The latest in interiors
The leading designers partnering with Designer Rugs as jurors for the premier rug brand’s Evolve competition say they are excited to see what Australia’s designers will come up with in 2025. The 2025 Evolve jury. Designer Rugs’ senior designer Lia Pielli is on the judging panel, and she explains the history of the prize. “This […]
Adelaide-based Aranda artist Alfred Lowe has taken out the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)’s 2025 Rigg Design Prize for his ambitious ceramic vessels titled ‘You and me, us never part’. Now in its tenth edition, the triennial prize is Australia’s highest national accolade for contemporary design bestowed by an Australian public gallery and seeks to […]
Now in its fourth year, Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 program has established itself as the leading mentorship and career development program in the architecture and design industry. The unique program brings together game changers, industry leaders, practice founders, product manufacturers, suppliers and sponsors to celebrate and empower young architects, and interior and product designers of the future. […]
A highly regarded accolade in contemporary Australian design, the Rigg Design Prize celebrates its landmark 10th anniversary in 2025 with a grand prize of $40,000. Among its decorated assembly of 35 finalists are three of Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 program alumni. Presented at the Ian Potter Centre in Melbourne’s National Gallery of Victoria, the exhibition […]
One woman and her growing community of protégés are leading a renaissance of architectural glass design in Melbourne. Architectural glass design was an endangered sector in Australia after the turn of the century. Veteran Melbourne-based practitioners Donna Kennedy and Dr Bronwyn Hughes conducted a survey on leadlighters in 2012 that revealed an ageing workforce. “The […]
Flack Studio celebrates a bold and prosperous first decade as a practice with a new coffee table book featuring well-known and as-yet unpublished projects. Out now through Rizzoli, Flack Studio: Interiors captures the meteoric rise of one of Australia’s most-admired interior design studios, which was founded in Melbourne in 2014 by David Flack. Thirteen projects […]
The prestigious Clarence Prize this year has been awarded to Melbourne-based designer Ash Allen for a playful reimagining of the humble bean bag, without a bean to be seen. Held twice a year by City of Clarence in Tasmania, the Clarence Prize is Australia’s most celebrated acquisitive furniture design award and carries a decorated history […]
ForestOne’s all-new DesignerOne colour range of decorated panels and laminates promises to elevate the field of wardrobe applications, internal cabinetry and custom joinery. An Australian-owned company focused on delivering high-quality, wood-based and decorative building products that are locally made and sourced, ForestOne is committed to enabling architects to Specify Responsibly. The DesignerOne range sets a […]
An innovative self-taught artist, Henryk Lobaczewski creates bold artworks and sculptures where texture is king. Loosely described as European minimalism, the style of artist Henryk Lobaczewski – who just goes by the first-name moniker Henryk – has quickly gained the attention of lovers of modern art around the globe. Admirers of his work are captivated […]
ReLove is on a mission to “break cycles of intergenerational disadvantage” by diverting good-quality furniture from landfill. In 2019, Ren Fernando and Ben Stammer – two friends from Sydney – were on the hunt for practical ways of giving back to their community. When they noticed an increasing volume of high-quality furniture discarded on neighbourhood […]
From European imports to locally crafted architectural hardware, Halliday + Baillie’s three-decade journey has been driven by design excellence, precision manufacturing and an unflinching commitment to quality. The story begins in the mid-1990s when founder Marcus Halliday was building his own home and searching for door handles that met his expectations of refinement and performance. […]
On Thursday 4 September, The 69 O’Riordan Collective returned to Sydney under the theme ‘Future Future: Reflecting What’s Next’. The high anticipated event attracted 549 professionals in the architecture and design community, marking the first large spring gathering, managed by Niche Media. A collective of 13 brands, including About Space, Blu Dot, Casa Mia, Cosh […]
The latest in architecture
Oman Across Ages Museum, designed by Cox Architecture, has won the Special Prize for Exterior at The Prix Versailles, a world architecture and design award celebrating the ‘world’s most beautiful’ achievements. Held on 2 December, the 10th Prix Versailles World Ceremony officially revealed the 70 winners across the categories of Museums, Hotels, Restaurants, Emporiums, Airports, […]
A grove of mature native trees determined the plan of a new community hall for Randwick Council in Sydney’s eastern suburbs by Sam Crawford Architects (SCA). According to director Sam Crawford, the site of the new Matraville Youth and Community Hall contained 18 mature native trees – a mix of banksia, paperbark, blackbutt and casuarina. […]
Placemaking. Wayfinding. Navigation. Getting from A to B. When done well, it feels as if an invisible hand is gently guiding each person in the direction they need to go. For more than 20 years, Soren Luckins, founder of Melbourne-based Büro North, together with partner Brooke Murray and their team have been this invisible guiding […]
A groundbreaking initiative could revolutionise how communities recover from disasters by providing quicker access to high-quality temporary homes that are both sustainable and cost-effective. This bio-based housing system, designed in a collaboration between researchers, government agencies and industry partners, incorporates waste cardboard and locally sourced, underutilised timber to create innovative structural panels. The project, led […]
Designer Alison Page speaks to Australian Design Review (ADR) about her new book, Design and Building on Country: First Knowledges for Younger Readers, co-authored with anthropologist and architect Paul Memmott. “I’m really obsessed with training up a new generation of Aboriginal designers,” Alison Page tells ADR. It’s a mission self-evident in the Walbanga and Wadi […]
Leading cladding solutions company HVG Facades has gained a Global GreenTagCertTM PHD™ (Product Health Declaration) and a GreenTag HealthRATE™ certification for its solid aluminium MondoClad® panels. Crafted from marine-grade aluminium, MondoClad® is designed to withstand Australia’s challenging climate while offering enhanced fire safety, making it the ideal choice for both recladding projects and new builds. […]
Architectus has delivered Perth’s new Ruah Centre for Women and Children (RCWC) – a purpose-built facility housing several services in one location for women and children affected by family and domestic violence. Within one seven-storey building in Northbridge, RCWC provides a range of holistic support services including counselling, physical and mental health, alcohol and other […]
Melbourne — a city globally celebrated for its culture, art and design — will once again take centre stage as the Naomi Milgrom Foundation unveils MPavilion Season 11, inviting locals and visitors to reimagine the intersection of architecture and creativity. From 21 November 2024 to 22 March 2025, Tadao Ando’s iconic temporary structure will transform […]
Renowned architect Carol Marra has launched a new toolkit created to help architects meet the urgent demands of climate adaptation and design buildings equipped to withstand environmental challenges. Internationally renowned architect and Marra+Yeh Architects director Carol Marra, has launched a toolkit to equip architects with the necessary strategies to design climate-resilient buildings and spaces. With […]
Geelong Design Week returns from 21 to 30 November 2024, bringing ten days of dynamic exhibitions, workshops, tours, talks and experiences to Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula, and the Surf Coast. As regional Victoria’s largest design festival, this year’s program boasts more than 70 events, showcasing the region’s rich design culture while celebrating Geelong’s designation as […]
Sydney’s northwest is set to welcome a transformation that marries history with modern luxury as SJB Architects unveils its plans for the $300 million Putney Wharf Residences. The project centres on the restoration of the historic Halvorsen Boatshed, a landmark that will be converted into luxury residences, retail spaces and dining establishments, along with a […]
International design practice Hassell has joined a global community of more than 9000 purpose-driven businesses as a Certified B Corporation, underscoring its dedication to creating places people love and making a meaningful difference in the world. The milestone reflects Hassell’s ongoing commitment to designing with purpose and balancing social, environmental, and economic values. What it […]
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