The latest in interiors
Nestled among the rolling hills of Ewingsdale on the outskirts of Byron Bay is Soma, an oasis of modern architecture, natural elements and the ancient practice of yoga. Byron Bay has become the epicentre of Australia for yoga retreats, meditation gurus and all forms of alternative practices and lifestyles. For Vedic meditation teacher and yogi, […]
The Mirrii collection by Koskela focuses on lampshades stemming from a very special collaboration with the artists of Yinarr Maramali. Entitled Mirii (star), the First Nations lighting range is the first NSW-based lighting collaboration which builds on the success of the Yuta Badayala, Tili Wiru, Yuttu Dugitj and Kapu Minaral collaborations. Yinarr Maramali is a […]
Sikata house by The Designory sits within a square feet corner site in Byron Bay’s coveted golden grid, mirroring the sandy warm tones of the surrounding beaches, clifftops and bushlands. Exuding all the hallmarks of the global travel experience, Sikata house is an exploration of the concept of wabi-sabi, the elusive beauty of imperfection, aptly […]
Under the guise of a typical contemporary family home in inner-east Melbourne, Hideaway house by Cera Stribley cleverly conceals a subterranean oasis. Originally, Hideaway house, an existing three-storey dwelling, had all the nuts and bolts of a contemporary family home in Melbourne’s inner-east. But with a vivacious young family to accommodate, there was limited space […]
Perched atop the Burbury Hotel in Canberra and nestled above the skyline and clouds, this cafe by day and bar by night reveals very different visages, one with a hint of Italian modernism by day and the other an ode to the retro universe of Edward Hopper at night. At first glance, if you step […]
At the end of last year, we announced the IDEA 2022 winners at The Timber Yard in Melbourne. The winner in the prestigious Event category was Arthur Koutoulas for Denfair – Main Stage. The Denfair – Main Stage is an immersive foam installation that aims to explore the dissolving distinctions between sculpture, furniture and architecture. The […]
Situated in Adelaide’s Heritage-listed old East End Produce Markets, which were developed into residential accommodation during the 90s, East End residence is a three-level townhouse that possessed ‘beautiful potential’ in need of realisation. Subtle is the first word that comes to mind when you stumble across East End residence. After a pared-back space that removed […]
In 2022, Australian Design Review announced the inaugural ADR’s 30UNDER30, a program designed to recognise the talents of Australian interior and product designers. After a rigorous judging process, the final 30 have been unveiled. The judging panel included Adam Goodrum, Kirsten Stanisich, Ara Salomone, Andrew Parr, Carolyn Solley, Sophia Leopardi, Peta Heffernan and Dr Jess […]
The Sue Carr Award is dedicated to third-year architecture and interior design students who can demonstrate excellent academic achievement. Today, the most recent recipient, Natasha Veri, shares what it meant to win, her future plans, and how her design philosophy is always a “work in progress”. Announced at the INDEX exhibition opening night in early […]
Infused with retro-inspired details and a speakeasy bar, Pirate Life Brewery by Stickman Tribe is a multi-venue project that offers two distinct hospitality experiences in Perth’s CBD. Stickman Tribe is a boutique interior design studio founded by principal designer Marcos Cain. Along with offices in Dubai and Shanghai, Stickman Tribe recently unveiled its new studio […]
The director of Harley Graham Architects takes inside on a tour of his personal passion project, dubbed Phoenix house and located in Byron Bay. ADR: This project is perhaps the most unusual we’ve ever featured, as it spent quite a bit of time in storage, right? Harley Graham: That’s right! I had purchased a small […]
Graduate Institute of Innovation by Jordan Design Studio is a coworking space designed for developing the skill set of the next generation of Australian scientists. Completed over the course of 24 weeks, this project met two briefs. Functionally, the client required a space with a reception, platform, booth seating and kitchenette. Visually, they were after a calm […]
The latest in architecture
Kirsti Simpson has been designing ground-breaking workplaces and commercial towers for international and local clients for 25 years, says Nik Karalis, CEO Woods Bagot.
One of the oldest wineries in the Yarra Valley, St Hubert’s, has reopened its doors following a spectacular transformation by Melbourne based architecture and interior design studio Cera Stribley. Resolutely natural and elegantly evolving, Hubert Estate was commissioned by Ryan Hospitality Group, led by Gerry and Andrew Ryan, in collaboration with Treasury Premium Brands. Cera […]
Perched on Beach Road, Batehaven, and designed by THOSE Architects, The Isla is a “stylishly-sentimental and luxuriously-designed motel that pays homage to the quintessential Australian beach holiday, with a breath of fresh air.” Located in the charming town of Batemans Bay in the Eurobodalla region of the NSW South Coast, luxury motel The Isla is […]
Recently unveiled by Victorian Creative Industries minister Danny Pearson and designed by Grimshaw, Sound Stage 6 at Docklands Studios Melbourne is set to stimulate the screen industry in the state and attract large-scale international productions to the complex. Sound Stage 6 is one of the largest facilities of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, featuring […]
With extreme weather events and climate-related catastrophes becoming ever more prevalent in Australia, the issue of building homes that are resilient to bushfire, floods, cyclones and more couldn’t be more topical. The Fortis house project is a timely response. As CEO and founder of the Bushfire Building Council of Australia (BBCA) Kate Cotter has spent […]
Located in Melbourne’s inner suburb of Hawthorn and designed by Carr, Gridded house is all about heritage details combined with modern living. Sitting in on one of Hawthorn’s charming and historically significant tree-lined crescents, the existing building has been carefully restored, while the street entrance was relocated to align with the house entrance. This was […]
International design practice Hassell has unveiled their first workplace conceptualised and built during the pandemic for a post-COVID workforce. Hassell was tasked with reimagining the Melbourne headquarters of financial IT company Computershare by flipping the company’s previous workplace model to re-engage its people in a post-COVID world. Prioritising social spaces and flexibility, Hassell enabled Computershare […]
Occupying a long-forgotten site above the busy retail strip of Hay Street, the Hames Sharley Perth studio has transformed an abandoned location into a vibrant studio. Located on top of a Target store, the 1100 square metre space was neglected for decades and long considered unsuitable for use. Hames Sharley was commissioned by the City […]
Located in Sydney’s inner west, Glebe House by Tribe Studio masterfully enhances the scope for contemporary family living by clearing away a series of ad hoc additions that sat at odds with the quality of the original dwelling. The elegant and upright, original cottage featured strong bones and was immaculately built, with a high degree […]
The latest collaboration between Esoteriko and Australian brand Coco & Lola is a celebration of local fashion, beachside living and the luxury of in-person shopping – all in an unforgettable shade of custom pink. Esoteriko, the award-winning, emerging interior architecture studio based in Sydney and founded by Anna Trefely in 2017, was engaged by leading […]
It has been 12 years since the devastating earthquake disaster in Christchurch, with the city being left physically and emotionally broken. Woods Bagot’s completion of Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre is a testament to the city’s ability to rebuild and regenerate since suffering from New Zealand’s second-deadliest natural disaster. Originally destroyed in the […]
This Sunday 1 May is the last day you can enter IDEA 2021 at the discounted early entry rate, where you can save $90 on your entry fees! Now in its 20th year, IDEA is Australia’s oldest independent interior designer and architecture award. The 2021 IDEA awards attracted more than 500 entries from across the country, making […]
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