The latest in interiors
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 […]
Australian Design Review’s prestigious 2023 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) have discovered the ideal drinks partner in Four Pillars Gin, adding an extra touch of sophistication and innovation to the event. Renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship and dedication to quality, Four Pillars Gin brings their unique blend of botanicals and visionary approach to the design […]
The latest in architecture
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 […]
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 […]
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