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As a farmer’s daughter with a profound affection for Australia, internationally award-winning rug designer Jenny Jones unearthed her zeal for rug making while living in Turkey in 1995. This marked the start of a decades-long journey curating distinctive storytelling pieces for Australia and the world. Today, she is a pioneering Australian designer, pushing the boundaries […]
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 […]
Sydney might have turned on the rain, but that didn’t dampen spirits at the launch of this year’s 30UNDER30 program. Hosted by one of the gold sponsors Interface at their deluxe Surry Hills home, the ‘Designing for Interconnection’ event featured an engaging presentation by Jenny Li from WGSN about future design trends and a Q&A […]
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 […]
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As part of our 30UNDER30 program we are thrilled to host a panel covering sustainability in design in partnership with Tongue and Groove. Australian Design Review are hosting a 30UNDER30 panel in Meanjin (Brisbane) on Thursday 20 July 6-9pm in partnership with global timber oak flooring brand Tongue and Groove. Tongue and Groove are proud […]
Melbourne-based architecture and interior design firm Techne completed the fitout for Monumental, a beloved ice creamery in Albury, a major regional city in southern New South Wales. The independent and locally made gelato business is reining in their 10th birthday with an interior upgrade that reflects a company ethos grounded in community and joy, and […]
The Australian architecture and interior design studio Carr appoints Catherine Keys as an associate within the commercial interiors team. This appointment coincides with Carr moving into its sixth decade as a practice, and heralding in a wide range of new leadership roles over the past 12 months. Carr managing director Chris McCue says Keys’ diligent […]
A conglomeration of architecture and landscape design firms are reimagining conventional cemetery design at Harkness, near Melton. The Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (GMCT) have tasked Architectus, Aurecon, McGregor Coxall and Greenshoot Consulting with designing stage one works at the new 128-hectare greenfield site. It sits opposite Gilgau Woodlands nature conservation reserve in Melton. The winning […]
Each winter, Melburnians rug up for the much anticipated NGV Winter Masterpieces Series, and this year’s exhibition is promising to be nothing short of gratifying. Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Mahdavi – which kicked off on 9 June – displays more than 100 artworks by renowned French Impressionist painter Pierre Bonnard, heralded as a master […]
The global fibre cement manufacturing company’s new product resembles softly brushed concrete and is dynamic to touch. The latest innovation from James Hardie is Hardie™ Brushed Concrete Cladding. The fibre cement product imbues exteriors with a crisp and organised warmth, or a modern minimalist finish, through the product’s flowing lines. The panels achieve bold designs […]
Australian Design Review has compiled a list of the world’s top vertical cities that exemplify the fusion of visionary design, architecture, and urban planning. Vertical cities have emerged as architectural marvels and revolutionised the way we envision urban living. These towering structures redefine traditional concepts of space utilisation, sustainability, and community integration. The Line in […]
The Surry Hills-based interior design firm recently completed the classy yet warm fitout of Redfern’s affectionately termed ‘local Chinese restaurant‘. Redbird is a hybrid Chinese-Australian restaurant and the newest addition to the culinary family of restaurant owners Hamish Ingham and Rebecca Lines. The Redfern locals also own Barangaroo-based Mexican restaurant Tequila Daisy. They sought to […]
Australian Design Review is thrilled to announce the appointment of Kennedy Nolan founding director – Rachel Nolan as the first chairperson for IDEA 2023. Rachel Nolan adds being the first chairperson for IDEA to her list of incredible credits. Nolan has a wealth of expertise in creating built environments that are inspiring and responsive to […]
The hotly anticipated Design Show is at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 15 to 17 June. Melbourne-based furniture company Cult, is excited to launch their new seating range Pa – designed by Timothy Robertson for nau, Cult’s in-house Australian design brand. The Pa range exemplifies the perfect marriage between simplicity and elegance, and […]
The Adelaide-based glazier Jessica Murtagh is gearing up for another exciting year after her series appeared at the recent Melbourne Design Fair. Murtagh is an acclaimed glazier with a professional background in marketing and public relations, but she realised she was constantly switching jobs and dissatisfied with the office environment. “I knew I wanted to […]
Inspired by 1950’s glamour, chic mid-century interiors with locally inspired design elements, and a little pop of rock ‘n’ roll heritage, Le Meridien has been brought back to Australia, and the first hotel to reintroduce the brand to the country is Le Meridien Melbourne. Designed by Melbourne-based architecture firm Peddle Thorp, this 5-star, 12-storey hotel […]
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