The latest in interiors
Inspired by 1950’s glamour, chic mid-century interiors with locally inspired design elements, and a little pop of rock ‘n’ roll heritage, Le Meridien has been brought back to Australia, and the first hotel to reintroduce the brand to the country is Le Meridien Melbourne. Designed by Melbourne-based architecture firm Peddle Thorp, this 5-star, 12-storey hotel […]
Melissa Gilbert, whose artist name is OFFERINGS, reigned in their first Melbourne Design Week with the exhibition of the furniture series ‘Sentients’ and the interactive program ‘Design Your Own Universe.’ Gilbert is a Eora-based multi-disciplinary artist and educator who possesses an infectious artistic passion – constantly striving to facilitate togetherness and connection through socially engaging […]
Sue Fenton joins designers and architects Byron George (of Russell & George Architects), Elvin Tan, Jade Nottage, Megan Norgate, and Danielle Brustman on the judging jury for IDEA 2023. IDEA is now open for entries until 18 June. Enter now! Sue Fenton has over 20 years of interior design leadership experience, spanning across all sectors […]
The Brisbane-based ceramicist continues to make strides after her Mirror Pots exhibition featured in the NGV’s Focus commission at this year’s Melbourne Design Fair. Johnson’s appearance at this year’s design fair was the first time her work had featured at a large-scale fair, and she couldn’t be more humbled. ‘I was very lucky to be […]
Renowned interior design firm Unispace has created a heartwarming office space for their Brisbane studio on Creek Street that allows for both open-room collaboration and autonomous working. UniSpace is a global organisation specialising in creative workplace design – thoughtfulness, purpose and strategy are at the forefront of all projects. Australian Design Review sat down with […]
IDEA Designer of the Year 2022, Byron George (of Russell & George Architects), has been named as a judge for IDEA 2023. He joins designers and architects Danielle Brutsman, Megan Norgate, Sydney-based interior designer Jade Nottage, and Melbourne-based designer Elvin Tan. We’ll be revealing more judges soon, so stay tuned. IDEA is now open for entries until […]
Mona has become the first and only museum in Australia to house a recording studio. Named in honour of its location – adjacent to and with views of Frying Pan Island – Frying Pan Studios is led by producer, studio designer and sound engineer Chris Townend, known for managing Big Jesus Burger, a beloved former […]
Olana Janfa’s recent collaboration with Australian design brand Dowel Jones was an exhibition highlight at Melbourne Design Fair. Olana Janfa and Dowel Jones joined forces to display ‘Dancing Under the Water’ – eight pieces manufactured by the Fitzroy-based furniture designer decorated with Janfa’s colourful and expressive illustration-based artwork. These furniture pieces range from coffee tables […]
From 15 to 17 June, Design Show and ArchiBuild Expo will be operating under one roof at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. For Melburnians who missed out on the chance to lap up the colour and wonder of the recent Design Week, they can rest assured, and visit the hotly anticipated three-day event presented […]
The Newcastle-based firm completed the interior fit out for a retrorama milk bar at Merewether Beach. Larrie’s – an abbreviation of ‘larrikin’, a happy-go-lucky, playful and mischievous character – is snugly nestled underneath the Merewether Beach Hotel. Inspired by classic Australian milk bars, the takeaway food store exudes comfort and cosyness, and also embraces the […]
Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 cohort has just returned from the inaugural Creative Retreat hosted at Bali’s Potato Head. During this retreat, the cohort was joined by the mentors and sponsors to connect with one another and forge career-long relationships, as well as gain an even deeper understanding and knowledge of their industry. At the creativity […]
Today marks 19 days to go until entries for IDEA 2023 close. Get your entry in before Sunday 18 June 2023 for your chance to win one of Australia’s most prestigious independent interior design awards. With less than a month to go until IDEA 2023 closes, we thought we’d answer a few of your FAQs […]
The latest in architecture
Bangkok-based architecture and design practice all(zone) led by internationally-acclaimed architect Racharporn Choochuey has been commissioned to design the site of MPavilion 2022, which will open in Melbourne on 17 November. all(zone) is a group of design professionals who are fascinated by ever-changing mega metropolises that give form to their everyday life. The design studio is […]
Designed by Brearly Architects + Urbanists (BAU), the pedestrian bridge connects two provinces in China and takes inspiration from local sculptural traditions and contemporary mathematics. Awarded the International Chapter Architecture Medallion by the Australian Institute of Architects, the Yuandang Bridge also received the International Chapter Named Award for Urban Design. Covering 586 metres, the bridge’s […]
The 2023 ArchiTeam conference is still in its early planning stage but its creative directors already have clear ideas of the way the day will unfold.
Angophora is an artwork developed collaboratively by artists Jade Oakley and Jessica Birk, with assistance from Emmaline Cox from Axolotl Art Projects.
Fresh from its 2022 Tallin Architecture Biennale competition win, Simulaa Architects is setting out to effect meaningful change in Australian architecture one commission at a time. Funnelling a distinct point of difference to the practice’s established counterparts, Simulaa Architects refreshingly approaches each challenge with a curious and introspective objectivity. As an architecture studio in its […]
Esca, Blewitt Springs from Das Studios is another project from a practice that not only designs buildings but operates them too.
The Architecture Drawing Prize was established in 2017 to showcase the art and skill of architectural drawing. Its sixth edition is now open for entries.
The Art Deco Festival will be held in Leeton, NSW from 8 to 10 July, making the most of the city's significant range of well-preserved Art Deco buildings.
Architecture practice DesignInc has announced it is adding Brisbane-based practice Trapp Architects to its group. In June 2022, the DesignInc board of directors met in Brisbane to formalise the details and formally welcomed Trapp to the DesignInc fold on 1 July 2022. The move signals continued growth for DesignInc nationally, says a media release, with […]
The Walsh Street Archive has been researched, catalogued and digitised over the last seven years by a team of volunteers from the Robin Boyd Foundation.
In JAHM, Charles Justin, one of the founders of famed Melbourne practice SJB, has found the perfect post-architecture project.
AR winners are grinners! ADR’s latest competition will give five lucky winners the chance to discover the joys of Architectural Review’s new digital platform.
DESIGNER + SELECTS Greg Natale
© Niche Media 2026