The latest in interiors
With smart industrial interiors as black as the expert coffee roasted on site - could this be our most Melbourne café?
As KFC, McDonald's and other major operators recognise the potential of the growing fast-casual market, Technē architects demonstrate that fast food chains can be classy, intimate, and different.
David Trubridge's Floral pendant has allegedly been replicated by Domayne, reigniting local debate over intellectual property. How does Australia compare with international attempts to protect original design against copycat manufacturers?
Russell & George discuss their recent award-winning project for client Koko Black and the practice of creating originality in an industry often called on to merely "curate or reassemble" the designs of others.
From the hipster brewed coffee to the considered bespoke fitout, Industry Beans Café & Restaurant presents an Instagram-worthy place to visit in Melbourne on a weekend.
At Paris' newly completed symphonic venue, Ateliers Jean Nouvel masterfully integrates an organic aesthetic and acoustically engineered interiors.
The sculptural form of the newly completed 19 storey apartment tower was designed by the global Buchan Group, with interiors by local designers Hecker Guthrie.
Fresh from a big win at the Dulux Colour Awards, Miriam reveals the inspiration and collaborators behind Mim Designs' winning project, and discusses the balancing act of directing a successful design firm in today's Australian design climate.
The $4 million cinema redevelopment won a high commendation at IDEA 2014 for its atmospheric design, evoking film noir.
Built in 1930, this art deco residence designed by fmd architects has retained all the historic architectural features of the era, inside and out.
Fresh from a sellout season at Melbourne's NGV, Gaultier himself anticipates the Paris exhibition of his iconic works to be "perfect".
Undeniably one of the most important people in design today, Paola Antonelli is MoMA’s (Museum of Modern Art) senior curator in the Department of Architecture and Design.
The latest in architecture
Three Western Australian architectural firms – Taylor Robinson, Chaney Architecture and Broderick Architects – will join forces next week, forming an innovative new firm that will respond to the changing architecture industry in the region. From Monday 9 April the trio will be known as Taylor Robinson Chaney Broderick and will offer clients a breadth […]
Perched on a crest at the tip of the Mornington Peninsula, this Portsea residence features a frameless wall that allows you to look through from one end to the other and absorb the views. Designed by FGR Architects the house takes advantage of the surrounding land typology, which allows for a six-metre cantilever before gently […]
From arguments with builders to timber factories burning down (yes, that really happened!) the real life of a design studio isn’t as glamorous as you might believe. ADR editor Natalie Mortimer recently hosted a panel at the Design Co-op during Melbourne Design Week and spoke to Michael Artemenko of Figr Architecture, Mairead Murphy of Maike […]
Female employees at Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), which is the UK’s third-biggest architecture practice, earn 19.6 percent less than men, according to newly released gender pay gap figures. The London-based studio calculated the figures by comparing the median hourly pay rate of the firm’s staff salaries. When it comes to the difference in bonuses, that […]
Timber may have had a bit of a hard-knock time in the design space for a while there, but in 2018 it’s back and more popular than ever. AR looks into this feel good, beating-the-odds resurgence tale. From houses to ships, furniture to floors, timber has been used in the construction industry – and thus […]
Recently appointed as a director of Technē Architecture + Interior Design, Steve McKeag joins founders Justin Northrop and Nick Travers as the third director of the practice, which has recently completed a swathe of iconic projects including Garden State Hotel, Rooftop Bar and Cinema, and Brunetti Flinders Lane. Here he is in conversation with ADR. Can you […]
The Office of the Government Architect (OGA) has joined the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage from the Department of Finance, to create a closer working relationship across the state’s design projects. The Government Architect provides leadership and independent advice to State Government to improve the design of public buildings and spaces, including the Better […]
When Jos Tan Architects was approached with a brief to create a new kitchen and dining area for a compact brick house, they had to take a creative approach to fit within budget. The Melbourne home is one of a pair, built side-by-side c.1930 and the owner, a keen cook wanted to create a new […]
Japanese architect Kengo Kuma’s ‘vertical urban forest’ design has been named the winner in a competition to design Crown Group’s new tower in Sydney. Kuma, who designed the 2020 Olympic Stadium Tokyo and the V&A museum in Dundee, Scotland, worked in partnership with Australian architecture firm Koichi Takada Architects on the design of the tower, which […]
If your only response to the words ‘sliding doors’ is ‘isn’t that a movie with Gwyneth Paltrow and John Hannah?’ you’re genuinely missing out. There is much more to this particular portal than its association with an implausible romantic comedy starring the creator of Goop. When do you think the first sliding door was constructed? […]
Originally designed and used as a milk bar, the background of this residence adds to the charm as the site has undergone multiple renovations over its history. Propped among neighbouring trees, one of the primary design aspects was to capture a sense of movement throughout the home. By opening up the first floor level and […]
Recently appointed as president of the Victorian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects, Amy Muir’s illustrious career has seen her win numerous accolades including the the Australian Institute of Architects 2016 National Emerging Architect Prize. ADR caught up with Muir to learn about her new role as president, her childhood spent around the docks […]
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