The latest in interiors
As the distinctions between residential and commercial spaces continue to blur, driven by a relaxation of formality in many of our indoor spaces, Shaw Contract has introduced Haven – a collection of modular carpet tiles designed to reflect the comforts and familiarity of a residential space into workplace, healthcare and education markets. Traditional wisdom tells us […]
Greg Natale has designed the new flagship showroom for Italian kitchen brand Snaidero, with an interior that encapsulates the DNA of the brand and shows off his well-known liking of high-octane glamour. Occupying 600 square metres in Sydney’s Redfern, the showroom has been curated to display Snaidero’s signature collections and bespoke design configurations. The showroom floor showcases eight […]
In the lead up to the highly anticipated IDEA Gala party in November, ADR will be chatting to each of the six design firms shortlisted in the Designer of the Year category. This week, we catch up with Mardi Doherty, director of Doherty Design to talk about Australian design and what it would mean to the practice to walk […]
Alexander &CO has designed a new fitout for Sydney restaurant Stanton&Co, which the practice describes as ‘a study of traditional details and heritage panelling’. The restaurant is housed within Rosebery ‘s greater Cannery precinct, which is a heritage development including other food, beverage and commercial tenants. The project explores various timber panelling, joinery and metal structures […]
ADR takes a behind the scenes tour of the Mercedes Me concept store, which earlier this year was announced as a final winner in the 2018 Shaw Contract Design Awards. One of seven concept stores globally, Mercedes Me Melbourne occupies a highly prominent position in an area of the city currently undergoing extensive regeneration and […]
London-based architectural firm Sybarite has a designed a futuristic cinema for high-end Chinese retailer SKP using bold and distinctive branding as well as luxurious materials. The cinema, the first for the retailer, is housed in it’s new 20-storey luxury department store in the ancient Chinese capital of Xi’an. The cinema spans two floors, which are linked with […]
Askdeco, a full-service design firm based in Lebanon, has designed a luxury apartment that overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and ancient Roman ruins on one side, and the vibrancy of downtown Beirut’s colourful streets on the other. “One Oak 3&4 B2 is a modern family duplex owned by a young couple with a baby,” explains Nisrine […]
In the lead up to the highly anticipated IDEA Gala party in November, ADR will be chatting to each of the six design firms shortlisted in the Designer of the Year category. This week, we catch up with Mark Simpson and Damien Mulvihill, founders of DesignOffice to talk about Australian design and what it would mean to the practice […]
Ikea has joined forces with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) to launch the IKEA x UTS Future Living Lab to generate new ideas and produce prototypes, exhibitions and events. Located at the UTS campus in Ultimo, Sydney, the lab will “push the boundaries of innovation, research and experimentation to develop new design approaches and smart technologies for the unique […]
Ewert Leaf has transformed a former chocolate factory in Melbourne into the new headquarters for Australian breakfast and snack brand Carman’s. Located in the city’s industrial sector of Huntingdale, the space acts as a hub to welcome employees and consumers alike. The idea behind the design is to “reinvent wellbeing within the workplace while cultivating an […]
Celebrating 10 years of showcasing incredible furniture, Cosh Living took the opportunity to launch its new look Sydney showroom. Beautifully resolved, the showroom reads as a series of rooms that flow effortlessly together. Drawing colours from photography of the Otway Ranges, mossy and misty greens are paired with deep forest shades, pale greys and natural […]
GroupGSA has just completed its Sydney Trains workspace fitout commissioned by Transport for New South Wales (TFNSW). Located in Pitt Street, the innovative 2200sqm project combines traditional and collaborative workplace strategies to accommodate today’s changing work styles and more mobile workforce. The brief was to create a high-quality, bespoke, warm and flexible environment for TFNSW client, Sydney […]
The latest in architecture
Fire Protection Association Australia (FPA Australia) has launched a new register of fire protection practitioners to connect building industry professionals with FPA Australia Corporate members who currently prepare plans and specifications for the installation or modification of fire safety systems in NSW. The new Fire Systems Design – NSW Interim Register is a response to […]
The Business of Architecture and Design conference, our agenda-setting Sydney conference, is today! Didn’t manage to get a ticket? Follow along on our Twitter page as we tweet from the event starting at 8:15am AEST, and join the discussion using #BOAD19. Our inaugural conference will address the changes that are taking place within the built environment – […]
Attendees at our Business of Architecture and Design conference in Sydney on 11 November will have the chance to step inside Igloo’s immersive space and experience the future of AR. The English brand is sponsoring BoAD and will have an igloo set up for attendees to experience the technology firsthand. Wearing a VR headset can be a […]
Mario Cucinella Architects and 3D printers WASP have teamed up to create a sustainable, 3D printed habitat out of locally-sourced clay. The project, known as TECLA, has been launched in Bologna and is in response to problems associated with population growth and the need to produce eco-houses quickly and affordably. It will be the first house […]
One of Australia’s oldest and largest architecture practices, PTW is celebrating its 130th birthday. Established in 1889, the practice now operates studios in Sydney, Beijing, Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi, with over 200 staff and projects completed globally. Founded by James Peddle, PTW’s current Sydney executive directors are Simon Parsons and Diane Jones. Parsons says that the […]
Located on a steep south-facing corner block between the Illawarra Escarpment and the Pacific Ocean, Takt Studio’s Blade House cleverly responds to the challenge of sea views at odds with solar access. The brief was to accommodate a creative family of four and provide a smaller second dwelling in an area formally dotted by little more than miners cottages. […]
Ahead of an appearance at the Business of Architecture and Design conference in Sydney on 11 November, NBRSARCHITECTURE’s director of operations Rodney Drayton chats to ADR editor Elisa Scarton about being an effective practice leader and how technology has already changed the way architects run their business. What skills and experience do you think you need to be […]
Starting next year, the 15th arrondissement won’t just be an eclectic residential area where quaint shops give way to city’s tallest skyscraper. It’ll also be home to a supersized farm producing close to a tonne of fruits and vegetables. Situated along Paris’s périphérique, Pavillon 6 won’t be occupying valuable real estate at ground level. Instead, it’ll sit atop the […]
When the lauded Norwegian design practice Snøhetta opened its Australian office in Adelaide, rather than Sydney or Melbourne, there were raised eyebrows. But those surprised by the move probably hadn’t met the local managing director, Kåre Krokene… Growing up in a small town on Norway’s west coast with his four siblings, Krokene was always interested in the arts and […]
Award-winning urbanism, architecture, design and research firm Pomeroy Studio has unveiled plans to transform the historic Läkerol candy factory in Gävle, Sweden into an affordable, eco-centric housing and mixed use development. The project stands out for what the architect behind it, Professor Jason Pomeroy, calls a “wintergarden”. Each residential apartment is assigned a garden that serves […]
The World Architecture Festival shortlist of Future Projects features a handful of designs committed to creating a more sustainable future. From a tower that uses algae to produce clean air to the world’s first energy-positive airport, these projects illustrate how architects are grappling with some of the world’s most pressing challenges. They come as practices the world over […]
The three major professional accounting bodies – CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) – have joined forces to review the frameworks that regulate how financial and tax advice is provided in Australia. CPA Australia, CA ANZ and IPA have released a video in which […]
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