The latest in interiors
Across her interiors, furniture and object design practice, Alana Beveridge is a strong proponent of care and craftsmanship, particularly in the face of technological advancement. Below, we speak to the member of Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 for 2025/2026 about the challenges facing the industry and how she keeps her creativity alive. Australian Design Review: How […]
Architecture and design studio Woods Bagot has partnered with one of Australia’s largest property investment and management companies Dexus to unveil a first-of-its-kind certified sustainable workplace. The project completed at Bligh Street in Sydney has been independently assessed and certified under Green Star Fitouts, a new national rating tool launched by the Green Building Council […]
Armadillo has unveiled Linea, a new collection that gently reinterprets traditional rug motifs. The range signals an evolution in Armadillo’s design language – reimagining classic rug patterns with the brand’s signature restraint, while placing a renewed emphasis on the human touch. Handmade by Armadillo’s artisans, Linea quite naturally settles time-honoured techniques into contemporary life. Pattern […]
Following the inaugural biennial program, My Country, from 2024, Future Country is the second iteration of a program in which eight emerging First Nations artists work with highly respected mentors and industry leaders, culminating in a group show at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)’s Ian Potter Centre. Relationships between sponsors and the art world […]
Roca Group officially opened Sydney Gallery on Thursday 19 March, a new DKO-designed space that joins its international network of galleries. Located on Gadigal Country in Surry Hills, Sydney Gallery reinforces the group’s commitment to architecture, design culture and professional exchange. It also brings together its two global brands, LAUFEN and Roca, within one shared […]
A carpenter turned construction veteran, John Hill has spent a career absorbing the lessons of great architects, and has finally applied them to one measured yet disruptive house on a north-east Victorian farm. There are builders who work for architects, and then there is John Hill, a man who spent four decades absorbing their thinking […]
BRITA’s Commercial Grade dispenser range gives facilities the filtration performance and design flexibility to prove it. When facility managers and interior designers sit down to specify a commercial fitout today, the conversation around hydration has shifted in ways that would have seemed ambitious a decade ago. These days, eliminating single-use plastic goes well beyond marketing […]
After 40 years of hosting the performing arts, Arts Centre Melbourne’s heritage State Theatre is undergoing preservation, modernisation and meticulous gilding before reopening this year. The State Theatre has been closed for almost two years for its first refurbishment since doors opened in 1984. The revitalised venue is set to reopen in October 2026, making […]
The Australian Design Centre says it is still possible to secure the funding needed to save it from permanent closure. The Australian Design Centre (ADC) in New South Wales says it can continue operations after 30 June 2026 if it secures annual funding of $500,000 for the next two years. Responding to cuts in October […]
The Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) has announced Jansz Tasmania as its official sparkling wine partner for 2026. Bringing together two disciplines grounded in craft and creativity, the partnership will see Jansz Tasmania served throughout the IDEA program, including at the prestigious IDEA gala in November where Australia’s leading designers and architects gather to celebrate […]
DKO’s partner – Interiors, Michael Drescher has been with the multi award-winning studio for over two decades. Over that time, he has worked across all typologies and now leads the interior design teams across the practice’s seven studios in Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam and, most recently, Indonesia. It’s this breadth of experience, he says, that makes him a […]
In an era where design often races towards the next big thing, Basis by Zenith Design Studio is a refreshing reminder that simplicity – thoughtfully executed – can be revolutionary. Rooted in the timeless appeal of timber, yet informed by contemporary commercial needs, Basis brings grounded elegance and practical performance to spaces that demand both. […]
The latest in architecture
HDR’s architecture practice in Australia has identified seven ‘megatrends’ increasingly shaping architectural solutions across the country and beyond. Below, managing principal Huai Lim outlines those conclusions, drawn from HDR’s work and conversations with clients, stakeholders and collaborators across the industry, as well as what the practice is seeing emerge globally. In 2026, architecture will be […]
In a world dominated by mass-produced housing and fleeting design trends, the work of architect Jiri Lev offers a grounded and humane alternative, writes Virginia Montague. Lev’s commitment to creating healthy, affordable and resilient housing prototypes, most notably the Tasmanian House series, is influencing a quiet revolution in Australian architectural thinking. Lev champions what he […]
The contemporary conversation about high-rise buildings is changing. At the World Architecture Festival (WAF) in Miami, and through recent visits to Doha and Miami’s coastal precincts, it was evident that height and silhouettes in the skyline are no longer sufficient measures of success. The focus is shifting towards how people live in these buildings, how […]
Australian Design Review speaks with HDR design principal Simon Fleet, reflecting on the formative experiences that shaped his early career – including working on Adelaide’s landmark airport redevelopment while still in his 20s. Now a 30UNDER30 shortlist judge, Fleet discusses what the next generation of architects and designers bring to the industry, as well as […]
ARCH, Ashford Lamaya Architects, Hames Sharley and Studio BE are all behind the design of Charles Darwin University (CDU)’s new $30.8 million health teaching and training facility. Located at CDU’s Casuarina campus in Darwin, the 3684-square metre, three-storey facility gathers high-tech teaching spaces, laboratories and research infrastructure under one roof. The centre features a simulated […]
The Reset Room Design Guide assists architects, designers and others to create spaces that support neurodivergent people. Reset rooms – or sensory rooms, as they’re sometimes known – describe any space that enables the user to self-regulate or ‘reset’ their nervous system through the provision of sensory input, the reduction of sensory input, or a […]
A three-storey single residence bordering Adelaide City parklands traverses its planning overlays with stealthy “snail”-like geometry. Despite taking colour cues from its leafy context, Treehouse stands out on its street corner in the affluent suburb of North Adelaide, flanked by a medley of heritage frontages. The material and colour palette takes inspiration from nearby parklands. […]
COX eyes the future with a newly created role, Carr and FK announce developments in their Brisbane expansions, Arup strengthens its First Nations leadership, plus more in this month’s round-up of industry appointments. Christian Derix leads COX into the future in newly created role Cox’s new head of futures and innovation, Christian Derix. Photo: Supplied. […]
Now in its fourth year, Australian Design Review’s (ADR) 30UNDER30 program continues to guide the future of young designers. The program facilitates first-hand experience and long-term career development, connecting ambitious creatives with influential industry mentors. HDR is the latest practice partner to join ADR’s 30UNDER30 program, with design principal Alison Potter joining the shortlist judging […]
Now in its fourth year, Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 program has established itself as the leading mentorship and career development program in the architecture and design industry. The unique program brings together game changers, industry leaders, practice founders, product manufacturers, suppliers and sponsors to celebrate and empower the young interior and product designers of the […]
Now in its fourth year, Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 program continues to champion the next generation of Australian design talent. Bringing together industry leaders, practice founders and emerging voices, the program celebrates comprehensive mentorship across all areas of the interior design and architecture industry. Rizen Atelier has come aboard as the latest 30UNDER30 practice partner, […]
Minotti’s latest collection hits Australian shores, featuring a range of pieces informed by the creative visions of a truly global selection of designers. “The 2025 Collection marks a new chapter in Minotti’s design journey, offering fresh perspectives while remaining rooted in its signature elegance,” says Tim Engelen, founder of dedece, the retailer that is featuring […]
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