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The Hassell, Weston Williamson + Partners, and RSHP-led project is set to open the hotly anticipated town hall station in 2025, a year ahead of schedule. Construction crews are tirelessly working on the Town Hall train station underground concourse below Melbourne’s City Square to meet a new opening date in 2025. Town Hall station falls […]
Four projects by the global architecture studio have been shortlisted in the World Architecture Festival awards (WAF), with three of the nominated projects located in Australia. WAF is widely acknowledged as the most prestigious global architecture prize for architects and designers, and is judged by a panel of the world’s most acclaimed industry leaders. This […]
Designed by the acclaimed practice Cottee Parker, The Ambrose is an ode to Queensland’s warmth (both literally and figuratively) and architectural history. The Ambrose – named after renowned Brisbane-based experimental farmer Ambrose Elridge – is located on McDougall Street in Milton, Brisbane. It climbs 20-storeys high and houses 174 apartments and two retail spaces. Cottee […]
The beloved home restoration show, hosted by the ever-passionate Anthony Burke, is set to grace our screens on 16 July. This season expands the boundaries of what restoration entails, showcasing immense ingenuity, strategic and cost-effective design and a steadfast embrace of sustainability in home restoration. If Burke had to sum up the fifth season in […]
SJB’s Sydney studio is delighted to announce the appointment of Hamish Ginn and Jack Gillmer to two new leadership positions within the practice. These appointments coincide with SJB studio expansion, alongside the necessity of having on-site specialists who can guide the professional and personal development of staff, and outline how projects can forge meaningful connections […]
Plus Architecture is opening three new studios in Geelong, Hobart and Adelaide, recognised as rapidly evolving regional areas. Plus Architecture is hoping the establishment of these studios will galvanise into action the post-pandemic sustainable expansion of regional Australia. The practice is experiencing an era of substantial development, now leading 10 studios across Australia and New […]
Plus Architecture and UK architecture firm Howells are hoping to deliver an innovative and community-focused build-to-rent development in the Perth suburb of Scarborough. The Plus Architecture and Howells-directed build-to-rent proposal at 200 West Coast Highway addresses the crucial need for housing diversity in Perth’s rapidly expanding rental market. Plans are submitted and proposals are under […]
Pairing Australian-inspired furniture with European-designed lighting, Harbour and Special Lights have collaborated to provide the architecture and design community with luxury collections and expert guidance on elevating the outdoor space. In recent years, studies have indicated that the heart of the Australian home has shifted outdoors, with 77 percent of Australians stating they use their […]
Cowper Residences collaborated with the Melbourne-based architecture firm to overcome the obstacles of a triangular site and create an award-shortlisted, inner-city residential community. The team was tasked with developing a residential community of approximately 400 homes – 354 apartments, 16 townhouses and 10 small office/home office spaces (SOHOs) – in the inner-western Melbourne suburb of […]
Danish design brand Mater upcycles fibrous waste into new furniture through a innovative process of press-moulding. Mater is taking big strides in the design world by relying on green-tech processes to transform waste such as coffee bean shells, sawdust and plastic beer kegs into aesthetically pleasing and sustainable furniture. The brand’s ‘Conscious Collection’ takes items […]
How We Work: Tilt Industrial Design’s founder and creative director Tim Phillips and multidisciplinary artist Lisa Waup discuss with Australian Design Review (ADR) how they worked together to deliver Australia’s first large-scale Indigenous public art concept via out-of-home advertising. When it comes to designing public art, Tilt Industrial Design founder Tim Phillips and multidisciplinary Indigenous […]
Desart, the primary body for Central Australian Aboriginal Art Centres, confirmed Desert Mob will return to Alice Springs (Mparntwe) from Thursday 7 September until Sunday 22 October. Patrons can expect a vibrant and heartfelt statement of contemporary cultural expression at this year’s Desert Mob exhibition, co-curated by Hetti Kemarr Perkins (Arrernte and Kalkadoon) and Aspen […]
