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Silver Thomas Hanley called upon the expertise of dedicated facade products supplier HVG Facades in the major redevelopment of Sunshine Hospital’s emergency department. Already home to one of the busiest emergency departments in Victoria, Sunshine Hospital undertook a $34.9 million expansion to meet the needs of an expanding population. Officially opened in March this year, […]
The kitchen has always been the heart of every home where we meet and gather with family and friends to eat, taste and cook. It’s the emotional heartbeat of the home and it’s where Omega lives and breathes. Omega is all about the little moments in life – feeding our loved ones, gathering around the […]
“What’s the difference between an original and a copy?” Cult founder Richard Munao asks me one Friday afternoon. “The original you’ll always want to keep and if you don’t, someone else will want to buy it. Whereas the copies? They end up on the side of the street.” We’re chatting about Cultivated – an initiative […]
Stewardship of the environment has long been a priority for Herman Miller; the planet is at a pivotal moment in its climate crisis. Committed to designing not just better products, but a better world, Herman Miller strives to create stronger communities, healthier and more inclusive workplaces and a greener planet. Every year, an estimated eight million tonnes of […]
Designed in response to growing project constraints and tightening timelines, Fusion Planks by Signature promises to deliver exceptional functional flooring within budget. This colour carpet plank collection offers a stunning colour, pattern and coordination story for a range of budgets. It’s also GreenTag GreenRate level A certified for Green Star projects and can contribute to […]
Bloomingdales pendants and finishes add another layer of ethereal texture to this Blue Mountains home, providing much-needed sustenance to its interiors. Built in 1990 and bought by the current owners in 2016, the single-level dwelling was a “cosy and sturdy” home that required hints of modernity indoors. Surrounded by dreamy and magnificent gardens, the clients’ […]
Designed and manufactured by Pittella, the Maralina is the latest from its Contemporary collection. Continuing the tradition of disciplined design and inherent Italian style for which the Australian brand is known, the Maralina features a suite of elegantly functional door pulls and handles. Inspired by the natural form, each product within the collection features a […]
A dark interior is “carefully contrasted and complemented” by a selection of furniture pieces from Krost in this new Melbourne office workspace. Designed and built by Concept Commercial Interiors for strategic advertising agency 10 Feet Tall, a commanding black palette with splashes of tan leather is brilliantly balanced into a unique and contemporary working environment. […]
Harbour 1976 specialises in hand-crafting outdoor furniture which not only exudes comfort and luxury, but also utilises durable materials that withstand the harsh environment that Australia calls home. Much of the fusion of traditional and modern elements in Harbour’s designs can be attributed to the designers’ Australian roots. Having expanded their family business internationally, Harrison […]
ADR has teamed up with Sydney spirit mavericks Archie Rose for the ultimate design collaboration and competition! Earlier this year, we called on three of the country’s best interior designers to create bespoke labels for Archie Rose’s insanely good Tailored Spirits Collection. Now, we’re giving you the chance to win one of five prize packs […]
Axolotl has designed customised solid timber door pull handles with inlaid raw copper for the latest workplace project from Woods Bagot. On the site of a former hat factory, The Hayesbury is the new sustainable, integrated, flexible campus-style workplace for global property group Goodman. A dramatic shift from the perception of the corporate headquarters, the […]
In a post-pandemic world, the success of an office will stem from how well it can support the ever-changing ways we work, not just now, but in the future. A huge part of that comes from the furniture you specify. The right furniture is as agile as the workplace itself, capable of adapting to meet […]
Founded in 1987, Visual Comfort is the pre-eminent name in signature, original designer lighting worldwide and it’s available in Australia at Bloomingdales. Drawing on a mix of craftsmanship and technology, it features chandeliers, pendants, wall sconces, table lamps and floor lamps from industry icons such as Kelly Wearstler, AERIN, Thomas O’Brien, Suzanne Kastler, Lauren Rottet, […]
Harbour’s newest collection ahead of Spring and Summer 2021 is the handcrafted Breeze XL Teak collection. Seamless in form and function, Breeze XL Teak is an expansion of Harbour’s best-selling Breeze collection with a thicker frame designed for grand spaces. Featuring back slats for the ultimate in comfort and luxury, Breeze XL Teak captures a […]
DesignByThem has teamed up with fashion designer Dion Lee for a project that, at its heart, promotes cross disciplinary design across Australia. The DL Range picked up top prize in the USE category at this week’s Design Institute of Australia awards, beating out 20 other shortlisted entries to take home the win. The DIA jury, […]
Osier Belle started with a very simple goal in mind – to design beautiful Australian outdoor furniture that could stand up to our challenging and, often, unforgiving climate. “I’ve always loved home design and styling,” Osier Belle’s founder and creative director Penny Camplisson tells me recently. “It comes from moving so much, often to very […]
With architects, interior designers and contractors at the heart of the trade and commercial service from King, you can expect an experience that ticks all the boxes. To find out more about the service, ADR recently caught up with two of the Australian furniture company’s trade and commercial coordinators – Melissa Pipicella and Miranda Trost […]
HVG Facades’s MondoClad solid aluminium panels provide architects, designers, developers, builders and contractors with a cladding solution that’s second to none. Manufactured to the highest international standards, MondoClad offers enhanced fire safety, making it the ideal choice for both recladding projects and new builds. Certified non-combustible to AS1530.1, MondoClad has been developed to be compliant […]
With 202 colours across six colour families, the new Vivid 202 collection from Signature seeks to transforms spaces, places and people. “At Signature, we are colour, we know colour, we always have. Our range of colour carpet tiles is renowned for its breadth and diversity. And now, we’re taking things to the next level,” says […]
IDEA 2021 has a new sponsor in Australian furniture company, Harbour. The family-owned business will be sponsoring the Object Furniture and Lighting (Rising) category. Harbour creates furniture with unique design, incredible durability and a deep sense of culture derived from the harsh climates that Australians call home. In 1976, the Sydney-based Condos family set up shop as Tecno Furniture. […]
The Precinct Seating Collection by Zenith Design Studio is the sum of its parts; a series of individual elements that when combined create new working environments tailored to individual ideas and needs. The series of lounge modules and ottomans are configurable as ‘spaces within spaces’. The different modules can be variably combined for degrees of […]
PJH Constructions has teamed up with ABI Interiors to deliver a crafty amalgamation of coastal and cottage in this Queensland home. In the blossoming surf town of Burleigh Heads, the Ohana Beach House offers a tranquil haven with stations of relaxation in every nook, ready to entertain. The dual level, open plan residence is a […]
Charged with the rebranding of The Templestowe Hotel, Enth Degree Architects teamed up with Materialised to create a modern hotel design that was attractive to all generations. “Our signature is the eye for detail across seamlessly integrated environments, and our rational approach to both form and function,” explains Enth Degree’s Esther Choi. Innovative Hotel Design […]
There are only two weeks remaining to get your project into the 2021 Shaw Contract Design Awards! Recognising excellence and the creative vision of architects and designers from all over the globe, the Shaw Contract Design Awards program is free to enter. To be eligible, the project must include at least one Shaw Contract product […]
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