Putting women first in building and interior design at BuildHer

ADR chats about female empowerment in the building and interior design industry with BuildHer Collective founder Rebeka Morgan. “At BuildHer, we support women because they are at the core of the building process,” says BuildHer Collective founder Rebeka Morgan. “When it comes to this industry, knowledge is power.” Also a registered builder as well as […]

Compass South by Flack Studio – an escape from the metropolis

Inviting guests to explore the subtlety and complexities of a coffeehouse through colour, texture and theme, Compass South by Flack Studio is a “gentle fusion of nostalgia and artistic elements juxtaposed with luxurious accents.” Located in South Melbourne on the ground floor of a new office building and housing 60-seats, Compass South draws inspiration from […]

Kerstin Thompson and Figureground Architects design a collection of dining experiences in Aru restaurant

Oriented by the central hearth, Aru is a restaurant full of earthy and warm colours with bespoke bricks, spotted gum timber, and low lighting. Located in Little Collins Street, Melbourne, Aru offers Sino-Indonesian-Australian cuisine. The colour palette underpins themes of heat and spice with a gradient combined with level changes defining dining areas. Speaking on […]

Getting to know IDEA 2022 Emerging Designer of the Year Brahman Perera

Past IDEA jury member and this year’s Emerging Design of the Year, interior designer Brahman Perera is inspired by travel, fashion and art. Only designers and design practices that have been in practice for less than five years are considered to be eligible for this category. Any practice that fits this criterion that has submitted work to […]

ADR’s Christmas gift guide for architects and designers 2022

Christmas is around the corner! The festive season is all about hunting for the right gift for the people around you. But what if these people are architects and interior designers? If you are struggling with ideas and still have a few gifts to purchase, don’t panic – we have the perfect gift guide for […]

Getting to know IDEA 2022 Object – Furniture & Lighting – Professional winner Fiona Lynch Office

For the past few weeks, we’ve been catching up with our IDEA 2022 winners. From Colour to Residential Multi, and the Gold Medal – IDEA celebrates all aspects of design. Today, we speak to Object – Furniture & Lighting – Professional winner Fiona Lynch. Fiona Lynch’s eponymous studio was founded in 2013 and has since worked on […]

Getting to know IDEA 2022 Designer of the Year Russell & George

Last month at Melbourne’s The Timber Yard, Melbourne design studio Russell & George was crowned the Designer of the Year for IDEA 2022. Helmed by directors and registered architects Ryan Russell and Byron George, Russell & George has made a name for itself in the Australian design scene with an aesthetic that is simultaneously of […]

Getting to know IDEA 2022 Residential Multi winner Carr

On a beautiful and sunny Thursday 24 November, we announced the winners of IDEA 2022 at The Timber Yard in Melbourne. On this occasion, more than 500 of the best Australian designers and architects were reunited to celebrate the most creative projects, practices and studios of the year. Joining us was Melbourne multidisciplinary studio Carr. […]

Getting to know IDEA 2022 Residential Single winner Clare Cousins Architects

Last month, we announced the IDEA 2022 winners at The Timber Yard in Melbourne. The winner in the prestigious Residential Single category, sponsored by Halliday & Baillie, was Clare Cousins Architects for Stable & Cart house. Originally a stable and cart store, Stable & Cart house is a sensitive adaptation in North Melbourne.  The design […]

‘There’s got to be push and pull’ – Tom Mark Henry on striking the perfect balance in design

Driven by relaxed but cutting-edge design borne out of diversified teamwork, Jade Nottage has been at the helm of Tom Mark Henry alongside co-founder Cushla McFadden since 2014. Now a team of 15, Tom Mark Henry is only just getting started. “Cushla and I do exactly the same role and we’ve always liked it that […]

Getting to know IDEA 2022 Colour winner Simone Haag

On Thursday 24 November, we announced the IDEA 2022 winners at The Timber Yard in Melbourne. Today, we take a look at Colour winner Simone Haag. With over a decade of experience in design, Melbourne-based interior designer Haag has developed a signature style that is unfazed by trends, and rich in warmth and layers. Haag sees herself […]