The latest in interiors
Since forming in 2013, Yasmine Ghoniem (interiors) and Katy Svalbe (landscapes) have been creating indoor and outdoor spaces that focus on holistic living experiences. We speak to the Sydney-based designers about their approach towards developing their vision for the future of shared living.
We Are Huntly, a Melbourne based design studio has created a working environment that not only reflects the company it houses, but ignites inspiration and encourages creativity for its workers.
Elegant and sophisticated, the offices of Escala Partners are more like a club than a place of work. Molecule has delivered a flawless interpretation of its client’s requirements, which has become a home away from home for Escala’s clients and workers alike.
As we head into the winter months, Melburnians can be found seeking refuge not in the comfort of their own homes but in a café. Where do you head when you want to enjoy a good book?
A large crowd gathered in the Seneca showroom in High Street, Prahran recently to view the latest collection of beautiful wall coverings from Élitis, world-renowned French wall covering, wallpaper and fabric company.
New research from Think Education reveals that young designers and creatives are twice as likely as graduates in other professions to cite a ‘lack of industry connections’ as their biggest career hurdle. How do you see young designers and architects overcoming barriers to fulfilling experience in the industry?
Born in Argentina and based in Brisbane, the bold Alex Lotersztain of design house Derlot gives us his insight into this year's Salone del Mobile.
Nestled among the picturesque suburb of Sherbrooke in Melbourne’s outer south east is The Piggery Cafe – the first phase of the Burnham Beeches project by Shannon Bennett and Adam Garrisson, with architectural partners Woods Bagot.
"If architects are the defenders of the public interface, why aren't all buildings designed by architects?" asks Monique Woodward, of the playful and 'radically conservative' emerging practice WOWOWA.
With a convivial setting and a smart casual fit out by emerging practice Biasol Studio, The Milton is set to become a local favourite.
Airbnb collaborates with Fabrica to turn a grand palazzo into a home for Housewarming, a memorable design experience running currently for Salone del Mobile in Milan.
Known for turning everyday objects on their heads and amplifying mundane moments just to "make you happy," Nendo has designed Antwerp based chocolatier Bbyb’s first international store at Ginza, Tokyo.
The latest in architecture
Inspired by a deep love of mid-century architecture, and in particular The Kaufmann House in Palm Springs by Richard Neutra, the client approached modular home business mishack, to create this Fremantle located home. The company is the brain child of architect Marcus Browne, who through mishack has developed a range of mid-century and modernist-inspired homes […]
After a successful first year in 2017, the Australian Smart Skyscrapers Summit is returning in June 2018 and will be this time held in Sydney. At the Summit, prominent local and international speakers will discuss in detail the various developments, challenges and intricacies surrounding high-rise building design and development. Individuals from the architectural, engineering, design […]
When the architects started working on this former hayloft in Mora, Spain they had no idea how it was going to end up looking. “This has been a project designed day after day onsite, solving problems, creating an intense teamwork together with the client and the builders,” explains architect Joaquín Millán Villamuelas of OOIIO Architecture. The […]
From chairs to desk lamps to office tables, the Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) has long celebrated the creativity and craftsmanship that goes in to designing furniture and lighting. With just a few weeks to go until entries close for 2018, ADR takes a look back at five of the previous winners from the Object- Furniture […]
On a tiny site in Hobart, Preston Lane Architects has rejuvenated a delightful old worker’s cottage and created a light-filled modern home that belies its small footprint, writes Judith Abell. This project, located on a steep inner city street of Hobart, presents the kind of challenge that architects tend to relish – a tiny site, an […]
To make sure your doors close firmly, open easily even with unexpected pressure loads and have a minimal noise impact, look at specifying the cobalt side load locks, writes Angus Richardson. To begin with an explanation of the term, electromechanical locking solutions is the umbrella term for a range of locking solutions that enable access […]
With capacity for 2,100 children and 400 support staff, The Early Learning Village in Singapore has impressive scale. But it was the sheer size of the school that represented a challenge for Bogle Architects. The Early Learning Village accommodates two of global schools operator Cognita’s schools in Singapore: The Stamford American International School and The […]
No longer just clever toys to thrill users in ‘show and tell’ situations, virtual and augmented realities can now have significant impacts on a business’ bottom line, reports Vanessa Choi. As AR has reported previously, “the commercialisation of virtual reality technology has brought a complex technology into the hands of almost anyone with a smartphone […]
Around three quarters of women across the globe have experienced sexual harassment in a public space, an issue that a group of Australian architects and designers will highlight in an exhibition at the upcoming Venice Architecture Biennale. ‘Just so fucking beautiful’ is an installation by XYX Lab, a research team based at Monash University, that […]
On the island of Falster, Denmark, sits a low, urban structure with long vertical windows that maximise the light that enters the building. Inside the walls of the building sits a town-like structure with a central square and several streets that connect to various leisure and working facilities. On first glance, it’s hard to tell […]
From the depths of Tasmania, an architecture and design practice is forging a name for itself among the global heavyweights. Liminal Studio may be positioned south of the border, but it is creating projects that embrace the world. There are many things to recommend life in Tasmania – lifestyle, clean air, room to move and […]
It’s easy to speak about architecture in terms of trends and design commonalities, but Karen McCartney, author of the recently published book, Twenty-One Australian Architects: Breaking New Ground, is on the hunt for diversity in design. When searching for standout architectural projects, Karen McCartney has a keen eye for inventiveness. It’s a quality that’s evident […]
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