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In our latest lookbook, ADR has collected eight interiors across Australia that showcases character and purpose through colour. This selection is from our IDEA 2022 Colour finalists, which all demonstrated outstanding use of colour. Whether for aesthetics, form, delineation, utility or brand presence, the project’s colour can be found in not only on the wall, floor, and […]
ADR chats about female empowerment in the building and interior design industry with BuildHer Collective founder Rebeka Morgan. “At BuildHer, we support women because they are at the core of the building process,” says BuildHer Collective founder Rebeka Morgan. “When it comes to this industry, knowledge is power.” Also a registered builder as well as […]
Inviting guests to explore the subtlety and complexities of a coffeehouse through colour, texture and theme, Compass South by Flack Studio is a “gentle fusion of nostalgia and artistic elements juxtaposed with luxurious accents.” Located in South Melbourne on the ground floor of a new office building and housing 60-seats, Compass South draws inspiration from […]
Oriented by the central hearth, Aru is a restaurant full of earthy and warm colours with bespoke bricks, spotted gum timber, and low lighting. Located in Little Collins Street, Melbourne, Aru offers Sino-Indonesian-Australian cuisine. The colour palette underpins themes of heat and spice with a gradient combined with level changes defining dining areas. Speaking on […]
Past IDEA jury member and this year’s Emerging Design of the Year, interior designer Brahman Perera is inspired by travel, fashion and art. Only designers and design practices that have been in practice for less than five years are considered to be eligible for this category. Any practice that fits this criterion that has submitted work to […]
Christmas is around the corner! The festive season is all about hunting for the right gift for the people around you. But what if these people are architects and interior designers? If you are struggling with ideas and still have a few gifts to purchase, don’t panic – we have the perfect gift guide for […]
For the past few weeks, we’ve been catching up with our IDEA 2022 winners. From Colour to Residential Multi, and the Gold Medal – IDEA celebrates all aspects of design. Today, we speak to Object – Furniture & Lighting – Professional winner Fiona Lynch. Fiona Lynch’s eponymous studio was founded in 2013 and has since worked on […]
Last month at Melbourne’s The Timber Yard, Melbourne design studio Russell & George was crowned the Designer of the Year for IDEA 2022. Helmed by directors and registered architects Ryan Russell and Byron George, Russell & George has made a name for itself in the Australian design scene with an aesthetic that is simultaneously of […]
On a beautiful and sunny Thursday 24 November, we announced the winners of IDEA 2022 at The Timber Yard in Melbourne. On this occasion, more than 500 of the best Australian designers and architects were reunited to celebrate the most creative projects, practices and studios of the year. Joining us was Melbourne multidisciplinary studio Carr. […]
Last month, we announced the IDEA 2022 winners at The Timber Yard in Melbourne. The winner in the prestigious Residential Single category, sponsored by Halliday & Baillie, was Clare Cousins Architects for Stable & Cart house. Originally a stable and cart store, Stable & Cart house is a sensitive adaptation in North Melbourne. The design […]
Driven by relaxed but cutting-edge design borne out of diversified teamwork, Jade Nottage has been at the helm of Tom Mark Henry alongside co-founder Cushla McFadden since 2014. Now a team of 15, Tom Mark Henry is only just getting started. “Cushla and I do exactly the same role and we’ve always liked it that […]
On Thursday 24 November, we announced the IDEA 2022 winners at The Timber Yard in Melbourne. Today, we take a look at Colour winner Simone Haag. With over a decade of experience in design, Melbourne-based interior designer Haag has developed a signature style that is unfazed by trends, and rich in warmth and layers. Haag sees herself […]
The December/January issue of inside magazine is on newsstands now and includes all the projects awarded at the Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) 2022. This year was no less than a milestone for IDEA, as 2022 marks the awards’ 20th anniversary. As time gently flows, the architectural and design landscape also metamorphoses and divides into new […]
Even though the specific challenges of the pandemic are decreasing, getting staff back into office spaces remains difficult for employers. But smart design can help according to Zenith. The ‘great resignation’ in Australia appears to be morphing into the ‘great return’, with many employees rethinking their intentions to leave their jobs. Whether this is due […]
While we draw 2022 to a close, ADR is reflecting back at the year’s best interviews with Australian designers and architects that brought intrigue and innovation to the design industry. Authentic and on the radar – Williams Burton Leopardi There is an authenticity to Williams Burton Leopardi (WBL) projects that is reflective of the personalities […]
On a beautiful and sunny 24th of November, we announced the winners of the Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) 2022 at the Timber Yard in Melbourne. On this occasion, more than 500 of the best Australian designers and architects were reunited to celebrate the most creative projects, practices and studios of the year. This year’s […]
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The latest in architecture
