The latest in interiors
The Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) is proud to announce the IDEA Community Services category will be renamed to honour the late Mark Robinson, former principal of Flack Studio. Mark Robinson worked alongside David Flack since the establishment of Flack Studio in 2015, a world-renowned, Melbourne-based multidisciplinary practice of architects and designers. A film director […]
The way of working has irrevocably changed. It’s no longer one-size-fits-all. The next generation of modern workplaces — from small boutique offices through to large-scale, multi-level corporations — require flexibility, configurability, innovative design and product solutions that address the needs of diverse teams and ways of working. Herman Miller, leading manufacturers of products which are […]
Career moves across the Australian architecture and interior design landscape in January 2024 reflect new directions for studios and businesses into the new year. Buchan expands health sector team with two senior appointments Buchan has appointed two new senior team members to support its continued growth in the health and wellbeing sector. Sandra Stewart joins […]
When it comes to workspaces for its own staff, the office furniture company practises what it preaches. Operating a successful furniture company requires the intelligence of sales, administration, marketing and finance, as well as the brains behind manufacturing, distribution, logistics and warehousing. Krost’s Mascot Office is its centre for the former team, while the Smithfield […]
Thursday 25 January 2024, on an evening when Melbourne lived up to being the city of four seasons in one day, turning on an unexpected mid-summer deluge, Cosentino opened its second Oceania showroom. Material luxury combined with history Melbourne’s famously changeable weather did little to deter the local design community from attending the opening of […]
Genesin Studio director Ryan Genesin discusses the practice’s win at the 2023 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) in the Hospitality category for Dolly, a modern wine bar in Adelaide. Hospitality is a design category that seems to evolve in more exciting and eye-catching directions each year. Interstate design practice Genesin Studio’s execution of Dolly in […]
Sydney is as renowned for its glorious beaches as it is for its Opera House, so it made sense for the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney Modern building to feature some sort of homage to the ocean. Deep dive beyond the neoclassical façade and you’ll discover the Gallery Shop, the IDEA 2023 Retail […]
Surfers Paradise. The name says it all. It’s in this idyllic location we find High Tide. Best described as an effortless fusion of light, space, art and the incomparable natural beauty of a truly unique place, High Tide is a masterclass in the power of dynamic relationships. One of just 15 residences in an exclusive […]
COX has balanced poetics and pragmatics in its design of Poetica, a new bar and grill in North Sydney. When you’re trying to guess who might be behind the interior design of a tiny restaurant, COX Architecture isn’t necessarily the first practice that comes to mind. A titan of workplace and multi-residential design, COX counts […]
Summer is about living and entertaining! ADR curates eight of the best designer pieces and appliances, perfect for making those long summer days and nights a little bit longer, a little more beautiful, and infinitely more fun. Summer days are long and languid – or at least they are before the return to work. For […]
In November 2023, designers, architects, suppliers and design enthusiasts from around Australia gathered at Centennial Homestead in Sydney to celebrate the 2023 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). Every year, IDEA shines a light on the best of Australian interior and product design. And, every year, the designers and architects responsible for bringing these award-winning interior […]
Studio Tate prevailed in the Workplace Over 1000sqm category at last year’s Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) with its vibrant vision for the MECCA Support Centre. Nestled inside a mid-century warehouse in Richmond, in Melbourne’s inner city, is a richly layered interior that houses the headquarters of a premium beauty retailer. It’s no secret that […]
Carr took home the Residential Multi trophy at the 2023 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) for 835 High Street, a refined apartment complex located on a busy Armadale thoroughfare. It’s the second year in a row that the Melbourne-based interior design and architecture studio – known for a timeless design approach – has been crowned […]
Nestled in the serene harbourside suburb of Mosman, Sydney, winner of the IDEA 2023 award for Colour, Black Diamond, is a masterpiece of transformation, where YSG Studio’s visionary use of architectural elements effortlessly met its client brief to convert a 345-square metre family home into a luxurious retreat, echoing the tranquil ambience of a boutique […]
New South Wales-based furniture brand Hegi Design House and Melbourne-based interior designer Jem Juthamat have unveiled their collaboration – the Baan collection, an avant-garde assembly of tubular pieces. Taking its name from Juthamat‘s cultural roots in Thailand, where ‘Baan’ signifies home, the collection includes a console, side table and desk. So far, only the Sabai […]
The Royal Melbourne Hospital has relocated over 800 staff to a newly furnished building at 635 Elizabeth Street in Melbourne’s CBD, delivered by national architecture studio Gray Puksand. The hospital’s new six-storey headquarters responds to the requirement of relocating Royal Melbourne Hospital’s non-clinical services off-site to enable the expansion of the clinical services in its […]
