The latest in interiors
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 […]
Hassell won the Institutional award at the 2024 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) for the Michael Kirby Building at Macquarie University in Sydney. The international design practice took what was once a concrete administration building built in 1985 and cracked it wide open, offering students and staff of Macquarie University’s Law School and Department of […]
At Brisbane’s Cucina Regina, designed by Australian-based design studio Tom Mark Henry, European grandeur is captured in a classic yet warm milieu that bucks the clichéd trends of Italian design. As you step into Cucina Regina, affectionately named for its prime position at Queen’s Wharf Brisbane, a sense of anticipation stirs within you. The venue’s […]
It all started in Adelaide, a city known for its calm charm but not necessarily for shaping luxury design prodigies. Yet, for Adrian Condina, the roots of his career were planted in the heart of his family’s home-building project. Growing up with a father who was a builder and a mother deeply involved in crafting […]
The world of product and lighting design is often one of quiet refinement, but for Objects for Thought (OFT), it’s an arena of bold ideas and deliberate action where artistry and innovation meet industrial design. Australian Design Review (ADR) recently sat down with Jay Jermyn and CJ Anderson, the creative minds behind OFT, in their […]
Lachlan Mackay is on a mission to reshape industrial design. The Melbourne-based industrial and product designer, and founder of Space-man Studio, believes that when it comes to design — especially industrial design — the most important consideration is empathy and getting inside people’s heads. Lachlan Mackay lives and breathes design. This is evident from the […]
Greystar has opened Victoria’s largest build-to-rent project, The Gladstone, with the help of architect Scott Carver and interior designer Hecker Guthrie. Just a ten-minute drive from the CBD, The Gladstone brings 700 high-end, purpose-designed and built rental homes to the bustling suburb of South Melbourne. Its three towers offer residents a mix of dwelling types, […]
Alcami Architecture’s Terrace House Mirage claimed top honours in the highly competitive Single Residential category at the Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) last month. Sponsored by Halliday + Baillie, the award recognises excellence in the interior design of a single dwelling and remains one of the most fiercely contested categories. Judges consider not only the […]
Adam Goodrum is a name synonymous with innovative design. In a collaboration with Axolotl, Goodrum has designed and crafted the striking 2024 IDEA trophy that celebrates excellence in Australian design. His journey from a beachside suburb in Perth to becoming a notable figure in the design world is a compelling narrative of creativity, collaboration and […]
For Australians, indoor-outdoor living is a way of life. As such, achieving the perfect flow year-round is something all designers strive for. With summer entertaining and gathering with friends and family to relax and unwind upon us, Australian Design Review (ADR) talked to leading landscape designer and stylist Adam Robinson to uncover his design philosophy […]
The latest in architecture
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 […]
The national architecture and design studio has appointed Nik Tabain to the role of national managing partner, which will see him guide management and operations. Tabain boasts more than thirty years of experience in architecture and is already a valued member of the Gray Puksand community, having worked as the studio’s national commercial sector leader […]
Every year, architects around the globe celebrate World Architecture Day on the first Monday of October, a day dedicated to recognising the transformative power of architecture. The International Union of Architects (UIA) established the annual World Architecture Day to align with the United Nations’ World Habitat Day. This year, the theme for the former is […]
The renowned wayfinding and visual communication design practice has entered an exciting new era in its 35 year history, with the establishment of a base in the United Kingdom and projects in Europe, North America and the Middle East on the horizon. Dotdash is eager for this move into the global market to not only […]
Breathe architecture wants architects to go green, 100% GreenPower, to be specific, in three simple ways. Breathe Architecture hosted an event at Tempo Rubato, looking at the C word, climate change, reducing carbon emissions from a built industry perspective and introducing architects to suppliers who have committed to making these changes. The C word — […]
For EM BE CE director Chi Melhem, becoming a mentor for Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 Architects and Innovators of the Built World program is a full circle moment. Established in 2021, EM BE CE is an emerging practice with a distinctive approach to crafting unique residential homes, large-scale urban projects, and well-designed precincts. Melhem is dedicated to […]
In an interview with Australian Design Review, CEO of Corporate Culture, Richard Munao, shares insights into the company’s commitment to supporting Australian-made, designed and manufactured timber furniture through their recent acquisition of Mark Tuckey Furniture. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Corporate Culture, an Australian company renowned for its commitment to high-end design principles […]
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