The latest in interiors
Since establishing Nexus Designs in 1967, Janne Faulkner has been internationally recognised as one of Australia’s most influential leading designers. Faulkner reviews her illustrious career in an insightful interview with CATC student Samantha Miller.
Situated in a leafy enclave in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, this Edwardian home has the charm of a bygone era coupled with the charisma of a new David Hicks design.
Australian Design Review continues the IDEA 2014 Shortlist series with a breezy contemporary office project by Carr Design Group. Photography by Ian ten Seldam.
Robert Backhouse discusses Hassell's IDEA winning offices in this insightful interview written by CATC student Fiona Foster. With photography by Earl Carter and Peter Bennetts.
For the next entry in our shortlist series we preview the impeccable interiors at the East Brisbane Guest House, a project in the running to win 2014 IDEA's residential decoration category.
Anthony Gill revisits his 2011 IDEA winning hidden laneway bar project, Berta Restaurant and Bar, in the next IDEA Retrospective interview written by CATC student Amanda Orme. With photography by Peter Bennetts.
Australian Design Review continues the IDEA 2014 Shortlist series with the smart new NAB office by Woods Bagot. With photography by Shannon McGrath.
In the next IDEA Retrospective interview, Tandem Design Studio discuss their 2009 winning residential project with CATC students Misty Milne and Jenna Madden.
A hamburger has never tasted so good as when served in the surroundings of Huxtaburger Prahran, the latest project from Russell & George. The design of the premises screams hot, hot, hot - and that’s not just the jalapenos talking. This project featured in (inside) Interior Design Review Issue 81.
Haymes has divided its latest forecast into five main concepts - Exotic Botanic, New Skin, Rhythmic Palms, Raw, and Relaxed Replay. Photography by Martina Gemmola and Shannon McGrath, with styling by Ruth Welsby.
In this week's first IDEA Retrospective, Paul Morgan reflects on his IDEA award winning project of 2007, Cape Schanck House. Written by CATC student Jessica Viscarde, with all photography by Peter Bennetts.
The Australian Design Review continues the IDEA 2014 Shortlist series with an exceptional public space by Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects.
Continuing our IDEA Retrospective series, Australian Design Review presents a conversation with Ross Didier written by CATC student Amy Thomson. Didier reflects on his IDEA award winning project of 2005, the Obelisk Chair.
The Australian Design Review kicks off the IDEA 2014 Shortlist series with a refined residential project by Maddison Architects.
The first in our IDEA Retrospective series, an interview with Paul Hecker and Hamish Guthrie by CATC student Barbara Remmen. The pair reflect on their past IDEA award winning projects Reserve Restaurant (Hospitality 2003) and SABA Women's Clothing (Retail 2004).
Exponentially expanding volume as both a concept and physical boundary, March Studio explores cyberspace in bricks and mortar for fashion house Sneakerboy in Melbourne.
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The latest in architecture
Packed onto a tight 270-square metre infill site, Terence Yong of Terence Yong Architecture has designed three townhouses that maximize liveability.
Towill Design Group is leading the movement for healthy, low-impact educational architecture, with a new school connecting the natural environment.
Ethical developer Small Giants Developments has teamed up with acclaimed Tasmanian practice Core Collective Architects to create The Commons Hobart.
Ella Cole surveys three studios that are letting nature take over, with the results benefitting the biodiversity of our cities and humans who live in them.
The City of Melbourne is calling for expressions of interest from Melbourne companies, entrepreneurs, business owners and start-ups for the 2018 Lord Mayor’s Business Mission to China and Japan. The call is open to a range of industries, including the built environment. The biennial project aims to establish trade and business relations with Asia, showcasing […]
Australia’s property and construction industry now has a clear definition of carbon neutrality, and the race is on to see which company achieves Australia’s first carbon neutral portfolio. The Australian Government’s new National Carbon Offset Standard for Buildings and the National Carbon Offset Standard for Precincts were officially launched by Minister for Environment and Energy, […]
The City of Melbourne seeks community feedback for a proposed expansion to Lincoln Square in Carlton, Melbourne. The historic park is undergoing development, including the creation of a new play space. Chair of the City of Melbourne’s Environment Portfolio Councillor Cathy Oke says the new concept plan will set the direction for improvement works to […]
Every week in our Q&ADR column, ADR interviews an architect, designer, object maker or industry person about who they are beyond the work – their life, inspiration, challenges and aspirations. This week we meet Rebecca Daff, senior associate of Futurespace Melbourne. We find out about the retail inspirations of New York, why Collingwood is so cool, and how […]
The Government of South Australia through Arts South Australia and Malcolm Reading Consultants have now launched the Adelaide Contemporary International Design Competition. The competition calls for a global search for a design team to create unique art destination within Australia. Combining a contemporary art gallery with a public sculpture park and meeting place, Adelaide Contemporary […]
Woods Bagot is leading the emerging build-to-rent sector in the United Kingdom, but the firm offers some insight into local success.
Thin, transparent walls don’t have to be a bad thing. In fact, they can be quite the opposite if you're looking for a connection to the outside.
OMA is one of the most successful and acclaimed architectural practices in the world, Madeleine Swain speaks to David Gianotten, managing partner.
With interest in greenwalls, roofs and façades on the rise, we take a look at how to 'green-up' your home and some of the benefits of doing so.
“Mike Ong from MODO must be on the list.” – Andrew Maynard MZ: Has there been a consistent approach to extending on your client’s desires that you have carried with you since starting your practice and where did this come from? Mike Ong: I grew up in a small weatherboard house that had a tiny […]
Taking the concept of a ‘slow city’, HASSELL has put forward a proposal for the redevelopment of the Tokyo rail yards, bringing together a mixture of public space and towers to foster a lifestyle.
David Constantine, director of design at Ellis Jones, ponders the importance of beauty in design.
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