The latest in interiors
On 14 November, Designcraft’s Canberra showroom hosted an exclusive event to celebrate the shared legacy, innovation and commitment to sustainability that define the MillerKnoll collective. The evening, attended by more than 100 guests from the local architecture and design community, showcased an innovative exhibition of double-sided illuminated installations, arranged in striking L-shaped formations. The display […]
Founded in 2011 by creative director Megan Brown, Penman Brown is known for its carefully curated approach to interior architecture, design and decoration. Each Penman Brown space is an authentic, intimate expression of the client, infused with a potent blend of Brown’s simple elegance, undercurrents of global adventures and an artist’s phenomenologically emotional sensibility. As […]
Multi-award-winning fine artist and bespoke lighting designer Sarah Tracton has pioneered innovative techniques that blend fine art, craft and functional design for years. Her practice encompasses a diverse range of media, including filmmaking, drawing and ceramics. Since graduating from the National Art School in Sydney, she has immersed herself in the world of porcelain, captivated […]
Renowned architect Carol Marra has launched a new toolkit created to help architects meet the urgent demands of climate adaptation and design buildings equipped to withstand environmental challenges. Internationally renowned architect and Marra+Yeh Architects director Carol Marra, has launched a toolkit to equip architects with the necessary strategies to design climate-resilient buildings and spaces. With […]
The Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) winners will be announced at the IDEA 2024 Gala on Friday 29 November. Here is what to expect if you are attending. Every year for the past 23 years, the IDEA Gala has played host to a hearty celebration of excellence in Australia’s architecture and design industry. While every […]
Interior designer, TV star, homeware designer, author and brand ambassador – Darren Palmer is a household name among design-loving Australians. Of course, he wouldn’t be where he is today if he didn’t have a genuine eye for design and the ability to communicate and translate his concepts and ideas into spaces and objects. As part […]
Sydney’s northwest is set to welcome a transformation that marries history with modern luxury as SJB Architects unveils its plans for the $300 million Putney Wharf Residences. The project centres on the restoration of the historic Halvorsen Boatshed, a landmark that will be converted into luxury residences, retail spaces and dining establishments, along with a […]
Recognised as one of Australia’s leading designers specialising in red carpet and bridal gowns, Steven Khalil is meeting the demands of his legions of fans by lending his creative aesthetic to a new medium – rugs. Riding a 30-year wave of excellence and recognition in bridal, ready-to-wear, red-carpet and special occasion couture, Khalil is taking […]
Located in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa, Africa Hall stands as a powerful symbol of unity and heritage. Serving as a focal point for the African Union and numerous significant events, the hall has long played a role in fostering collaboration among African nations. Its architectural grandeur reflects the aspirations of a continent striving […]
Nestled in Austria’s Leoganger Steinberge, between mountains, water and nature, the new luxury adults-only spa Atmosphere by Krallerhof is a seamless fusion of architecture and landscape. Designed by renowned architect Hadi Teherani, the spa complex transforms the alpine terrain into an immersive wellness experience, marked by clean lines, robust materials and precision fittings. Teherani’s design […]
With a friendship starting on their first day of university, Tom Mark Henry co-founders Cushla McFadden and Jade Nottage formally started their interior design studio in 2014. To mark the significant milestone of a decade as a practice, Australian Design Review asked McFadden to reflect on where it all began, alongside the elusive nature of […]
Now in its third year, Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 program has established itself as the leading mentorship and career development program in the architecture and design industry. The unique program brings together game changers, industry leaders, practice founders, product manufacturers, suppliers and sponsors to celebrate and empower the young interior and product designers of the […]
Tongue & Groove, Australia’s leading producer of solid-engineered oak flooring, honours and classifies the inherent beauty of European oak through a unique grading system. Every piece of timber Tongue & Groove engineers carries a unique story narrated through its knots, grain, sapwood and heartwood – all natural characteristics of oak. Grading is used to categorise […]
At the intersection of people and spaces, Knoll stands as a vanguard of design. Since its inception, Knoll has championed the idea that furniture should be integral to the architectural environment – a seamless extension of form and function. When furniture complements the architectural setting and interior elements blend harmoniously, the result is a complete […]
Bradhly Le, interior designer and founder of the recently launched interior design studio RIZEN Atelier, has been at the forefront of multi-sector design for decades. Fundamental to his design practice is finding inspiration from and connection with the analogue. Here, Le talks to Australian Design Review about the role the natural world and the humble […]
McCluskey Studio founder and director Kate McCluskey Kyle is known for an eclectic yet refined style that seamlessly blends past, present and future. She is unafraid of incorporating vibrant colour and bold, graphic moments into heritage homes to create layered interiors that capture the multifaceted essence of her clients, one of McCluskey Kyle’s talents is […]
