The latest in interiors
Prolific Japanese design studio Nendo have created a range of display furnishings for Tod’s department store in Omotesando, Tokyo.
With five offices across Australia and Singapore, and a staff of 120 dedicated employees, Geyer is the quintessential Australian success story.
While Travis Walton’s design company is relatively young at four years of age, Walton has been part of the industry for some time.
An ant farm for a bar? Rothelowman senior interior designer Olivia Lockhart reveals the story behind the creepy crawly design in this Q&A.
Australia Post chose Carr Design Group to design the architectural and interior revitalisation of their decades-old headquarters. The result is a bold endeavour, launching the transitioning company into the digital world.
Completed in March 2015, the luxurious hotel fit out recalls the building’s past as a terminal for P&O liners in the 1910s.
In its very first major project Hot Black has made more than a stylish leap into commercial design with outstanding results for Cancer Council Victoria.
The airily deconstructed feel of FEIT’s New York store is simplistic and openly developmental in its impression, fitting for a company dedicated to the same principles in their design of quality footwear.
Within a semi-industrial, monochrome envelope, Hare + Klein has introduced textural variation through nuanced and layered solutions for warmth and comfort.
In 2007, prolific Filipino industrial designer Kenneth Cobonpue was named 'rattan's first virtuoso,' by the New York Times. ADR presents a Q&A with the leading exemplar and advocate of South East Asian design.
(inside) Interior Design Review and Cult Design celebrated the 60th Anniversary of the iconic Series 7 Chair by Republic of Fritz Hansen, as Cult reveal two exclusive anniversary editions of the chair.
Among the most beautiful, and arguably the most striking, of the shortlisted projects in last year’s IDEA Awards, Durbach Block Jaggers’ Balmain Apartment is an exemplar of interior architecture.
The latest in architecture
The project architect on the fantastic Backyard bungalow project by Wolveridge Architects, Will Smart tells us what inspires his work and keeps him sane. Designer/architect/artist who inspires your work? I grew up in Christchurch and the school I attended had a number of buildings designed by old boy Sir Miles Warren, who was a founder […]
The Interior Design Excellence Awards has been honouring the talent of Australian designers for 15 years. Among the many winners over that time, one category has been shining a light on the next generation of up-and-coming designers. ADR takes a look back at three of the previous winners from the Emerging Designer category to see where they […]
Having been destroyed by fire in 2015, the Waltzing Matilda Centre in Winton, Queensland, has been redesigned by Cox Architecture. The centre was designed to reflect the significance of the iconic Australian song through an architecture and interpretative experience. The building’s materials, predominately concrete and rusted steel, have been crafted, textured and shaped to capture the […]
Nestled in the dense forest of Harestua, located 45 kilometres north of Oslo in the municipality of Lunner, Snøhetta has designed a new planetarium and a visitor centre for Norway’s largest astronomical facility. Solobservatoriet is the largest solar observatory North of the Alps, located 580 metres above sea level. The expanded facilities will offer guests […]
The relocation of the Koorie Heritage Trust from King Street to Federation Square saw Lyons Architecture collaborate with Indigenous Architecture and Design Victoria (IADV), in a project that was designed through the lens of dialogue. Originally housed at the Museum of Victoria, then 295 King Street, the Koorie Heritage Trust relocated to the Yarra Building at […]
Hotels are booming business in Asia. Last year in South East Asia alone, an incredible 437 hotels began construction, commissioned by big brand businesses and first-time owners alike. With western tourists visiting the region in their droves, it’s only natural Asian businesses are looking to their relatively close by Australian design and architecture neighbours to […]
With 24 offices and over 1000 employees around the world, US-based CannonDesign is emerging as a major player in the global architecture landscape. The firm’s expertise extends to healthcare, education, science and technology, corporate, recreational and civic projects, and while the the firm is focused on innovation and the future of architecture, CannonDesign’s executive director of design, […]
A tight construction timeline and budget called for a non-traditional solution to the construction of Montoro Wines’ cellar door in Orange, NSW. Montoro Wines is a young boutique winery that is finding significant success with its range of cool climate Shiraz wines. Encouraged by this success, the decision was taken to build a cellar door on […]
Best known for creating architectural design pieces for the luxury hospitality industry, ceramic designer Pascale Girardin’s approach of blending science and art makes for a unique harmony. Girardin’s inquisitive mind and relentless urge to explore have driven her to develop a significant and constantly evolving body of work. From her Montreal office and studio, her creative […]
A dream to reconnect his roots into the awe inspiring Sonoran Desert, along with a deep seated desire to indulge in a love of music as lifestyle, led client Dr. David Francis to commission the build of this Tucson Mountain Retreat. The site, with over 900 feet abutting the pristine Saguaro National Park and 360 degree […]
How can we quantify experience and what is its value? How clients and their users experience a space is vital to the success of architectural projects. Here, ThomsonAdsett’s group director of education and communities, Chad Brown, details how including clients in the design process goes hand-in-hand with an architects’ ability to problem solve, meet budgets and complete projects […]
Chenchow Little’s is a distinctly modern Australian residential architecture –its houses are sculptural and geometrical, exhibit a mastery of light and shade, and are coloured with a palette inspired by the bush. The childhood landscapes of Tony Chenchow and Stephanie Little could not be starker in contrast – from bleak suburbia to the arid outback. […]
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