The latest in interiors
From the mind of an Australian “interior design maverick” comes a new concept bar in Bali that merges the gruelling underground world of a mine with the enchantment of a fairy tale. In November 2023, hospitality group Boutique Bars unveiled what it describes as its “most impressive venue to date” in the heart of Seminyak, […]
Ascending the stairs of a historic building in the arts precinct end of Woollahra’s Queen Street, you’ll find the new home of A Secondary Eye. Nestled amongst verdant established trees and surrounded by multi-million dollar homes and some of Sydney’s leading galleries, A Secondary Eye’s new space has been described as ‘the best private viewing […]
Australian industrial designer Adam Goodrum and French marquetry artisan Arthur Seigneur have been awarded the 2024 Melbourne Design Week Award for their collaboration: ‘The Kissing Cabinet’. Announced on the opening day of Melbourne Design Week, Goodrum and Seigneur – working together as Adam&Arthur (A&A) – are the recipients of the annual $5000 prize, which recognises […]
Joe Snell’s insights in Australian Design Review’s Kitchen Trends report offer a glimpse into the future of kitchen design, where versatility and personalisation lead the way in creating spaces that truly reflect the heart of the home. Snell is passionate about creating spaces that are not only beautiful but highly functional. His knack for such […]
Inspired by the rich history and diverse cultural story of Ethiopia, Addis Interiors Design is hoping to write a new narrative with its hand-woven home décor range. Using sustainable materials and ethical manufacturing processes, Addis Interiors Design pays tribute to its Ethiopian heritage as it looks to introduce and establish itself as a unique addition […]
Does your practice have a design culture? TURNER associate director Claire Mallin shares why it should and how TURNER cultivates a strong one. What gets architects and design practitioners out of bed in the morning? A love of design. The creativity, the problem-solving and the joy of bringing something to life. It’s the reason we […]
Australian Design Review (ADR) recently revealed the 30UNDER30 Architects and Innovators of the Built World for 2023/2024. To celebrate, we are getting to know this exciting multidisciplinary cohort, the passions that drive their work and what makes them tick creatively. BVN architectural graduate Jess (Yue) Wang is committed to humanising the built environment by making […]
On Friday 3 May, the third instalment of South Australian Design Collective came together courtesy of local suppliers Curated by Tom in partnership with Tongue & Groove, Tumbled and Lo & Co. The event, spearheaded by the three companies, reflects their passion for building a vibrant community within the tight-knit South Australian design industry. Held […]
Principal of interior design at Finnis, Michael Welgus guides us through the seamless design decisions behind the studio’s Park Vue II on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula in Australian Design Review’s latest video feature. Park Vue II is located on Mornington’s Esplanade. Perfectly positioned to capture views of Royal Beach and Mornington Park and the snaking Esplanade, […]
Titans of design collide in Melbourne with Move-in director Zahava Elenberg and renowned fashion designer Lisa Gorman collaborating on a new collection of textiles. The brave new range is inspired by the distinctive colours and designs of the 1980s and is fittingly called the Super-Graphic Collection. The products are a result of a collaboration between […]
Hidden down an unnamed laneway in Melbourne’s inner north, behind a monstrosity of an apartment complex, sits one of Australia’s most sustainable houses. The beautiful, functional family home, designed by Felicity and Marc Bernstein of Melbourne Design Studios, is a living, breathing case study of best practice sustainable design. When Australian Design Review’s (ADR) managing […]
Sydney-based interior design practice Arent&Pyke needs no introduction. Over the past 17 years, Sarah-Jane Pyke and Juliette Arent have pushed the boundaries of interior design. Eschewing banality in favour of crafting an aesthetic infused with personality, creativity and genuine heart, they’ve become vanguards of the new modern Australian style. Identifying the bold, maximalist kitchen as […]
Winnings’ design manager Kate McGlone shares the trends she observed on show at Milan Design Week 2024. The showcases at this year’s Milan Design Week, held from 16 April to 21 April, celebrated rich tones. Reds, deep browns and even peachy hues were brought to life and made inspiring through the exploration of materiality. Whether […]
In the world of furniture design, the Eames Moulded Plywood (LCW) chair and the Eames Hang-It-All are revered as icons. When a product reaches icon status, beloved and held up as the standard for others to aspire to, a challenge arises – how do you give an icon a burst of fresh energy without altering […]
Continuing our kitchen trends series, Australian Design Review (ADR) speaks to Breathe Architecture interior designer Jade Whittaker and Hassell principal Emily Moss about communal kitchen design in homes and workplaces. So far in our kitchens series, we have learned that designers approach this space with utility and convenience top of mind, tailoring kitchens to the […]
As we well know, the kitchen is the heart of the home. Creating a beating heart that functions well within a small footprint presents a unique challenge for designers. As cities grow and apartment living increasingly becomes the norm, this challenge arises more and more frequently. Nexus Designs interior designer and director Sonia Simpfendorfer has […]
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The latest in architecture
