Interiors
Interiors
Small Wonder Cellar Door and Restaurant recently opened in Tasmania’s premier wine region. The interiors and architecture were by KHA Singapore with local practice Edwards + Simpson. The new venue features four distinct spaces: the Cellar Door, The Wine Library private function room, The Garden outdoor area, and a seasonal, hyperlocal restaurant led by Michelin-trained […]
Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA) has announced internationally acclaimed sculptor Yona Lee as the recipient of its 2027 Judy Wheeler Commission, a prestigious annual initiative that champions the depth, diversity and bold innovation of Australian contemporary arts practice. Born in South Korea and raised in New Zealand, Lee’s work ranges from tabletop objects to […]
Luxury Danish audio brand Bang & Olufsen has opened a new Sydney flagship store on Martin Place. The flagship brings together the brand’s signature Danish design and immersive approach to sound in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. The store is the second Australian flagship for the brand, growing Bang & Olufsen’s presence in the country […]
Hassell’s Perth principal Sophie Bond is an architect who is optimistic about the future of the industry and the current crop of early-career designers. It’s that attitude that persuaded her to join Australian Design Review‘s 30UNDER30 as a judge and mentor for the 2026/2027 cohort. Bond says she’s particularly encouraged by emerging designers who are […]
Former Foster + Partners illustrator Emily Soley paints Melbourne’s pubs and shopfronts as portraits of memory and neighbourhood attachment. Emily Soley spent years documenting buildings for their function, first as a spatial design student at Central Saint Martins in London and then as an architectural illustrator at the international practice Foster + Partners. Her debut […]
Six Australian creatives have translated personal stories, memories and causes into a collection of bespoke rugs, marking Designer Rugs’ 40th anniversary with an auction that puts design in service of something bigger. What happens when six of Australia’s most celebrated creative voices are invited to turn their ideas into rugs – and, in doing so, […]
Architecture studio Fore Design has completed a new gallery and cultural landmark to house the Hans and Nora Heysen collection in Hahndorf, South Australia. The Heysen Gallery was designed to protect, showcase and interpret the Heysen collection while remaining deeply connected to the landscape that inspired it. Located within The Cedars, the Adelaide Hills property […]
One-of-a-kind New Balance runners are being auctioned off as part of the ‘Sole Purpose: Sneakers for Change’ project, with all money raised going to Hutt St Centre, a homelessness charity based in Adelaide. Thirteen South Australian artists have each transformed a pair of New Balance 624s, creating collectors’ items for sneaker enthusiasts while raising vital funds […]
The annual Zero Waste Festival took place over the weekend at Federation Square in Melbourne, bringing speakers, activities and exhibitors together to fight the good fight against single-use plastics and Australia’s waste problem. Upcycled fashion show fills the room In previous years, the Zero Waste Festival has finished with a fashion-focused panel event discussing the […]
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 – […]
There are people in the world who think there is only one Meryl of repute – she of the record-breaking 21 Oscar nominations (and three wins among them). But the Australian A+D industry knows differently… Meryl Hare established her multi award-winning practice Hare + Klein nearly 40 years ago, and since then has become an […]
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 […]
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