The latest in interiors
Jonny Pisanelli's patisserie in downtown Adelaide involves two distinct elements: Pisanelli's art of pastry making and a reference to developer Abbot Kinney.
As Australia’s capital cities continue to swell, so too does the volume of apartment buildings that are cropping up. Being a highly competitive market, developers seem to be doing everything they can to get the attention of buyers. Hallmark Ivanhoe, designed by Fender Katsalidis and developed by Beulah International, boasts a kitchen designed in collaboration […]
With the opening of Enfin by James Won, the bar has been raised in KL's fine dining stakes. Elizabeth Chu covers the restaurant with a stunning interior.
ADR looks back at the winning projects from IDEA’s Residential-Single category over the last five years - from waves of concrete to Asian architecture-inspired homes and an elegant extension to a turn-of-the-century terrace house, this retrospective provides some insight into the evolution of the typology and what has defined it over the past half-decade.
Image above, Little Bean Roasters by More Design Office, photo by Raphael Oliver. Written by Sarah Hetherington. The movement towards clean living and well-being has, according to Sarah Hetherington, amplified the current trend of transporting nature indoors. Whether inspired by Japanese gardens, tropical rainforests or the Australian bush, there has been a proliferation of greened […]
The simplest solutions often have the biggest impact. That is certainly the case for Christian Wagstaff and Keith Courtney’s House of Mirrors installation that has been travelling around the country in true carnival style. “The design is based on an equilateral triangle with all mirrors angled in changing directions, reflecting hundreds of mirrors in a […]
Every week, in our Q&ADR column, ADR will interview an architect, designer, object maker or industry person about who they are beyond the work – their life, inspiration, challenges and aspirations. This week we catch up with two guys who have ventured into the world of start-ups to make it easier for designers and architects to get […]
Base 64 is a collaboration between tech entrepreneur Simon Hackett and specialist residential design practice Williams Burton Leopardi.
ADR looks back at the winning projects from IDEA's residential-multi category over the last five years, including projects by Woods Bagot, Jackson Clements Burrows and Breathe Architecture. The residential-multi category is currently sponsored by Rogerseller.
Image above, Smith House by environa studio, features optimum orientation and solar access. Image courtesy the architect. Jan O’Connor of environa studio, an expert in the world of sustainability, discusses the intangible new parameters qualifying sustainability. Gillian Serisier: Five years ago sustainability meant solar panels. But now we’re at a very different place in the […]
Maticevski’s skill as a fashion designer is obvious, his forms are concurrently soft and sharp, flowing and linear, with a robust quality to his work.
Taking the concept of patient wellness as an integral design driver, Wilson Architects has designed Caboolture’s new GP Super Clinic replete with vibrant interiors and plenty of natural elements.
The latest in architecture
As the 58th Salone del Mobile wraps up for another year it’s time to take stock and attempt to digest all the wonderful sights and experiences that have occurred during the past week. It was sunny at first, then came a little rain and cooler evenings, but in general, the weather was pleasant to enjoy […]
Barkingside Town Centre is a strategic project by DK-CM, which radically transformed the town centre of Barkingside, a suburban town on the eastern fringe of London. The project provides a new heart to the town in the form of a civic square and high street park, supported by a range of strategic interventions along the […]
For the design of the United States Courthouse in Salt Lake City, architects Thomas Phifer and Partners wanted to create a design that reflected the strength of the judicial system. Architects statement The design of the new United States Courthouse in Salt Lake City emanates from our search for a form that is strong, iconic, […]
Following its busiest year ever with more than 2.6 million passengers passing through the terminal, Hobart Airport has unveiled plans for a major terminal expansion with international processing facilities, which is being designed by Woods Bagot. Leading the airport terminal master planning and design team, Woods Bagot principal Andy Gentry explains that the initial December 2020 stage […]
Albert Mo and Eid Goh, of Melbourne-based practice architects eat, have been running their own show for most of their careers. But without any business specific training, the early years saw plenty of trial and error. One of their smartest moves, they say, was hiring a business coach. With a wall full of prize certificates […]
In the lead up to IDEA 2019, ADR is running a series of Q&As and profiles with this year’s esteemed jury. In the first instalment, we catch up with Yasmine Ghoniem, one half of interior design practice Amber Road. ADR: What’s the biggest misconception that people have about life in a design practice? Yasmine Ghoniem: It’s not all […]
Australian property start-up Archistar has unveiled a Feng Shui analysis feature that assesses floor plans to provide homeowners and prospective buyers with insights and design recommendations. Twelve months in the making, the one-of-a-kind engine applies hundreds of design principles to develop a sophisticated and actionable report tailored to each properties’ unique traits. Feng Shui […]
The 20th annual Congress on the Future of Engineering Software (COFES) is now underway. COFES runs from April 7 to 10 and for the first time is being held in Silicon Valley, at Menlo Park in California, US. The think-tank event gathers vendors, users, press and analysts to discuss the most important issues facing both customers and providers […]
As Futurespace celebrates the 10th anniversary of its Melbourne office, managing director Angela Ferguson gives ADR a glimpse into the next decade of the practice and a look back at her design career. ADR: Tell us about your background in design and what led you on the path to being managing director of Futurespace. Angela Ferguson: I […]
The decision by Heritage Victoria to refuse the application to demolish the square’s Yarra Building to make way for a new Apple store has been welcomed by The Australian Institute of Architects. Heritage Victoria said it had refused the application because it would cause “an unacceptable and irreversible detrimental impact on the cultural heritage significance of […]
Koichi Takada Architects’ scope for the National Museum of Qatar in Doha is nearing completion after eight years in the making, after winning an international competition to design the interiors in 2012. Located on a 1.5 million-square-foot site at the south end of Doha’s Corniche, the National Museum of Qatar will be the first monument […]
Designed by fjmt, Bunjil Place is a new form of hybrid community building; a library, performance theatre, studio, exhibition space, gallery, café and workplace. The largest local government investment of its kind, Bunjil Place is the result of an aspirational brief from the City of Casey Council and a long-term collaboration between client and designer. […]
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