The latest in interiors
With its luxurious new Sona Smart Toilet, Australian bathroom solutions supplier Fienza is taking a fresh step in the evolution of smart living. Popularised in Japan, smart toilets have long charmed curious travellers with their seat-warming capabilities and in-built sounds to play while in use. Now, it seems the rest of the world may be […]
The Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) gala will be awash in deep garnet hues this November, as Yalumba joins as the exclusive red wine partner for the 2026 celebration of Australia’s most visionary design minds. Bringing together the country’s leading architects, designers and creative thinkers, IDEA honours bold ideas and enduring craftsmanship, values that resonate […]
They came, they saw, they tried out the 2026 collection – at a vibrant launch event curated to mark Krost’s arrival in a new state. We’ve all heard that old chestnut about successful families – the ‘shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves‘ theory. You know, the one about the first generation making the money, before 70 percent of […]
Miele launches its latest innovations to make the journey from specifying to executing even smoother. When you’re a manufacturer with a long and firmly established history of going one step further, when your very ethos is ‘Immer Besser’, any improvement that makes specifying your products easier and more efficient for your partners is always the […]
The collaboration has captured the interior designer’s refined, robust style in a new collection manufactured in Australia. David Hicks and Sussex Taps have come together on a luxury collection that achieves both presence and subtlety. FELIX includes a cohesive selection of minimalist tapware, mixers, shower fittings and accessories that allow materiality and silhouette to take […]
The country’s largest design festival will return in May for its 10th year with more than 400 events. Since its launch in 2017, Melbourne Design Week (MDW) has become a national platform for design innovation and imagination from Australia and around the globe. Organiser, the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), announced the 2026 program this […]
Designer Diana Espiritu works at the intersection of architecture and interiors. She has worn many hats since graduating from the University of NSW’s interior architecture program, including as a teacher passionate about keeping the flame of hope and inspiration alive for her students. It’s less than a decade since Espiritu finished at UNSW, but already […]
Phoebe Allen is one of Australian Design Review‘s 30UNDER30 for 2025/2026. In this Q&A the lead interior designer from Studio Traces shares how her love for design started at her grandmother’s side. Australian Design Review: Why did you enter the 30UNDER30 program? Phoebe Allen: I entered the 30UNDER30 program because I’ve been leading and delivering […]
A new cultural landmark in Kirikiriroa Hamilton fuses heritage, river and world-class performance into one commanding civic stage. In Kirikiriroa Hamilton, a city shaped by the sweep of the Waikato River, the newly opened BNZ Theatre claims its place as both cultural anchor and architectural signal flare. Conceived by Jasmax as lead designer with theatre […]
The 2026 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) has two different entry dates. The first of these is today (2 March 2026). Apply during the Early Bird period and you can save over $100 on each entry. Early Bird entries close on Sunday 3 May. IDEA is the largest and most successful independent design awards program […]
One of China’s most celebrated architects, Xu Tiantian, has been announced as the recipient of the 2026 MECCA x NGV Women in Design Commission, the international series inviting leading designers to create new work for the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) Collection. Based in Beijing, Xu is the fifth recipient of the Commission, following Tatiana […]
Melbourne Design Studios co-founder Felicity Bernstein will take up the specialist position of sustainability judge at the 2026 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). Bernstein has long been an enthusiastic proponent of sustainable architecture. She says she was lucky to “dive in from day one”, undertaking her degree in Germany in the 1990s, during the infancy […]
The latest in architecture
Bundanon announces the full roster of artists and researchers selected for its 2026 residencies. Renowned internationally, Bundanon’s Artists in Residence program stands as the largest of its kind in Australia, a cornerstone of the organisation’s 30-year legacy. The program continues to expand annually, underpinned by strategic partnerships with leading arts organisations, cultural agencies, benefactors and […]
The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) has recognised the country’s best landscape architecture during its annual Festival of Landscape Architecture. At a ceremony held in Lutruwita/Tasmania on Tuesday 21 October, AILA’s national jury presented 36 awards to projects spanning 17 categories, celebrating the projects and practitioners “reimagining how we live with landscape and each […]
For Field Office Architecture director Nicolas Gutierrez, renovating the converted factory apartment he shares with his partner and now two-year-old son in Richmond, Victoria, was an exercise in patience, experimentation and making bold, architecturally artistic choices. For many architects, interior designers and those who appreciate design, there is a peculiar pull towards living in warehouse […]
In August, the prestigious wine label Chandon launched a competition, with the top prize being a visit to its glamorous location in regional Victoria. Following a flurry of competition entries, the brand has now announced the lucky winner of a fabulous off-site visit opportunity at the newly reimagined Chandon Homestead in the Yarra Valley. Comprising […]
Showcasing an elegant, respectful balance between sustainable design practices and connection to Country, global flooring solutions company Interface has partnered with construction firm Sheldon to create a new kind of future-facing office space. In a bold approach to traditional office design, Interface’s creative input for the look and feel of the Sheldon head office at […]
Australia’s small practice architects are at the forefront of this year’s ArchiTeam 2025 Awards, with finalists revealed ahead of a vibrant November celebration in Collingwood. ArchiTeam has revealed the finalists for its 18th annual awards program, marking a new chapter in the celebration of Australia’s small practice architects. The winners will be announced on 19 […]
One of Australia’s most admired and prominent contemporary designers, Ross Gardam‘s practice merges traditional craft with modern know-how. A natural collaborator who believes that designing in a vacuum should be discouraged, he explains why he’s excited to join the panel of esteemed mentors for the 2025/2026 30UNDER30 program. Australian Design Review: Why did you want […]
Architectus announces a striking 60 promotions, Gray Puksand expands its residential capabilities with a new appointment, Studio Johnston strengthens its leadership team and policies, plus more in this month’s round-up of industry appointments. Gray Puksand expands residential portfolio with new appointment Gray Puksand’s new senior associate Luke Stokes. Photo: Supplied. National architecture and design practice […]
Hamza Khan, a Melbourne architect with Cox Architecture, has been shortlisted among the top 100 entries in an international design competition by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority and architectural awards body Buildner. Drawing entrants from 91 countries – and offering a range of prizes worth a combined cash pool of €500,000 ($890,000) – the Dubai […]
Melbourne-based recruitment agency Bespoke Careers has released a new report, revealing global trends among designers and architects who are leaving firms that fail to live up to their sustainability promises. Bespoke Careers has published its ‘State of Sustainability in Architecture and Design 2025’ report, an international survey that charts how sustainability measures are shaping career […]
Set to be the tallest hybrid timber and steel structure in the world, Atlassian’s new headquarters in Sydney is breaking new ground in sustainable design. As part of its ambitious goal to operate on 100 percent renewable energy, Atlassian has embraced Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BiPV) as a key technology. Designed by BVN and SHoP Architects, Atlassian […]
Jacob Stavrakis, an architect working at Sydney-based interior design and architecture studio YSG, shares his reflections from Sydney Design Week, held from 12 to 24 September 2025. As an architect, I’ve learnt that sometimes too much attention to detail can blur the bigger picture. This year for Sydney Design Week, organisers Powerhouse invited us to […]
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