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Artedomus adds the Le Corbusier: LCS ceramics, which is based on Le Corbusier’s Polychromie Architecturale, to its extensive and luxurious portfolio. A colour system innovated by Le Corbusier, it is the first of its kind for architectural ceramic surfaces application. Le Corbusier was an artist and architect by trade, with his work respected internationally and […]
The 2017 MPavilion is the fourth annual installment of the summer space and program, this year designed by Rem Koolhaus and David Gianotten of OMA.
Designers and manufacturers from around the world can now submit their products into the Red Dot product design awards.
Abundant natural light, clever design solutions, charm, homeliness, nature, character and authenticity all encapsulate the Simple Things issue for MEZZANINE #10.
Bookings for Open House Brisbane's ticketed tours open this Thursday, 21 September, so ADR has compiled a list of some of the must-see homes and buildings from this year’s ticketed selection.
The shortlist has been revealed for the 2017 Australian Institute of Architects' National Architecture Awards. The competition this year received a record 983 entries across 14 categories, making it the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere.
The 10 Star home by Clare Cousins Architects and The Sociable Weaver is estimated to cost only $3 a year to run, and produced only three bags of landfill during its construction. Is it Australia's most sustainable home?
The recently released MPavilion program has undergone an evolution of sorts. Now in its fourth year, the 2017/18 showcase has taken some cues from this year’s architects, Rem Koolhaas and David Gianotten of OMA. The moveable, amphitheatre-style space blurs the line between inside and outside, performer and watcher. MPavilion will open to the public from […]
In this, the penultimate issue of inside for 2017, there is much to enjoy. Indeed, the magazine doubles in size to showcase the shortlisted projects, products and practices for the Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) 2017. And what a stellar group there is. With more entries than any previous year, shortlisting was difficult and, coupled […]
The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) is now seeking expressions of interest for the role of creative director/s for the 2018 Festival of Landscape Architecture. Individuals, practices, schools of landscape architecture, or collaborative teams are encouraged to apply. The 2017 Festival of Landscape Architecture will be held on the Gold Coast, Queensland, during October […]
The 11th edition of Sydney Architecture Festival is gearing up to take place from Friday 29 September until Monday 2 October (World Architecture Day). The annual event brings together talks, tours and exhibitions that delve into the city’s architectural highlights – brutalism, multi-culturalism and the future of suburbia. Coming under the banner of #futureheritage the […]
Design crosses multiple disciplines and plays an important role in strategic business capabilities. It enables innovation and creative growth for businesses and the community alike. As such, the design sector is a significant contributor to the Victorian economy. In Victoria, more than 85,000 people are directly employed in design related roles, with the sector generating […]
Baracco+Wright Architects’ and Linda Tegg have been announced as the 2018 creative directors for the Australian Pavilion at the 16th International Architecture Biennale in Venice with their winning proposal repair. The concept brings together a transdisciplinary team of architects, artists, landscape architects and ecologists as a response to the need for architecture to encourage new […]
To recognise outstanding kitchen design, Smeg Australia has launched the Smeg Tour Competition for the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale. Winners of the competition will take a coveted spot on the tour, including return flights to Venice for the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale. Taking place for only the second time, entries into this unique experience are […]
Two hundred and fifty-three Australian projects have been shortlisted across 15 categories and two special categories in the 2017 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). The high calibre awards program is now in its 15th year and has continued to grow in scale with 2017 seeing a record number of entries. A sold out event at […]
Woods Bagot Perth has been announced as the winner of the Balvenie bar competition, with a design inspired by the traditional Scottish quaich.
Following its inaugural prize for international architectural excellence last year, The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced it is taking entries for the second edition of the RIBA International Prize, to be awarded in 2018. The prestigious prize for the world’s best new building will be awarded to a project that exemplifies design […]
The winners were announced last night at the Crown Palladium in Melbourne, with winners including MAKE Architecture, Tribe Studio Architects and Kavellaris Urban Design.
Forgotten to book anything for this weekend's Open House Melbourne? Not to worry, there are still plenty of interesting openings to the public that don't require a ticket. Here's a selection that we think will be worth your time, including spaces such as the historic State Library of Victoria, Elenberg Fraser's Eq. Tower and the East Melbourne Synagogue.
The VIVID 2017 Award winners were announced last week, at an award ceremony held at Decor + Design and AIFF exhibition in Melbourne. Selected from a shortlisted 44 products, the winners include James Walsh and Ash Allen's Igneous light, an elegant bike rack by Adrian Olassau and a task light which pays homage to ancient boat building techniques.
“When we started MPavilion in 2014, I could never have imagined how it would inspire and enthuse so many people. I am overwhelmed by the way MPavilion has become such an important part of Melbourne’s cultural life, and by the huge support we have received." The Naomi Milgrom Foundation has announced its highly acclaimed architecture commission and design program, MPavilion, will be extended for a further two years until 2019.
A number of Australian kitchen designers and architects have been announced as finalists in a global competition run by Sub-Zero and Wolf. Picked from a field of more than 1,500 entrants, five of the 25 finalists in the Kitchen Design Contest (KDC) were local, displaying the standard at which Australian design currently sits.
Designs for Melbourne's five new train stations as part of the Metro Tunnel project have been revealed. The renders show designs that focus on natural light and enhancing the pedestrian experience.
Nest and its products became known to the world around six years ago, and its security and safety product range, which includes the Nest Cam Indoor, Nest Cam Outdoor and Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide alarm, will now be available on Australian shores.
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