The latest in interiors
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 […]
For the past few weeks, we’ve been catching up with our IDEA 2022 winners. From Colour to Residential Multi, and the Gold Medal – IDEA celebrates all aspects of design. Today, we speak to Object – Furniture & Lighting – Professional winner Fiona Lynch. Fiona Lynch’s eponymous studio was founded in 2013 and has since worked on […]
Last month at Melbourne’s The Timber Yard, Melbourne design studio Russell & George was crowned the Designer of the Year for IDEA 2022. Helmed by directors and registered architects Ryan Russell and Byron George, Russell & George has made a name for itself in the Australian design scene with an aesthetic that is simultaneously of […]
The latest in architecture
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 […]
The donation from Lindsay Fox AC and Paula Fox AO is the largest cultural gift for a capital program ever made to an Australian art museum by a living donor. Coinciding with the 85th birthday of Mr. Fox, the gift recognises the role of NGV Contemporary in enriching the cultural and civic lives of Victorians. […]
ArchiTeam is an Australian membership cooperative for small, medium and emerging practices. Three architects talk to ADR about their involvement and experiences.
Terrace House by Austin Maynard Architects is the design studio’s first multi-residential project as both architect and developer. Located on Sydney Road, a busy high street in Brunswick, Melbourne, Terrace House is an ethical and highly sustainable building, that is also 100 percent fossil-free. Featuring 20 (two and three-bedroom) residences with 55 bike parks and […]
Heide Museum of Modern Art will showcase ‘Bruce Munro: From Sunrise Road’ from 25 June to 16 October. Bruce Munro: From Sunrise Road will be the first exhibition in Australia of the work of internationally celebrated English/Australian lighting artist. He is best known for his interactive, large-scale light installations inspired by his interest in shared […]
The Melbourne director at Kavellaris Urban Design takes us inside his Toorak home, which was a 2021 finalist at the World Architecture Festival. He lives here with his wife and two daughters. JARtB represents the first letter in the name of each member of the Kavellaris family with the ‘t’ standing for art. How long […]
Sydney design studio Carter Williamson has announced a suite of promotions to its senior leadership team, including the addition of a new director, two senior associates and two associates. The elevated roles follow a period of the continued growth within the practice, something principal Shaun Carter reflects on as the “rise and rise” of Carter […]
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