The latest in interiors
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 […]
Bathrooms have come a long way since Thomas Crapper invented the siphonless flushing mechanism in the 19th century. It’s hard to believe, but even as recently as the early 1990s, stand alone separate showers were uncommon inclusions in private or personal use bathrooms. Over the past three decades, bathroom design has undergone fundamental and rapid […]
The recently unveiled Charles Darwin University (CDU) Education and Community Precinct is setting new standards in urban development and community engagement in Darwin’s CBD. As part of the transformative Darwin City Deal, this dynamic project was a collaboration between the Australian and Northern Territory Governments and CDU to reshape a key city block into a […]
A beautiful expression of material innovation and design, the Ino bathroom collection by Laufen—designed by acclaimed French designer Toan Nguyen—reinterprets the traditional washbasin through an architectural lens. Harnessing the unique capabilities of Laufen’s SaphirKeramik, the collection is defined by its slender yet remarkably robust forms, offering an interplay of delicate lines and structural integrity. The […]
Opening in spring 2024, The Finish Line penthouse apartments in Hobart promise to redefine luxury accommodation in Tasmania’s capital. Nestled in the historic Battery Point district, these two stunning penthouses overlook the picturesque Derwent River and pay homage to the iconic Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Developed by passionate sailing enthusiasts Pip and Mike Cooper, […]
Established in 1976, Design Tasmania has become one of Australia’s leading not-for-profit design organisations. With the promotion of design and craft through exhibitions, collection, retail, workshops and colloquiums central to everything the organisation does, it’s not surprising that the annual Women in Design Colloquium boasts an incredible speaker lineup of Australia’s leading female designers across […]
A conversation about ‘a vision for the future bathroom’ at Hansgrohe’s Melbourne showroom delved into the new smartphone controls and tactile textures in bathroom design – and whether any designs are “too crazy”. On Tuesday 22 October, Australian Design Review‘s managing editor Jessica Agoston Cleary sat down with AXOR’s global brand ambassador Michael Kiolbassa to […]
Halliday + Baillie is expanding its Australian-based production with a new drawer extrusion range in a win for local manufacturing. The New Zealand-born business, which has been operating in Australia for more than 20 years, is immensely proud of its commitment to industry on this side of the world. In that time, Halliday + Baillie […]
COLLA FEHÉR is a collaborative design partnership between interior designer Monica Alba Colla and architect Ben Feher. Together, the duo pursue their work in architecture, interiors and furniture with a design sensibility that is considered, yet still allows for playfulness and surprise to unfold within each project. The outcome is often the result of their […]
The latest in architecture
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 […]
The Sunshine Coast has welcomed its first all-in-one production studio, Havana Haus. The stunning custom-built studio offers an extensive range of services, including; a podcast production room, flexible backdrops and a cyclorama for photography, state-of-the-art videography and lighting equipment, an office area, hot-desking facilities, just to name a few. Located in the heart of Coolum […]
ADR’s 30UNDER30: Architecture and Innovation in the Built World is set to launch and accept entries 4 September 2023. Here’s everything you need to know about the program. The 30UNDER30 program for interior designers and product designers, was launched by Australian Design Review when, after industry consultation, it was discovered there was a need to […]
In a new report conducted by the global design practice Hassell, it was revealed that companies that have tweaked both office spaces and work methodologies have a 17 percent higher satisfaction rate among employees than offices that have stuck to pre-pandemic routines. This year’s report, tilted Great Adaptations: 2023 Workplace Futures Survey, marks the fourth […]
The Sydney-based interior design practice completed the interior fitout for Chippendale’s new seafood restaurant and wine bar that is grounded in an appreciation for local produce and sustainable design principles. Located in the former Automata site at The Old Clare Hotel, Longshore by Guru Projects is the most recent offering by dynamic hospitality duo and […]
Award-winning design firm AJC Architects is pleased to announce the news that two of the firm’s high-performing staff members, Dua Green and Duncan Corrigall, have joined the AJC ownership team. Green and Corrigal will be taking on the new positions, alongside AJC’s continuing directors Michael Heenan, Brian Mariotti and John Whittingham. “We are very proud […]
In honour of National Science Week, ADR sat down with HDR associate directors Amy Papas and Simone Benvenuti to discuss the immense honour of designing spaces for transformative research, the fusion of science and architecture, and the burden on women to provide solutions to unequal representation in architecture. There’s nothing more exciting than two disciplines […]
Melbourne-based artist Jacquelyn Stephens is known for works that embody paint, earth, air, water and fire. Combining her interests in water, science, nature, the environment, as well as taking inspiration from her training in nursing, her works transcend the standard and create a world of their own. Her works have been featured in art galleries, […]
It’s almost time! This Thursday 17 August the shortlist for IDEA 2023 will be revealed from 7pm. Thank you to everyone who entered IDEA 2023. Our six jury members will meet in Melbourne to discuss the shortlisted projects and select a winner for each category. They will also select the winners of the special awards – […]
Sydney property developer Central Element and joint venture partner Develotek have set their sights west with architecture and design firm SJB. The new venture will see the two firms launch their first project in the inner west, Wolseley Street site in Drummoyne. Named Bianca, the development consists of 12 generous three- and four-bedroom waterfront residences […]
The Collingwood-based practice’s design of the newest addition to University of Tasmania’s Inveresk campus exemplifies its zealous embrace of sustainability in design. Located on the banks of North Esk River amongst the historically rich Launceston railway workshops, River’s Edge is a modern learning environment where staff and students can meet for thoughtful and productive interaction. […]
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