The latest in interiors
Design aficionados have been spoiled for choice this week with designEX exhibiting at its new location on Glebe Island and the annual Good Design Awards event held at White Bay on Wednesday evening.
While its creative green project will feature in the ‘Alpitecture meets Biennale – Topographic Structures’ exhibition at the Palazzo Bollani, its award‐winning solution for revitalising old buildings will feature in ‘Augmented Australia’ exhibition at the Australian Pavilion.
The design competition aims to provide a platform for new and emerging designers to showcase their works and launch themselves into the industry.
As the preeminent thought leader in her field, Leyla Acaroglu, and her firm Eco Innovators, has been championing systemic life cycle sustainability as key to a sustainable future.
The event is divided into two parts: the Good Design Showcase in Martin Place, which features this year's award-winning products; and the Good Design Lounge presented by Electrolux that showcases new design projects by young designers from around the world.
Founded on ideals of quality, aesthetics and social sustainability, door hardware designer, Halliday & Baillie is as finicky about detail as its clients.
Born in the midst of the global financial crisis, VAV Architects is made up of three practitioners, Daria Leikina, Darragh Breathnach and Pablo Bolinches Vidal, based respectively in Australia, Ireland and Portugal. Their mutual love of architecture and passion for follies and interventions is what drives the practice forward.
Starck’s design appeals to many people and, in its combination of aesthetics and practicality, represents a milestone in bathroom history. Even after 20 years, his creations still stand for sustainable product design.
Dale Hardiman and Adam Lynch are young furniture designers based in Melbourne. Through their company Dowel Jones they are crafting beautifully made products that push the boundaries of design innovation and sustain the environment.
Noted architectural photographer Trevor Mein’s latest collection of photographs of cloud formations is currently on display at the Melbourne-based gallery, Langford 120.
Careful attention has been paid to the efficiency and function of use which, coupled with the arrangement of the essentials elements of a standard apartment, creates a set of unique spaces.
The modern building fits within the historic context of the area, combining classic 20th century style with parametric design tools to create a sustainable iconic CBD landmark.
The latest in architecture
With high expectations of luxury accommodation for many travellers these days Shacky is somewhat of an anomaly. Shacky is a self-contained structure that at just seven metres long, two and a half metres wide and 3.3 metres high is definitely not a normal hotel room, but a very different hospitality destination proving to be a […]
Melbourne’s iconic Rooftop Bar & Cinema has been reinvigorated following a major redevelopment by Technē Architecture + Interior Design. Technē was tasked with breathing new life into the renowned Melbourne venue, elevating its design quality to cater to a more discerning, sophisticated audience. The architectural response is now a cohesive, crowning fixture for Curtin House, […]
A large-scale, temporary retail and recreation facility at Sydney’s Macquarie University has taken the ‘pop up’ ethic to a new level. Designed to provide a makeshift replacement while infrastructure is redeveloped, the pop up known as Campus Common comprises 60 modified containers and houses areas for food service, bars, food storage, as well as plant […]
Industrial designer and director with Maynard, Julian Maynard talks to ADR about the intersection between art and engineering, the importance of mentors and how a dark period cast new light on his work. Australian Design Review: Can you tell us about your background and how you got into the design industry? Julian Maynard: When I […]
Almost half of a 55-storey office tower precinct proposed for the heart of Circular Quay is to be devoted to community infrastructure. Lendlease has lodged its development application (DA) for the precinct and office tower on George and Pitt streets, with the City of Sydney. The DA proposes a precinct that balances community and commercial […]
While increasing urban density is pushing more people into apartment living, the desire to stay in touch with nature has become more pressing. So, when it comes to gardening, how can we do more with less. We asked Byron Smith the director of Urban Growers. Australian Design Review: Many Australians now live in apartments. Which […]
The creation of a luxurious interior space that is rich with intrigue has seen Melbourne-based design firm Carr crowned Overall Winner for its work on the Jackalope Hotel at this year’s Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), while SJB has secured the prestigious Designer of the Year award. At a sold-out gala event at Melbourne’s Heritage-listed […]
The Sydney suburb of Waterloo could soon boast the country’s tallest man-made waterfall following developer Crown Group’s successful test of a prototype waterfall designed to cascade down the side of a new residential tower complex. It will be the signature design feature of Crown Group’s $400 million Waterfall development, which comprises 331 apartments across three […]
Plans for the first five-star resort to be developed on the Sunshine Coast in the last 30 years signal a new direction in Australian coastal resort design. Sekisui House Australia has commissioned HASSELL to undertake the master planning of the Yaroomba Beach site including architecture, and landscape architecture. The project presents a rare opportunity for […]
Big River Armourpanel is Australia’s strongest decorative plywood – proven to tolerate extremes of heat and humidity and resist shrinkage while maintaining a high-quality aesthetic. Chosen by several award-winning architects, it combines durability, stability and strength with stunning visual aesthetics – using beautiful native timbers to create warm, inviting environments. Amourpanel maintains the unique characteristics […]
GOLDEN is shortlisted in Zenith’s Emerging Designer category at the 2017 IDEA Awards. The winners will be announced at the exclusive Gala Party on 24 November at Meat Market, Melbourne. Ahead of the awards ceremony, we caught up with practice directors Kylie Dorotic and Alicia McKimm. Australian Design Review: Can you discuss the process behind the Sum of Us project […]
Daniel Boddam is shortlisted in Zenith’s Emerging Designer category at the 2017 IDEA Awards. The winners will be announced at the exclusive Gala Party on 24 November at Meat Market, Melbourne. Daniel Boddam was shortlisted for this year’s award on the strength of two projects; the Monument: M-Coffee Table and his interior design work on ‘the Victorian’ in Mosman. We […]
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