The ‘Never Too Much’ furniture collection from Kueng Caputo is a mix-and-match splattered series of hand-painted stools, benches, bowls and lamps.
The newly opened five-star alpine resort seeks to combine luxury and natural aesthetics in a classic, timeless manner.
There is something enchanting about the Aviatrix range of wallpapers. Part adventure, part whimsy, part flight of fancy: the range is very well-named in its ability to conjure the romantic ideal of a tomboyish adventuress ready to take on the world. More than an idea, it is a style that runs through the imagery from […]
Inspired by the design sensibilities of Brazil in the 1950s, an era of tropical modernism, Studio Swine‘s 'São Paulo Collection' of furniture is a clean re-invigoration of this characteristic Brazilian style.
In a growing trend observed by Smeg, consumers are opting for compact appliances to give their kitchens a homogenous look and more efficient arrangement of appliances.
Barcelona-based Alien and Monkey describe themselves as the makers of 'stories and objects', being the collective practice of illustrator Daishu Ma and product designer Marc Nicolau.
Berlin's newest upmarket hotel looked to Kaldewei for innovation in its bathroom fittings.
Rather than limit its appeal to one type of interior style, Victoria + Albert presents a varied range of bathtub personalities with its extensive series of bathtub designs.
The project architect on the fantastic Backyard bungalow project by Wolveridge Architects, Will Smart tells us what inspires his work and keeps him sane. Designer/architect/artist who inspires your work? I grew up in Christchurch and the school I attended had a number of buildings designed by old boy Sir Miles Warren, who was a founder […]
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 […]