The latest in interiors
Australian furniture brand Eva launched its new showroom Richmond House, last week in Melbourne, and the design community turned out in droves to mark the occasion. Eva‘s Richmond House is the brand’s third showroom, with the others housed in heritage buildings in Melbourne’s Carlton and Sydney’s Surry Hills. The new 408-square metre showroom marks a […]
Mitchell Jones co-founded Made For with Cara Stizza in 2016, and together they grew the practice from two to 20 in its first six years. A decade later, Jones is now the creative director of the studio, which is the latest company to join ADR‘s 30UNDER30 as a practice partner. Here he explains to ADR […]
The west coast’s annual design festival is returning in 2027 for its fifth year. From 11 to 18 March, Perth’s Liberty Theatre and State Buildings will once again play host to eight days of talks, exhibitions, open houses and events honouring the state’s creatives. A new venue added to the mix For the first time […]
The new collection from Greg Natale is designed to bring a touch of theatricality into the home. The capsule collection titled ‘Operetta’ features interior décor items including vases, candles, decorative dishes and more. Italian for ‘small opera’, Operetta reframes the rhythm and visual impact of the theatre for contemporary interior spaces. Natale used a palette […]
Like Olaf in Frozen, you may find your heart melting when you step into this gorgeous ArtMade-designed early learning centre. Crafted to feel like a warm hug, the interiors balance functionality with visual calm, creating a supportive environment for children, educators and caregivers. Little Seeds Early Learning Centre in Caringbah, Sydney, combines gentle curves and […]
Australian Design Review’s regular round-up of appointments, promotions and other practice news in Australian architecture and design for August 2026. Appointments Cottee Parker Reflecting its growing presence across Australia and New Zealand Cottee Parker has made three internal promotions and a key strategic appointment. Adam Pope has been promoted to director, recognising his leadership in the […]
From premium switches and powerpoints to scalable smart home technology, Clipsal is looking to bring greater design consideration to the electrical elements of the home – and build stronger relationships with the architects and interior designers specifying them. The details of a well-designed interior extend far beyond the furniture, finishes and fittings that first catch […]
Open House Latrobe is the first program of its kind, opening the doors to some of regional Victoria’s historical landmarks from 9-11 October. Not your traditional open house, the festival will open up more than just historic buildings. The program spans the area’s open mines, water treatment plants, landfill sites and community spaces across Moe, […]
IDEA (the Interior Design Excellence Awards) has always championed timelessness and the pursuit of excellence – something that resonates with new awards sponsor, Melbourne Gin Company (MGC). ADR speaks with winemaker and MGC founder Andrew Marks about his passion for classic cocktails, the story behind the brand, and the importance of timeless style over fleeting […]
Yasmine Ghoniem is the founder and director of YSG Studio, which she established in 2020 as a multidisciplinary practice combining architecture, interiors and curation. She has now come on board as a mentor and judge for Australian Design Review‘s next 30UNDER30 cohort for 2026/2027. Only a year after Ghoniem launched YSG, the studio was named […]
Six heritage warehouses beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge have been reimagined into a thriving workspace. Wedged beneath the hulking steel arches of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, where Lavender Bay’s industrial ghosts once rattled around empty concrete shells, six 1920s warehouses have swapped rust for revival with the energy of more than 100 businesses calling the […]
Last week Australian Design Review and SJB hosted The Curved Path, a Pineapple Soup event, ahead of entries opening for the 2026/2027 30UNDER30 program this week. The event was held in SJB’s Sydney studio and welcomed members of the A+D industry for a panel discussion on the diverse pathways a career in architecture can take. […]
Designed by Gaia Starace Design, Sabbia Residence is a compact beachfront apartment located in Freshwater, Sydney. What it lacks in square metres it makes up for in abundance with bespoke artistic touches that elevate everyday living. Custom pieces create cohesion Rome-born, Sydney-based Starace drew on her multidisciplinary background combining architecture, art and custom joinery design […]
Head of her eponymous design studio for nigh on quarter of a century, Miriam (Mim) Fanning has been racking up the accolades on a regular basis since then. Last year, she was named the recipient of the Interior Design Excellence Awards’ Gold Medal but that’s not her only experience with programs created by Niche Media(the […]
Last Thursday, seven practices from around the country came together at ForestOne’s showroom in the inner Melbourne suburb of Abbotsford to present their portfolios to an invited audience and representatives of this year’s Interior Excellence Awards jury panel. Following the Shortlist Reveal event at the Art Gallery of NSW in Sydney a couple of weeks […]
Newcastle’s beaches, ocean baths, laneways, parks and landmarks are being transformed for 10 days in a celebration of art, music and ideas. Run by the City of Newcastle from 25 September to 4 October, the program for the sixth New Annual festival includes over 400 artists, 40 events and seven new commissions. Building on the […]
The latest in architecture
We often see the finished product on display in gallery spaces, so it’s refreshing to see the thinking and grunt work behind the scenes become the focus. This exhibition at RMIT Galleries in Melbourne ventures into how practice research has provided powerful methodologies for developing new visions, ideas and processes that shape the future of […]