Interface, a commercial carpet tile company, and the makers of image-generating artificial intelligence (AI) have landed spots on TIME magazine’s 100 most influential companies of 2023. Among the electric vehicle makers, Skims and the creators of ChatGPT, a global leader in modular flooring has landed a spot on TIME’s ‘100 Most Influential Companies‘ for 2023. […]
Australia’s oldest First Nations gallery, formerly Cooee Art, relaunches as Art Leven to rein in a new era under the leadership of beloved owner and director Mirri Leven. Cooee Art was established in 1981 with a founding goal of representing and promoting artists in an ethical and sustainable way, and since then has hosted auctions […]
The Melbourne-based interior architecture practice designed an inviting and warm headquarters for property group Riverlee. The design of the Melbourne-CBD located workplace aimed to convey Riverlee’s identity as a family-owned business responsible for innovative urban design projects that unite communities. The layout sought to enrich employee and client interaction, alongside advertising the company values of […]
Ahead of NAIDOC Week, the city’s recently opened ‘Sydney Place’ precinct at Circular Quay unveils two public artworks that honour Indigenous cultural diversity. Renowned First Nations artists Daniel Boyd and Dennis Golding joined forces with Chinese-Australian artist Louise Zhang to produce the George Street Plaza canopy artwork, which encourages visitors to ponder the city’s rich […]
Australian-based artist Ben Mazey displayed his newest ceramics exhibition ‘Some People Have Died But You Haven’t’ at Melbourne Design Fair and Cremorne’s C Gallery. Mazey oozes calmness, warmth and a palpable artistic passion. He genuinely relishes his creative process that situates mirth and fun at the forefront. “I look at my exhibition and walk around […]
As part of our 30UNDER30 program we are thrilled to host a panel covering sustainability in design in partnership with Tongue and Groove. Australian Design Review are hosting a 30UNDER30 panel in Meanjin (Brisbane) on Thursday 20 July 6-9pm in partnership with global timber oak flooring brand Tongue and Groove. Tongue and Groove are proud […]
The Australian architecture and interior design studio Carr appoints Catherine Keys as an associate within the commercial interiors team. This appointment coincides with Carr moving into its sixth decade as a practice, and heralding in a wide range of new leadership roles over the past 12 months. Carr managing director Chris McCue says Keys’ diligent […]
Each winter, Melburnians rug up for the much anticipated NGV Winter Masterpieces Series, and this year’s exhibition is promising to be nothing short of gratifying. Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Mahdavi – which kicked off on 9 June – displays more than 100 artworks by renowned French Impressionist painter Pierre Bonnard, heralded as a master […]
The Zimbabwean-born, Melbourne-based business owner is committed to delivering a small piece of African history to people’s homes. Lindi Mlambo’s drive to contribute to the preservation of age-old artisan customs is evident in the company ethos of Motsi Living, a brand specialising in the bespoke creation of basketry, stoneware, cushion covers and wall art emblematic […]
Herman Miller and Tokyo-based designer Naoto Fukasawa have joined forces to develop the ergonomic and stylish Asari chair. The Asari chair derived inspiration from organic forms in nature, translating as ‘clam’ in Japanese. The name also serves as an anthropomorphic metaphor for the shape of the chair’s back which is offered in high and mid-back […]
The hotly anticipated Design Show is at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 15 to 17 June. Melbourne-based furniture company Cult, is excited to launch their new seating range Pa – designed by Timothy Robertson for nau, Cult’s in-house Australian design brand. The Pa range exemplifies the perfect marriage between simplicity and elegance, and […]
The Adelaide-based glazier Jessica Murtagh is gearing up for another exciting year after her series appeared at the recent Melbourne Design Fair. Murtagh is an acclaimed glazier with a professional background in marketing and public relations, but she realised she was constantly switching jobs and dissatisfied with the office environment. “I knew I wanted to […]
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