The latest in interiors
As we edge closer to the IDEA gala, ADR is taking a sneak peek into the people behind the design magic. Today, we’ll learn more about Ryan Russell and Byron George from Russell & George. As a Designer of the Year finalist, Russell & George have two projects shortlisted in the Hospitality category with one more in […]
With an upbeat appeal with playfulness at its core, Melbourne-born boutique the memo has unveiled its flagship store designed by Cera Stribley. Located in High Street, Armadale, the memo is a Mum-and-bub retailer and is conceptualised to elevate the shopping experience for new and expecting parents. Architecture and interior design studio Cera Stribley has designed […]
You are warmly invited to join us for an evening of celebration as we recognise the best in Australian design at the Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) 2022. This year’s tickets are available on Eventbrite charges. Buy yours now. The winners of IDEA 2022 will be announced at the Timber Yard in Melbourne on Thursday 24 […]
The graphic design duo Michael Lugmayr and Eva Dijkstra behind the multidisciplinary agency Design by Toko chat with ADR about all things design. Origin story We both studied at the St. Joost Academy of Art in The Netherlands, where we developed a passion for everything design. We worked at several agencies before starting our own […]
Over the past weekend, Design Show Australia showcased an exciting and eclectic selection of curated and authentic designs from emerging and established names in the interior design, architecture and fit-out industry. Presented by ArchiPro, Design Show Australia featured hundreds of products from leading Australian brands and businesses over three days. The annual exhibition is a […]
Tasked with designing Australian fashion label Henne’s first ever bricks-and-mortar store in Melbourne, Brahman Perera sought inspiration from art and the artisan craftsman, both local and far-flung. It’s a scene from another time, the sort of experience that Melbourne does so well – or did so well, before COVID – the rise of fast fashion […]
Globally recognised brand, NaughtOne rebrands introducing a realm of infinite possibilities. The origin of the name of NaughtOne stems from binary code as two numbers are needed to unlock the bounds of possibility – zero (“naught”) and one. NaughtOne was established to highlight a concept of offering simple yet specific ingredients that leads to a […]
In celebration of IDEA 2022, ADR is taking a sneak peek into the people behind the design magic. Today we’ll learn more about the design duo from Luchetti Krelle. As a Designer of the Year finalist, Luchetti Krelle has four projects shortlisted in this year’s program, all featuring in the Hospitality category. Winners will be announced at the 2022 IDEA […]
Layering old and new, Anna Carin Design Studio transforms this former Newtown bakery into a family home that’s as sensuous and seductive as the song that inspired it. A building can feel like a poem, or a favourite song, according to Anna-Carin McNamara. The founder and director of Anna Carin Design Studio details how her […]
Excitement lies ahead with the launch of the Melbourne showroom of local brand Zenn Design. The showroom was designed in collaboration with Cassandra Walker Design aiming to fulfil an immersive, interactive and engaging space for clients and collaborators to explore. Clients will be able to browse the Australian made customisable furniture, upholstery and window furnishings […]
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)’s triennial Rigg Design Prize is the highest accolade for contemporary design bestowed by an Australian public gallery. Established in 1994, the prize profiles a different field of design practice every three years. Past prizes have recognised excellence in interior design and decoration, object and furniture design and jewellery design. […]
In celebration of IDEA 2022, ADR is taking a sneak peek into the people behind the design magic. Today, Simone Haag is our leading lady. As a Designer of the Year finalist, Haag has three projects shortlisted in Residential – Interior Curation and Colour respectively, and one more in Workplace Under 1000sqm. Winners are set to be announced […]
Australia’s largest exhibition for interior design, architecture and fit-out, Design Show Australia is taking over ICC Sydney from Thursday 20 until Saturday 22 October. Presented by ArchiPro, Design Show Australia features hundreds of products from leading Australian brands and businesses over three days. The annual exhibition is a hallmark event in the design industry calendar […]
Australians are choosing styles such as Traditional, Coastal and Scandinavian when it comes to home renovation. Data from the Beaumont Tiles What’s My Style quiz had more than 20,000 locals get involved. The data outlines that more than half of the respondents lead towards the three lighter more neutral designs out of the top ten […]
In celebration of 2022 IDEA, ADR is taking a sneak peek into the people behind the design magic, with Bates Smart director Brenton Smith now taking centre stage. As a Designer of the Year finalist, Bates Smart has one project shortlisted in Residential Multi and Hospitality, with two more in Workplace Over 1000sqm. Winners are set to […]
Working on a new retail space at the Sydney Opera House was a privilege and a challenge for Five Foot One Design. The client-focused Australian interior design agency is the author of the new retail space set within the walls of the iconic Sydney Opera House. The retail space, finalised on 1 December 2021, has […]
