The latest in interiors
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 […]
The latest in architecture
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 […]
Harbour Outdoor and Special Lights have officially launched their outdoor furniture and lighting collaboration for the architecture and design community. Bringing together handcrafted outdoor furniture with European-designed lighting, Harbour and Special Lights service all of Australia and provide tailored services to the architecture and design community. Australian Design Review recently spoke with Harbour Outdoor, company […]
In the final of a two part innovation in architecture series, Australian Design Review spoke with HDR regional managing principal Cate Cowlishaw. HDR is one of the leading practice partners supporting Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 Architects and Innovators of the Built World program. Cowlishaw explores how embracing the intersection of technology, innovation and collaboration will […]
New South Wales’ south coast based interior design practice, SOUL Home, specialises in holiday properties and has created a calming and enviable coastal sanctuary in ‘The Bach.’ Interior designer and founder of SOUL Home Simone Matthews was determined to design a coastal holiday home on the Illawarra coastline in New South Wales’ south coast that […]
On 7 September 2023, the global design collective collaborated with Queers in Property (QIP) to proudly deliver the first dedicated event to celebrate queer interior design practitioners. MillerKnoll and Queers in Property– an independent network connecting LGBTQI+ people in the property and construction community – held an event to display the best in queer interior design. […]
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