Architecture and design studio Hames Sharley tackles one of the major barriers to equitable workplace: support for new parents. ADR speaks to two new mothers and recipients of the studio’s new parental leave package, Defence Portfolio coordinator, Simone Farrall and principal of systems, Grace Stokes. Architecture and interior design industries have a reputation for long […]
Situated in Brisbane’s CBD, Midtown Workplace by COX Architecture is a sustainable and nimble model that accommodates the future of the workforce. Midtown Workplace spans nine levels and was designed with the brief to create an adaptable workplace that responds to the evolution and progression of the client’s business, story and community connection. The new […]
Inspired by a traditional winter game, the National Speed Skating Oval is the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics only new permanent venue, designed out of Brisbane by Populous’ Asia-Pacific studio. “The traditional ice game in old Beijing involved a high-speed spinning and leaping ice top that seemed to have infinite energy and possibilities,” explains Populous’ Chinese […]
Aboriginal Housing Victoria, ClarkeHopkinsClarke Architects and Indigenous landscape designer Charles Solomon explain how they’re designing a paradigm shift for Indigenous social housing. Aboriginal Housing Victoria (AHV), Australia’s largest registered Aboriginal housing agency, has teamed up with ClarkeHopkinsClarke Architects and Indigenous landscape designer Charles Solomon to transform ageing units on a 1000-square metre site in suburban […]
A new First Nations interior design scholarship has been announced to further encourage Indigenous Australians to join the ever-evolving local design industry. The scholarship will cover the full fees of a Bachelor of Interior Design at TAFE NSW Design Centre Enmore, along with providing educational support to the successful applicant throughout their studies. Stylecraft managing […]
HOOBA Design and its founder Hooman Balazadeh have been named the RIBA International Emerging Architect 2021. The Iranian practice made the longlist for the prize with The Kohan Ceram Central Office Building – a multi-storey project that stands out with its unique perforated brick “like a glowing beacon on a grey city corner” in Tehran. […]
Plus Architecture has celebrated its 25th birthday by announcing 12 new senior appointments across Australia and New Zealand. With offices throughout the Asia-Pacific region, Plus Architecture now has a staff of more than 200. And it’s celebrating its 20+ history this year with nine promotions of existing talent and three new hires – two in […]
A remote community hospital in Bangladesh has won the RIBA International Prize 2021 as the world’s best new building. Friendship Hospital Satkhira by Kashef Chowdhury/URBANA beat a shortlist of 15 projects, which was narrowed down to three finalists in November 2021. The 80-bed hospital, which came about following a donation from a local philanthropist, brings […]
Led by Moloney Architects, Remnant House is a building rising from the ashes, replacing a rural homestead lost to bushfire in 2013. The firm, helmed by duo Mick and Jules Moloney, is no stranger to regional builds, but Mick Moloney tells ADR rebuilding this home has been an “emotional journey” for both client and architect. […]
The three leaders at BKK Architects typify the collegiate nature of Melbourne architecture practices. And it’s been that way since the very start… In days of yore, 21 was when we were given the key of the door and launched out into the world as fully-fledged adults. Things aren’t that cut and dried anymore, but […]
The Mies van der Rohe 2022 shortlist has been announced with just under a quarter of the projects representing collective housing. The biennial award known as the European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture recognises “excellence and innovation in the field of architecture” and draws attention to the “important contribution of architects in the development of […]
Kick off 2022 with the best in Australian architecture and design by grabbing tickets to the upcoming IDEA gala. The COVID-safe summer cocktail party we all need right about now, the IDEA gala will be held at Sydney’s Royal Randwick racecourse on Thursday 24 February 2022. All attendees must be double vaccinated and we plan […]
Nestled beside Elsternwick’s iconic Classic Cinemas and designed by Technē Architecture + Interior Design, Copycat Bar and Restaurant has just opened its Art Deco doors. Working in close collaboration with Melbourne restaurateurs Nick and Zac Beeren – hot off the success of their first venture, Mammoth café in Armadale, Technē set out to implement an intimate […]
“Unity, joy, reconnection and repair” were the launch pads for the MPavilion 2021 chair designed by Nüüd Studio. The Melbourne-based team made up of architect Brad Mitchell and interior designer Kerli Valk told ADR recently they wanted to capture the optimism of the city post-lockdown. “As we emerged from our isolation, we felt such strong […]
It’s a topic that is fraught for practices small and large, but the ACA’s Vic/Tas president Paul Viney is an expert. In this series, we’ll look in greater detail at some of the most important aspects of fee calculation. Calculating fees has long been one of the most challenging aspects of running an architectural practice. […]
Brisbane-based practice bureau^proberts has added to its leadership team with five new senior roles and two promotions. The announcement comes as founder and creative director Liam Proberts sets his sight on international growth. “With an exciting Middle East opportunity on the horizon, we’re poised at the start of an exciting chapter of growth,” he says. […]
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