The latest in interiors
The Sydney-based contingent of Australian Design Review’s (ADR’s) 30UNDER30 gathered for the first time on Wednesday 26 March – here’s how it went. Kiln was the perfect meeting place for this year’s cohort of interior and product designers. Perched on the 18th floor of Ace Hotel Sydney with views overlooking the popular design destination of […]
Australia’s visual and craft arts workers face deteriorating conditions, a newly released study led by RMIT and the University of Melbourne has found. The four-year study conducted alongside several peak arts bodies revealed that declining conditions in the industry will lead to more workers exiting the sector. The findings highlighted high rates of voluntary unpaid […]
Designers see the world slightly differently from the general population. For Sheridan’s head of design, Bec Burnard, the sources of inspiration for her collections range from the artworks of world-renowned artists to a simple cashmere scarf. With a background in fine arts – painting and drawing, to be specific – it’s not surprising that mark-making […]
Conrad Lowry will judge the 2025 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), joining Andrew Glover, Jade Whittaker, Melissa Leung and jury chair Paul Hecker. IDEA is Australia’s longest-running independent architecture and interior design awards program, with winners selected annually by a panel of expert judges working in the industry. Rothelowman associate of interior design Conrad Lowry […]
Leading interior decorator Simone Haag is one of six international exhibitors – and the only Australian – taking part in the third edition of L’Appartamento by Artemest. Set during Milan Design Week, L’Appartamento is a celebration of decoration, inviting interior designers and stylists to each transform a distinct room using only furniture, lighting, art and […]
Set in the gently undulating landscape of Victoria’s Yarra Valley, Chandon’s newly reimagined Homestead is a space that invites guests to slow down, settle in and savour the moment. Designed by Melanie Beynon Architecture & Design, the project is a study in layered warmth – an elegant reflection of terroir, legacy and local creativity; a […]
Daniella Bassin is among Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 Interior and Product Designers for 2024/2025. Below, we get to know the senior interior designer at Carr, who speaks to the power of practising gratitude in her personal and professional life. Australian Design Review: Do you remember your first encounter with design? Daniella Bassin: My first encounter […]
What if door handles weren’t just functional objects, but sculptural moments within a space? What if a cupboard pull could echo the architectural language of an entire interior? For Bankston, these are not abstract questions but the foundation of their latest collaboration with Sans-Arc Studio – an expansion of the award-winning Super Collection that challenges […]
Alice Blackwood shares her highlights from attending and presenting at Perth Design Week, held from 20 to 27 March 2025. We’ve long pondered the divide between Australia’s west coast design culture and the east. Living and working in different time zones does take its toll on day-to-day communications and business and, as a result, Western […]
Roca Group, an industry leader in the design, production and commercialisation of bathroom furnishings, has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal for Sustainability Performance. The Platinum Medal is the highest recognition granted by EcoVadis, a global provider of business sustainability ratings. The award places Roca Group in the top one percent of more than 150,000 […]
Australian designer Tom Fereday collaborates with Zenith Design Studio to produce the new luxury lounge collection Easel. As furniture designers and curators of the modern workplace, Zenith has long championed Australian design through partnerships with local visionaries. Its latest collaborator, award-winning furniture and product designer Tom Fereday, brings a shared passion for honest design, sustainable […]
British interior stylist, designer and journalist Sophie Robinson is renowned for her bold, vibrant approach to interiors and her fearless use of prints and textures. Here, Robinson takes time out from her busy filming schedule of her own show, Dream Home Makeovers with Sophie Robinson, to share the designer furniture pieces and artworks that spark […]
Studio Shand won the Emerging Designer of the Year award, sponsored by ForestOne, at the 2024 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). With an integrated approach to design, realised through essential materials, geometries and tectonics, Studio Shand has worked on projects ranging from single residential and commercial projects to object design for private clients and retail, […]
On Thursday 22 March, a balmy summer day in Sydney, dozens of curious and intrigued interior designers from across the city came together at the Fanuli showroom for Designer Rugs’ inaugural ‘Lunch and Learn’ event. What do teabags have to do with art, or much less, interior design? For Ruth Levine, mixed-media sculptor, multi-award-winning interior […]
The Melbourne-based contingent of Australian Design Review’s (ADR’s) 30UNDER30 cohort came together for the first time on Thursday 20 March – here’s how it went. While a balmy storm moved over Melbourne CBD, this year’s 30UNDER30 settled in at Bar Jayda’s private dining room for a warm in-person welcome to the program and the people […]
Our music choices say a lot about us – make the wrong choice when on the AUX cord and risk side eyes from your coworkers. There are the crowd-pleasers you know will get most of the office tapping their feet, and then there are the songs so special to us that we dare to share […]
The latest in architecture
Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 program provides mentorship and career development in the architecture and design industry, bringing together game-changers, industry leaders, practice founders, product manufacturers, suppliers and sponsors to highlight and empower young architects and innovators of the future. Adelaide-based holistic architectural practice Williams Burton Leopardi is a proud 30UNDER30 practice partner that believes architects […]
A newly announced sponsor of the Institutional category for Australian Design Review’s Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), Crafted Hardwoods champions a highly sustainable approach to producing regenerative hardwood timber for the commercial and residential construction market. Crafted Hardwoods responds to a conundrum – how do we combat climate change with the knowledge that timber is […]
Australian Design Review is delighted to extend a warm welcome to Moo Brew, our craft beer sponsor for IDEA 2023 and to celebrate the launch of its new Hobart nano-brewery, Manky Sally’s. When Moo Brew set out to create Manky Sally’s, its vision was clear – to craft a drinking experience as distinctive as the […]
For the second year in a row, Miele – a trusted brand synonymous with luxury and reliability – showcases its commitment to supporting the next generation of architects and innovators through its sponsorship of Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30. As an independent family-owned company since 1899, Miele offers superior craftsmanship and is world renowned for manufacturing […]
The global design firm’s recent completion of The Alba, a former South Melbourne office building transformed into luxury aged care, confirms its reputation for thoughtful and considered adaptive reuse. The newly enlivened building is located next to The Grace, an additional Fender Katsalidis-designed independent living residence. The firm is a fierce proponent of the ‘re-lifing’ […]
BVN’s co-CEO is wholeheartedly inspired by the fresh and young talent in the built environment industry and maintains that architecture is a vessel for social good. Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 program provides mentorship and career development in the architecture and design industry, bringing together game-changers, industry leaders, practice founders, product manufacturers, suppliers and sponsors to […]
The global architecture studio’s design of the multi-purpose Yarrila Place encompasses a museum, art gallery, library and council services. Yarrila Place opened to the public on 16 September and instantly shone – in lurid emerald green – as a new landmark for Coffs Harbour due to BVN’s intimate and considered design. It is clear to […]
Victoria’s major regional hub is thrilled to announce the program for this month’s Design Week scheduled to run from the 19 to 29 October. Geelong Design Week unites designers, industry leaders and enthusiasts from across the state to celebrate innovation and creativity through more than 50 exhibitions, discussion panels and immersive experiences. Proudly a UNESCO […]
The trans-Tasman design practice is hoping to foreground a new precedent in community-driven urban design via Newcastle’s West Village Precinct. Plus Architecture has been tasked with designing the $100 million precinct in the western Newcastle CBD for developers Spotlight Property Group and St Hilliers. The practice has cultivated a reputation for sustainably designed mixed-used precincts, […]
In a thought-provoking panel event hosted by architectural hardware and fittings company Halliday + Baillie, a diverse group of industry experts braved a chilly Melbourne night to explore the ongoing importance of using locally-made products in architectural projects. The panel was moderated by Australian Design Review editor Emily Rayner and featured Halliday + Baillie director […]
Lexus’ design pavilion – LANDMARK by Lexus returns in the company’s sixth year as Principal Partner of the Victoria Racing Club for the 2023 Melbourne Cup Carnival with a marriage of Japanese architectural values and Australian sustainable produce. Designed by Koichi Takada Architects, luxury car company Lexus embraces its brand value of ‘Omotenashi’ with the […]
The Brisbane-based architecture studio, assisted by developer Andrews Projects, designed 12 whole-floor apartments located only a stone’s throw from the Broadbeach on the Gold Coast. bureau^proberts continues to demonstrate a 15-year strong penchant for delivering innovative whole-floor apartments. The studio recently reimagined the traditional beach-side Gold Coast property in Beach House – individual beach houses […]
The Danish brand’s environmentally mindful indoor and outdoor furniture collection is exclusively available to purchase in Australia and New Zealand through CULT. In early 2022, Skagerak – a furniture and accessories collection designed for both the indoors and outdoors – was acquired by the 150-year-old Danish design brand Fritz Hansen. This partnership has proved immensely […]
In the business of hospitality, lasting the test of time is just as challenging as starting out, so what is the secret to success? Plus Architecture’s interior design associate Kate Ockwell has worked with some of the most prominent restaurateurs and hoteliers and she knows a thing or two about what makes a hospitality venue […]
The global design brand’s inaugural Nesting Chair allows for flexible and adaptive configurations for workplaces. Herman Miller’s collaboration with Stefan Diez marks an exciting new chapter in the brand’s history, with the Fuld Nesting Chair boasting sleek and minimalist design. Fuld’s unique aesthetic and functionality renders it a standout in comparison to other nesting chairs, […]
The renowned multi-disciplinary practice is joining forces with ICON Developments and Icon Oceania to draft development plans for a 229-key luxury lifestyle hotel in the Sydney CBD. ICON Developments, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Japanese property and construction giant Kajima Corporation, will, together with SJB and Sydney-based boutique developer Icon Oceania, deliver a hotel […]
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