The latest in interiors
For Sydney-based stylist and lifestyle presenter Kerrie-Ann Jones, it’s the act of discovering beautiful furniture, art and objects to add layers of visual interest and curiosity that lights her up. Her signature evocative interiors, crafted to evoke a mood and spark conversations, all balanced with a neutral colour palette, have taken her around the world […]
Are you an interior designer thinking about teaching your craft? Australian Design Review (ADR) finds the answers to all your burning questions. It’s February, which hopefully means many interior designers have taken their first steps into the new year with some semblance of a break behind them and, with that, space to recalibrate their goals […]
As one of Australia’s most inspiring design destinations, Cult champions authentic, high-quality craftsmanship from both international and local designers. With a carefully curated selection that includes Danish icons such as Fritz Hansen, Carl Hansen and Louis Poulsen, alongside its own Australian design brand nau, Cult has become synonymous with exceptional ultra-contemporary design. With the addition […]
Thoughtful design transforms Ambience Wellness into a serene sanctuary, balancing beauty, functionality and emotional connection. At the heart of Urbani Design’s philosophy is the belief that great design should benefit everyone, enhancing both form and function in a way that elevates the human experience. For Ambience Wellness, this principle was fundamental in shaping a space […]
With more than five decades of experience, Sue Carr and her team are no strangers to winning awards. Renowned for their innate understanding of space and ability to translate complex problems into thoughtful, purposeful and practical design solutions across multiple typologies, Carr’s design for Aesop’s Australian headquarters is a distillation of everything Carr and Aesop […]
As the Australian workforce settles into another year of productivity, The Commons offers a creative workspace designed for those who consider flexible working conditions non-negotiable. Member-based, The Commons is a B-certified public working space “committed to creating a positive impact within and beyond [its]walls”. With initiatives covering important environmental considerations such as coffee recycling, wind […]
National architecture practice Gray Puksand has relocated its Melbourne studio to a new two-level CBD workspace designed “by Gray Puksand for Gray Puksand”. Led by partner Dale O’Brien alongside senior interior designer Lauren Chan, Gray Puksand’s project team developed the design narrative for the new 1300-square-metre studio on Bourke Street in consultation with wider staff. […]
The ability to bring memories to the surface is a defining characteristic of what it is to be human. A fragment of a song; the scent of lemons fermenting under a tree; the recollection of a Barbie-pink-tiled bathroom. It’s these fragments that make up the narrative of us. In the hands of a designer or […]
With bushfire risks rising, the burning question on many minds is how to innovate to safeguard homes and communities. As the city of Los Angeles, and the world, watch tens of thousands of acres turn to ash in the wake of raging fires decimating the precious California landscape – and bushfires blaze across western Victoria, […]
Birmingham-born, Brisbane-based furniture and product designer Carl Holder is one of those rare designers whose work transcends functional boundaries to become pieces of practical sculpture. Holder’s award-winning work graces homes and public spaces across the continent. Having won the coveted Dowel Jones Design from Home award late last year, Australian Design Review (ADR) spoke with […]
Dr Natalie Wright, a pioneering interior design educator from Brisbane, won the prestigious Gold Medal at the 2024 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). Sponsored by Krost, the Gold Medal is given to a practitioner who has made an “influential and enduring contribution to Australian design culture over the course of a career”. Members of the […]
Simone Haag has become one of the most well-known and respected interior stylists in Australia. Her ability to curate exquisite, richly layered spaces that exude warmth, personality and heritage, infused with the ultra-contemporary, has earned her numerous awards — including winning the highly competitive IDEA Residential Interior Curation category two years in a row. The […]
Brahman Perera won the Retail award at the 2024 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) for the Perri Cutten Mosman project in Sydney. Ensconced among the verdant streets of Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Braham Perera’s winning project, the Perri Cutten bricks-and-mortar retail front in Mosman, recontextualises its setting within the urban and natural environment to create a […]
Now in its third iteration, Australian Design Review’s (ADR’s) 30UNDER30 program has established itself as the leading mentorship and career development program in the architecture and design industry. The 2024/2045 stream brings together industry leaders, practice founders and suppliers to empower emerging interior and product designers who are already making a mark on the industry. […]
Furniture design house Zenn Design has partnered with interior architecture studio and fellow Melbournians AKI Design on a new luxury bed collection. Made in Zenn Design’s Melbourne workshop, ‘The Edition by AKI’ features three minimalist bed designs that capture traditional European aesthetics. Edition I, II and III seamlessly blend Milanese elegance, architectural inspiration and Australian […]
A new era of wellness in St Kilda has opened its doors to a vibrant community seeking their best lives. Gurner Group has unveiled its latest luxury concept, Saint Private Social Club, located at 1 Wellington Street, St Kilda. Building on the runaway success of Saint Haven, this exclusive new club combines ultra-luxury amenities with […]
The latest in architecture
