Interiors
Interiors
Over the course of the last century, our workplaces have transformed beyond recognition. What were once spaces designed purely for function, the offices of today focus on leading-edge technology, collaboration and community, says Bob Stewart, head of Zenith’s research and development. US engineer Frederick Taylor is credited as being one of the first people to […]
Gray Puksand has designed the new Melbourne CBD offices for Victoria Legal Aid (VLA), a modern open-plan space that is a “bold move” for the law firm, which is undergoing a cultural transformation. Around 550 Victoria Legal Aid workers were brought together under one roof over a year-long transition from various CBD locations that also […]
A beautiful renovation of an inner city Melbourne warehouse by Centrum Architects embodies the ideals of luxury and style, as inside co-editor Jan Henderson discovers when she visits this hidden treasure. Melbourne laneways hold many secrets. Among them are the plethora of hidden bars, cafés and restaurants that are tucked away behind closed doors located […]
Online hair extension brand Gleam Seamless has opened up a physical store in New York’s Soho with a design aesthetic that draws on the “pretty in pink-ness” of the Glam brand. Designed by Sergio Mannino Studio, the salon is a cream and pale pink (the colours of the brand) and features custom-made ombre string curtains that fade from […]
With expansive views over San Francisco’s Bay Bridge, this two-level loft was once an uninspired white box chopped up into many small rooms. The architects on the project, Studio VARA, had previously worked with clients on another residence in Los Angeles’ Carmel Valley and wanted to bring a similar warm, modern and spacious character to this loft that celebrates […]
This tiny, tiny apartment on Sydney’s Taylor Square uses everything it’s got to make an impact. At 34 square metres, position is everything. Right on Taylor Square, the studio is light-filled and while there is more of a vista out towards Bondi than a view, the studio’s large façade windows provide full engagement with the […]
An eclectically designed hotel has opened in Sydney’s inner-city Camperdown precinct, which allows guests to peruse available rooms on check-in and choose their room based on the style, colour, texture and design. Opting away from standardised décor in rooms, The Collectionist commissioned seven designers from four leading design studios, and 13 artists, to create 39 […]
Leaders in their field of interior design Rob Backhouse and Scott Walker talk to inside about the future of interiors as they see it. With years of experience between them, they are perfectly poised to explore the way interior design impacts our lives and discuss the possibilities for the future on the national and international […]
Designed by Sid Lee Architecture the WOW suite at luxury hotel W Montréal tells the story of a forward-thinking city that takes pride in its heritage. The suite boasts museum-style décor inspired by Montreal’s cultural icons, featuring revisited artifacts that have been adapted to the hotel context. In the largest suite, the dining area and Habitat bar borrow the […]
Inside co-editor Gillian Serisier explores the ways in which Amber Road’s unique approach sets its work apart. Reimagining the prime-positioned apartment in a cool palette of black and white, Amber Road used an art collection as its starting point for its design. More than a curated selection of works, the art objects are a personal […]
Accompanying the Marvel Avenger’s S.T.A.T.I.O.N exhibition at Melbourne’s Federation Square is a pop-up diner that serves as both a café and bar, with a classic New York vibe. Inspired by the streets of New York, the interior, designed by Ewert Leaf, encompasses an element of grittiness offset by iconic American diner design features. Upstairs hides a […]
Over 4 days in March 2018, commercial flooring brand, Shaw Contract, invited a group of clients to experience the bustling city of Shanghai, China and take an exclusive tour of its Nantong Mill. The state of the art Nantong facility represents a long-term investment in the Asia- Pacific region for Shaw, featuring new machinery with […]
Nike has taken a sustainable approach to the design of its NikeLab stores in Chicago and NYC with a sport-inspired concept that is modular and adaptive. Located on the top floor of Nike’s flagship store in Chicago and in Bergdorf Goodman in NYC,  the NikeLab space has been designed as a flexible modular space to accommodate […]
Iconic Australian brand Country Road has unveiled a new Flagship Store concept at Bondi Junction specially tailored to the local lifestyle and coastal location. Designed by Sydney architect Kelvin Ho of Akin Creative, the new design transcends the traditional store format creating an immersive lifestyle experience. Fusing authentic lifestyle spaces with the brand’s Australian heritage, […]
Hot off the back of his crowd-pleasing The Diner installation at Milan Design Week, architect David Rockwell and technology studio, the LAB at Rockwell Group, have recently completed the design of the public areas, restaurant and atrium of the new multi-use MGM Cotai development in Macau. The design of MGM Cotai is inspired by local culture, […]
Last month interior designer and architect Renee Popovic fought off competition from over 140 interior designers and architects from around the world to see her bathroom recreated at Salone del Mobile in Milan. The competition, run by Victoria + Albert, saw Popovic design a boutique hotel bathroom inspired by natural beauty. ADR spent some time […]
Spanish accessories brand Malababa is opening up a new space in Madrid’s Serrano 8, where the design embodies what the brand is known for: light, texture, colour and shapes. The new store is a return to Malababa’s roots, drawing on raw beauty to deliver a design that is different, authentic and attractive. Founders of Malababa, Ana Carrasco […]
The polite exterior of a Melbourne terrace house conceals the richness of the life behind. Upon entering the eclectic 19th century two-storey terrace house with its ornate arched doorways and deep cornices, the unique personalities of it’s inhabitants are evident. Working collaboratively with the owners, Winwood Mckenzie Architecture’s design is a unique expression of the […]
Spanish practice GokoStudio’s refurbishment of a small apartment in Barcelona turns it into a free-flowing home that preserves the intimacy of various spaces, almost without the need for doors. The home is located at the heart of the Ciutat Vella district, just metres away from the former Born market, in one of Barcelona’s most fashionable […]
Foolscap studio has conceived the brand identity, dining and decor experience for Barangaroo, Sydney-based restaurant Été, in a design that reflects the changing seasons. At Été, which means ‘summer’ in French, the menu constantly changes to reflect the arrival and departure of the seasons, an ethos that Foolscap drew on for the interior design. Bespoke table vessels and […]
It goes without saying that the workplace, and the workforce, has changed dramatically over the last 15 years. Cubicles and bland strip lighting have been replaced by comfy armchairs and break out spaces, with staff more likely to show up in jeans and runners than a suit and tie. And as we see these changes […]
The Interior Design Excellence Awards has been honouring the talent of Australian designers for 15 years. Among the many winners over that time, one category has been shining a light on the next generation of up-and-coming designers. ADR takes a look back at three of the previous winners from the Emerging Designer category to see where they […]
Hotels are booming business in Asia. Last year in South East Asia alone, an incredible 437 hotels began construction, commissioned by big brand businesses and first-time owners alike. With western tourists visiting the region in their droves, it’s only natural Asian businesses are looking to their relatively close by Australian design and architecture neighbours to […]
The Bloom cabinet was among the bold designs at the 2018 Milan Design Week and marks a new collaboration between famed Australian industrial designer Adam Goodrum and French marquetry artisan Arthur Seigneur, writes Susan Muldowney. This year’s Local Milan No 3 exhibition presented by Local Design at Milan Design Week was housed in a venerable […]
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