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The latest in architecture
Melbourne’s Heide Museum of Modern Art has been transported back to 1968 for a new exhibition celebrating the institution’s 40th anniversary. Dubbed Heide II: House of Light, the installation resets the interiors as they were when art patrons John and Sunday Reed called the spaces home. Using photographs by Wolfgang Sievers, guest curator Svetlana Matovski […]
Tickets for the Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) 2021 are on sale now. Join the best of Australia’s design talent for a night to remember! This year’s tickets are $220 (includes GST and Eventbrite charges). Buy yours now. The winners of IDEA 2021 will be announced at the new Winx Stand at Royal Randwick in Sydney […]
After an extensive refurbishment, the Pumphouse Sydney bar and restaurant has reopened its doors to show off its incredible facelift by Luchetti Krelle. Located at the heart of Darling Square and first built in 1891, Pumphouse Sydney is of the city’s first microbreweries. The sophisticated new space boasts an industrial design with high-end finishes from […]
For the past two years, the workplace has been rattled, revolutionised and redesigned like never before. With this in mind, ADR is taking a look back at 10 workplaces that approached the pandemic as the opportunity to finally shake things up. 35 Collins Street, Melbourne – Grimshaw The revisioning of 35 Collins Street retains the […]
As we near closer to the IDEA gala in Sydney, ADR is shining a light on the next generation of emerging designers. Today, Prue Dabelstein from Dreamers & Shakers is showing us how it’s done. The 2021 winners are set to be announced in person at the IDEA gala in Sydney on Thursday 24 February 2022. Buy […]
The IDEA Gala is returning to Sydney on 24 February 2022, and we’re giving you the chance to win two tickets to what promises to be a night of incredible Australian design. Not only will we be announcing the winners of the IDEA 2021 program, we’ll also be awarding the Designer of the Year, Emerging […]
Deja vu was the feeling de jour in 2021, but the homes that graced our pages were anything but. With that in mind, ADR editor Elisa Scarton looks back at our favourite residential projects from architects and interior designers across the country in this ‘less-than-new normal’. Florida house – Nest Architects and Placement Haven is […]
It’s official! We’ll be announcing the winners for IDEA 2021 in Sydney on 24 February 2022. Buy your tickets now. From the almost 300 projects shortlisted, there can only be one winner across each of our 15 categories, but there are also five special awards. Of those, the most hotly contested has to be the 2021 Designer […]
Sydney-based design studio The Unlisted Collective has blended the traditional with the transitional to rejuvenate a Surry Hills family home. Originally built in the late 19th century, Surry Hills Terrace embraces a concurrently engaging and luxurious relaxed environment. The project has been shortlisted in the Residential Single category for IDEA 2021 with winners to be announced […]
With holidays just around the corner, we’ve compiled a last minute Christmas gift guide for architects and designers. It includes books from two Australian design legends, some very special gin and a soy sauce-shaped lamp. Koichi Takada Architecture, Nature and Design by Koichi Takada Architects The first monograph on the Japanese-born, Sydney-based architect Koichi Takada […]
The biggest impact designers can have on the textile industry is to design for end of life, says BlockTexx co-founder Adrian Jones. “We can’t change today. It just exists. We can work really hard to make up for the mistakes of the past, but we can’t change the fact that those textiles are already in […]
It’s no secret that Darwin can be a place of extremes. From the weather to the spectacular scenery, Darwin does things to the maximum – and it’s why Brisbane practice O’Neill Architecture designed a residence that indulged it all. Perched above the famous inner suburb of Fannie Bay, Darwin Residence is an expansive 1000-square-metre home […]
While we draw 2021 to close and take time to recoup after a challenging past two years, ADR is reflecting back at the year’s best interviews with Australian designers and architects that brought colour, dialogue and innovation to the design industry. “We don’t want to be just business owners having lunches. We want to design” […]
Nestled in Chongqing’s urban heart, this project has created a journey through fantasy and natural wonder for local residents. The Ring pushes the boundaries of the traditional retail environment, which has been turned on its head in recent years by online culture and the pandemic. As the first of Hongkong Land’s new experience-based retail destinations, […]
Tickets for the Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) 2021 are on sale now. Join the best of Australia’s design talent for a night to remember! This year’s tickets are $220 (includes GST and Eventbrite charges). Buy yours now. The winners of IDEA 2021 will be announced at the new Winx Stand at Royal Randwick in Sydney […]
Indian architect Balkrishna Doshi has received the Royal Institute of Architects’ (RIBA) Royal Gold Medal for 2022. First awarded in 1848, the Royal Gold Medal is regarded as the UK’s highest honour for architecture. The award is given to a person, or group, who has had a significant influence “on the advancement of architecture” worldwide. […]
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