Interiors
Interiors
The new collection from Greg Natale is designed to bring a touch of theatricality into the home. The capsule collection titled ‘Operetta’ features interior décor items including vases, candles, decorative dishes and more. Italian for ‘small opera’, Operetta reframes the rhythm and visual impact of the theatre for contemporary interior spaces. Natale used a palette […]
Like Olaf in Frozen, you may find your heart melting when you step into this gorgeous ArtMade-designed early learning centre. Crafted to feel like a warm hug, the interiors balance functionality with visual calm, creating a supportive environment for children, educators and caregivers. Little Seeds Early Learning Centre in Caringbah, Sydney, combines gentle curves and […]
Australian Design Review’s regular round-up of appointments, promotions and other practice news in Australian architecture and design for August 2026. Appointments Cottee Parker Reflecting its growing presence across Australia and New Zealand Cottee Parker has made three internal promotions and a key strategic appointment. Adam Pope has been promoted to director, recognising his leadership in the […]
From premium switches and powerpoints to scalable smart home technology, Clipsal is looking to bring greater design consideration to the electrical elements of the home – and build stronger relationships with the architects and interior designers specifying them. The details of a well-designed interior extend far beyond the furniture, finishes and fittings that first catch […]
Open House Latrobe is the first program of its kind, opening the doors to some of regional Victoria’s historical landmarks from 9-11 October. Not your traditional open house, the festival will open up more than just historic buildings. The program spans the area’s open mines, water treatment plants, landfill sites and community spaces across Moe, […]
IDEA (the Interior Design Excellence Awards) has always championed timelessness and the pursuit of excellence – something that resonates with new awards sponsor, Melbourne Gin Company (MGC). ADR speaks with winemaker and MGC founder Andrew Marks about his passion for classic cocktails, the story behind the brand, and the importance of timeless style over fleeting […]
Yasmine Ghoniem is the founder and director of YSG Studio, which she established in 2020 as a multidisciplinary practice combining architecture, interiors and curation. She has now come on board as a mentor and judge for Australian Design Review‘s next 30UNDER30 cohort for 2026/2027. Only a year after Ghoniem launched YSG, the studio was named […]
Six heritage warehouses beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge have been reimagined into a thriving workspace. Wedged beneath the hulking steel arches of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, where Lavender Bay’s industrial ghosts once rattled around empty concrete shells, six 1920s warehouses have swapped rust for revival with the energy of more than 100 businesses calling the […]
Last week Australian Design Review and SJB hosted The Curved Path, a Pineapple Soup event, ahead of entries opening for the 2026/2027 30UNDER30 program this week. The event was held in SJB’s Sydney studio and welcomed members of the A+D industry for a panel discussion on the diverse pathways a career in architecture can take. […]
Designed by Gaia Starace Design, Sabbia Residence is a compact beachfront apartment located in Freshwater, Sydney. What it lacks in square metres it makes up for in abundance with bespoke artistic touches that elevate everyday living. Custom pieces create cohesion Rome-born, Sydney-based Starace drew on her multidisciplinary background combining architecture, art and custom joinery design […]
Head of her eponymous design studio for nigh on quarter of a century, Miriam (Mim) Fanning has been racking up the accolades on a regular basis since then. Last year, she was named the recipient of the Interior Design Excellence Awards’ Gold Medal but that’s not her only experience with programs created by Niche Media(the […]
Last Thursday, seven practices from around the country came together at ForestOne’s showroom in the inner Melbourne suburb of Abbotsford to present their portfolios to an invited audience and representatives of this year’s Interior Excellence Awards jury panel. Following the Shortlist Reveal event at the Art Gallery of NSW in Sydney a couple of weeks […]
Newcastle’s beaches, ocean baths, laneways, parks and landmarks are being transformed for 10 days in a celebration of art, music and ideas. Run by the City of Newcastle from 25 September to 4 October, the program for the sixth New Annual festival includes over 400 artists, 40 events and seven new commissions. Building on the […]
For the fifth year of what has swiftly become the primary annual mentorship and creative pathways program for emerging professional designers and architects, Australian design brand King Living has come on board as a co-major partner. Australian Design Review talks to the brand’s head of design, Chris Cooke about King Living’s decision to support the […]
Sydney Contemporary is returning to Carriageworks for its 10th year, bringing together the largest gathering of leading contemporary art galleries from Australia, New Zealand, Asia and around the world. Ahead of the fair opening on 3 September, ADR asks three creative women working across the Australian art and design industry to share their thoughts on […]
Behind a pink door in the inner Melbourne suburb of Clifton Hill lies a family home that reimagines the Victorian terrace as a light-filled, modern space while honouring the building’s classic character. Designed by IF Architecture, the renovation of Northside Terrace gives the home a renewed expression, reshaping its spaces while meticulously restoring the historic […]
Sixty-four percent of global textile production uses synthetic fibres, while only about nine percent of plastics are successfully recycled each year worldwide. The latest National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) exhibition, Plant Life, seeks to provide alternative material solutions derived from plants. As our reliance on synthetic products – plastics, synthetic adhesives, polyester, synthetic foams… the […]
Colour has always been a key component of the designer’s handbook, but it’s only recently that we’ve started to understand why certain colours make us feel certain ways. Through understanding the psychology of colour, Herman Miller is repositioning the use of colour as a design strategy, creating human-centric, impactful products with purpose. When it comes […]
Over 10 days in November, the capital’s bubbling creative scene will spill over into more than 130 activations across the city for Craft + Design Canberra. If you’re not well-acquainted with Canberra, you may not be aware of the city’s creative prowess. With 25,000 people working in the creative sector, approximately 11 percent of the […]
Despite only founding his studio in 2014, David Flack’s profile and reputation in the Australian design industry have soared in the intervening years. Australian Design Review is delighted to announce that he will be among the judges and mentors for the 2026/2027 cohort of the 30UNDER30 program. Multi award-winner and designer of such acclaimed projects […]
For 19 years, The Rug Collection has helped Australia’s interior designers create beautifully layered interiors through handcrafted rugs. As the business grew beyond rugs into a curated furniture collection, the time came for a name that reflected its broader vision. Enter Tallira. What’s in a name? Founded by Simon Robinson, Yosi Tal and Eli Tal, […]
Receiving a brief to deliver discrete and private spaces without resorting to separation, developer and manufacturer of architectural surface systems, Axolotl, selected Grid Glass as the perfect product for The Ghan, Australia’s luxury rail option for passengers travelling between Adelaide, Alice Springs and Darwin. Australian Design Review: How did Axolotl become involved in The Ghan […]
Cera Stribley reveals the local expertise behind Melbourne’s most successful international design collaborations. Melbourne’s luxury residential market is becoming increasingly competitive, with boutique low- and mid-rise developments across the city’s affluent suburbs vying for the attention of a discerning downsizer and rightsizer audience. In this environment, a project’s success is often determined by the strength […]
The A+D industry turned out in style last Thursday – flocking to the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ Meers Hall to see if their practice’s projects had made the shortlist for this year’s IDEA. Introduced by the team from Niche, the IDEA 2026 shortlist announcement event featured a chat with two of the program’s […]
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