The latest in interiors
As one icon of Melbourne vanishes in flames, another is born. Pascale Gomes-McNabb resourcefully reinvent Stokehouse's Sydney iteration, imbued with an intimate, nuanced elegance.
Media Merchants recently collaborated with Bullock De Barbera Architects to create a new Brisbane office, closely reflecting their young, dynamic and creative culture.
Sydney-based architecture and design practice Bijl Architecture has recently taken part in improving a community outreach initiative based in Redfern, Sydney.
Why not ditch the cab and take a speedboat to dinner? A new underwater event space at the Per Aquum Niyama resort in the Maldives, lies six meters below the surface of the Indian Ocean.
Axolotl have been involved with IDEA over the past five years, producing sculptural awards to grace the homes and offices of Australia’s leading interior designers and architects.
With the advent of reality TV, where choosing a sofa qualifies anyone as an interior designer, the struggle for industry recognition has been dealt a blow.
Entrecôte by Flack Studio is a playful take on a typical Parisian bistro, serving sumptuous steaks against a backdrop of vibrant colour, contemporary art, and stately old-world charm.
Conceptual director Wes Anderson has exclusively designed a cafe for Prada's new art and culture complex, Fondazione Prada. The result is a nostalgic space reminiscent of his famed film sets.
Co-editor Jan Henderson discovers all that is stylish is encapsulated in this two-bedroom apartment located in Singapore. The design has been executed with finesse and, through the use of fine materials and accomplished craftsmen, the project has been resolved to perfection.
Tena koutou world, Christchurch Regional Airport Lounge has affirmed its place in the league of airports par excellence. Designed by BVN in association with Jasmax and winning accolades, including the IDEA international category for 2014, the airport is sensitively harmonious with the landscape, people and culture of New Zealand.
Launching in time for Mother's Day, the new venture from owners of popular South Melbourne boulangerie Chez Dré is sure to lure sweet tooths with a plush fit out by Melbourne-based Breathe Architects.
The latest in architecture
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. […]
Entering hospital for treatment can be a daunting experience for both patients and family, but a new ambulatory centre in New York has been designed to reduce stress and anxiety, by keeping the focus on healing. A collaboration between HOK, Ballinger and Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, the newly opened NewYork-Presbyterian David H. Koch Center, represents a new urban context […]
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