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 […]
There are just two weeks left to save $90 on entry fees on IDEA 2023. Enter your project now to save. It’s IDEA’s 21st birthday! For more than two decades, IDEA has been the benchmark for Australian design excellence and the ultimate accolade for architects and designers across the country. Entries are open until 18 June, but early […]
Last year, the IDEA 2022 gala took place at The Timber Yard in Melbourne. More than 500 architects, designers and design lovers gathered to celebrate the category and overall design award-winners. The IDEA gala was a night to remember for architects, interior designers, suppliers and the industry as a whole. Among the highlights of the […]
Prestigious and luxurious, this is the DNA of Adam Goodrum’s new sofa range, which comes under the umbrella of contemporary Australian design brand nau, and was launched by Cult at last year’s Design Show Australia in Sydney. The new nau collection, including the Lincoln sofa range by designer Adam Goodrum, was unveiled by Cult across […]
Nectaar interior designer Emily Jury has recently designed Harcourt, a Portuguese-inspired farmhouse with calmness and harmony at the forefront. Nectaar is a Melbourne-based interior design practice established in 2018 by Bec Dourous. The practice is a self-proclaimed ‘family-orientated team’ with a focus on producing high-end design works in residential, retail and commercial spheres which reflect […]
Chelsea Rodrigues has passed away following a 17-month battle with bowel cancer. She was a greatly-loved and longtime colleague at Cult, who not only made a profound impact on the Australian design community but was also an advocate for LifeBlood donations. On Thursday 23 March, Cult founder and CEO Richard Munao released a heartfelt obituary, […]
The Affordable Art Fair has brought major growth to the Australian art landscape since debuting in 2019 with a total of 37,500 visitors providing more than $7 million in art sales for hundreds of living artists and galleries. The Fair has had a global name for nearly 20 years and produced stellar outcomes, hosting over […]
Norfolk house by SE DÉA pays respects to the heritage of the building while integrating a contemporary style of living. With a subtle and feminine palette, Norfolk house evokes a sense of calm with its neutrality decoratively paired with minimal and restrained layering. Led by director and founder Samantha Birtles, SE DÉA is a Sydney-based […]
IDEA 2023 is now open for entries, celebrating the best Australian interior design projects and the studios and designers behind them. This year, entries will be open until Sunday 18 June, with discounted early bird rates available until Sunday 7 May. Enter IDEA 2023 now! Create an account (or log into an existing account) and start […]