The latest in interiors
Two years on from Herman Miller acquiring Knoll to create MillerKnoll, innovation and research still remain at the heart of the brand. Herman Miller is responsible for some of the 20th century’s most recognisable designs such as the Aeron chair, Noguchi table and the Eames Lounge Chair, and have been designing iconic furniture for over […]
The inaugural collaboration between Plus Architecture and the non-for-profit housing provider Unison exemplifies a leap forward in urban regeneration. In July of this year, Plus Architecture completed the $18.3 million multi-residential development of 260 Bell Street for Unison Housing, funded by Homes Victoria and constructed by Mansrea Constructions. This development is part of the wider […]
It’s time to lift the curtain and introduce you to the proud new owner of the King Living 1977 Modular Sofa – a piece that’s all about infusing modern living with timeless style. With over 5,000 entries, this was one of Australian Design Review’s most popular competitions ever. But Alice from Essendon was our lucky […]
The September and October issue of inside magazine is up for grabs on newsstands on Monday 4 September and contains the projects shortlisted for IDEA 2023. Bid a proper adieu to a bitter winter with the latest issue of inside launching us head-first into a promising Spring, with Cox Architecture’s Glory Days evocative of all […]
Alongside recently celebrating 100 years of the Herman Miller name, the global design company has released a fourth shape of the Eames Turned Stool designed by Charles and Ray Eames. Previously known as the Eames Walnut Stool, Herman Miller is thrilled to announce the release of its updated and renamed Eames Turned Stool. Until this […]
The global architecture practice is leading the design of two designated cycling routes that will connect the new Light Rail Terminus in Kingsford, Centennial Park, Sydney CBD, and onwards to South Coogee. GroupGSA is designing the Randwick City Council and Transport for NSW sponsored project with engineering consultancy company Acor. The 2.8 kilometre bi-directional cycleway […]
The Melbourne-based practice’s design of the new three-storey centre, which has also been shortlisted in the public space category for this year’s IDEA awards, creates a welcoming space for the local Warnambool community wherein education and the arts unite. Kosloff Architecture’s design of the Warrnambool Library and Learning Centre, located within the grounds of the […]
Architectural graduate Claudia Takada has won this year’s Buildner Office Design competition for a ‘slow office’ concept that unites creatives, the community and nature. ClarkeHopkinsClarke’s Sydney studio’s architectural assistant Claudia Takada was inspired to design an office space conducive to the requirements of the post-pandemic hybrid workforce to ensure users still feel supported by the […]
The Melbourne-based practice has completed the fitout for Casa Victoria, an ode to quietness, calm and the Central American notion of building with raw materials and timbers. Splinter Society, fronted by husband and wife duo Chris Stanley and Asha Nicholas, are well-versed in inner-city renovations, so they willingly and gladly rolled up their sleeves to […]
Hospitality heavyweights NOMAD Group have transformed Melbourne’s historic Stock Exchange into a fine dining destination with French-inspired restaurant and bar, Reine and La Rue. The highly anticipated restaurant has been open for just under a month, yet it has already created buzz around Melbourne both for its design concept and hospitality offerings. Working closely with […]
Earlier this month, leaders in hormetic therapy, Found—Space, launched their Nu-A Collection, a revolutionary range of state-of-the-art saunas. Melbourne designed, the Nu-A Collection combines exquisite design with superior functionality. This is the second product in the new wellness ecosystem, having already launched the Found—Space Ice Bath, the range allows the user to control the tech […]
Australian Design Review recently sat down with co-founder and managing principal of Vancouver-based practice HCMA, Darryl Condon, to discuss the power of inclusive design in achieving positive social impact and how Canadian and Australian architects have a lot to learn from each other. HCMA‘s Darryl Condon recalls the time he returned to a project post-production […]
On 2 September, HAY relaunches two beloved HAY ranges that reflect the Danish brand’s pursuit towards a sustainable future in design. Visitors will be welcomed to HAY’s Fitzroy store to witness the relaunch of two notable ranges – the About a Collection and Colour Crate – which are manufactured from 100 percent recycled post-consumer plastic […]
Tick-tock, architects! The countdown is on as registrations for the 2024 NGV Architecture Commission competition close on Monday 28 August. Get ready for the ninth instalment of this prestigious architecture commission. The NGV Architecture Commission is no mere stage; it’s the avant-garde arena where Australia’s architectural visionaries unleash their creativity, transforming the NGV Garden at […]
The Sunshine Coast has welcomed its first all-in-one production studio, Havana Haus. The stunning custom-built studio offers an extensive range of services, including; a podcast production room, flexible backdrops and a cyclorama for photography, state-of-the-art videography and lighting equipment, an office area, hot-desking facilities, just to name a few. Located in the heart of Coolum […]
The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) has announced the winners of the 2023 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art awards (NATSIAA). The coveted 2023 Telstra Art Award, valued at $100,000, has been awarded to Thu’ Apalech artist Keith Wikmunea from Aurukun, Queensland. A judging panel featuring Kelli Cole, Janina […]
