The latest in interiors
For Interface head of global design Kelly Simcox, interior design is about blending curiosity with empathy and finding unique ways of storytelling. Simcox’s career has spanned both residential and commercial interior design. While she appreciates the residential space, it’s within the commercial design sphere that she feels most at home. Working on large-scale projects with […]
Australian fashion designer Collette Dinnigan swapped showing at Paris Fashion Week for 10 consecutive years, for a life of interior and homeware design just over a decade ago; a world where her love of colour and proportion has found a new residential purpose. The 58-year-old splits her time between a regional home in Bowral, NSW, […]
Sophia Leopardi is a powerful driving force in the field of interior design, known for her audacious combination of aesthetic sensitivity and groundbreaking creativity.A recognised name in the Australian design community, Leopardi consistently pushes the boundaries of design. As a judge and mentor of the 30UNDER30 Interior and Product Design stream, Leopardi is committed to […]
Spanish-born architect and designer Patricia Urquiola needs no introduction. For the better part of three decades, Urquiola has been a trailblazing force in the design world. Celebrated for her innovative and important contributions across various creative domains, she is arguably one of the most influential women working in contemporary design today. Urquiola’s influence is evident […]
Unison Workspaces marked its transition to a MillerKnoll dealer with a showroom refresh and an exhibition that guided visitors through the history of MillerKnoll. On 22 February, the New Zealand-based furniture and lighting destination hosted the event at its newly renovated showroom in Auckland to commemorate its new role as MillerKnoll’s first dealer in the […]
COX director Brooke Lloyd will join Melissa Bright and Davina Bester on the jury of the 2024 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). Early bird entries to IDEA are open now until Sunday 14 April 2024. Now in its 22nd year, IDEA is Australia’s longest-running independent architecture and interior design awards program with winners selected annually […]
Over the past two months, the Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) team has been working strategically behind the scenes to refine the criteria for some of the categories. The new criteria for the Sustainability Award represent a direct response to the fact that sustainable design is about far more than materials alone. IDEA is, as […]
Having been in the high-end design industry for 27 years, Cult brand and sustainability manager, Nicole Johnson, has developed a solid appreciation for failure. When Johnson talks to Australian Design Review about her career path and the experiences that have shaped her, she is “in the failure zone” having just been to see Elizabeth Day, […]
Melissa Bright, principal and design director of architectural practice Studio Bright, will join Davina Bester on the jury of the 2024 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). Early bird entries to IDEA are open now until Sunday 14 April 2024. Now in its 22nd year, IDEA is Australia’s longest-running independent architecture and interior design awards program […]
Continuing our series celebrating Women of Influence in Architecture and Interior Design, Australian Design Review spotlights the diverse career of leading curator Rachael Fry. CRITERIA founder and creative director Rachael Fry’s curatorial approach is anchored in a deep understanding of the métier. Fry launched C. Gallery in 2021 during the depths of the pandemic – […]
Davina Bester, founder and managing director of Perth-based multidisciplinary design practice Milieu Creative has been named as a judge for IDEA 2024 With more than 20 years of experience, Bester is an accomplished architect, interior designer and qualified builder. Leading a rapidly growing team from Milieu Creative’s main office in Perth, Bester applies a holistic […]
Continuing our series celebrating Women of Influence in Architecture and Interior Design, Australian Design Review spotlights the unparalleled work of Fiona Lynch. Fiona Lynch’s eponymous studio was founded in 2013 and has since worked on a range of residential, retail, office, hospitality, institutional and hotel projects. Incorporating architectural and interior design services, Lynch’s atmospheric creations […]
In our series celebrating Women of Influence in Architecture and Interior Design, Australian Design Review caught up with Bethany James, the unstoppable force, CEO and founder of Australia’s leading iconic name in luxurious interiors — James Said. Bethany James catches up with ADR over Google Meet from her stunning showroom in Armadale, Melbourne. In a […]
Continuing our series celebrating Women of Influence in Architecture and Interior Design, Australian Design Review spotlights the jaw-dropping career of arguably 2024’s most in-demand designer – Yasmine Ghoniem of studio YSG. Following the launch of design collective Amber Road with her sister Katy Svalbe, a landscape architect, in 2013, YSG Studio burst onto the scene […]
Australian Design Review is putting the spotlight on Women of Influence in architecture and interior design, starting with Shona McElroy, 30UNDER30 alum and SMAC Studio principal, to talk about inspiration and equality and join her to tour her new studio space in Paddington. As Australian Design Review walks the tight little streets of Sydney’s Paddington […]
From humble beginnings as a small scale general engineering workshop, Formway has become an award-winning, world-leading design studio. While they don’t consider themselves as a furniture design practice, it is their task chairs, which include the Life chair for Knoll, and most recently the Denn chair for Zenith, that put them on the map. As […]
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Designed by GroupGSA for Westpac at Parramatta Square, this workplace is “centred on the employee proposition”. The new workplace unifies Westpac’s existing Concord and Parramatta sites in the heart of Western Sydney. The workplace, totalling 18,000-square-metre across eight floors, is designed to foster a strong connection to the place with a vibrant cultural overlay. GroupGSA […]
Designed by Melbourne-based architects Adam Newman and Kelvin Tsang, Temple of Boom has been unveiled in the NGV Garden. Now in its seventh iteration, the commission is a chance for architects and designers to pen a temporary pavilion to be displayed throughout the summer at the NGV International’s Grollo Equiset Garden in Melbourne. Newman and […]
Located in Balaclava, Melbourne, Moonhouse by Ewert Leaf is a sensorial experience that “focuses on the exciting synergies between the menu, drinks, atmosphere, ambience and sound”. For starters, Ewert Leaf used the iconic Art Deco architecture of the existing building to explore creative design solutions for its client, Commune Group. Given the cuisine of the […]
Welsh + Major has won a design excellence competition for a new multi-level industrial warehouse and distribution complex at St Peters, in the inner suburbs of Sydney, on Gadigal Land. The practice has a reputation for creating delightful, practical and inspiring architecture, which is thoroughly represented in its newly awarded project. The proposal to be […]
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, […]
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