Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 program provides mentorship and career development in the architecture and design industry, bringing together game-changers, industry leaders, practice founders, product manufacturers, suppliers and sponsors to highlight and empower young architects and innovators of the future. In celebration of the new ADR 30UNDER30 Architects and Innovators of the Built World stream, ADR […]
It’s IDEA’s 21st birthday! For more than two decades, IDEA has been the benchmark for Australian design excellence and the ultimate accolade for architects and designers across the country. Don’t miss out, get your tickets now! The IDEA Gala brings together Australia’s architecture and design industry to acknowledge, celebrate and award outstanding Australian design. Launched by inside […]
The 30UNDER30 alum has achieved a skilful balance of creative experimentation and functionality in her latest upholstery ranges with RJ Living, where she is a product and design manager. McEwan’s new upholstery range with Australian-owned and based designer furniture brand RJ Living disproves the assumption that for something to be aesthetically inspiring, it must be […]
Snag in some proactive Christmas shopping with CULT and HAY offering 20 percent off all furniture and lighting in-store and online across three days for Black Friday. From Thursday 23 November to Saturday 25 of November – only one month out from Christmas Day – CULT and HAY are offering shoppers 20 percent discount on […]
The global furniture brand’s much-anticipated Percy chair shines as both a striking statement piece and demonstrator of the powers of adaptive design. NaughtOne’s Percy lounge chair is a valuable asset to offices, universities and hospitality spaces due to its functionality combined with aesthetic style and flair. Deriving inspiration from the utilitarian and simple design typical […]
The Melbourne-based architecture and interior design studio Splinter Society demonstrates its usual penchant for restoration and paying homage to site history, via Gable House in Hawthorn, in Melbourne’s inner east. Splinter Society was tasked with delivering a practical and aesthetically rich contemporary home for a young family that celebrated the history of the site as […]
The Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) winners will be announced at the IDEA 2023 Gala in just two weeks. Here’s what to look forward to if you’re coming along. IDEA is Australia’s premier interior design and architecture award. Since 2003, the program has championed the very best in Australian architecture and interior design with an […]
Elegance, comfort, and sustainability – Zenith’s Jac collection presents the latest milestones in sustainable commercial seating design. Eco-design pioneers Schamburg and Alvisse, in partnership with Zenith, have long understood that creating graceful and versatile furnishings with minimal environmental impact is the way of the future. This knowledge was the impetus for the acclaimed 2019 Jac […]
From 9 December 2023 to 10 March 2024, the Art Gallery of Ballarat will host the Koorie Heritage Trust’s ‘Layers of Blak’ exhibition and display more than 50 pieces of jewellery by Victorian First Nations designers. Previously on display at Melbourne’s Federation Square, ‘Layers of Blak’ coincides with the second-year of the well-received Blak Design […]
In a bold stride towards a sustainable future in design, Danish brand HAY introduces the revamped HAY About A Collection (AAC) – an eco-conscious range that embodies the brand’s unwavering commitment to environmental responsibility and democratic design principles. The standout feature of About A Collection is its use of 100 percent post-consumer recycled plastic, a […]
Australian Design Review is delighted to extend a warm welcome to Moo Brew, our craft beer sponsor for IDEA 2023 and to celebrate the launch of its new Hobart nano-brewery, Manky Sally’s. When Moo Brew set out to create Manky Sally’s, its vision was clear – to craft a drinking experience as distinctive as the […]
Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 program provides mentorship and career development in the architecture and design industry, bringing together game-changers, industry leaders, practice founders, product manufacturers, suppliers and sponsors to highlight and empower young architects and innovators of the future. In celebration of the new ADR 30UNDER30 Architects and Innovators of the Built World stream, ADR […]
In a thought-provoking panel event hosted by architectural hardware and fittings company Halliday + Baillie, a diverse group of industry experts braved a chilly Melbourne night to explore the ongoing importance of using locally-made products in architectural projects. The panel was moderated by Australian Design Review editor Emily Rayner and featured Halliday + Baillie director […]
