Known for their creativity, attention to detail and resolute commitment to incorporating lush materials and high-end finishes into their projects, Melbourne interior design studio Mim Design knows a thing or two about design objects of desire. Here, associate interior designer Lisa Ransom and design director Charlotte McGill share their selections. From iconic CD players to […]
inside issue 121 is out today, showcasing the 2025 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) shortlist and featuring interviews with the minds behind the designs. Available to buy online now, issue 121 offers a snapshot of contemporary Australian interior design across 154 pages. This edition immortalises every project and practice shortlisted in IDEA 2025, alongside in-depth […]
Sydney’s design precinct will transform into a one-night playground of design, food and connection for ‘Future Future’ next month. Sydney’s design community is set to gather on 4 September 2025 for the return of The 69 O’Riordan Collective, an annual showcase of high-end contemporary design that transforms Alexandria’s design precinct into a festival of ideas, food and conversation. […]
The Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) 2025 shortlist reveal proved a sparkling affair at the iconic Abbotsford Convent, where the bright lights of the Australian interior design and architecture community came together to celebrate the year’s achievements. On Thursday 14 August, the historic Magdalen Laundry at Melbourne’s heritage-listed Abbotsford Convent played host to many of […]
MillerKnoll has announced the opening of its archives in Michigan, US, uniting the design legacies of Herman Miller and Knoll for the first time. The 1115-square-metre, one-of-a-kind facility at the Design Yard headquarters in Zeeland houses more than a million objects, allowing designers to peruse microevolutions in furniture design over the past century up close. […]
HDR’s new Level 41 office weaves together HDR’s architecture, engineering and transportation teams in a single space in Melbourne’s CBD, designed to encourage collaboration and deliver integrated solutions for clients. Announcing the opening of its Melbourne office on Monday 11 August, HDR says its new workplace positions the firm for continued growth in Victoria’s expanding […]
Driven by a desire to increase the accessibility and affordability of home wellness, Nook Saunas delivers and installs well-designed infrared plug-and-play saunas to the homes and commercial spaces of Australians. Nook Saunas’ director James Billingham cites the memorable experience he had using a sauna on a retreat as inspiration for creating a service that seeks […]
As part of a study tour conducted by Roca Group – with brands Roca and Laufen – nine guests embarked on a week-long voyage across multiple European destinations. In March 2025, a select group of Australian architects and designers took part in a seven-day European study tour hosted by leading bathroom specialists Roca and Laufen. […]
Following more than 500 entries, the shortlist for the 2025 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) is finally ready to share. As the longest-running interior design and architecture award program in the country, IDEA has attracted the leading lights of Australia’s creative community since 2003. This year proves no different, with a grand total of 328 […]
Australian manufacturer and designer of commercial furniture, Zenith, has been a leader in both design and sustainability since its inception. Its commitment to sustainability goes beyond materials and processes to include a partnership with One Tree Planted. Having recently reached the remarkable milestone of planting more than 100,000 trees across Australia, New Zealand and Asia, […]
As the warmer months approach, Chandon is giving one lucky winner and their team or clients the chance to enjoy a dazzling off-site at its newly reimagined Chandon Homestead, plus a host of runner-up prizes. The top prize on offer Chandon is offering one winner a fully hosted, all-inclusive day stay at its stunning Yarra […]
A historic Tasmanian sandstone barn will soon be the setting for the 2025 Clarence Prize, one of Australia’s most prestigious awards for contemporary furniture design. This highly anticipated event and exhibition officially opens on Saturday 6 September at the charming Rosny Farm Arts Precinct, just outside of Hobart. The biennial awards program has been an […]
Celebrating its seventeenth awards year, the ArchiTeam Cooperative has announced the finalists for 2024. For more than 32 years, with over 1000 members nationally, ArchiTeam has played a unique and important role championing the work of small practice architects. This year’s entrants were all exceptional and varied — from doggy groomers to innovative multigenerational homes. […]
As a young industrial designer sitting at a male-dominated table of engineers, current Humanscale chief sustainability officer Jane Abernethy did what any self-respecting woman would do to be heard – she took opera lessons. “I realised I wasn’t taken as seriously because I was a young woman in the field. I was talking to a […]
The Advisory Studio co-founders Steve Coster and Kate Frear’s journey into entrepreneurship began during a pivotal moment in their careers. As seasoned professionals in the architecture and design world, each with more than 20 years of experience, they climbed the ranks of prominent firms in Australia. At the time, Coster specialised in workplace strategy and […]
The business of architecture and design can be as complicated and mysterious as the design process itself. For emerging architects and designers, the key is to learn from others. Carolina Álvarez Arellano, associate director at TURNER, has built her career on human-centric, community-focused design through the delivery of residential and mixed-use projects in Australia. Here, Álvarez […]
Now in its third year, Australian Design Review’s (ADR) 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 the young interior and product designers of […]
Now in its third year, Australian Design Review’s (ADR) 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 the young interior and product designers of […]
Now in its third 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 the young interior and product designers of the […]
Wardle promotes three new associates, John McAslan + Partners bolsters its international transport team, while new leaders steer studios in fresh directions in this month’s round up of industry appointments. In-house elevations at Wardle View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wardle (@wardle.studio) Earlier this month, Wardle celebrated the appointments of three team […]
A new wing at Warren Integrated Studies Hub fosters the relationship between people and nature to craft stunning curves and an eye-catching roofing profile made from COLORBOND® steel in the colour Surfmist® The design leverages the exceptional technical attributes of a steel roofing product, combining the trusted performance of COLORBOND® steel with the distinctive LYSAGHT […]
On Wednesday 18 September, architects, designers, urban planners and educators came together at the Edge in Melbourne for the first day of the Living Cities Forum. Architecture graduate and multidisciplinary creative practitioner Tope Adesina was one of the hundreds of creatives who entered the lecture hall at the Edge with an open mind, curious and […]
Design practice Tilt Industrial Design has completed the installation of an innovative 3D mural in Perth that celebrates Indigenous culture and the native Kulbardi (magpie). Commissioned by the Public Transport Authority of Western Australia, ‘Kulbardi Season’ transforms the centre’s facade into a dynamic canvas. The project is the result of a collaboration between artists Chris […]
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