Construction of the Mount Druitt Pavilion and Public Domain is underway, thanks to joint work from CHROFI with JMD Design. A ceremony was held on 28 November with the project expected to be finished in mid-2023. Designed by CHROFI with JMD Design, the project is the first significant public investment in the area in several […]
North West Sydney’s Hills Showgrounds Station is in bloom, thanks to Sydney Metro, Hassell, and the University of Melbourne. Commuters, residents and visitors are noticing a vibrant, new and diverse array of colourful flowering plants across the station plaza. The station is buzzing with people and pollinators. As well as brightening the suburban sphere, the installation of 8,000 plants – […]
Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) has appointed global architecture firm Woods Bagot to lead the redevelopment of the Caulfield Racecourse grandstand, centrepiece of the Caulfield masterplan announced in 2019. Under the masterplan, Caulfield Racecourse will be transformed into a world class racing, event and recreation destination for members, participants, guests and the local community. Woods Bagot will lead […]
The revitalisation of one of Victoria’s sleepy coastal towns is underway with the completion of restorative works on the historic Portarlington Grand Hotel set to restore the coastal town’s status as a landmark regional destination for locals and tourists alike. Designed by Technē Architecture + Interior Design for the Little Group, the hospitality development draws […]
Take a look back at some of our favourite homes for 2022! Balmy Palmy house – CplusC Architectural Workshop Situated on a vacant site on the Palm Beach peninsula some 40 kilometres north of the centre of Sydney, Balmy Palmy is for a semi-retired couple, their three teenage children and friends. Having worked with CplusC […]
ADR is taking a look back at 11 Australian workplaces that are earning the commute from their staff. Queens & Collins, Melbourne – Kerstin Thompon Architects with BVN Queen & Collins was designed to be a city within the city, possessing a vision for the future workplace, and with well-being and social connection at its heart. […]
Global architecture, interiors, masterplanning and experiential design studio Buchan has harnessed its talent to bring Ipswich CBD to life after dark, as part of Ipswich City Council’s $250 million Nicholas Street Precinct redevelopment. Ipswich, Queensland, has just seen its CBD benefitting from Buchan’s power of experiential design and technology in architecture, as the lead architects […]
Christmas is around the corner! The festive season is all about hunting for the right gift for the people around you. But what if these people are architects and interior designers? If you are struggling with ideas and still have a few gifts to purchase, don’t panic – we have the perfect gift guide for […]
With its maximalist mash-up of materials and pigment pairings, RAFI by Luchetti Krelle in North Sydney revives a sense of playfulness in design, complementing the bold flavour profile of its modern Mediterranean menu. Its Aperol-toned umbrellas stitch a frill of vibrancy around its façade, attracting spontaneous aperitivo hours in the North Sydney business hub, while […]
Brave New Eco and MRTN Architects have completed West Bend house, a home like a village on a hill. Located on an extraordinarily leafy Westgarth site, meandering down into Merri Creek parklands, West Bend house looks out across the green wildlife belt to Rushall station and the city beyond. With the building resolved by MRTN Architects and Brave New […]
Woods Bagot and SHoP have completed Collins Arch, a dramatic new mixed-use development across an entire city block in central Melbourne. The first truly mixed-use building in Australia, Collins Arch includes a mix of apartments and shared facilities, a five-star W Hotel opening in December, commercial tenancies, a retail laneway, a colonnade of cafés, bars […]
Jackson Clements Burrows’ development aims to positively contribute to Collingwood’s strategic development and urban streetscape and public amenity. More than this, the goal is to achieve complete sustainability through the use of hybridity and timber. T3 Collingwood, a hybrid timber at the heart of Melbourne, is Jackson Clements Burrows’ (JCB) aim at demonstrating clarity in composition and programme […]
Purcell doesn’t need introducing anymore – the world’s largest team of heritage experts working in architecture, heritage consultancy and master planning celebrates its 75th year anniversary globally, and the tenth year on Australian soil. 2022 is a milestone at Purcell. It coincides with numerous achievements, such as the practice’s 75th anniversary – including 14 years in Hong Kong […]
With tone-on-tone colour and space layering, Hindley & Co has reinvigorated this Balwyn home to amplify its original features with a playful and contemporary rework. Established by architect Anne Hindley in 2012, Hindley & Co is a multidisciplinary design studio based in Melbourne. One of the studio’s latest residential projects, Arch Deco, is an exploration […]
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia is displaying all eight designs entered into The Fox: NGV Contemporary Design Competition, including the winning design by Angelo Candalepas and Associates. The Fox: NGV Contemporary Design Competition exhibition celebrates “the extraordinary creativity, innovation and collaborative spirit that empowered each proposed design for Australia’s largest gallery of contemporary art […]
The City of Melbourne has named a collaborative design team led by ASPECT Studios and TCL to create the design for the Greenline Project. Led through the ASPECT and TCL joint venture, uniting two of Australia’s leading landscape architecture and design studios, the project will make a profound point of difference for Melbourne, and create […]
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