Lexus’ design pavilion – LANDMARK by Lexus returns in the company’s sixth year as Principal Partner of the Victoria Racing Club for the 2023 Melbourne Cup Carnival with a marriage of Japanese architectural values and Australian sustainable produce. Designed by Koichi Takada Architects, luxury car company Lexus embraces its brand value of ‘Omotenashi’ with the […]
The Brisbane-based architecture studio, assisted by developer Andrews Projects, designed 12 whole-floor apartments located only a stone’s throw from the Broadbeach on the Gold Coast. bureau^proberts continues to demonstrate a 15-year strong penchant for delivering innovative whole-floor apartments. The studio recently reimagined the traditional beach-side Gold Coast property in Beach House – individual beach houses […]
The Danish brand’s environmentally mindful indoor and outdoor furniture collection is exclusively available to purchase in Australia and New Zealand through CULT. In early 2022, Skagerak – a furniture and accessories collection designed for both the indoors and outdoors – was acquired by the 150-year-old Danish design brand Fritz Hansen. This partnership has proved immensely […]
Seeking a compact home that could blend with the surrounding trees and soak up sunlight, the owners of Balmy Palmy engaged CplusC on a tight budget and complex site. 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, […]
A long-time senior leader in the Australian practice John Wardle Architects (JWA), Jasmin Williamson has been appointed as partner. Representing the firm’s growth, JWA has along with Williamson’s elevation, also engaged in a series of promotions across the board. In an effort to recognise “outstanding contributions” to the practice and the “growth of practice management […]
MondoClad was the product of choice for building contractor CJ Duncan when it replaced the combustible cladding at Pyrmont’s Wharf Apartments in Sydney. CJ Duncan is a building contractor specialising in remedial and insurance façade solutions, fitouts and refurbishments. In April 2021 it was awarded the contract to replace the combustible cladding at Sydney Wharf […]
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Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic […]
Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic […]
Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic […]
Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic […]
Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic […]
Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic […]
Matthew Jefferies, head of Commercial Sales AU/NZ for Miele Australia, talks about Miele’s involvement in Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 program. 30U30: The 30UNDER30 recognition program was prompted by your desire to to reach out to young designers and specifiers. Can you elaborate? Matthew Jefferies: We’ve been the overarching sponsor for the IDEA program for the […]
Multidisciplinary design practice Hayball has promoted nine people across Australia and gained a new principal in architect Richard Weinman. Hayball is a national architecture practice with a strong focus on culture, community, and learning with over 30 years in the industry. With practices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, Hayball works across a range of sectors […]
Abbotsford Convent gardens and architecture are transformed in Interspecies and Other Others, the world premiere of a new after-dark exhibition curated by artistic director Kelli Aldred. Launched last Friday and running until Sunday 2 October, Interspecies and Other Others is a free exhibition taking place on the Heritage-listed grounds of Melbourne’s Abbotsford Convent. In a […]
From developing skills to connecting with a deep network of new and experienced designers, Kirsten Stanisich of Sydney’s Richards Stanisich talks about why applying for Australian Design Review‘s 30UNDER30 is about more than just the accolade. 30U30: When starting in your career, was there anything like 30UNDER30? Kirsten Stanisich: I think that perhaps there was something in the […]
South Australian architecture and interior design firm Matthews Architects has appointed a new project leader to its team. With 19 years of national and international experience under her belt, Claire Perperidis has helmed complex large projects across the education, commercial, health care and residential sectors. After starting her career in 2003 as a Graduate of […]
Custom Mad places family first in Josh’s place, a Sydney home centred on ample living space and Australian craftsmanship. Custom Mad is a Sydney-based architecture and design studio founded by Claire McCaughan. With the brief to create a no-fuss and flexible family home, McCaughan relied upon everyday routines to inform her design. “With four kids, […]
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