The latest in interiors
The Melbourne-based designer behind some of the nation’s most coveted pieces of contemporary furniture and lighting is showcasing them in an imagined setting inspired by brutalist architecture and Australian bushland. Ross Gardam’s Pavilion concept first launched in 2023 as a universal space for exhibiting the brand’s expanding portfolio of furniture and lighting. Expressing a purity […]
Who doesn’t love a comeback? Think of Cher, Brendan Fraser, Tina Turner, Kate Bush (if you count the whole Stranger Things phenomenon)… the Keyn chair. OK, perhaps this design classic doesn’t have quite as high a profile as the aforementioned entertainment luminaries, but perhaps it deserves it. One of the most intuitive and ergonomically designed […]
The summer blockbuster exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is celebrating the work of two globally celebrated designers and mavericks – Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo of Gommes des Garçons in Westwood | Kawakubo. The two designers were born a year apart (Westwood in 1941 and Kawakubo 1942), but only the latter is […]
A little-known Victorian rule is pushing designers into builder territory as projects pass the $10,000 mark. An obscure Victorian building rule is reshaping the everyday reality of interior designers, who may be breaking the law each time they take on a project worth more than $10,000. The threshold, originally intended to regulate building contractors, now […]
Australian Design Review today unveils its 30UNDER30 shortlist for 2025/2026, recognising 66 emerging and outstanding interior designers, architects, product designers and innovators of the built world from across Australia. Since its inception in 2022, Australian Design Review (ADR)’s 30UNDER30 program has provided life-changing career development opportunities, mentorship and recognition to A+D professionals aged 30 and […]
Celebrating a notable milestone in Australian design, Designer Rugs and Tongue & Groove co-hosted a recent event in the latter’s impressive showroom. The evening brought together industry leaders, design enthusiasts and creatives to honour the launch of two new collections by Greg Natale: the Cruda rug collection for Designer Rugs and the Bosco timber flooring […]
From a presenter who channelled his best Dr Seuss impression to a winner who really wished he’d had a haircut, the IDEA gala last Friday (28 November) was a triumphant night all round. The attendees at Sydney’s Seymour Centre comprised delighted winners, succinct presenters and a crowd that relished the opportunity to not only party […]
MillerKnoll is a collective that has a central unifying approach when it comes to sustainability – and it’s one that frames design not merely for its aesthetic strengths, but, more importantly, as a tool for maximum positive impact on the world. It is an organisation that has explored and honed its company-wide beliefs and goals, […]
How the accomplished designer and deserving winner of this year’s IDEA Gold Medal, Miriam Fanning, found her feet in the A+D industry. Miriam Fanning credits her mother for her curiosity about objects, places and people with her never-ending desire to find out why, how and what inspires them. “My mother always said to me, ‘ask […]
If we are going to transform the way we live, let’s do it well. The push to higher-density living in Australia is a chance to reset for a better-quality future – in both liveability and sustainability. By 2050, two-thirds of the world’s population will live in cities. In Australia, capital cities are growing as fast […]
Brisbane-based architecture studio J.AR Office took home three awards at the 2025 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) on 28 November, including Emerging Designer of the Year, the Hospitality category and the night’s top prize – Overall Project of the Year – for Central. Below, we revisit our project feature, written by Alice Blackwood, on the […]
Australian Design Review and inside magazine are delighted to announce the winners of the 2025 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), representing the best of interior and product design from across the country. Officially unveiled at the 23rd annual IDEA gala, held this year at the Seymour Centre in Sydney on the evening of Friday 28 […]
The latest in architecture
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 […]
More than 200 Australian homes will be put on display for Sustainable House Day on Sunday 4 May. The annual event run by Renew, a non-profit climate and energy resilience organisation, is a celebration of sustainable living, showcasing some of Australia’s most inspiring and energy efficient housing. This year’s event will focus on climate-smart living, […]
Yerrabingin names a new managing director, GroupGSA appoints its first associate principals and Charles Darwin University unveils the professor who will train the next generation of Northern Territory architects in this month’s round up of industry appointments. Yerrabingin appoints new managing director Left to right: Yerrabingin CEO Christian Hampson and newly appointed managing director Chris […]
Leading cladding solutions supplier HVG Facades has gained an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its premium solid aluminium MondoClad® panels. HVG Facades is dedicated to supporting design and construction professionals with comprehensive data that helps meet the guidelines established by the Green Building Council of Australia and the Australian Government. The supplier has reinforced this […]
The inaugural Circle Session, hosted by The Advisory Studio as part of Australian Design Review (ADR)’s 30UNDER30 program, brought together leaders from the program’s practice partner firms for a candid and forward-focused discussion. Held in a confidential, collegial format, Circle Sessions are designed as a new kind of forum where senior voices from across architecture […]
From humble beginnings as a healing ale to its newest venture as a bold new landmark, South Australia’s brewing icon proves evolution was always on tap. When legendary South Australian brewer Coopers envisioned a guest-centred public destination that bucked tradition, Studio Nine Architects and interiors gurus Studio Gram leaned into the challenge. Eschewing the tired […]
Danish design brand Vipp has turned its attention Down Under, building its 11th guesthouse into the sloping hills and bushland of Tasmania. Bruny Island, a short 20-minute ferry ride from Hobart, is known for its natural beauty and local oysters. It is also the location of the Vipp Tunnel guesthouse, designed in collaboration with Hobart-based […]
The esteemed practice has paid homage to Brighton Grammar alum John Robertson Duigan MC – best known for designing and flying the first Australian-made powered aircraft – by delivering a centre of innovation and creativity. Architectus upholds its penchant for delivering innovative purpose-built facilities with the design of the Duigan Centre at Brighton Grammar School, […]
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