The latest in interiors
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 […]
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 […]
The latest in architecture
Dark to light; in Glebe, New South Wales, Studio Barbara managed the prowess of converting a dark basement into a lush and light garden suite. Studio Barbara, with Garden Suite, faced the challenge to create a private and personalised one bedroom suite by upgrading and breathing life into the underutilised and dark existing basement. By […]
Keeping within the existing building footprint of this double-fronted Edwardian residence, Fitzroy North residence by Dan Gayfer Design reflects the changing lifestyle of a family as they move into the next phase of their journey. Giving out some mid-century modern vibes, this design intensely focuses on function yet does not compromise on style. Stylistically, it […]
Sydney Harbour Federation Trust engaged Lahznimmo Architects and Aspect Studios for the HMAS Platypus Renewal project. The HMAS Platypus Renewal by Lahznimmo Architects is located in North Sydney on the shores of Neutral Bay. “The site already had a very strong architectural expression through the industrial typology of the existing buildings,” shares the practice founding […]
Today, HDR managing principal Cate Cowlishaw shares her commentary on making practice more equitable for everyone. Touching policy, practice, and projects, Cowlishaw discusses why diversity, equity and inclusion will not only broaden opportunities for everyone but can help to solve complex project challenges more effectively and ultimately deliver better architecture. Prescribed gender norms have typecast […]
Bell house by Teolam Architects (TLA) is a contemporary home located in Balmain, Sydney. TLA worked closely with interior designer Jacqui Koska, Don Gee Building, and the client, Mark Bell – also a landscape designer – to maximise a small site for a family of four. Bell house is an exercise in squeezing every ounce […]
Designed for women and families escaping domestic violence and homelessness, Viv’s Place has a unique accommodation model, incorporating trauma-informed design to create a safe and secure space. Questioning the traditional model, ARM Architecture and Launch Housing aim to change what Australian social housing can look like. Collaboration – a word describing the action of working […]
Presented as part of Melbourne Design Week, the Melbourne Design Fair is a commercial showcase of limited edition, rare and one-of-a-kind collectible designs by Australian creatives. Curated by the NGV and delivered in collaboration with the Melbourne Art Foundation, the Fair is Australia’s largest presentation of contemporary and twentieth-century collectible design by leading Australian and […]
Embedded into the bushy landscape, Ha Ha Haus is a biophilic and well-circulated close-knit family home. Designed by Melbourne-based practice FIGR Architecture Studio, Ha Ha Haus stands for prolonged occupation. FIGR is led by directors and founders Adi Atic and Michael Artemenko. Driven to build architecture “that is beautifully considered and integrated between nature and […]
At first glance, Carrington Rd residence by Studio P appears to be tucked away in the bushland. In reality, it’s located in the densely populated neighbourhood of Wahroonga, Sydney. But with the home’s robust materials, elevation, and orientation, it becomes a unique hideaway in suburbia. Formerly known as Pouné Design, Studio P was launched in […]
Designed for young families, practice Blur Architecture and interior designer Narita Di Loreto created Knapp, a dual occupancy that sits proudly within the streetscape and maximises the outlook to the parkland to the rear. Knapp illustrates perfectly the motto “less is more”, as Blur Architecture’s vision was to create a strong and simple form that […]
Asha Nicholas and Chris Stanley have been partners in life and work since finishing their architecture degrees 25 years ago. Their (business) baby, Splinter Society, is a distillation of the pair’s complementary design approaches and two decades spent absorbing experiences together. “There’s a bit of a seamless blend between work and life, where you are […]
The new nine-storey Craftworks project, designed by CHT Architects, has created its own creative ecosystem. It’s here that commercial tenants and the community come together to share ideas, communal spaces and a holistic philosophy that fosters true community, culture, wellbeing and sustainability. Located in post-industrial Abbotsford at the doorstep of the Melbourne CBD, Craftworks is […]
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