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The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) will once again see a takeover of the St Kilda Road venue in December 2026 for the next Triennial, following its previous iterations in 2017/18, 2020/21 and 2023/24. Launched by NGV director Tony Ellwood and introduced by the local member for Albert Park Nina Taylor, the next Triennial will […]
Last week, the Melbourne-based Australian Design Review’s (ADR’s) 30UNDER30 cohort came together for the first time on Thursday 9 April – here’s how it went. This year’s 30UNDER30 settled in at Culter & Co.’s private dining room for a warm in-person welcome to the program and the people who make it happen. There were some […]
Morgan Wolpers is a Sydney-based interior designer at Lawless & Meyerson whose practice is shaped by a non-traditional pathway and an interest in interdisciplinary thinking. Below, the member of Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 for 2025/2026 reflects on finding her place in the industry and why depth matters in an increasingly fast-paced design landscape. Australian Design […]
Opening last month to a substantial fanfare, Brisbane’s newest performance space, Glasshouse in the Queensland Performing Arts Centre, certainly catches the eye. Arguably more visually impressive than Port Macquarie’s 500-plus seat entertainment space with which it shares a name, but opened 17 years before it, the new Glasshouse Theatre is part of the Queensland Performing […]
With GENE, Japanese manufacturer Axona AICHI introduces a chair responsive to evolving human needs. The mastermind behind the Tipo range and X50 chair, Axona AICHI understands that seating must deliver exceptional ergonomics, durability, long-term value and save space – all while complementing a wide range of architectural environments. Axona AICHI has worked closely with designer […]
In challenging times, lasting 50 weeks can be cause for celebration. So when a practice clocks up 50 years, it’s definitely a reason to hang the buntings out. Co-founded on 1 April 1976, SJB has not only survived but is thriving and looking to the next generation of leaders to keep its flame burning brightly. […]
One architect and one interior designer, both from Melbourne, have won the top prizes in Australia’s premier rug design competition. After months of anticipation, Designer Rugs has announced FJC Studio project architect Anne-Marie Randall and Woods Bagot interior designer Maggie Craig as dual winners of its Evolve competition. The annual competition provides a unique and […]
Long before it became fashionable, Humanscale began designing and selling ergonomic products around the globe. Its first showroom in Australia continues that legacy. Founded over 40 years ago in New York, where it remains headquartered, Humanscale has decades of experience in assisting people in rethinking how they use their workstations. Australia has had access to […]
In my work as an architect and DEI lead at Gray Puksand, I have often seen how inclusion in the built environment depends less on good intentions and more on the systems that guide design decisions. When Gray Puksand developed internal guidelines for designing Muslim prayer spaces, the document ran to 37 pages. It specified […]
Late last month property developer Fortis opened a new permanent space in the affluent Melbourne suburb of Toorak. Designed in partnership with Studio Kennon, The Gallery is intended as a new way to explore off-the-plan purchasing of properties. Taking over a large empty corner building, Studio Kennon and Fortis have created a bespoke destination. Evolving […]
The only thing better than listening to your favourite music, is listening to your favourite music via a superb audio system. As the team at Addicted To Audio explains, these days that doesn’t mean sacrificing aesthetics, as some of the most impressive options are equally beautiful to look at. Are you a music lover and […]
Famed US designer Kelly Wearstler has crafted the interiors for nine Albert Park residences priced from AU$4.5 million to $14 million, in a project with architecture by Cera Stribley and landscape architecture by Myles Baldwin. The AD100 Hall of Famer, who designed the Proper Hotels across the US and Four Seasons Anguilla, has lent her […]
An interior designer at Nexus Designs, Sidney Ford’s practice spans residential interiors and collaborative, interdisciplinary installations. Below, we speak to the member of Australian Design Review‘s 30UNDER30 for 2025/2026 about designing across disciplines and the value of shared thinking. Australian Design Review: Why did you enter the 30UNDER30 program? Sidney Ford: I entered the 30UNDER30 […]
The Swiss sanitaryware manufacturer has expanded The New Classic bathroom collection with new artistic ceramic reliefs, exquisite colours and refined accessories. Under the creative leadership of Dutch designer and Moooi co-founder Marcel Wanders, the expanded New Classic range by LAUFEN helps bathroom design reach far beyond the ordinary. From gracefully contoured washstands and sculpted washbasin […]
Australian Design Review’s round-up of practice news in Australian architecture and design in March 2026. Appointments FK Earlier this month, FK appointed architect Helen Kuo as partner in an effort to strengthen the multidisciplinary design practice’s Sydney presence across Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and scalable housing delivery. According to FK, the appointment recognises Kuo’s […]
Hosted by Australian Design Review and Rothelowman in partnership with Kogan, the series of events kicked off last Thursday at the practice’s Sydney studio. The very first quiz in the very first Pineapple Soup included the following question: Pineapple Soup events are designed to be:A) Informative lecturesB) Cooking classesC) Fun, interactive design evenings to strengthen […]
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As Brisbane prepares to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the real opportunity goes well beyond sport. The Olympics offer a once-in-a-generation chance to reshape the city, not just physically, but culturally and socially, writes Andrew Hoyne. This is city shaping and placemaking on steroids. Not the banned kind, but the stuff that cuts […]
Nearing its 20th year, the public event invites Melburnians inside some of the city’s most arresting – and mysterious – landmarks. Open House Melbourne, the city’s annual weekend of talks, tours and events, has been a staple of the Naarm cultural calendar since 2008. This year’s proceedings, taking place across the weekend of 26 and […]
The newly opened airport in Western Sydney brought together creative input from some of the country’s boldest design studios, offering a striking way of looking at terminal design. The recently completed Western Sydney International Airport stands as both the first major airport built in Australia in over 50 years and an expression of civic design […]
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 […]
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, […]
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