The latest in interiors
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 […]
Representing Australian craftsmanship and bold colours, Kiln by Fiona Lynch Office (FLO) is also an exercise in sustainable multidisciplinary collaboration. Located in the new Ace Hotel Sydney’s rooftop restaurant and bar, Kiln is a unique space that evokes the Australian landscape through its aesthetics of filtered, vibrant hues. Speaking on her design approach, Lynch says […]
Designed for a young family, Hütt 01: PassiveHouse by Melbourne Design Studios (MDS) is an inner-urban oasis on a tiny footprint. MDS is an interactive studio for high-end contemporary architecture and sustainable design. Recently, the studio was the recipient of the Sustainability award for IDEA 2022 for the project Hütt 01: PassiveHouse. The Sustainability category […]
Giant Design’s recently completed project Oborozuki is a modern take on Japanese aesthetics at the heart of Sydney. ‘Oborozuki’ roughly translates to hazy moon, an allusion that provided ample inspiration for the interior direction. A year and a half in the making and with a budget of almost $5 million, Oborozuki was been a labour of […]
Beloved Mark Robinson passed away aged 44 on 22 December 2022. A memorial was held today in Melbourne celebrating his amazing life, followed by a wake. The devastating news of Robinson’s passing was shared by David Flack on Flack Studio’s Instagram on 30 December. “His legacy and spirit will remain forever. “Mark created opportunities for […]
After undergoing a multimillion-dollar refurbishment, Lancemore Milawa is showing off its face-lift by Melbourne-based studio The Stella Collective. Located at the gateway of King Valley in Victoria’s northeast, wedged between the twisting grapevines of Brown Brothers winery, the 40-room lodge now welcomes guests to the High Country with a contemporary Mediterranean embrace. Embedded with a […]
In our latest lookbook, ADR has collected eight interiors across Australia that showcases character and purpose through colour. This selection is from our IDEA 2022 Colour finalists, which all demonstrated outstanding use of colour. Whether for aesthetics, form, delineation, utility or brand presence, the project’s colour can be found in not only on the wall, floor, and […]
ADR chats about female empowerment in the building and interior design industry with BuildHer Collective founder Rebeka Morgan. “At BuildHer, we support women because they are at the core of the building process,” says BuildHer Collective founder Rebeka Morgan. “When it comes to this industry, knowledge is power.” Also a registered builder as well as […]
Inviting guests to explore the subtlety and complexities of a coffeehouse through colour, texture and theme, Compass South by Flack Studio is a “gentle fusion of nostalgia and artistic elements juxtaposed with luxurious accents.” Located in South Melbourne on the ground floor of a new office building and housing 60-seats, Compass South draws inspiration from […]
Oriented by the central hearth, Aru is a restaurant full of earthy and warm colours with bespoke bricks, spotted gum timber, and low lighting. Located in Little Collins Street, Melbourne, Aru offers Sino-Indonesian-Australian cuisine. The colour palette underpins themes of heat and spice with a gradient combined with level changes defining dining areas. Speaking on […]
Past IDEA jury member and this year’s Emerging Design of the Year, interior designer Brahman Perera is inspired by travel, fashion and art. Only designers and design practices that have been in practice for less than five years are considered to be eligible for this category. Any practice that fits this criterion that has submitted work to […]
Christmas is around the corner! The festive season is all about hunting for the right gift for the people around you. But what if these people are architects and interior designers? If you are struggling with ideas and still have a few gifts to purchase, don’t panic – we have the perfect gift guide for […]
The latest in architecture
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 […]
Over the past seven years, Cumulus has built upon their original design for Devil’s Corner and seen the cellar door become an iconic destination for visitors to Tasmania’s east coast. Enhancing Devil’s Corner’s distinctive lookout and spectacular views over the Freycinet Peninsula, the new additions have more than doubled the winery’s visitor capacity while still […]
For today’s lookbook, it’s all about personality! ADR has gathered six retail, residential, commercial and hospitality projects that employ colour, materials, and spatial configurations to present the overall character of what the space provides to its inhabitants – whether that be rest, conversation, or food! This selection is a mix of our IDEA 2021 finalists, […]
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Architecture architecture, the innovative, award-winning Melbourne-based practice and helmed by design directors Michael Roper and Nick James, was engaged by a good friend from architecture school to design their residential extension and renovation. Located in Melbourne’s leafy suburb of Fitzroy North, Norwood by Architecture architecture takes its name from the original site. The design brief […]
Buchan has welcomed the addition of two new senior associates to its global design team in Sydney as the firm continues on a trajectory of growth. The studio has promoted Nataly Ernst as architecture senior associate, and Marcin Zugaj also as a senior associate in interior design. Buchan head of strategy and marketing Laraine Sperling […]
Adam Kane has made a space for himself in the Australian design scene, carving his way to the top with an aesthetic that is beautifully Brutalist and monastically memorable. There is a thoughtfulness to Adam Kane that may have everything to do with the meandering nature of the conversation on a slow Friday afternoon or […]
Australian practices have been waxing lyrical about the future of work and workplaces for the better part of two years, but what does that mean for the industry itself? “The notion of a hybrid workplace is frightening for some older architects and designers who have always had a large desk full of their kid’s photos […]
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