In 2020, when the rest of Australia was trapped behind masks bereft of energy or motivation, Ash Fischer was pushing the boundaries of Australian contemporary design, implementing sustainability as the core value of his works and founding Sydney-based sustainable design company Fisch Designs. Recipient of the Powerhouse Carl Nielsen Design Accelerator 2023, Fischer continues to […]
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 […]
Following a highly successful preview of the Billo armchair at Melbourne Design Week in May 2024, Nau proudly unveils the Billo sofa system. This groundbreaking addition to the Nau range redefines the standards of comfort, versatility and visual appeal. The Billo sofa system represents a creative collaboration designed to deliver an exceptionally comfortable modular collection […]
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 […]
Australia’s unique light and extraordinary landscapes offer an unparalleled canvas for the built environment. For half a century, Melbourne-based multidisciplinary design studio, Nexus Designs, has been at the forefront of crafting colour palettes that celebrate these distinctive qualities. The Australian context: Light, landscape and legacy Led by Sally Evans and Sonia Simpfendorfer, the studio works […]
Since its inaugural event in 2022, Fremantle Design Week has expanded in scale and scope. Featuring over 50 design-inspired events, WA’s most innovative, boundary-pushing artists, designers, makers and creators will transform the port city into a creative hub over eight days from 18 – 25 October. While creative design festivals have a long history in […]
In the art of design, choice of materials is crucial. Material choice can make or break the look and feel of a space, and when chosen properly, can impact everything from aesthetics to durability and environmental impact. Neolith’s sintered stone raises the bar with its innovative and sustainable surfaces that spark creativity, elevate spaces and […]
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 […]
Cera Stribley’s new Melbourne headquarters punctuates its personality within the heritage confounds of a former textile factory, writes Kiri Sawtell. In the heart of Richmond, on the top floor of an old textile warehouse, Cera Stribley is right at home in its new Melbourne headquarters. The 1000 square-metre empty shell offered the architecture and interior […]
Architectus Conrad Gargett has redefined senior living in Brisbane’s inner city with a dual-tower Newstead edifice. The groundbreaking vertical project elevates retirement and aged care living with a strong emphasis on community engagement. The ‘island’ site, which benefits from four street frontages, allows for sweeping views of the river and city from both Rendu Towers […]
Samantha Wardle and Hady Anboussi share honest dispatches four years into running their small design studio, in Sydney. Some interior designers enter the field aspiring to ascend the ranks of prestigious studios whose styles and sensibilities match their own. Some, after cutting their teeth at these big firms, learn quickly this is not for them. […]
For more than a century, MillerKnoll’s brands have been at the forefront of designing innovative home and office spaces. MillerKnoll vice president of global research and planning Ryan Anderson and his team play a crucial role in this journey. Anderson leads the charge in challenging conventional thinking and delves deep into how to enhance both […]
Kim Kneipp is a designer with decades of experience across multiple aspects of design. Starting her career in fashion design, Kneipp transitioned into designing and styling for interiors twelve years ago. Kneipp’s approach is intuitive, uniting the emotional, environmental and energetic experience of space to create connections to people and place. Here, Kneipp shares her […]
Herman Miller has announced the introduction of bamboo upholstery to its classic Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman range, reflecting the company’s dedication to sustainability and a cleaner future in furniture design and construction. Herman Miller is expanding its premium upholstery options for the renowned Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, […]
Are you an interior designer or product designer who believes in pushing boundaries and taking creative risks? Are you keen to take your career to the next level? Entries for the Australian Design Review (ADR) 30UNDER30 program are now open. Don’t miss your chance to amplify your career. ADR’s life-changing 30UNDER30 program is open to […]
Luxury lighting is redefining architectural and interior design, blending cutting-edge technology with opulent aesthetics to create immersive and dynamic environments. Australian Design Review spoke to Bloomingdales’ co-owners Robyn and Joel Kaufman about their decade-long journey of combining sophistication and functionality in lighting. To describe Bloomingdale’s as a juggernaut in the luxury lighting industry is classic […]
