The latest in interiors
From the luxury suites of the Titanic and Queen Mary to the bedrooms of Real Madrid football players, Vispring mattresses are finding new homes in the abodes of Australia’s rich and famous. Renowned British luxury bed maker Vispring has officially launched in Australia with a flagship showroom in the affluent Melbourne suburb of Armadale. The […]
Australian-born product designer and lighting specialist Leah Martin is set to debut her new lighting collection exclusively through Bloomingdales Lighting in April. Leah Martin with one of her designs from the Remmy collection The new three-piece Remmy collection explores the contrast between functionality and aesthetics, steering light in various directions to the user’s discretion, with […]
Global flooring solutions company Interface has announced its partnership with the Goodes O’Loughlin Foundation (GO), an organisation dedicated to empowering First Nations students through education. This partnership will see a portion of the profits from Upon Common Ground, Interface’s locally manufactured carpet tile collection designed by First Nations students, directly supporting GO’s scholarships. This effort […]
Jade Whittaker has been named sustainability judge of the 2025 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). As the bearer of this specialist position in the IDEA jury, Whittaker will oversee IDEA’s Sustainability Award, which is presented to the submission that demonstrates a holistic and effective response to sustainable design. She will work alongside fellow judge Melissa […]
Timber is known for adding warmth, texture and a natural touch to interior environments, but rising material costs and construction constraints can place timber veneer out of reach for many projects. Elton Group has come up with a solution in Eveneer WoodWall. Timber has long been revered in architecture and interior design for creating spaces […]
Self-taught homeware designer Larissa Haddad has an innate eye for sculptural lines. This is evident in the pieces she creates for CoTheory, the Melbourne–based homeware brand she launched in 2022, and in every aspect of her personal style – from the books she reads and the lounge she dreams of reading them on to the […]
BRITA, a global leader in water filtration, has introduced a new range of commercial-grade water dispensers to the Australian market. Designed to meet the increasing demand for sustainable, hygienic and aesthetically appealing hydration solutions, these dispensers are ideal for everywhere, from offices to hotels, healthcare settings and public spaces. Leveraging more than 50 years of […]
Visitors to Melbourne Design Week can expect a display of 100 lights by more than 100 artists, a renewed exploration of design and death, and a run club past landmarks produced by women when the event returns from 15 to 25 May 2025. Now in its ninth year, Melbourne Design Week has become Australia’s largest […]
Melissa Leung will judge the 2025 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), joining jury chair Paul Hecker and other esteemed designers announced over the coming weeks. 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. With an educational background in […]
HAY has unveiled its latest furniture collection, blending timeless design with modern innovation. This new range reflects HAY’s commitment to quality and accessible design, offering stylish and functional pieces suited to contemporary living. Featuring both revived classics and fresh designs, the collection represents a dedication to craftsmanship and aesthetics. One of the standout pieces is […]
Australian Design Review (ADR) recently revealed the 30UNDER30 Interior and Product Designers for 2024/2025. To celebrate, we are getting to know each of these future Australian design stars, including Kate Riley, senior interior designer at Richards Stanisich, whose design ethos centres on human connection and capturing a complete narrative, much like her dream design collaborator, […]
Sleek. Elegant. Refined. The ultra-minimal lines of ZETR’s award-winning products are the stuff of architectural product design dreams. To reach this level of precision – where even a humble light switch or USB-C module can be described as sexy – takes more than just design intellect. It takes countless hours of research and development and […]
Despite progress across the architecture and design industry, Australia trails behind the United States and United Kingdom when it comes to closing the gender pay gap, according to a new report released by Bespoke Careers. The 2025 Architecture and Design Market Report, which surveyed more than 1000 industry professionals, captured data across Australia, the US […]
Melbourne’s design precinct in Richmond has welcomed a newcomer: Swiss premium home appliance designer and manufacturer V-ZUG. Located on Church Street Richmond, V-ZUG’s new 165-square-metre Melbourne studio stays true to the V-ZUG design principles of pared-back elegance, while borrowing design cues from the local context. Global interior art director Gabriel Castelló Pinyon is behind this […]
The integration of First Nations knowledge into urban planning, architecture and landscape design has long been acknowledged as important. But according to Christian Hampson, co-founder and CEO of Aboriginal-owned design practice Yerrabingin, the shift underway now goes deeper – it is no longer about adding Indigenous perspectives onto projects, but embedding them into the very […]
For designers Sarah Gibson and Nick Karlovasitis, co-founders of Sydney-based furniture and product design studio DesignByThem, design is not simply an activity or a profession, it’s a way of life and a calling. Founded in 2007, DesignByThem has established itself as the go-to destination for exceptionally curated Australian-designed furniture, accessories and lighting. It’s their ceaseless […]
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The latest in architecture
We are excited to announce that the doors are officially open for submissions to the prestigious Australian Design Review 30UNDER30 Architects and Innovators of the Built World program. This is your chance to showcase your innovative ideas, groundbreaking projects, and visionary contributions to the world of architecture and design. If you are 30 years of […]
The inaugural collaboration between Plus Architecture and the non-for-profit housing provider Unison exemplifies a leap forward in urban regeneration. In July of this year, Plus Architecture completed the $18.3 million multi-residential development of 260 Bell Street for Unison Housing, funded by Homes Victoria and constructed by Mansrea Constructions. This development is part of the wider […]
The September and October issue of inside magazine is up for grabs on newsstands on Monday 4 September and contains the projects shortlisted for IDEA 2023. Bid a proper adieu to a bitter winter with the latest issue of inside launching us head-first into a promising Spring, with Cox Architecture’s Glory Days evocative of all […]
The global architecture practice is leading the design of two designated cycling routes that will connect the new Light Rail Terminus in Kingsford, Centennial Park, Sydney CBD, and onwards to South Coogee. GroupGSA is designing the Randwick City Council and Transport for NSW sponsored project with engineering consultancy company Acor. The 2.8 kilometre bi-directional cycleway […]
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 […]
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