The latest in interiors
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 […]
Multi-disciplinary architecture practice Bates Smart has a long-standing reputation for delivering exceptional projects across multiple typologies in Australia and globally. Their win in the Public Space category for The Embassy of Australia, Washington DC, cements their position as one of the leading studios in Australia. The Public Space category is open to any interior design […]
Object Density has topped out an ambitious year with a win in the Object, Furniture and Lighting – Rising category at the 2024 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). This category showcases the brightest rising stars of Australian furniture and lighting design, a description that fits Object Density well. Nicola Charlesworth and Kim Stanek, the duo […]
Capturing the essence of a building or space through the lens of a camera, reflecting its subtle nuances and the designer’s true intent, is a unique art form that requires a specific skill set. Indeed, photography can be the one thing that stands between a project winning an award, gaining media coverage or being completely […]
Wardle studio founder John Wardle takes inside magazine on a tour of his family beach house, an experimental brick beauty in Anglesea, Victoria. Along the Great Ocean Road, dotted with popular Surf Coast spots on the lands of the Wadawurrung and Eastern Maar peoples, the sleepy town of Anglesea is best encapsulated by its old […]
Raes on Wategos, long revered as Australia’s foremost boutique sanctuary, has introduced its latest indulgence – Raes Guesthouses. Situated within a whisper’s distance of the original estate, these guesthouses present an intimate yet grand extension of Raes’ renowned hospitality. The momentous launch coincides with the brand’s anniversary, commemorating three decades of excellence, with the debut […]
Former editor of Vogue Living and Belle magazines, and beloved former judge on Australia’s The Block, Neale Whitaker’s eye for design, innate sense of style and infectious charm have been part of the consciousness of Australian design lovers for years. As part of our ongoing Designer Selects series, Australian Design Review (ADR) asked Whitaker to […]
Machine Hall is quickly gaining a reputation as Sydney’s coolest new cultural precinct, a credit in large part due to its cutting-edge design. Once an operational substation, Machine Hall was regenerated by Built and YSG into a vibrant venue that honours its industrial past while embracing contemporary innovation. Key to this transformation is Axolotl, whose […]
Positioned in the vibrant heart of Melbourne, the newly unveiled HOME Docklands by Australia’s leading build-to-rent provider, HOME, is set to revolutionise luxury urban living. Designed by COX Architecture, HOME Docklands has been unveiled with a promise of unparalleled residential experiences that celebrate laid-back luxury and a commitment to community. The project comprises 676 apartments […]
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The latest in architecture
The global practice is excited to unveil the design for a boutique hotel snugly nestled in the heart of Byron Bay. Not only will the hotel be the first Byron Bay project for Plus Architecture, it will add to the practice’s current momentum in expanding its national hotel and accommodation portfolio. Projects are in full […]
The Hassell, Weston Williamson + Partners, and RSHP-led project is set to open the hotly anticipated town hall station in 2025, a year ahead of schedule. Construction crews are tirelessly working on the Town Hall train station underground concourse below Melbourne’s City Square to meet a new opening date in 2025. Town Hall station falls […]
Four projects by the global architecture studio have been shortlisted in the World Architecture Festival awards (WAF), with three of the nominated projects located in Australia. WAF is widely acknowledged as the most prestigious global architecture prize for architects and designers, and is judged by a panel of the world’s most acclaimed industry leaders. This […]
Designed by the acclaimed practice Cottee Parker, The Ambrose is an ode to Queensland’s warmth (both literally and figuratively) and architectural history. The Ambrose – named after renowned Brisbane-based experimental farmer Ambrose Elridge – is located on McDougall Street in Milton, Brisbane. It climbs 20-storeys high and houses 174 apartments and two retail spaces. Cottee […]
The beloved home restoration show, hosted by the ever-passionate Anthony Burke, is set to grace our screens on 16 July. This season expands the boundaries of what restoration entails, showcasing immense ingenuity, strategic and cost-effective design and a steadfast embrace of sustainability in home restoration. If Burke had to sum up the fifth season in […]
The Melbourne-based wall cladding supplier is pleased to release the latest in premium-quality engineered aluminium facade. Nucleo® is manufactured from two external layers of marine-grade aluminium sheeting with a profiled aluminium core, producing a lightweight and ultra-flat panel that is appropriate for a wide range of construction types. HVG Facades general manager Stephen Dorrofield says […]
Plus Architecture and UK architecture firm Howells are hoping to deliver an innovative and community-focused build-to-rent development in the Perth suburb of Scarborough. The Plus Architecture and Howells-directed build-to-rent proposal at 200 West Coast Highway addresses the crucial need for housing diversity in Perth’s rapidly expanding rental market. Plans are submitted and proposals are under […]
Award-winning designer, filmmaker and 2021 IDEA Gold Medalist Alison Page confirms collaborating with Country has never been more relevant and crucial to design. Page, a descendant of the Walbanga and Wadi Wadi people of the Yuin nation, is busier now than she has been in her entire career – with approximately 10 projects on the […]
Pairing Australian-inspired furniture with European-designed lighting, Harbour and Special Lights have collaborated to provide the architecture and design community with luxury collections and expert guidance on elevating the outdoor space. In recent years, studies have indicated that the heart of the Australian home has shifted outdoors, with 77 percent of Australians stating they use their […]
Emily Rayner joins the team at Niche Media as the editorial director of its built environment titles, including Australian Design Review and inside.
How We Work: Tilt Industrial Design’s founder and creative director Tim Phillips and multidisciplinary artist Lisa Waup discuss with Australian Design Review (ADR) how they worked together to deliver Australia’s first large-scale Indigenous public art concept via out-of-home advertising. When it comes to designing public art, Tilt Industrial Design founder Tim Phillips and multidisciplinary Indigenous […]
Desart, the primary body for Central Australian Aboriginal Art Centres, confirmed Desert Mob will return to Alice Springs (Mparntwe) from Thursday 7 September until Sunday 22 October. Patrons can expect a vibrant and heartfelt statement of contemporary cultural expression at this year’s Desert Mob exhibition, co-curated by Hetti Kemarr Perkins (Arrernte and Kalkadoon) and Aspen […]
Australia’s oldest First Nations gallery, formerly Cooee Art, relaunches as Art Leven to rein in a new era under the leadership of beloved owner and director Mirri Leven. Cooee Art was established in 1981 with a founding goal of representing and promoting artists in an ethical and sustainable way, and since then has hosted auctions […]
Indigenous design studio Balarinji was recently named as one of Vogue’s 2023 game changers in the Australian design industry. ADR revisits one of our most popular interviews with Ros Moriarty, managing director of Balarinji to discuss why the industry is perfectly positioned to be a changemaker for belonging and cultural inclusivity. Balarinji’s portfolio encompasses a […]
The Woods Bagot principal, who recently appeared on the ‘Co-designing with Country’ panel at the Melbourne Design Show, advocates for a process of learning and unlearning as we meaningfully co-design with Country. Hailing from the Sunshine Coast and a family without any background in design, Bronywn McColl has always possessed a passion for creativity and […]
Country Road is launching its first co-designed homewares range with highly acclaimed painter and printmaker, Kieren Karritpul, on 30 June. The range will feature pieces that each communicate a different story from Daly River, the traditional lands where Karritpul lives. The designs salute the cultural significance of the billabongs, mermaids and turtles of this region. […]
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