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In recent years, the concept of neurodiversity, which both recognises and celebrates the variations and unique ways of thinking that many people have, has gained an increased amount of traction and attention. With increased awareness comes shifts in expectations about the level of support and inclusion neurodiverse people are offered on a social level, as […]
In the wake of Australia’s ban on engineered stone, architects and interior designers need to get creative about safe alternatives. ForestOne’s diverse range of silica-free benchtop solutions allow for responsible specification that still meets client expectations. Late last year, the Federal Government announced that a national ban on the use, supply and manufacture of all […]
Working from home is the new normal for many Australians. To make your experience more productive, more serene and less fatiguing, Australian Design Review (ADR) has assembled a selection of the best designer products and pieces you need in your workspace. By embracing this new work model, valued employees can reap the benefits of greater […]
Studio Bright’s design of the exhibition ‘LISA GORMAN + MIRKA MORA: to breathe with the rhythm of the heart’ at Warrnambool Art Gallery has helped align the work of two pioneering Australian artists whose practices traverse generations and mediums. Curated by gallery director Aaron Bradbrook, the show in south-west Victoria celebrates the love of colour, […]
On Tuesday 13 February, ADR celebrated the final 30UNDER30 at an intimate breakfast hosted at Interface’s stunning Sydney showroom. Now in its second year, ADR’s 30UNDER30 program champions the future leaders of design and innovation. What better way to do this than by bringing together this year’s finalists, last year’s cohort, and design industry legend […]
Josh Alfafara, the general manager of The Great Room’s recently opened co-working flex space in Sydney, believes an office should be more than just a hundred bodies in a hundred chairs. Offices that conjure images of fights over instant coffee in a cramped office kitchen, and bursts of productivity, followed by lethargy and dwindling motivation, […]
The Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) has found a kindred spirit in new sponsor ForestOne, an innovative force in the timber and decorative solutions industries. The Australian company will be supporting the Emerging Designer category in 2024. Backed by a 140-year history, forward-thinking mindset and a strong focus on sustainability, ForestOne is the largest independent distributor of […]
At the intersection of trauma and design is a recognition of the healing power of the built environment. Interior designers and architects understand intimately how a space can impact human psychology. That desire to learn why entering a room or building has the capacity to move them is perhaps why many are drawn to design […]
TURNER has amplified learning outcomes for students and teachers at Santa Sophia Catholic College in Box Hill, Sydney, using experiential design to add value to the work of architect BVN. Colourful environmental graphics and wayfinding complement the architecture at the college’s six-level vertical campus, inspiring students aged from 3-18 to explore, innovate and thrive. TURNER […]
Opening on 23 March and running through to 14 July 2024, TarraWarra Museum of Art presents three distinct yet interconnected exhibitions. Featuring new work by contemporary Australian artists Peter Atkins and Dana Harris, a collection of furniture and lighting by renowned modernist sculptor and designer Clement Meadmore, and a collection of predominantly abstract paintings and […]
Working from home has become a part of working life. Initially, in the COVID-19 lockdown era, it was something we had to do. Now, two years post-lockdowns, having the flexibility to WFH has been recognised as an important part of what it means to have a sustainable, productive and enriching work life. This month ADR […]
The Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) is proud to announce the IDEA Community Services category will be renamed to honour the late Mark Robinson, former principal of Flack Studio. Mark Robinson worked alongside David Flack since the establishment of Flack Studio in 2015, a world-renowned, Melbourne-based multidisciplinary practice of architects and designers. A film director […]
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Akesa Pharma by PTID is the prowess of liaising global pharma research with local innovation and investment within a heritage envelope. Akesa Pharma provides globally leading services in the niche delivery of pharmaceutical products for clinical trials. PTID made sure this workplace remained the physical embodiment of their confidence in Melbourne’s place in the world […]
Referred to as ‘The Tree House’ after the established trees on the banks of the river, this house by RUBI Architects, is one with the environment – hence the extensive use of timber inside and out. Designed by RUBI Architects, the initial challenge was creating a substantial home on a relatively modest site with two […]
House of Stone and Soul by Robson Rak is the epitome of robust textures and neutral palettes conjuring with curvaceous and linear structures. Located in Melbourne’s southeast, the house of stone and soul is a place of permanence, allowing a sense of peace and calm in the refuge that is offered amongst walls of ancient […]
Finn Street House by Ben Walker Architects comprises alterations and additions to a 1950s “Tocumwal” cottage in Canberra’s Inner North. Finn Street House, originally a cottage, was relocated to Canberra from a former military intelligence base built during World War II in the southern NSW town of Tocumwal. It is one of a number of heritage-listed examples […]
Engrained in the bustling and diverse suburb of Collingwood, Bedford by Milieu is a market-leading residential development driven by customisation and context. At the heart of one of Melbourne’s trendiest areas and comprising 20 apartments across six levels, Bedford by Milieu is a continuation of the dynamic collaborative pairing of DKO Architecture with interiors by […]
Yellow is perhaps not the first colour that comes to mind when visualising an office. But Leftfield Studio throws the rule book out the window with this South Yarra coworking space. Leftfield Studio is a Melbourne-based boutique interior architecture and design studio specialising in residential, commercial, retail and hospitality interior architecture. For Yellow Desk, Leftfield […]
TAFE NSW graduate and Australian Design Review‘s 30UNDER30 shortlisted Dana Pizzolato has landed her dream senior interior design role at one of Australia’s leading architecture and design agencies and credits TAFE NSW for her success. Pizzolato spent three years studying a Bachelor of Interior Design at TAFE NSW Design Centre Enmore and quickly climbed to […]
Running since December last year, MPavilion 2022 has well and truly kicked off with a summer program full of local and international design exploration. For its ninth iteration, MPavilion’s design commission was by Bangkok-based design studio all(zone), which is led by internationally-acclaimed architect Racharporn Choochuey. all(zone)’s design for MPavilion 2022 embraces colour, layering bespoke nets […]
The Yarra Valley is set for a hospitality boost as Levantine Hill Estate receives the green light for a $20 million Fender Katsalidis-designed accommodation. Melbourne’s premier wine region is set to be boosted by the addition of a $20 million hospitality offering, following the Council approval of plans that will see a 33-key hotel added […]
With this project, Tilt Industrial Design and Arcadia put urban design at the centre of their expertise and bring a new dimension to community design. The borders between the environments designed for work, play and social activity are becoming increasingly blurred, with more mixed-use projects combining commercial and residential functionality emerging on our city fringes […]
Make Architects is going through a growth phase, which resulted in six new collaborators being hired as well as the opening of a new studio. Make’s Sydney studio is growing, especially following the recent competition wins for the designs of multi-residential projects in Chatswood, together with a string of awards for Make Architects’ transformative design […]
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Since the pandemic, we’ve talked a lot about the changes happening in the workplace and the ‘new normal’ of hybrid employment relationships. But what about the university sector? Spowers director and leading education designer Scott Allardyce shares his insights on how to better integrate online and offline learning environments to help – not hinder – […]