The latest in interiors
In line with an ongoing commitment to deliver sustainable product development, Melbourne-based furniture brand Eva releases Slideaway Sofa Bed, Australia’s first 3-in-1 sofa bed. With an ongoing ethos in thoughtful and uncomplicated design, this latest product release from Eva reinforces its constant pursuit towards sustainability. “We designed the Slideaway Sofa Bed with simplicity and sustainability […]
The global architecture studio, fresh off the back of numerous short-listings in the World Architecture Festival awards, is tasked with designing Geelong’s convention and exhibition centre. This Woods Bagot design-led project will shine as owed to the multi-disciplinary efforts from sponsor, investor and hotel and commercial office developer Plenary Group, facility management BGIS and commercial […]
The Brisbane-based practice JDA Co.’s design of the picturesque and pinch-worthy ‘The House’ on Queensland’s Lizard Island reflects its unwavering pursuit of climate-responsive design. Innately values-driven, architect Dr James Davidson founded JDA Co. at the end of 2009 after vowing to use architecture as a vessel for social justice. “I wanted to create an architecture […]
The Melbourne-based practice, which recently opened a studio in Albury, New South Wales, demonstrated its penchant for narrative-based design when completing the interior fitout for the Lucy Liu private dining room. The beloved Melbourne CBD staple Lucy Liu emits a busy and bustling atmosphere. Despite being nestled almost inconspicuously on Oliver Lane, you can generally […]
Planetary Redesign is the first major solo exhibition of LA-based Australian filmmaker and speculative architect, Liam Young, at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV). The exhibition includes the Australian premiere of Young’s latest moving image work, The Great Endeavor, which presents an alternative future where humankind unites to reverse our carbon footprint. Coming directly to […]
On Friday 11 August, the Telstra National Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Art Awards – the NATSIAA – will celebrate the vast works of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from across the country. Held on the lawns of the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, the ceremony will be a joyous celebration of NATSIAA’s […]
Located on the 24th floor of Goldfields House in South Yarra, Beverly Rooftop is undoubtedly one of Melbourne’s most talked about projects this year, with an industry-first retractable rooftop system by Australian industrial design practice Tilt Industrial Design. Beverly is a first of its kind Melbourne rooftop experience that could be weather dependent year round. […]
It’s almost time! In only a few weeks the shortlist for IDEA 2023 will be revealed. Thank you to everyone who entered IDEA 2023. The preliminary judging process has now taken place, which sees our star-studded panel of judges evaluate each shortlisted project using an online scoring system. On Thursday August 17, seven jury members […]
The newly restored Refinery House, nestled on the banks of the Brisbane River in formerly industrial New Farm, is a 120 year old heritage-listed building that maintains a tight grasp on its history. Once the office headquarters for CSR Sugar, Refinery House by Australian architecture and interior design studio Carr is a two-storey riverfront dwelling […]
The CULT outlet is a new and permanent e-store based on Cult’s website that offers a vast range of ex-display and discontinued furniture, lighting and homewares. Guided by a goal of increasing Cult’s digital e-commerce output in Australia, the outlet provides exclusive and one-off discounts. Consumers are promised up to 70 percent off designer furniture, […]
The inaugural partnership between beloved global furniture company Herman Miller and Portugal-based Singaporean designer Gabriel Tan sees the unveiling of two exemplar products in organic and modular design. Origin Made founder Gabriel Tan is constantly motivated to develop new cross-disciplinary methods that assist in reimagining traditional craft and technology. This goal of Tan’s, alongside his […]
The leading contemporary art event has revealed the theme and the first 39 artists for the exhibition’s 24th edition which will be held from 9 March to 10 June next year. Guided by artistic directors Cosmin Costinas and Inti Guerrero, next year’s Biennale explores how celebration can function as both a method and a motivator […]
The latest in architecture
Accommodating a retired couple, two young-adult children and guests, Brimar house required harmonious shared spaces that didn’t compromise privacy. The brief supplied to Michael Ong Design Office (MODO) director Michael Ong was to create a visually dynamic communal residence at the 600-square metre Brimar house in Mount Waverley, Victoria. The outcome is a generous and […]
The two-storey beach house by Zenibaker Architects capitalises on expansive views through dipping dunes, invigorating bushland and the stunning coastline of St Andrews Beach. The 400-square metre house was designed by Zenibaker Architects and built by Saltvu Builders. Perched between the sand dunes of the Mornington Peninsula National Park, the elements of nature were carefully […]
When it comes to Perth studio State of Kin, it’s a family affair. Alessandra and Ara Salomone are business partners and sisters-in-law. The pair have joined Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 on the panel of esteemed judges to give back to an industry that is literally in the family. Ara and Alessandra talk to 30UNDER30 about how […]
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 […]
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