The latest in interiors
As the NGV prepares a landmark 2026 retrospective, four significant works by Margaret Preston remain unaccounted for and the Gallery is asking the public to help complete the picture. Nearly a century after Margaret Preston helped forge a distinctly Australian modernism, her work continues to shape how this country sees itself. Bold still lifes, native […]
Edward Linacre Studio specialises in adaptive reuse, but for its recent collaboration with Kerstin Thompson Architects the team needed to learn a whole new set of paper-making skills. One of the big surprises – certainly for those involved – at 2025’s Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) was the winning project selected in the Sustainability category, […]
The co-founder and director of residential architecture and interior design firm Buck & Simple lives inside a modernist pavilion-style home along Sydney’s Northern Beaches with his wife, their four kids and “loving, fluffy” dog. A recent renovation has brought life back to the way the Crisp clan cohabits. Australian Design Review: How long have you […]
Michelle Dunas and Stephen Clement, architects and co-founders of Sydney-based architecture, interiors and objects practice Complete Thought Studio share five minutes and five insights with Australian Design Review. Origin story We met early in our architecture studies and spent the first part of our careers working for a range of practices in both Sydney and […]
Architecture and design practice Michiru Higginbotham reinvigorates a social hub within the University of Sydney, striking an elegant balance between heritage and contemporary student life. Within the sandstone walls of St Andrew’s College, one of six residential colleges within the University of Sydney and home to 380 students and fellows, architecture firm Michiru Higginbotham has […]
Pacific PropTech’s manufacturing facilities in Shanghai and Melbourne, along with its international partnerships, mean it has the capability to offer fully integrated services across the board from design all the way through to delivery. The benefits of operating across two continents are many and varied. Pacific Prop Tech (also known as Ricci) has long been […]
Emerging interior design firm Studio Manifold won the highly competitive Residential Single category at the 2025 Interior Design Excellence Awards with its design for Gruyere Farm, a contemporary Yarra Valley retreat with mid-century roots. 2025 was a milestone year for Studio Manifold co-founders Morgan Novy and Lachlan Cooper, even if they have been too busy […]
Aqua is a round dining table with a base in solid Carrara, Marquina or Bardiglio marble (matte or glossy polished finish). The top is in lacquered polyurethane and laminated Fenix® veneer on MDF. Its dimensions are diameter 158 centimetres, height 75 centimetres and diameter 138 centimetres. It is also available in an oval top: width […]
The edition featuring all the winning and highly commended projects from the Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) 2025 is now available. As is tradition, inside 122 features this year’s overall winning project on its front cover, Central by J.AR Office (photographed by David Chatfield). Within the magazine you can read all about the project and […]
Lanson Place: While many choose to escape the city as swiftly as humanly possible after turning on their out-of-office and logging off for the year, there are others who delight in nothing more than finally having the luxury of time to soak in the sights, sounds, art, history, culture and cuisine that can only be […]
Now in its fourth iteration, Australian Design Review’s (ADR’s) 30UNDER30 program has established itself as the leading mentorship and career development program in the architecture and design industry. The 2025/2026 cohort brings together industry leaders, practice founders and suppliers to empower emerging interior and product designers who are already making a mark on the industry. Following the […]
Faucet Strommen, a leading independent Australian designer and manufacturer of tapware and architectural fixtures, has released Figura: a cohesive collection embodying sculpture and strength. Designed and handcrafted in Australia, Figura includes matching premium tapware, showers, accessories, heated towel rails, robe hooks, cabinet handles – and even a toilet brush holder – for a holistic design […]
The latest in architecture
The City of Sydney has proposed new rules to ban gas appliances in all new residential and large commercial buildings, as well as hotels. The ban is expected to commence on 1 January 2026, when new residential developments will need to ensure their indoor appliances (cooking and heating) are electric. Outdoor appliances (heaters) will be […]
By staying connected to architecture students and universities, TURNER associate director Theo Krallis is shaping not only the next generation of designers, but also the quality and clarity of his own practice. With a career spanning community, commercial and residential projects, Krallis has found that some of the most valuable design insights emerge in the […]
In consultation with Sydney coastal Aboriginal women, award-winning Dharawal and Yuin artist Alison Page has been commissioned by Lendlease to develop a major new permanent public artwork. Titled Badjgama Ngunda Whuliwulawala (Black Women Rising), the new 5.5-metre-high cast bronze sculpture portrays an Aboriginal woman rising powerfully from a body of water and will be unveiled […]
Hicham Lahlou is arguably one of the most accomplished and important multi-hyphenate designers in the world. His prodigious talent and innate understanding of the power of design to communicate across cultures, borders and genres earned Lahlou numerous accolades over his 30-year career, including recognition among the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) in 2021, […]
The Victorian chapter of the Australian Institute of Landscaping Architects (AILA) has celebrated the best landscape architecture from across the state, with 35 winners across 16 categories. The peak body for landscape architecture in Australia, the AILA awards program provides an opportunity for the public and peer recognition of innovative, contemporary landscape architecture across the […]
HDR strengthens its specialist capability with a new appointment, Carr unveils two new leaders across two studios, and Matthews Architects elevates internally in this month’s round up of industry appointments. HDR bolsters defence and aviation capability with new appointment HDR associate principal of defence and aviation Kate Macdonald. Photo: supplied HDR has appointed Kate Macdonald […]
The Western Australian chapter of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) has commemorated the best landscape architecture from across the state, with 12 innovative projects taking home prizes. Showcasing innovative design for public spaces and forward-thinking environmental planning, AILA is the peak body of landscape architecture across the continent. In the lead-up to the […]
HVG Facades, a leading supplier of premium façade solutions in Australia, is committed to supporting architects with valuable educational resources through its accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs. These programs are designed to help professionals stay current with evolving industry standards, technical requirements and sustainability practices, all while meeting the mandatory CPD points required by […]
Australian-born speculative architect and filmmaker Liam Young will live-narrate an extended version of his visionary short film Planet City as part of the Vivid Ideas program and Sydney Film Festival. When it debuted at the National Gallery of Victoria’s 2021 Triennial, Liam Young’s original 15-minute, animated short film presented a hyper-dense, self-sustaining metropolis where the […]
The Far North Queensland Regional Awards, hosted by the Australian Institute of Architects, celebrates major wins for Cairns-located structures across many award categories. Below are some of the key winners. Building of the year The Eddie Orbin Award for Building of the year was awarded to The Mulgrave Gallery in Cairns at the recently announced […]
Demand for high-performance buildings is surging, and the Australian Passivhaus Association (APA) is making one thing clear – Passivhaus is all or nothing, and loose claims won’t fly. As Australia confronts the dual challenges of rising emissions and worsening climate events, high-performance building standards are commanding a new level of support. Amid this momentum, the […]
As we grapple with the dual pressures of a housing crisis and an ageing population, Hassell principal Ben Rees and residential sector co-leader Jeremy Schluter explore the emergence of a unique architectural hybrid: the medical-residential complex. It’s not just a trend; it’s a potential paradigm shift, a lifeboat in the challenging landscape of modern urban […]
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