The latest in interiors
Stylecraft is entering an exciting new phase with the opening of the doors to its new StylecraftHOME showroom in Melbourne. StylecraftHOME opened its flagship Sydney store in early 2017 where it quickly gained the attention of the design industry and this acclaim has spurred the rapid growth and development of the brand. “Our Melbourne showroom […]
The design of Adelaide restaurant Shobosho was inspired by its name, which translates from Japanese to fire house, and is adorned with charred wood. Designed by Studio-Gram, the space’s defining feature is the use of Baltic pine both in a natural finish, and a charred finish, achieved through the process of Shou Sugi Ban, an ancient […]
As we continue to see a domestication of the workplace, Zenith has launched a new modular seating range, Platforma, which brings with it a soft residential aesthetic With the continual blurring of the lines between work and home life, it makes sense that companies are increasingly investing in workspaces that mirror our own homes. What […]
A new project designed by Doherty Design Studio is full of detail and layering of materials that combine to create a consummate and timeless interior. Located in one of Melbourne’s leafy outer suburbs, Heather house sits comfortably within a landscape of tree-lined streets and large family homes that are both old and new. The home […]
The Vivid Design Awards are back for 2018 and the program is this year celebrating 15 years of unearthing and celebrating the next wave of Australian designers. The awards received an unprecedented number of entries this year, from which 41 finalists were selected across categories including Furniture Design, Lighting Design, Object Design and Concept Design. […]
Located at the site of the former Paramount Pictures Studio, the Paramount House hotel embraces the historical significance of the site and its surrounding context. Designed by Melbourne-based Breathe Architects the hotel occupies a three-storey 1930s brick corner warehouse amid a suite of heritage and inter-war buildings in Sydney’s Surry Hills. The idea behind the design […]
As restaurants go they don’t come better than The French Laundry in California’s Napa Valley. Opened in 1994 with chef Thomas Keller at the helm, this iconic venue is a must-visit experience for anyone seriously interested in fine food and wine. With three Michelin stars to its name, this restaurant is certainly performing; however, after […]
Shaw Contract has recently announced that all of its commercial carpet manufacturing facilities worldwide are now carbon neutral. But what is carbon neutrality, and how will it contribute to the overall sustainability of the built environment? ADR caught up with Tim Conway, vice president of sustainability for Shaw’s commercial division to find out more about […]
Interior design studio Golden has chosen preppy pastel tones, robust materials and a textural palette for a new cafe in Melbourne’s Albert Park. Inspired by its location on a bayside boulevard, newly opened Lenny 3206 features a material palette of marble, terrazzo, solid oak and steel. In a nod to Lenny’s cursive brand identity and the […]
Designed by McGann Architects, this contemporary family home in Melbourne is characterised by clean lines that reference modernist design. The brief was to provide a warm, practical family home, which is suited to entertaining all year round. To fulfil this, the architects chose a spark white render on the facade of the house, which is contrasted […]
One of London’s most famous nightclubs, the Ministry of Sound, has branched out into the increasingly popular co-working business with the opening of Ministry, a social workspace private members club for creative industries. Housed in a former Victorian printworks in Southwark, the space can accommodate up to 850 people, with the aim of offering “not just a […]
Co-editor of inside Gillian Serisier discovers how a Heritage home of architectural and cultural significance embraces the fine line between contemporary and homage. There is a breathtaking simplicity to the layout of the original home, with two grand rooms stacked above two others, while all the utilities, including bedrooms, have been pushed to the rear. […]
The latest in architecture
Through the design prowess of Powell and Glenn a recently completed home in the inner suburbs of Melbourne is everything one could want or need in a home. Skilfully designed by principal Ed Glenn, this alteration and addition sets a new benchmark in style and substance. Over the decades Powell and Glenn has carved out […]
Gensler has unveiled conceptual plans for a temporary pavilion at Notre-Dame following the fire that destroyed the 850-year old cathedral’s roof. In an event that drew world-wide attention, the fire, thought to have been started by a short circuit, tore through the timber framework in the church’s attic, burning for eight hours and causing the spire to collapse. […]
Featuring the work of more than 100 photographers, Civilization: The Way We Live Now explores representations of life in cities and how the built environment both shapes and reflects the urban experience. On at the NGV’s Ian Potter Centre until 2 February, the exhibition of more than 200 photographs reflects the ways in which photographers can […]
The first shortlisted homes in the running for the RIBA House of the Year 2019 were unveiled over the weekend. The homes were featured on the Channel 4 program Grand Designs as part of a four-week special that ends on 13 November with the announcement of this year’s winner. The Royal Institute of Architects’s House of the Year is awarded […]
The New York-designer kicked up quite a fuss when he predicted that 90 percent of architects would be out of a job in a series of Instagram posts. Speaking to his more than 66,000 followers recently, Errazuriz says architects can’t compete with artificial intelligence (AI), no matter how good they are. “When you happen to be […]
Following its successful 2018 Australian Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale, Baracco+Wright applies its thoughtful style to transforming a car park into a deconstructed garden in Melbourne’s Chinatown. ADR caught up with Louise Wright to talk about the unique project and why it’s important for architects to always consider what came before. Hi Louise, welcome to ADR! Can you tell us […]
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell says there’s been an overwhelming public response to the Insolvency Practices Inquiry since it was launched two weeks ago. “My office has already received 113 survey responses and a number of submissions in relation to this inquiry and we expect that number to grow,” Carnell […]
Randstad’s 2019 Women in Construction report reveals more than a third (37 percent) of female workers in the field have experienced inappropriate behaviour. New research from global HR services and recruitment company, Randstad, has revealed new details exposing the issues preventing women nationwide from entering or remaining in the construction and engineering sectors – from gender […]
Ahead of an appearance at the Business of Architecture and Design conference in Sydney on 11 November, Chris Bosse of LAVA speaks to Australian Design Review editor Elisa Scarton about managing a team across continents, dealing with industry disruptors and why architects love competitions. You’re based in Sydney, but your fellow directors are based in Berlin and Stuttgart. How […]
From multi-storey ultra modern homes to remote desert clinics, the impressive shortlist for this year’s ArchiTeam Awards has been released! The ArchiTeam Awards are an opportunity for some of the country’s smaller practices to showcase their designs to the industry and the curious general public, with many of the projects coming from practices that are often overlooked […]
Melbourne’s Flack Studio will be the first to showcase its style on the 26th floor of a Melbourne office block in a unique project that will see a complete refresh of art, furniture and plant life every six to 12 months. Property group Time & Place took a different approach in redesigning their head office on 35 Collins […]
A calming palette that maximises light and features natural tones with soft furnishings defines the Melbourne City Mission Frontyard Youth Refuge that Fender Katsalidis headed pro-bono in an initiative to tackles youth homelessness. Located on King Street in Melbourne, the Frontyard project is a world-first, combining crisis accommodation with the organisation’s 24-hour-a-day operations and support […]
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