The latest in architecture
Back in 2013, Hobart-based transdisciplinary design practice LIMINAL Studio with Singapore-based WOHA Architects were awarded the internationally competitive bid to deliver a creative arts destination, The Hedberg. Designed to galvanise the imaginative heart of Hobart and fuel Tasmania’s cultural offering in a global and contemporary context, The Hedberg is a place of ceremony that merges […]
After 12 years in the Shanghai studio, Woods Bagot principal and architect Ian Png returns home to Australia, joining fellow principals Kukame McPierzie and IDEA 2022 jury member Eva Sue in a Perth studio on the rise. Born and raised in Malaysia before moving to Australia, Png was attracted to Woods Bagot because of the […]
Melbourne-based small architecture practice NWMN is this year’s NGV Architecture Commission, an annual series that invites Australian architects to create work of site-specific, ephemeral architecture for 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 […]
Australian Design Review has long celebrated the careers and achievements of those working in the interiors and design space in Australia. In 2022, ADR has decided it is time to look to the future and has now announced the inaugural Australian Design Review 30UNDER30. Brought to you by Neolith, the 30UNDER30 program has been created […]
Earlier this month, Brisbane Open House celebrated its return following a two-year hiatus by announcing an extended program. This year’s program will see up to 40 venues take part, including a number of never-before-seen buildings for visitors to discover. The executive program will take place on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 August, with some venues […]
Last week, Charles Darwin University (CDU) vice-chancellor Scott Bowman joined Federal Member for Solomon Luke Gosling MP, and Northern Territory Minister for Business, Jobs and Training Paul Kirby to survey progress on the $250 million Education and Community Precinct. The CDU city campus – the largest construction project underway in Darwin’s CBD – has more […]
With a passion for traditional Japanese and mid-century modern architecture, Stuart Holmes Architect took advantage of the natural surroundings to inform his design narrative. Wabi-sabi house is a family home located in the leafy Melbourne suburb of Hawthorn. Its name derives from an ancient philosophy originating from Zen Buddhism and follows the acceptance of transcience […]
Leading cultural institution Powerhouse Ultimo, has announced Sydney Design Week 2022, a seven-day program of exhibitions, talks, film screenings and workshops. Taking place across Sydney’s design hubs from Thursday 15 to Thursday 22 September, the program titled Making Now is also presented with the support of principal partner Holdmark. This year’s program is curated by […]
Melbourne-based architecture practice Riofrio Carroll Architects (RCA) was tasked with the brief to contextualise the existing building to suit a modern lifestyle. Situated in the leafy Melbourne suburb of Toorak, Myrnong Crescent house is a Heritage Art Deco dwelling that required restoration and renovation with close attention to detail. “The clients wanted to bring this […]
Landscape design practice ASPECT Studios has entered an exciting new phase in the growth of its Melbourne practice. Announced last week, ASPECT Studios has appointed designer Jasmine Ong as studio director in Melbourne. Ong is a designer and leader defined “by her passion for climate positive design and inclusive leadership,” says ASPECT Studios. “She will complement […]
National design firm Conrad Gargett has refurbished the iconic state heritage listed home of the Queensland Ballet, in what was a nearly decade-long project. The newly re-opened Thomas Dixon Centre in West End underwent extensive refurbishment and expansion works to accommodate new dance studios, a Performance and Wellness Centre, extended wardrobe and production facilities, along […]
Ngutu College saw Matthews Architects turn an old government admin building into a thriving educational space for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students.
Brisbane’s most popular architecture and design event, Open House, is returning for two weekends in August. Following a two-year hiatus, Brisbane Open House has announced it will mark its return with not one, but two weekends featuring an eclectic mix of exclusive events, tours, and building openings. With no access to these architectural landmarks for […]
Architectural enigma Bill Lucas (1924-2001) is considered one of Sydney’s most influential modern architects, who with fellow student and wife Ruth, is responsible for some of Australia’s design icons. Bill Lucas: Architect Utopian is presented by the Robin Boyd Foundation alongside Cracknell & Lonergan Architects, Ursula Chandler Architects and Tin Sheds Gallery, University of Sydney, […]
Renowned German appliances company and IDEA overall sponsor Miele engaged WMK Architecture to design its new Hawthorn-based headquarters in Melbourne. WMK Architecture is a design and strategic planning firm in Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne. Tasked to assist Miele in designing a new office environment that would excite and entice staff in a functional and stylish […]
Australian architecture and design firm Architectus has appointed a new principal in Sydney to their national Urban Design and Planning (UDP) team. With one of the largest integrated UDP teams in Australia, Architectus is involved in a range of major, city-shaping projects, including many in the New South Wales market. Current work includes the expansion of […]
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