The latest in interiors
What does the term ‘Swissness’ bring to mind? Legendary precision? Exquisite design? Highest quality? All these adjectives and more can be applied to the sanitaryware designed and manufactured by Laufen, which has been utilising the oldest malleable material available to make its products for over 125 years. At a recent intimate dinner, a group of […]
BVN principal Sally Campbell is eager to guide the next generation of designers and architects coming through Australian Design Review‘s 30UNDER30 program – encouraging them to cultivate purpose, breadth and the courage to learn through trial and error. Australian Design Review (ADR)’s 30UNDER30 program provides mentorship and career development in the architecture and design industry, […]
The world-leading Australian rug company weaves a world of colour into its unique creations. As sponsor of the Colour award at the Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) for two years running, Designer Rugs walks the walk. From the very start, the Marrickville-born rug brand resisted the sedated greys and pinks of the 1980s, injecting striking […]
Paint supplier Haymes Paint has created a bespoke shade, Gamer, for ACMI’s new exhibit ‘Game Worlds’ in Melbourne. Celebrating over 50 years of video game history, the new shade takes inspiration from the heads-up display of modern adventure titles. Running until 8 February 2026, the Australian Centre for Moving Image (ACMI) is hosting a celebration […]
Laufen continues to breathe new life into one of its longest-running and most successful collaborations with Alessi. ILBAGNOALESSI finds poetry in an unlikely place. When visionary Italian designer Stefano Giovannoni first designed the collection in 2002, he reinterpreted classic bathroom archetypes, giving them an organic, almost sculptural character. His award-winning collection for Swiss bathroom specialist […]
When design vision meets real-world constraints, the results can fall short – but they don’t have to. In PS Health’s new clinic, Cameron & Co and Unita demonstrate how ambitious interiors can materialise, without compromise. It’s a challenge all too common in the interiors industry: in the liminal space between design and delivery, even the […]
Ola Mexicola carries the spirit of Mexico City’s art-filled neighbourhoods and San Miguel de Allende’s technicolour streets into everyday moments. Expressive textiles, vibrant tableware and playful furniture and lighting from the boutique Melbourne homewares brand’s new collection celebrate rhythm, artistry and sun-soaked joy. Arriving in time for the Australian summer, Ola Mexicola is designed to […]
Blending quiet elegance with outdoor resilience, Zaneti’s new collection arrives with versatility at its core. What does it take to inspire colourful outdoor living? Zaneti answers that question with the introduction of three new timber and aluminium chairs designed for settings that demand beauty and endurance in equal measure. The Catania, Greta and Sauvage chairs […]
Minotti’s latest collection hits Australian shores, featuring a range of pieces informed by the creative visions of a truly global selection of designers. “The 2025 Collection marks a new chapter in Minotti’s design journey, offering fresh perspectives while remaining rooted in its signature elegance,” says Tim Engelen, founder of dedece, the retailer that is featuring […]
Guided by an ethos of ‘the evolution of possible’, Axolotl is a premium surfaces provider that sees every space as an inviting blank canvas. The brand is also renowned for its artistic collaborations, including with the Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) on its coveted trophies. Launched in 1995 to deliver high-quality surfaces to artists, architects […]
Showcasing an elegant, respectful balance between sustainable design practices and connection to Country, global flooring solutions company Interface has partnered with construction firm Sheldon to create a new kind of future-facing office space. In a bold approach to traditional office design, Interface’s creative input for the look and feel of the Sheldon head office at […]
About Time is a monochromatic addition to Victoria’s bathhouse boom, softened by curves and Torquay’s natural landscape. The contemporary Australian bathhouse feels as though it’s still finding its identity. In the absence of a strong local precedent in our built environment, a new wave of wellness ventures dips its toes into the ancient rituals and […]
The latest in architecture
With bushfire risks rising, the burning question on many minds is how to innovate to safeguard homes and communities. As the city of Los Angeles, and the world, watch tens of thousands of acres turn to ash in the wake of raging fires decimating the precious California landscape – and bushfires blaze across western Victoria, […]
A report from Champions of Change Coalition sets a new standard in architecture, calling for equity by design from the outset. The new resource from the Champions of Change Coalition, Equity by Design, offers a framework to transform the design space by addressing long-standing systemic gaps in design decisions and development processes that disproportionately affect […]
Multidisciplinary practice FK has designed an aviation-inspired hotel and coworking precinct for Melbourne Airport, with Technē lending its hospitality design prowess to three internal food and beverage venues. Located next to the Terminal 4 transport hub, the vibrant mixed-use project marks the first new-build hotel at Melbourne Airport in more than 20 years. It integrates […]
‘Design culture’ puts conversations about design into the daily activities of a studio. In architecture, it’s not just a practice – writes TURNER associate director James Lauman, leader of the firm’s Design Culture Panel – it’s a philosophy that shapes how teams design, collaborate and connect, laying the foundation for effective projects. Below, Lauman gives […]
As we approach 26 January, it’s inevitable that the architecture, design and creative communities are reflecting on the capacity and potential for the built world to bring people together in meaningful ways. Vigil: Gunyah, part of Sydney Festival 2025, is a site-specific temporary gathering space for talks, workshops and performances at Barangaroo Reserve. Designed by […]
Kith and kin. Friends and neighbours. Yet so much more. Infinitely deeper. When an artist and an architect come together to collaborate on the design of a home for an artwork, the possibilities are endless. When the artwork itself charts thousands of years of familial and Indigenous cultural history, the home the work will reside […]
A new era of wellness in St Kilda has opened its doors to a vibrant community seeking their best lives. Gurner Group has unveiled its latest luxury concept, Saint Private Social Club, located at 1 Wellington Street, St Kilda. Building on the runaway success of Saint Haven, this exclusive new club combines ultra-luxury amenities with […]
Sydney-based architect Jansen Che is one of three joint winners of The Norman Foster Foundation Kharkiv Freedom Square Revival Competition to redesign “one of Ukraine’s most important symbols”, according to competition organisers. The Norman Foster Foundation, in collaboration with Buildner, the Kharkiv City Council, UNECE and Arup, launched the international competition in September, seeking design […]
Greystar has opened Victoria’s largest build-to-rent project, The Gladstone, with the help of architect Scott Carver and interior designer Hecker Guthrie. Just a ten-minute drive from the CBD, The Gladstone brings 700 high-end, purpose-designed and built rental homes to the bustling suburb of South Melbourne. Its three towers offer residents a mix of dwelling types, […]
Whole systems thinking represents a paradigm shift in design philosophy, emphasising the intricate relationships among components within a system. At its core, whole systems thinking advocates viewing designs not in isolation but as integral parts of a larger ecological and social tapestry. By embracing rudimentary concepts like feedback loops, emergent properties and holistic perspectives, whole […]
With the start of a new year, thoughts about what’s on the horizon for 2025 are inevitably top-of-mind. For some readers, particularly the 30UNDER30’s, gaining international experience may be something you’re considering. Naa Effia Atswei Adjei, one of Australian Design Review’s (ADR) 30UNDER30 Architects and Innovators of the Built World cohort, took a leap and […]
Deeply embedded in the heart of Rothelowman, a visionary manifesto transcends conventional design, informing the interplay of environment and innovation in architectural design. By integrating cultural insights with a pioneering spirit, Rothelowman has created architecture that is both aesthetically compelling and enduringly relevant for more than 20 years. In simple terms, a manifesto is a […]
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