The latest in interiors
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 Maria Correia, who has recently been appointed interior design director at Gray Puksand’s Brisbane office. Correia shares her inspiration, from artists […]
“Commencing professional interior design practice at Woods Bagot while still a student, Brittany Pearce contributes to the workplace sector, starting with a sophisticated biomimicry concept for a major project, now nearing completion. Three years later she has a ream of projects. The recipient of several design awards and a travel scholarship at age 25, Pearce […]
Interactions sets out to create a series of spaces where visitors can socialise, watch, collect and interact by Tomek Archer of NOMI.
Nestled in the heart of Seminyak, there is a villa that perfectly encapsulates the ideas of luxury and relaxation and stands out in design, form and function from the many homes that are located in this chic district of Bali. With the major thoroughfare of busy Jalan Raya Semanyak just a two-minute walk away, Villa […]
A new Parisian office has been designed for the global property juggernaut Airbnb. Co-designed by STUDIOS Architecture, the new Parisian office takes cues from its own branding to create a homely office space. Taking the brand’s ethos of ‘belong anywhere’, the space encourages communal working and connection, and doesn’t shy away from Parisian cultural references. […]
Co-working spaces have continued to pop up, both in Australia and particularly overseas, so much so that they’ve almost become ubiquitous. Madeleine Joyce, an interior design associate at Architectus, recently experienced a gamut of co-working spaces across London. ADR asks Joyce to share some of her insights – from bottom-up design methods through to the […]
The go-to person for art on a grand scale, Barbara Flynn is the adviser behind some of Sydney’s most beloved public sculptures.
"The timber portal pergola and deck ... pushed the spatial qualities well beyond the basic site." Melbourne architect Claire Scorpo discusses how she took a two-bedroom red brick semi of 103 square metres and made it feel light, active and spacious.
A once down-at-heel Victorian house in Melbourne has been reinvigorated by a thoughtful and sensitive alteration and addition by Antony DiMase, principal of DiMase architects.
"Conceptually, the whole of the building was developed as a Cuban mansion. Layers of paint were removed through a peeling process to reveal the age of the building to help tell the story of the past that was present within." Studio Gram discusses Hotel Harry, a Heritage listed hotel that sits proudly as the leader of Sydney's artistic heart and soul, Surry Hills.
We talk to Marcy Ewing, the global studio design director at Shaw Contract, to find out what it takes to design for such a niche field – carpet.
"I think the best architecture comes from restrictions of some sort." Brad Swartz discusses how he cleverly packs a lot into small spaces – from a home for his parents, to one for himself – for MEZZANINE.
The latest in architecture
CHT Architects’ design for this residential aged care facility in Westmeadows, Victoria, was designed with high care and dementia care in mind. Architect’s statement The building itself is inviting and comforting. It is a secure and comfortable environment for residences. This design has a strong focus on the individual within a community that best suit residents […]
Architects EAT’s workplace design for K&K Industries in Cremorne, Melbourne responds to a brief of comfort, style and workplace flexibility. Lead architect Albert Mo takes AR through the design journey. How was Architects EAT chosen for the project? The client is a shopfitter that we have collaborated with on many past projects, and we are quite […]
Barcelona-based studio El Equipo Creativo has designed a new restaurant for Peruvian food chain Andina in London’s Notting Hill, which gives a subtle nod to the South American country. The studio describes its design process below. The creative process started with a trip to Peru with the client to dive into the Andean culture and get […]
Bates Smart has released the initial design for Australia’s first Park Hotel hospitality development, which will be located on the former horse stable and livestock auction sale yard, Kirk’s Bazaar in Melbourne. Located at 360 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, the studio will deliver the architecture and interior design scheme for the 23-storey Park Hotel by Roxy Pacific. It […]
As the 2019 Victorian Architecture Awards shortlist is announced, ADR catches up with The Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Chapter president Amy Muir to discuss how public architecture benefits the state, its residents and the sense of community it fosters. ADR: How do you believe sustainable design will inform the future of Victoria’s public architecture? Amy […]
Architect Weian Lim shares insight into Downside Up house, an exercise in designing ‘big home features’ on a small footprint. AR: How did the Downside Up house project come to you and how did it evolve? Weian Lim: The owner of the house is a builder with whom I have a prior working relationship. He […]
New York-based architecture practice Studio Libeskind’s design for Canada’s National Holocaust Monument is comprised of six triangular, concrete volumes configured to create the points of a star. Architect’s statement Centrally located at the corner of Booth and Wellington Streets in Ottawa across from the Canadian War Museum, the site connects the museum to the historic centre […]
Applications for building permits in Victoria continued at record levels in 2018, with the cost of works in permits reported to the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) reaching almost $40 billion for the first time. The value of building permits for the 12 months was $39.6 billion – up 10.7 percent, or $3.8 billion, on the […]
In the latest in an occasional series detailing growing sectors for architectural practices, AR looks at the opportunities afforded by the establishment of the NDIS. A new housing market specifically for people with disability was established in Australia in July 2016. With the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), we are now, finally, […]
Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the AR Emerging Architecture (AREA) awards has now opened for entries. “The AR Emerging Architecture award was and remains one of the most important in my career. It meant that other people had noticed my work, that I was doing something worth talking about. Being fostered in such a way is invaluable, […]
Redefining the role of a place of worship within a community, the team at Jackson Teece draws on their experience of public buildings to create a village centre of consummate relevance. After securing the masterplan for Anglicare’s hospitality and wellness precinct, Heritage building Lober House, and additional retirement living accommodation at Anglicare’s Castle Hill site […]
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 […]
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