Interiors
Interiors
On a beautiful and sunny 24th of November, we announced the winners of the Interior Design Excellence Awards (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. This year’s […]
Covering only 24 square metres, Ray White’s boutique by Smac Studio refers to the relaxed glamour of a lush home – not a display office. Situated in Rose Bay, Sydney, Ray White Boutique Reception is where prospective buyers are shown high-end apartments to buy off the plan. The client, Ray White associate director Daniel Ungar, […]
For today’s lookbook, let’s start preparing your summer social calendar with an extensive list of excellently-designed hospitality projects in Australia. This selection is from our IDEA 2022 finalists, which all demonstrated the most sophisticated functionality and personality of the venue to deliver that all-important memorable experience, drawing the clientele back for more. Winners were announced […]
Ebonex Australia by Tom Mark Henry is an exciting and dynamic design for the digital currency exchange company. In a desirable north facing position with views of Sydney harbour, this workplace design challenges the status quo of financial corporate. The design works with the curves of the building where functionality maximises the view, the hero […]
Last month, we announced the IDEA 2022 winners at The Timber Yard in Melbourne. More than 500 architects, designers and design lovers gathered to celebrate the category and overall design award-winners. Today, we take a look at Retail winner Pattern Studio. Led by Josh Cain and Lily Goodwin, Pattern Studio is a Sydney-based interior design […]
A second-generation family home, Villa Italia is a renovation and extension executed brilliantly by Splinter Society to a classic single fronted Victorian terrace located in Brunswick East. Drawing on the clients’ heritage, the redesign is guided by qualities often associated with Italian brands: fine craftsmanship, sophistication, elegance, and a touch of luxury. Led by Asha […]
Spending her childhood in Switzerland surrounded by European antiquities and design-loving parents, Sydney-based interior designer Alex Morrison is inspired by timeless yet poignant spaces. We first met Morrison earlier this year with her work on Autore Moda flagship, a Double Bay retail store that challenged conventional stylistic choices for jewellery shops. Featuring a curvaceous banquette […]
For three days only, Cult Design and HAY are offering 20 percent off all furniture and lighting across all brands in-store and online as part of Black Friday. From Thursday 24 November until Saturday 26 November, Cult and HAY shoppers will receive 20 percent off – perfect as we near the Christmas holidays! To activate […]
Have you got your tickets for the IDEA 2022 Gala yet? Hurry – ticket sales close today! IDEA is Australia’s premier interior design and architecture award. Since 2003, we’ve been celebrating the very best in Australian architecture and interior design with an evening of great food, wine, company and healthy competition between the country’s best practices and studios as […]
The Robert Gordon family has been designing and making pottery since 1945. They pride themselves on craftsmanship built up over three generations. Today, the family-owned pottery brand sets its focus on interior design with the launch of Robert Gordon Interiors. Made to last a lifetime, the Australian-designed and imported collections are created with a strong focus […]
Sleek and elegant, the new Zeppelin Range by Jamie Hayon for Pittella is a sight to behold. The Zeppelin range is the new door handle designed by Jaime Hayon for dnd handles, and Pittella have developed the collection for Australia. Hayon certainly brought an european flair to the Zeppelin collection, by pronouncing grounded volumes as […]
Coinciding with its 20th anniversary, HAY has just opened its second Australian retail store in the heart of Fitzroy in Melbourne at 176 Johnston Street. In addition, the brand has just published its first book with Phaidon in honour of the 20th milestone. What’s better than Fitzroy, one of the trendiest areas of Melbourne, for […]
Featuring block colours and geometric forms, Circles of Hair by Perth design studio State of Kin is an ambient and memorable hair salon like no other. Located in the trendy suburb of Subiaco in Perth, Circles of Hair is considered an institution in the local area. With a devout cult following, strong social media presence, […]
That’s right, it’s our 20th birthday and this year’s gala is shaping up to be a fantastic evening full of dancing, celebration and good vibes. Launched by inside magazine in 2003, the IDEA program celebrates the best of Australian interior and product design across a range of different categories and special awards. The program has been growing […]
International interior design boutique studio Stickman Tribe is expanding its presence in Australia with a new office in Perth. Stickman Tribe founder and principal designer Marcos Cain is returning to his roots after undertaking projects in over 28 cities and 13 countries. Together with the Dubai and Shanghai studios, Stickman Tribe will continue to work […]
Since starting her own practice at the age of 23, Sydney-based interior designer Shona McElroy has approached each project with an elegant touch seemingly beyond her years. “I grew up surrounded by design,” says McElroy on her childhood. “Dad is an architect and Mum is an interior designer and they used to collaborate. We travelled […]
Burnout is a taboo subject in the design field. The emerging mental health of workers and professionals is concerning, given the evidence structured at pointing out the risks in balancing work and life demands. Work-related stress is common for architects, interior designers and students as burnout can reach critical levels for them. Scientifically, it has […]
As we edge closer to the IDEA gala, ADR is taking a sneak peek into the people behind the design magic. Today, we’ll learn more about Ryan Russell and Byron George from Russell & George. As a Designer of the Year finalist, Russell & George have two projects shortlisted in the Hospitality category with one more in […]
With an upbeat appeal with playfulness at its core, Melbourne-born boutique the memo has unveiled its flagship store designed by Cera Stribley. Located in High Street, Armadale, the memo is a Mum-and-bub retailer and is conceptualised to elevate the shopping experience for new and expecting parents. Architecture and interior design studio Cera Stribley has designed […]
You are warmly invited to join us for an evening of celebration as we recognise the best in Australian design at the Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) 2022. This year’s tickets are available on Eventbrite charges. Buy yours now. The winners of IDEA 2022 will be announced at the Timber Yard in Melbourne on Thursday 24 […]
The graphic design duo Michael Lugmayr and Eva Dijkstra behind the multidisciplinary agency Design by Toko chat with ADR about all things design. Origin story We both studied at the St. Joost Academy of Art in The Netherlands, where we developed a passion for everything design. We worked at several agencies before starting our own […]
Over the past weekend, Design Show Australia showcased an exciting and eclectic selection of curated and authentic designs from emerging and established names in the interior design, architecture and fit-out industry. Presented by ArchiPro, Design Show Australia featured hundreds of products from leading Australian brands and businesses over three days. The annual exhibition is a […]
Tasked with designing Australian fashion label Henne’s first ever bricks-and-mortar store in Melbourne, Brahman Perera sought inspiration from art and the artisan craftsman, both local and far-flung. It’s a scene from another time, the sort of experience that Melbourne does so well – or did so well, before COVID – the rise of fast fashion […]
Globally recognised brand, NaughtOne rebrands introducing a realm of infinite possibilities. The origin of the name of NaughtOne stems from binary code as two numbers are needed to unlock the bounds of possibility – zero (“naught”) and one. NaughtOne was established to highlight a concept of offering simple yet specific ingredients that leads to a […]
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