Australian Design Review’s regular round-up of appointments, promotions and other practice news in Australian architecture and design for July 2026. Appointments Arcadia Arcadia has elevated nine people in its 2026 promotions. Ryan Lewis has been promoted to senior associate in recognition of his leadership across complex projects, ability to build trusted client relationships and ongoing […]
A new world-class cultural centre by Architectus has been unveiled at Santa Maria College in Perth, adding to the city’s reputation for delivering leading performing arts education. Perth has some prestigious theatre chops thanks to the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, affectionately known as WAAPA, the alumni of which includes the likes of Hugh […]
Following a year of building upgrades, the Brett Whiteley Studio has reopened to visitors in Sydney. Located in Whiteley’s final home and studio in Surry Hills, the Brett Whiteley Studio offers an intimate and unfiltered encounter with the life and practice of Brett Whiteley (1939-1992), one of Australia’s most influential contemporary artists. Revitalising a piece […]
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Climate Change Strategy 2026-36 was released this month with a renewed commitment to climate resilience and emissions reduction. The strategy maps out eight target areas, including the built environment. Targets include reaching net zero by 2045, restoring and supporting nature, and adapting the city to face a changing climate. Along with […]
A Carr-designed estate spans two titles, blending solar-passive architecture with resort-style wellness and entertaining amenities. Occupying more than 7500 square metres across two titles, this new residence by Carr Architecture reads less like a family home and more like a private wellness retreat, one where the architecture itself is arranged around the idea of slowing […]
It’s not unusual for schools to engage with their local neighbourhood, hosting fetes or movie nights to raise money, renting out the sports hall for use by a local dance school or basketball club a few nights a week, or maybe welcoming a farmers’ market on weekends. But none of them were specifically designed for […]
A dismantled Victorian cottage in Collingwood gets a second life, reassembled brick by brick accompanied by a bold contemporary extension that refuses to blend in. In a Melbourne suburb where architecture and design are defined by a juxtaposition of historic industrial heritage and cutting-edge, sustainable modernity, a dilapidated Victorian workers’ cottage has been preserved rather […]
Dean Dyson Architects‘ newly completed project in Melbourne, ‘A Different Kind of Open Plan’, emerged from a question about contemporary family life: as children become more independent, does connection require constant togetherness, or can architecture support a sense of belonging while allowing greater autonomy? The Melbourne residence didn’t lack room; it had all the spaces […]
Curated by Tom‘s (CBT) new showroom was recently launched in the inner-city suburb of Kent Town, welcoming over 150 architects, interior designers, builders, clients, business partners and industry leaders from across South Australia into the space. The event marked a milestone in the SA design community, celebrating not only the opening of the showroom, but also […]
Rothelowman’s landmark Build-to-Rent (BTR) project for Arklife proves that when metrics are employed focused on adaptability into the future, architects are provided with measures to assist cities to grow bolder and better. The process of achieving exceptional results in multi-residential architecture has long been influenced by the imperatives of timing; BtR harnesses this as a […]
Australia’s cooperative advocating and supporting small, medium and emerging practices, ArchiTeam, has opened the entries for its 2026 awards program. Now in its 19th year, the ArchiTeam Awards continue to celebrate the creativity, innovation and impact of architects working in small practice across Australia. The Awards recognise projects of every scale that demonstrate outstanding design, […]
AJC Architects has received the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) NSW Enduring Architecture Award for the second consecutive year, with Clubbe Hall at Frensham School recognised following last year’s award for Moore Park Gardens. The award recognises buildings that are at least 25 years old and continue to demonstrate outstanding architectural merit, celebrating projects that […]
Architecture, interiors and bespoke furniture combine to create a layered hospitality experience deeply connected to Byron Bay. Byron Bay has become one of Australia’s most recognisable design destinations, but its aesthetic seems to be flattening into a streamlined version of itself. Whitewashed walls, overt coastal references and resort styling often dominate hospitality projects seeking to […]
Celebrating 20 years, Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) is the largest Indigenous art fair in Australia. Locally run and internationally recognised, DAAF brings together the work of over 1500 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists in a celebration of culture, design and art. An art fair with real impact The only national event of its […]
With demand for affordable, sustainable and human-centric housing on the rise, and in response to Melbourne’s need for increased density, Nightingale Housing has launched its latest multi-res development, marking its debut in the northern suburb of Coburg. Nightingale Umarkoo Wayi, designed by Kennedy Nolan in collaboration with Nightingale Housing, reframes what sustainable, budget-conscious multi-residential design can look […]
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