The Melbourne-based practice’s design of the new three-storey centre, which has also been shortlisted in the public space category for this year’s IDEA awards, creates a welcoming space for the local Warnambool community wherein education and the arts unite. Kosloff Architecture’s design of the Warrnambool Library and Learning Centre, located within the grounds of the […]
The global fibre cement manufacturing company’s latest innovation is reminiscent of softly brushed concrete and is dynamic to touch. Hardie™ Brushed Concrete Cladding is part of the Hardie™️ Architectural Collection, a range created in collaboration with design community, taking design versatility to a new level. The curated collection of profiles and textures delivers modern exteriors […]
Architectural graduate Claudia Takada has won this year’s Buildner Office Design competition for a ‘slow office’ concept that unites creatives, the community and nature. ClarkeHopkinsClarke’s Sydney studio’s architectural assistant Claudia Takada was inspired to design an office space conducive to the requirements of the post-pandemic hybrid workforce to ensure users still feel supported by the […]
The Melbourne-based practice has completed the fitout for Casa Victoria, an ode to quietness, calm and the Central American notion of building with raw materials and timbers. Splinter Society, fronted by husband and wife duo Chris Stanley and Asha Nicholas, are well-versed in inner-city renovations, so they willingly and gladly rolled up their sleeves to […]
Hospitality heavyweights NOMAD Group have transformed Melbourne’s historic Stock Exchange into a fine dining destination with French-inspired restaurant and bar, Reine and La Rue. The highly anticipated restaurant has been open for just under a month, yet it has already created buzz around Melbourne both for its design concept and hospitality offerings. Working closely with […]
Earlier this month, leaders in hormetic therapy, Found—Space, launched their Nu-A Collection, a revolutionary range of state-of-the-art saunas. Melbourne designed, the Nu-A Collection combines exquisite design with superior functionality. This is the second product in the new wellness ecosystem, having already launched the Found—Space Ice Bath, the range allows the user to control the tech […]
The global design practice has designed the station to function as the gateway to the hotly anticipated Waterloo Metro Quarter. The design of the new Sydney Metro Waterloo station by John McAslan + Partners is ticking along productively and successfully, with the most recent development being two station boxes – with one serving as the […]
Australian Design Review recently sat down with co-founder and managing principal of Vancouver-based practice HCMA, Darryl Condon, to discuss the power of inclusive design in achieving positive social impact and how Canadian and Australian architects have a lot to learn from each other. HCMA‘s Darryl Condon recalls the time he returned to a project post-production […]
Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 Architects and Innovators of the Built World stream will feature Breathe design director Jeremy McLeod as a mentor and judge. Breathe is a studio of change agents, advocating for the people in the cities where we live and work. The team creates spaces that are meaningful and accessible to everyone, prioritising […]
In a collaboration with Cox Architecture and CPB Contractors, Billard Leece Partnership (BLP) was appointed as the lead architectural designer for the new Bundaberg hospital. The Bundaberg hospital is set to be a state-of-the-art, six-storey healthcare edifice, ushering in a new era of modern medical services. The hospital’s diverse range of offerings such as acute, […]
On 2 September, HAY relaunches two beloved HAY ranges that reflect the Danish brand’s pursuit towards a sustainable future in design. Visitors will be welcomed to HAY’s Fitzroy store to witness the relaunch of two notable ranges – the About a Collection and Colour Crate – which are manufactured from 100 percent recycled post-consumer plastic […]
Tick-tock, architects! The countdown is on as registrations for the 2024 NGV Architecture Commission competition close on Monday 28 August. Get ready for the ninth instalment of this prestigious architecture commission. The NGV Architecture Commission is no mere stage; it’s the avant-garde arena where Australia’s architectural visionaries unleash their creativity, transforming the NGV Garden at […]
The Sunshine Coast has welcomed its first all-in-one production studio, Havana Haus. The stunning custom-built studio offers an extensive range of services, including; a podcast production room, flexible backdrops and a cyclorama for photography, state-of-the-art videography and lighting equipment, an office area, hot-desking facilities, just to name a few. Located in the heart of Coolum […]
ADR’s 30UNDER30: Architecture and Innovation in the Built World is set to launch and accept entries 4 September 2023. Here’s everything you need to know about the program. The 30UNDER30 program for interior designers and product designers, was launched by Australian Design Review when, after industry consultation, it was discovered there was a need to […]
In a new report conducted by the global design practice Hassell, it was revealed that companies that have tweaked both office spaces and work methodologies have a 17 percent higher satisfaction rate among employees than offices that have stuck to pre-pandemic routines. This year’s report, tilted Great Adaptations: 2023 Workplace Futures Survey, marks the fourth […]
The Sydney-based interior design practice completed the interior fitout for Chippendale’s new seafood restaurant and wine bar that is grounded in an appreciation for local produce and sustainable design principles. Located in the former Automata site at The Old Clare Hotel, Longshore by Guru Projects is the most recent offering by dynamic hospitality duo and […]
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