The latest in interiors
CRITERIA and C.Gallery founder and creative director Rachael Fry has rapidly carved out a niche and firm following among designers, architects and lovers of good design. Her design training at Parsons School of Design sharpened her eye for design across multiple disciplines and informs her multidimensional curatorial approach. As the visionary curator of two exceptional […]
In a charming corner of France more than 60 years ago, a creative visionary named Clémentin Philippe sparked a revolution that would change the art of fireplace design as we know it. For centuries, the French have built a reputation as masters in fireplace creations, from the opulent firesides in the Palace of Versailles to […]
Swiss bathroom specialists Laufen have been at the forefront of sanitary ware manufacturing and design for more than 130 years. Through the symbiosis of design, quality and functionality, their products transform a humble bathroom into a living environment with limitless design potential. The design potential of Laufen’s revolutionary SaphirKeramik is demonstrated by the new bathroom […]
Australian Design Review (ADR) probes Melbourne-based interior designer Nickolas Gurtler about the creative process that saw him borrow set details from the Dune films for a small cosmetic medicine practice. Tahnee Raine is a new cosmetics consultation space and treatment room in Ivanhoe, Victoria, with serene interiors that inject a dose of serenity into traditionally […]
At the launch of Bolia’s flagship Australian store in Melbourne on Thursday 6 June, Australian Design Review (ADR) found out more about what the international furniture brand can offer local interior design. It has been 24 years since Bolia first emerged from the Danish city of Aarhus, affectionately known as ‘the world’s smallest big city’. […]
Sacha Leagh-Murray has had an impressive career spanning three decades and has been with Laminex for the past six years. In May, Fletcher Building appointed Leagh-Murray as the CEO of Laminex. To her new role, she brings expertise in sales, marketing, digital, retail and cross-functional leadership within multi-site manufacturing businesses. Continuing Australian Design Review’s Women […]
On a popular surf break spot on the southern Gold Coast are two distinct yet complementary new hospitality venues: Kirra Beach Hotel and Kirra Beach House. Designed by Melbourne-based studio Technē Architecture + Interior Design, the two venues recently opened in the Queensland town of Kirra as part of the stage one completion of Kirra […]
Winners of the Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) will be able to ascend the stage at the historic Forum Melbourne in November, in a glamorous first for Australia’s premier interior design awards program. Formerly the State Theatre and now one of Melbourne’s most popular live music venues, the Forum will host the IDEA 2024 Gala […]
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 […]
The latest in architecture
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 […]
Sunrise Studio by Bark Architects is all about taking in its surroundings. The home embraces the bush, the sun, and of course, the coastal views. Founded by Lindy Atkin and Stephen Guthrie in 1997, Bark Architects is a Queensland-based studio operating in Noosa. When approaching Sunrise Studio’s design, Bark delved into the nostalgic whimsy of […]
Located near Redcliffe, Queensland, Newport houses are two homes with clear personalities. But from afar, the projects appear as one generous waterfront home. The Newport houses are a collaboration between long-time friends Michael Bailey and Jasper Brown. Bailey, who is the founding director of Open Architecture Studio, says the client’s brief was atypical – design […]
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