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Krost Furniture sponsors of the IDEA Gold medal presented the IDEA Gold medal panel event investigating ‘Designing for Workplace Wellness’. Moderated by ADR’s editorial director Emily Rayner, and held at Krost’s West Melbourne showroom, the event exemplified Krost’s commitment to cultivating creativity and fostering innovation in the architecture and design community. Panellists included IDEA Gold […]
The Mexican-Canadian artist’s exhibition will headline the Powerhouse Musuem’s Sydney Science Festival which runs from 11 to 20 August during national science week. Atmospheric Memory – which initially debuted in 2019 at the Manchester International Festival – will premiere at the eighth Sydney Science Festival on 12 August, and remain until 5 November. Patrons are […]
Global architecture studio Woods Bagot is thrilled to announce the promotion of six senior high-performing staff members to the position of principal across its Dubai, Singapore, Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide studios. “These leaders bring a wealth of experience, creativity, and passion that will continue to elevate our Global Studio and strengthen our position as a […]
Four projects by the global architecture practice have been shortlisted at the Inside World Festival of Interiors, which will be held in Singapore from 29 November to 1 December this year as a sister event to the World Architecture Festival. Hotels and workplaces by Woods Bagot have received recognition – InterContinental Sydney, The Continental Sorrento, […]
Vicki Yatjiki Cullinan has won Hadley’s art prize, which acknowledges an exceptional representation of the Australian landscape, for her artwork Ngayuku Ngura, translating as ‘My Country’. The prize is worth $100,000 – considered one of Australia’s richest art prizes – and is judged by an expert panel that includes nationally treasured artist Wendy Sharpe AM, […]
Overlooking Chinaman’s Beach in Mosman, Sydney, Frazer house is one of the area’s last untouched mid-century modern properties that has recently been restored by Studio P architecture and interiors. Frazer house was originally constructed in 1958 by esteemed Sydney architect Geoffrey Twibill for the parents of current homeowner Linda Frazer. Frazer was inspired to re-enliven […]
The integrated design practice has taken out the winning entry for a design excellence competition hosted by developer Linkcity, who asked entrants to design a student housing development in the CBD of Newcastle, New South Wales. Plans are in motion to transform the current Cambridge Hotel site into a 21-storey student accommodation tower – a […]
“We might not have the planet in 30 years, so what is the true cost of sustainable design?” This was just one of the thought-provoking questions discussed by the panel last Thursday 20 July when Australian Design Review (ADR) partnered with Tongue and Groove to host a captivating panel event titled ‘Greenwashing vs. The Real […]
The Country Road and NGV First Nations Commissions is a national, biennial mentorship and exhibition program that connects up-and-coming Australian First Nations artists and designers with an acclaimed industry mentor. This program is proudly the first and only initiative of its kind in Australia, and marks the first partnership between the National Gallery of Victoria […]
Renowned global design practice John McAslan + Partners (JMP) has appointed architect Ruth Butler as an associate in its Sydney studio to work closely on Waterloo Station. JMP is responsible for master planning the Waterloo precinct and delivering the wider Waterloo station currently under construction as part of the Sydney Metro City and Southwest line. […]
Join us at Krost’s West Melbourne showroom on Thursday 27 July at 617 – 643 Spencer Street West Melbourne from 6pm to 9pm for the panel event Designing for Workplace Wellness, followed by a light meal, refreshments, and showroom tour. Elon Musk told employees via Twitter that they “should pretend to work somewhere else” if […]
Xenian Pty Ltd, a renowned provider of high-end front-of-house architectural lighting solutions, has announced the appointment of Georgie Torrens as its new interim CEO. With an impressive background in global business operations and a fervour for pushing the boundaries of architectural lighting, interim CEO Georgie Torrens is set to lead Xenian into a new era […]
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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, […]
Fender Katsalidis principal and Brisbane studio leader Megan Rodgers paints a picture of Brisbane’s current architecture and how better consideration of climate and place-making could transform the city. It’s not often you will hear the people of Brisbane describe their city as underdeveloped. More than likely, you will hear them say that it’s “under-demolished”. A curious […]
Recently on ADR, we’ve been talking a lot about upcoming design events across the country. So we’ve collated them into one article – truly a designer’s dream itinerary! Today’s listicle is a spin on ADR‘s usual lookbooks, which typically cover a selection of projects that reflect a particular theme. To cap off the week, take […]
After an action-packed winter of art exhibitions, live music and delicious food, the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is set to keep the party going with its Spring/Summer Season. Held across NGV International and The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, the Summer/Spring Season will enliven the warmer months with an eclectic program of exhibitions, collections […]
National architecture practice ThomsonAdsett has appointed a new principal and advanced two team members to associate level. Joining the practice as principal is Naomi Herzog. Overlooking business development, Herzog is an experienced development professional with a career in the property industry, providing her with a broad insight across the design, development and construction cycle. She […]
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 […]
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