, she seeks to understand and adapt places that are already very special, introducing layers of luxury and authentic delight. When it comes to bathroom design, Prineas applies this […]
Now in its third year, Australian Design Review’s (ADR) 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 […]
A giant wool lamb by Netherlands-based designer Christien Meindertsma, made using a pioneering new fabrication technology, has been unveiled as this year’s MECCA x NGV Women in Design Commission, opening today at the National Gallery of Victoria. Meindertsma’s work ‘First there was a mountain 2024’ repurposes wool from a flock of more than 2000 sheep […]
Daniel Davis is head of research for global multidisciplinary architecture practice Hassell. Based in New York, Davis’s area of interest is the relationship between people, space and design technology. Having presented his workplace research everywhere, from Columbia University to Cornet, and written for Harvard Business Review, Australian Design Review is honoured to have Davis contribute […]
Now in its third year, Australian Design Review’s (ADR) 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 […]
Craft Victoria has announced internationally renowned Australian decorator Simone Haag will guest curate its final main gallery exhibition for 2024. Fables & Folklore, opening this November at Craft’s Melbourne CBD gallery, will unite more than 30 Australian artists in a celebration of storytelling through craft and design. For her curatorial debut, Haag will present a […]
Louise Liu founded her eponymous Sydney-based studio, Studio Liu, shortly after returning from overseas. With more than 15 years of experience working for and collaborating with prestigious Australian and Hong Kong-based designers, Liu’s international perspective is reflected in her work. Each project becomes an ode to the unique stories and symbiotic relationship between client and […]
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