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The Sydney-based architecture and design practice is collaborating with NSW Land and Housing Corporation and City West Housing to deliver affordable housing grounded in premier design principles. Affordable housing has unfortunately developed the reputation as negligent of good quality design, and consequently many low-income individuals and families are forced to reside in inadequate housing conditions. […]
The Melbourne-based property developer is eager to announce the sculptural masterpiece set to be a vertically integrated city within a city. When it is built, STH BNK is set to be a mini metropolis nestled in the heart of Melbourne. The city will equip residents with a cornucopia of everyday essentials within walking distance, to […]
Renowned interior design firm Unispace has created a heartwarming office space for their Brisbane studio on Creek Street that allows for both open-room collaboration and autonomous working. UniSpace is a global organisation specialising in creative workplace design – thoughtfulness, purpose and strategy are at the forefront of all projects. Australian Design Review sat down with […]
Mona has become the first and only museum in Australia to house a recording studio. Named in honour of its location – adjacent to and with views of Frying Pan Island – Frying Pan Studios is led by producer, studio designer and sound engineer Chris Townend, known for managing Big Jesus Burger, a beloved former […]
“If I was to rate this weekend out of ten, I’d give it 100,” Shona McElroy turns to me on the Sunday afternoon of Australian Design Review’s inaugural 30UNDER30 Creative Retreat. At this point, we had both kicked off our shoes and had our feet dangling in the pool. “It was above and beyond. It […]
Olana Janfa’s recent collaboration with Australian design brand Dowel Jones was an exhibition highlight at Melbourne Design Fair. Olana Janfa and Dowel Jones joined forces to display ‘Dancing Under the Water’ – eight pieces manufactured by the Fitzroy-based furniture designer decorated with Janfa’s colourful and expressive illustration-based artwork. These furniture pieces range from coffee tables […]
From 15 to 17 June, Design Show and ArchiBuild Expo will be operating under one roof at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. For Melburnians who missed out on the chance to lap up the colour and wonder of the recent Design Week, they can rest assured, and visit the hotly anticipated three-day event presented […]
From 1 July, Liz Westgarth will take on the role of international managing director for design practice Hassell. This appointment symbolises a generational shift in the practice’s approach to leadership, and Westgarth is committed to leading the global practice into a new era. Since joining in 2013, she has emerged as a highly valuable member […]
The Newcastle-based firm completed the interior fit out for a retrorama milk bar at Merewether Beach. Larrie’s – an abbreviation of ‘larrikin’, a happy-go-lucky, playful and mischievous character – is snugly nestled underneath the Merewether Beach Hotel. Inspired by classic Australian milk bars, the takeaway food store exudes comfort and cosyness, and also embraces the […]
Herman Miller has increased the availability of the updated Sayl chair and stool in a drive to use 50 percent of recycled content across all products by 2030. Released in Europe in 2022, renowned Swiss designer Yves Béhar’s Sayl Chair is now available in North America, Asia and Latin America. Each Sayl chair contains 0.9 […]
The renowned practice designed Australia’s first tertiary campus to provide both trade- and digital skills-based learning in an endeavour to safeguard the nation’s workforce. The 15,000-square-metre campus is championing a new approach to skills and digital training. It does so by fusing hands-on construction training in the multi-trades hub, in addition to custom digital training […]
This winter, Queenslanders and the like are invited to visit Chantal Fraser: The Ascended at the Griffith University Art Museum (GUAM) from 15 June to 2 September. Fraser is a Brisbane-based Samoan artist inherently influenced by her lived experience, which motivates her to employ body adornment and ornamentation as artistic vessels in which to interrogate […]
Fender Katsalidis, the award-winning design firm behind iconic projects like Hobart’s Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) and Sydney’s Central Place, has been selected by Deicorp, a leading developer, to spearhead the design of an impressive $310 million mixed-use tower in Rhodes, Sydney’s Inner West. The selection was made after an intense Design Excellence […]
The Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA) launches a major exhibition by renowned contemporary artist Newell Harry on 28 July. Following extensive renovations and then reopening in 2015, MAMA has earned the title of the most visited public art gallery in New South Wales outside of Sydney. The museum pays host to the National Photography Prize […]
HDR’s appointment of acclaimed transdisciplinary designer Mark Gazy as civic principal demonstrates the company’s goal to develop innovative city-shaping infrastructure. Gazy has tallied 25 years of experience in mixed-use, residential, commercial, education and urban design. His deep knowledge of the design industry will equip the HDR team to develop human-centred and wellness-focused spaces that enliven […]
The luxury hospitality design practice borrowed inspiration from Melbourne’s constantly evolving arts and cultural scene to develop this urban retreat. The Ritz Carlton – which opened on 23 March – occupies the top 17 floors of Australia’s tallest hotel, the 80-storey-high West Side Place located on the corner of Spencer and Lonsdale Streets in the […]
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