The latest in interiors
The kitchen Mecca, EuroCucina, was back in full force for its turn this year as part of 2014’s Milan Furniture Fair. Annie Reid reports.
Acknowledging architectural and social history to imbue a classic Santa Monica Queen Anne with the nous of high art takes the multidisciplinary skill of California-based practice Rios Clementi Hale Studios.
Smart Design Studio’s ability to infuse a one-time nightspot with light-filled daytime aspirations reveals a particular elegance of touch.
The exhibition comprises current and past works by Matsys Design founder, Andrew Kudless, now on display in the Forum at the Abedian School of Architecture.
Within a reduced material palette, Beatrix Rowe pursues a masculine interior of strength and warmth with just a little quirk. Gillian Serisier reviews the detailed interiors at Canterbury House.
Just as Yo-Chi’s delicious yoghurts and smoothies are trialled, tested and of the highest quality ingredients, the design of the Yarraville store is precise to the smallest detail.
Roaming through the streets is one way to explore the secret venues of Melbourne, or you could head straight to Curtin House and discover Mesa Verde. Co-editor of (inside) Jan Henderson reviews the new bar's atmospheric interiors.
At seven years, with seven staff, Arent&Pyke is the face of a new generation of interior design practice. Gillian Serisier interviews the dynamic partnership bringing their unique flair to Australian interiors.
Melding ambience, entertainment and function, Mint Lighting Design and ENTTEC installed a staggering 2140 individual products in a lighting project that boasts over 40,000 pixels.
Proclaimed as “the presiding grande dame of West Coast interior design” by The New Yorker in 2009, Wearstler speaks to (inside) co-editor, Gillian Serisier.
(inside) Interior Design Review's 12th annual Interior Design Excellence Awards honoured a diverse group of luminary Australian design professionals, each with a brilliantly distinct style and approach.
With the Interior Design Excellence Awards presentation and Gala party this Friday 21 November, ADR presents a complete shortlist of nominated entries.
How do educators design the collaborative studio environment to suit 21st century practice? A topical article by Dr Nicki Wragg, senior lecturer in design at Swinburne University of Technology.
With Bates Smart nominated in various categories at next week's IDEA, ADR interviews award-winning architects Jeff Copolov and Mark Healey on an internationally acclaimed triumph in health care architecture, using big design concepts to nuture the smallest among us.
Influential Australian interior designer Greg Natale sits down with Gillian Serisier, co-editor of (inside), to discuss past influences, present success and future projects.
Australian icon Florence Broadhurst led a colourful life, leaving a legacy of equally bold prints to her name. To win a copy of 'Florence Broadhurst: Her Secret & Extraordinary Lives', simply answer the question at the end of this article!
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The latest in architecture
Richard King Design was engaged to design a remodel of a house situated in Kingsville. The project, a dilapidated Federation worker’s cottage with a 1990s lean-to, was extensively demolished and extended into a two-level contemporary house that grew the spatial footprint from 85 square metres to 185 square metres. The remodel was accomplished within a […]
“Guests need to be engaged and transported if they are to maintain long-term engagement with a brand. It’s simply no longer enough to create beautiful spaces.” Ronnen Goren, Co-Founder and Strategy Director of Fabio Ongarato Design. A slew of awards this year for Jackalope, a 46-room hotel designed around the theme of alchemy, has brought the […]
Coastal retreat, Edge of Rainforest, is situated in Little Cove next to Noosa’s picturesque National Park and beaches and has recently undergone an architectural and interiors update by award-winning Melbourne studio, Mim Design. Inspired by the lush vibrancy of Edge of Rainforest’s surrounds, the Mim Design team added a light and bright extension to the 15-year-old […]
Melbourne’s new underground railway stations are set to be the first piece of Australian public infrastructure to include “biophilic design” – a ground-breaking method that takes green architecture far beyond landscaping and solar panels. The design approach is a labour of love for Dr Phillip Roös, a Senior Lecturer in Architecture at Deakin University, who […]
Bringing in influences of Japanese Zen, homeowner and architect Renjie Teoh rejigged this 1920s Regency-style Heritage apartment into an uber-functional space, all on a shoestring budget. Proving that a clever floor plan and sensitive approach can result in a comfortable and thoughtful home, Teoh’s apartment in Sydney’s Rosebank also brings in plenty of personality, but […]
With high expectations of luxury accommodation for many travellers these days Shacky is somewhat of an anomaly. Shacky is a self-contained structure that at just seven metres long, two and a half metres wide and 3.3 metres high is definitely not a normal hotel room, but a very different hospitality destination proving to be a […]
Melbourne’s iconic Rooftop Bar & Cinema has been reinvigorated following a major redevelopment by Technē Architecture + Interior Design. Technē was tasked with breathing new life into the renowned Melbourne venue, elevating its design quality to cater to a more discerning, sophisticated audience. The architectural response is now a cohesive, crowning fixture for Curtin House, […]
A large-scale, temporary retail and recreation facility at Sydney’s Macquarie University has taken the ‘pop up’ ethic to a new level. Designed to provide a makeshift replacement while infrastructure is redeveloped, the pop up known as Campus Common comprises 60 modified containers and houses areas for food service, bars, food storage, as well as plant […]
Industrial designer and director with Maynard, Julian Maynard talks to ADR about the intersection between art and engineering, the importance of mentors and how a dark period cast new light on his work. Australian Design Review: Can you tell us about your background and how you got into the design industry? Julian Maynard: When I […]
Almost half of a 55-storey office tower precinct proposed for the heart of Circular Quay is to be devoted to community infrastructure. Lendlease has lodged its development application (DA) for the precinct and office tower on George and Pitt streets, with the City of Sydney. The DA proposes a precinct that balances community and commercial […]
While increasing urban density is pushing more people into apartment living, the desire to stay in touch with nature has become more pressing. So, when it comes to gardening, how can we do more with less. We asked Byron Smith the director of Urban Growers. Australian Design Review: Many Australians now live in apartments. Which […]
The creation of a luxurious interior space that is rich with intrigue has seen Melbourne-based design firm Carr crowned Overall Winner for its work on the Jackalope Hotel at this year’s Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), while SJB has secured the prestigious Designer of the Year award. At a sold-out gala event at Melbourne’s Heritage-listed […]
The Sydney suburb of Waterloo could soon boast the country’s tallest man-made waterfall following developer Crown Group’s successful test of a prototype waterfall designed to cascade down the side of a new residential tower complex. It will be the signature design feature of Crown Group’s $400 million Waterfall development, which comprises 331 apartments across three […]
Plans for the first five-star resort to be developed on the Sunshine Coast in the last 30 years signal a new direction in Australian coastal resort design. Sekisui House Australia has commissioned HASSELL to undertake the master planning of the Yaroomba Beach site including architecture, and landscape architecture. The project presents a rare opportunity for […]
Big River Armourpanel is Australia’s strongest decorative plywood – proven to tolerate extremes of heat and humidity and resist shrinkage while maintaining a high-quality aesthetic. Chosen by several award-winning architects, it combines durability, stability and strength with stunning visual aesthetics – using beautiful native timbers to create warm, inviting environments. Amourpanel maintains the unique characteristics […]
GOLDEN is shortlisted in Zenith’s Emerging Designer category at the 2017 IDEA Awards. The winners will be announced at the exclusive Gala Party on 24 November at Meat Market, Melbourne. Ahead of the awards ceremony, we caught up with practice directors Kylie Dorotic and Alicia McKimm. Australian Design Review: Can you discuss the process behind the Sum of Us project […]
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