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Studio Ongarato has injected a uniquely Queensland feel into the W Brisbane hotel, which is the first 5-star hotel to open in Queensland’s capital in more than 20 years. The project is the latest in a string of engagements for Studio Ongarato with the W brand, with the studio having worked on W Shanghai and […]
Continuing its mission of recognising the creative vision of architects and designers, Shaw Contract has announced the winners of the 2018 Shaw Contract Design Awards. The 13th year of the awards attracted over 500 entries submitted from 36 countries around the world. A panel of expert international judges, who were drawn from across the industry, […]
The shortlisted projects for the 2018 Interior Design Excellence Awards were revealed at a sold-out event in Melbourne last week, where talented members of the Australian design community gathered to celebrate. Two hundred and seventy-seven projects were shortlisted across 13 categories and five special awards and the night also provided the Designer of the Year […]
Two hundred and seventy-seven Australian projects have been shortlisted across 13 categories and five special awards in the 2018 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). The high calibre awards program is now in its 16th year and has continued to grow in scale each year. The selection of shortlisted entries was announced at a sold-out event at […]
Starting her own business in 2012, Adele Bates has established her practice relatively quickly. Refusing to be pigeonholed to any particular aesthetic, she shows a consistency of materiality evident in her projects – from the plush layers of Stokes Street to the stark stone expanses of Q le Baker. “How the light makes you feel […]
inside co-editor Gillian Serisier sets her foot on the stage, as Chenchow Little’s latest office, for real estate brand BresicWhitney, once again challenges the commercial sector with an interior like no other. Dramatic, theatrical, sumptuous, functional and to both budget and Heritage restrictions, this project sees Chenchow Little continue to explode conservative notions of what […]
Kerry Phelan and Stephen Javens lead Melbourne-based interior design and architecture studio K.P.D.O. (Kerry Phelan Design Office). Preferring to stay a little quieter among the frenetic noise and pace of the design profession, Phelan and Javens work to create beautifully considered spaces for their clients. inside co-editor Jan Henderson visits them At Home to discover the […]
As Hassell promotes senior associate of interior design Emily Moss to the role of principal, ADR speaks to the eight-year Hassell veteran about her favourite spaces in Australia and where she draws inspiration from. Can you tell us a little about your background and how you first became interested/involved in architecture? I grew up with a […]
Anchovy Bandit is located outside of Adelaide’s CBD below a new cinema complex, which was built in a ‘new-art-deco’ style. Sans-Arc Studio took this design intent and gave the space a slightly Italian, timber, art deco spin. While the cinema provides a steady stream of customers, the venue needed to cater to different groups, at […]
The owners of this row house in Brooklyn, New York wanted to find interesting ways to bring in colour and light, as well as accommodate their pets. The client, an artist, poet and professor and her husband, a poet and administrator required spaces for each of them to live and work and to display their extensive […]
Stylecraft is entering an exciting new phase with the opening of the doors to its new StylecraftHOME showroom in Melbourne. StylecraftHOME opened its flagship Sydney store in early 2017 where it quickly gained the attention of the design industry and this acclaim has spurred the rapid growth and development of the brand. “Our Melbourne showroom […]
The design of Adelaide restaurant Shobosho was inspired by its name, which translates from Japanese to fire house, and is adorned with charred wood. Designed by Studio-Gram, the space’s defining feature is the use of Baltic pine both in a natural finish, and a charred finish, achieved through the process of Shou Sugi Ban, an ancient […]
As we continue to see a domestication of the workplace, Zenith has launched a new modular seating range, Platforma, which brings with it a soft residential aesthetic With the continual blurring of the lines between work and home life, it makes sense that companies are increasingly investing in workspaces that mirror our own homes. What […]
A new project designed by Doherty Design Studio is full of detail and layering of materials that combine to create a consummate and timeless interior. Located in one of Melbourne’s leafy outer suburbs, Heather house sits comfortably within a landscape of tree-lined streets and large family homes that are both old and new. The home […]
The Vivid Design Awards are back for 2018 and the program is this year celebrating 15 years of unearthing and celebrating the next wave of Australian designers. The awards received an unprecedented number of entries this year, from which 41 finalists were selected across categories including Furniture Design, Lighting Design, Object Design and Concept Design. […]
Located at the site of the former Paramount Pictures Studio, the Paramount House hotel embraces the historical significance of the site and its surrounding context. Designed by Melbourne-based Breathe Architects the hotel occupies a three-storey 1930s brick corner warehouse amid a suite of heritage and inter-war buildings in Sydney’s Surry Hills. The idea behind the design […]
As restaurants go they don’t come better than The French Laundry in California’s Napa Valley. Opened in 1994 with chef Thomas Keller at the helm, this iconic venue is a must-visit experience for anyone seriously interested in fine food and wine. With three Michelin stars to its name, this restaurant is certainly performing; however, after […]
Shaw Contract has recently announced that all of its commercial carpet manufacturing facilities worldwide are now carbon neutral. But what is carbon neutrality, and how will it contribute to the overall sustainability of the built environment? ADR caught up with Tim Conway, vice president of sustainability for Shaw’s commercial division to find out more about […]
Interior design studio Golden has chosen preppy pastel tones, robust materials and a textural palette for a new cafe in Melbourne’s Albert Park. Inspired by its location on a bayside boulevard, newly opened Lenny 3206 features a material palette of marble, terrazzo, solid oak and steel. In a nod to Lenny’s cursive brand identity and the […]
Designed by McGann Architects, this contemporary family home in Melbourne is characterised by clean lines that reference modernist design. The brief was to provide a warm, practical family home, which is suited to entertaining all year round. To fulfil this, the architects chose a spark white render on the facade of the house, which is contrasted […]
One of London’s most famous nightclubs, the Ministry of Sound, has branched out into the increasingly popular co-working business with the opening of Ministry, a social workspace private members club for creative industries. Housed in a former Victorian printworks in Southwark, the space can accommodate up to 850 people, with the aim of offering “not just a […]
Co-editor of inside Gillian Serisier discovers how a Heritage home of architectural and cultural significance embraces the fine line between contemporary and homage. There is a breathtaking simplicity to the layout of the original home, with two grand rooms stacked above two others, while all the utilities, including bedrooms, have been pushed to the rear. […]
Hayball has unveiled its new studio in Surry Hills, which the team designed through an extensive “co-creation” process. Hayball launched its first Sydney studio in late 2015 and following an increase in staff numbers due to a growing portfolio, decided to design an office environment that also acts as a prototype to test new workplace settings. Sydney […]
Inspired by New York lofts and industrial warehouses, the main challenge in creating this house in Sydney’s Enmore was drawing in light. The catalyst for the renovation was the need for a light and airy space to replace the existing dark south facing kitchen and dining room. With teenage kids, the owners desired a parent’s […]
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