Driven by relaxed but cutting-edge design borne out of diversified teamwork, Jade Nottage has been at the helm of Tom Mark Henry alongside co-founder Cushla McFadden since 2014. Now a team of 15, Tom Mark Henry is only just getting started. “Cushla and I do exactly the same role and we’ve always liked it that […]
On Thursday 24 November, we announced the IDEA 2022 winners at The Timber Yard in Melbourne. Today, we take a look at Colour winner Simone Haag. With over a decade of experience in design, Melbourne-based interior designer Haag has developed a signature style that is unfazed by trends, and rich in warmth and layers. Haag sees herself […]
The December/January issue of inside magazine is on newsstands now and includes all the projects awarded at the Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) 2022. This year was no less than a milestone for IDEA, as 2022 marks the awards’ 20th anniversary. As time gently flows, the architectural and design landscape also metamorphoses and divides into new […]
Even though the specific challenges of the pandemic are decreasing, getting staff back into office spaces remains difficult for employers. But smart design can help according to Zenith. The ‘great resignation’ in Australia appears to be morphing into the ‘great return’, with many employees rethinking their intentions to leave their jobs. Whether this is due […]
Underutilised and older buildings provide immense opportunities for architectural innovation in Australia. Fender Katsalidis’ associate director Sarah Hurst shares her commentary on breathing new life into often neglected spaces that offer unique character and pragmatism for designers. The adaptive reuse and repurposing of existing buildings is one of the most sustainable practices we can lean […]
A team led by ASPECT Studios has been selected as the winner of a design competition for a major addition to the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The winning design features a serpentine cycleway that is fluid, light and transparent, and will enable cyclists aged from eight to 80 to transition seamlessly from the bridge’s northern end […]
The Premier’s Sustainability Awards is a program highlighting Victorians who are leading the way to a sustainable future. Entries for 2022 are now open.
A novel approach to rubber recycling could see end-of-life tyres repurposed into concrete for residential constructions.
Combining the intimacy and refinery of modern dining with the inimitable atmosphere and qualities of your local pub, The Graham Hotel by Technē Architecture and Interiors is a reenergised hospitality venue. Located in Port Melbourne, The Graham Hotel is a 150-year-old building that has been handed a second chance at life by Technē. Drawing on […]
In late February, New York-based, but Melbourne-born Blair Cooper of Noise Noise Noise was named the best emerging practice of the year at the IDEA 2021 gala. But 2021 was not the first year in which Noise Noise Noise was shortlisted for Emerging Designer of the Year. In fact, it’s a third nomination – a […]