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Interiors
Inspired by 1950’s glamour, chic mid-century interiors with locally inspired design elements, and a little pop of rock ‘n’ roll heritage, Le Meridien has been brought back to Australia, and the first hotel to reintroduce the brand to the country is Le Meridien Melbourne. Designed by Melbourne-based architecture firm Peddle Thorp, this 5-star, 12-storey hotel […]
Melissa Gilbert, whose artist name is OFFERINGS, reigned in their first Melbourne Design Week with the exhibition of the furniture series ‘Sentients’ and the interactive program ‘Design Your Own Universe.’ Gilbert is a Eora-based multi-disciplinary artist and educator who possesses an infectious artistic passion – constantly striving to facilitate togetherness and connection through socially engaging […]
Sue Fenton joins designers and architects Byron George (of Russell & George Architects), Elvin Tan, Jade Nottage, Megan Norgate, and Danielle Brustman on the judging jury for IDEA 2023. IDEA is now open for entries until 18 June. Enter now! Sue Fenton has over 20 years of interior design leadership experience, spanning across all sectors […]
The Brisbane-based ceramicist continues to make strides after her Mirror Pots exhibition featured in the NGV’s Focus commission at this year’s Melbourne Design Fair. Johnson’s appearance at this year’s design fair was the first time her work had featured at a large-scale fair, and she couldn’t be more humbled. ‘I was very lucky to be […]
Renowned interior design firm Unispace has created a heartwarming office space for their Brisbane studio on Creek Street that allows for both open-room collaboration and autonomous working. UniSpace is a global organisation specialising in creative workplace design – thoughtfulness, purpose and strategy are at the forefront of all projects. Australian Design Review sat down with […]
IDEA Designer of the Year 2022, Byron George (of Russell & George Architects), has been named as a judge for IDEA 2023. He joins designers and architects Danielle Brutsman, Megan Norgate, Sydney-based interior designer Jade Nottage, and Melbourne-based designer Elvin Tan. We’ll be revealing more judges soon, so stay tuned. IDEA is now open for entries until […]
Mona has become the first and only museum in Australia to house a recording studio. Named in honour of its location – adjacent to and with views of Frying Pan Island – Frying Pan Studios is led by producer, studio designer and sound engineer Chris Townend, known for managing Big Jesus Burger, a beloved former […]
Olana Janfa’s recent collaboration with Australian design brand Dowel Jones was an exhibition highlight at Melbourne Design Fair. Olana Janfa and Dowel Jones joined forces to display ‘Dancing Under the Water’ – eight pieces manufactured by the Fitzroy-based furniture designer decorated with Janfa’s colourful and expressive illustration-based artwork. These furniture pieces range from coffee tables […]
From 15 to 17 June, Design Show and ArchiBuild Expo will be operating under one roof at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. For Melburnians who missed out on the chance to lap up the colour and wonder of the recent Design Week, they can rest assured, and visit the hotly anticipated three-day event presented […]
The Newcastle-based firm completed the interior fit out for a retrorama milk bar at Merewether Beach. Larrie’s – an abbreviation of ‘larrikin’, a happy-go-lucky, playful and mischievous character – is snugly nestled underneath the Merewether Beach Hotel. Inspired by classic Australian milk bars, the takeaway food store exudes comfort and cosyness, and also embraces the […]
Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 cohort has just returned from the inaugural Creative Retreat hosted at Bali’s Potato Head. During this retreat, the cohort was joined by the mentors and sponsors to connect with one another and forge career-long relationships, as well as gain an even deeper understanding and knowledge of their industry. At the creativity […]
Today marks 19 days to go until entries for IDEA 2023 close. Get your entry in before Sunday 18 June 2023 for your chance to win one of Australia’s most prestigious independent interior design awards. With less than a month to go until IDEA 2023 closes, we thought we’d answer a few of your FAQs […]
Cross-disciplinary designer Danielle Brustman has been named as the fourth judge for IDEA 2023, joining Elvin Tan, Jade Nottage, and Megan Norgate. Brustman will be joined by Melbourne-based interior designer Megan Norgate, Sydney-based interior designer Jade Nottage, and Melbourne-based designer Elvin Tan. We’ll be revealing more judges soon, so stay tuned. IDEA is now open for entries […]
The luxury hospitality design practice borrowed inspiration from Melbourne’s constantly evolving arts and cultural scene to develop this urban retreat. The Ritz Carlton – which opened on 23 March – occupies the top 17 floors of Australia’s tallest hotel, the 80-storey-high West Side Place located on the corner of Spencer and Lonsdale Streets in the […]
Hassell oversaw the Design Wall 2023, an installation which celebrates innovative local product design as part of the NGV’s cherished Melbourne Now exhibition. Melbourne Now has grown to be a patron favourite ever since its inaugural exhibition 10 years ago. The exhibition showcases the work of more than 200 Victorian-based artists, designers, ceramicists and sculptors. […]
Nina Maya Interiors and Axolotl have come together for a video tour of the recently completed project, Residence R, showcasing the finer details of their collaboration in Northbridge, Sydney. Sydney-based interior designer Nina Maya first encountered the sheer brilliance of Axolotl’s surfaces when she stumbled upon a client’s garage door adorned with a mesmerising bronze […]
Tongue & Groove three-layered, solid European oak boards are ideal for developing the perfect stair solutions. As Australia’s first three-layered solid engineered oak board specialist, Tongue & Groove believes a meticulously designed stair solution offers a compelling way to express the design intent of an interior space either by adding vertical drama as a centrepiece, […]
Megan Norgate has been named as the third judge for IDEA 2023, joining Elvin Tan and Jade Nottage. Melbourne interior designer and BRAVE NEW ECO founder Megan Norgate is a longtime advocate and user of sustainable design and will be predominately overseeing this aspect in IDEA entries. IDEA is now open for entries until 18 June. Enter […]
Brothers Jack and Mark Fearon specialise in transforming bespoke and functional aluminium furniture into sculptures. Burleigh Heads-based brothers Jack and Mark are the brains behind FEARON, a design and fabrication company founded in 2019 with a focus on developing functional aluminium objects into ‘furniture art.’ FEARON’s fusion of visually pleasing art with practical design exemplifies […]
Jade Nottage has been named as the second judge for IDEA 2023, joining Melbourne-based designer Elvin Tan. IDEA is now open for entries until 18 June. Enter now! Co-founding design studio Tom Mark Henry alongside Cushla McFadden in 2014, Nottage is driven by relaxed but cutting-edge design borne out of diversified teamwork. Leading a team of 15, Nottage […]
Versatility and practicality are at the core of the Tam Tam table by Krost. As a folding table, Tam Tam is easy to move around while also conveniently sized – ideal for adaptive workplaces. Krost is at the forefront of supplying commercial furniture that is current, relevant and offers the latest in workplace design and […]
This year’s exhibition from 18 to 24 May will display work that reflects the Melbourne Design Week theme for 2023 of ‘Design the World You Want’, foregrounded in the three pillars of transparency, currency, and legacy. Future Collectives is committed to representing the stories behind inspiring and innovative design concepts in current Australian design. This […]
Studio Doherty recently collaborated with Enth Degree Architects to develop Gloss House, a zany yet sophisticated space for home-bodies and socialites alike Gloss House brings a flash of Palm Springs to an unassuming street in Doncaster East by saluting the joy and fun of 1950s modernist design. The final project is a polished house that […]
Melbourne-based designer and IDEA 2022 Emerging Designer of the Year finalist Elvin Tan has been named a judge for IDEA 2023.
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