The NGV Triennial 2023, on display from 3 December 2023 to 7 April 2024, features the work of 100 artists, designers and creative collectives from over 30 countries, all excelling in global contemporary practice. The Triennial will exhibit across all four levels of NGV International in the form of 75 projects, all driven by the […]
Summer Hill-based firm Carter Williamson has created a sleek and sky-high iteration of a family home in Alexandria, New South Wales. Erring on the cusp of residential and multi-residential, Tree Island is only four and a half metres wide internally. However, this limitation was transformed into arguably the most impressive feature of the house. The […]
At HVG Facades the commitment to sustainability is one of their core business objectives with an aim to minimise any negative impact they have on the environment. Last year, HVG Facades recycled over 74,000 kilograms of combustible cladding waste through its EnviroSmart program. To help break that figure down, the benefit of replacing and recycling […]
B Corp certification offers more than a stamp of ethical approval. It offers a framework followed by a global network of businesses. Three of these are Australian design studios Kosloff Architecture, WOWOWA and ClarkeHopkinsClarke – which all stress certification is only just the beginning. Most designers view themselves first and foremost as problem solvers. They […]
Billard Leece Partnership (BLP) has launched ‘7& Up’, a six-year, student-led, adult-supported research program with the Port Melbourne Secondary College Community (PORT) that aims to create a pleasurable and stress-free schooling experience. The project follows the structure of the British documentary Seven Up! (1964) which chronicled the lives of 20 schoolchildren from the age of […]
Multidisciplinary design practice Hayball has announced its newest office in Canberra with Ella Masters appointed as the ACT studio lead. Hayball’s newest office in Canberra marks the architectural practice’s fourth studio on the eastern seaboard. After the completion of several projects in Canberra and with new projects underway, Hayball has appointed Ella Masters as the studio […]
In a move to strengthen their growing health and science team, Gray Puksand has appointed Aurelia Gachet as a Melbourne associate. Gachet is joining the firm with more than a decade of experience in the sector under her belt, working with The Royal Children’s Hospital team, and working on the Bendigo Base Hospital. To date, […]
Simone Carter and Sue DesBrosses are set to reign in a new era of growth and development at GroupGSA in the Melbourne and Brisbane studios, respectively. Carter has been appointed as the associate director of interior design in GroupGSA’s Melbourne office, whereas DesBrosses will oversee the Brisbane office in the same position. GroupGSA employs more […]
Domenic Cerantonio and Chris Stribley, founders of the multi-award-winning architecture firm Cera Stribley, are reigning in the firm’s tenth year as a practice by reflecting on their successful and fast-paced careers. Cerantonio and Stribley founded the firm in 2013 and since then, have seen tremendous business growth, prompting the pair to branch out of the residential […]
Beginning as largely untouched bushland in Margaret River, a small town in Western Australia, Treehouse by Suzanne Hunt Architect is at one with nature. Established in 2005 by architect Suzanne Hunt, the eponymous Perth-based studio is no stranger to working in South West WA. “I love working in the South West and have done a […]
Transforming traditional and redefining this classical Italian pizzeria, Figlia brings a contemporary approach to the Italian dining experience in Melbourne’s iconic Lygon Street. The project connects to shape and embodies the local Brunswick East context and feel. While celebrating the history and tradition that is unique to Lygon Street, the project is designed to feel […]
Architecture and design studio TURNER is vowing to combat gender imbalance in the construction and architecture industry by offering 18 weeks of paid leave to any parent regardless of gender. The length of leave offered increases in weeks depending on the employee’s years of service, alongside the studio paying superannuation on top of the leave. […]
Located amid the bustle of High Street, Armadale, the 835 by Carr speaks volumes in creating a benchmark for medium-density housing by incorporating core design principles, considered apartment planning and high-end materials. It was designed by Carr, a Melbourne-based architecture and interior design studio with over 50 years of experience. Originally founded by Sue Carr, […]
Home to a family of four (soon to be five), A Natural Beauty in Bondi by Lara Ette Design is a cosy and classic home that occupies a small footprint. Today, Sydney-based designer Lara Ette chats with ADR about working on the Bondi Beach project, which was completed last year in October. ADR: Tell us […]
IDEA 2023 kicked off with a party in Melbourne attended by a slew of established designers, industry members, and a few fresh faces. IDEA 2023 opened for early bird entries last Thursday and the program was officially launched the same day in the showroom of its Overall Sponsor. Enter IDEA 2023 now! For the ninth […]
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