The latest in architecture
IGO by Rezen + Templewell is one of the Best of Globe winners from the 2022 Shaw Contract Design Awards, which celebrate the optimism of design, and its ability to influence everyday lives. Rezen + Templewell were tasked with creating a mining workplace that wasn’t traditionally masculine and that is representative of IGO’s values and people. IGO […]
Global sintered stone specialist Neolith is all about showcasing beauty while opting for a natural look – Neolith looks are synonymous with taste and elegance in kitchens and bathrooms. Particularly, when it comes to kitchens and bathrooms, choosing Neolith is always a safe bet. With its diverse collection and extensive design knowledge, Neolith is an […]
Located in West Melbourne, the new multilevel showroom is an expansive, industrially-inspired space for Krost’s full breadth of commercial and office products. Krost is at the forefront of supplying commercial furniture that is current, relevant and offers the latest in workplace design and research. Spread over 2600-square-metres, the showroom is home to Krost’s full furniture […]
Conceived to showcase the Genovese coffee brand, the flagship store by Alexander &CO. references Italian-street front shops and European Classicism. Genovese Coffee House is a multi-functional hospitality space set within an industrial heritage site. This project has been shortlisted in the Hospitality category for IDEA 2022 with winners to be announced on Thursday 24 November at […]
8 Loftus St – Quay Quarter Lanes is all about civic ambitions beyond the apartment. Designed by Studio Bright with styling by Megan Morton, this multi-residential project proves that inner-city dwelling doesn’t have to compromise on life quality. Situated in the heart of Sydney, Quay Quarter Lanes is home to 31 apartments and two levels […]
The immersive multimedia exhibition Gucci Garden Archetypes, designed by Italian design studio Archivio Personale, has arrived in Sydney at Powerhouse Ultimo. Gucci Garden Archetypes, a compilation of cutting-edge technology, elaborate hand-crafting and innovative interior design to create a sequence of distinct, immersive worlds, has been designed by Archivio Personale. The design studio has transformed Gucci’s […]
Opening today until Saturday 10 December, A Gentle Unwinding showcases the world of artists from the Modern Times community. A Gentle Unwinding explores the relationship between relaxation, tension, and the various stages of unwinding resulting in more than 80 artworks that span a variety of methods and practices. As we come to the end of […]
Announced on Saturday 12 November, the Melbourne Awards recognises inspirational Melburnians making extraordinary contributions to our community. This year’s awards acknowledge the outstanding work of 27 finalists across eight categories – Aboriginal Melbourne – ganbu guljin, Arts and Events, Community, Hospitality, Knowledge and Innovation, LGBTQI+, Sustainability and Urban Design. This year, Kerstin Thompson Architects with BVN was awarded the Urban […]
It’s getting close! The IDEA 2022 Gala party is this Thursday 24 November 2022. And it’s shaping up to be a sensational night full of dancing, celebration and good vibes. If you haven’t got your tickets yet, come party with us at Melbourne’s Timber Yard. We could all use an excuse to dress up and the […]
The idea of climbing up the career ladder in architecture and design can be daunting if you also plan to have kids. An industry known for perfection and punishing hours might deter someone who wants to start a family and vice versa. Can you have both? And is the culture changing to better cater to […]
Responding to the many natural and man-made constraints of the site, this highly crafted Tasmanian home from Studio Ilk is an attempt to add to an ecosystem rather than impose upon it. Dramatic in nature, the southern Tasmanian coastline is rugged, exposed to the elements, unforgiving even and soaring in its scale. It demands a […]
Wearthy’s award-winning registered landscape architect Dan Rimes is designing bespoke, tailored playgrounds that are paving the way for the future of play, worthy of all children. Acclaimed landscape architect Dan Rimes has created more than 100 unique play spaces across Australia with Wearthy, including a number of award-winning designs. One of those, POD Early School, […]
Located in Brisbane, “Uxbridge house is the quintessential family home,” says Tim Stewart Architects. Spanning two levels and situated on a 400-square-metre site, Uxbridge house is a fresh take on the classic Queenslander. Generally, a Queenslander home is a weatherboard house with battens underneath. Tim Stewart sought to flip this by placing battens on the […]
Sydney’s Charles Grand Brasserie & Bar, COX Architecture and H&E Architect’s most recent collaboration, is a tribute to splendour and future nostalgia. 66 King Street is where two forces in the architecture and design industry – COX Architecture and H&E Architect – met and joined forces to create a head-turning new hospitality venue, the Charles […]
Possessing 30 years of experience, Bates Smart director and architect Kellie Payne is driven by design that puts people first. Founded in 1853, Bates Smart is one of Australia’s oldest architectural practices with a proud history of multidisciplinary design. “At Bates Smart, we see ourselves as custodians of a history, not only a history of […]
One of Bali’s go-to destinations – Potato Head is a one-of-a-kind wellness resort priding itself on sustainable designs. Founded by Indonesian entrepreneur, Ronald Akili, Potato Head vibes off the “Good Times, Do Good” mantra, which guides the organisation to follow the principles of having a positive impact on the environment. Potato Head thrives with the […]
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