The latest in interiors
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 […]
On a beautiful and sunny Thursday 24 November, we announced the winners of IDEA 2022 at The Timber Yard in Melbourne. On this occasion, more than 500 of the best Australian designers and architects were reunited to celebrate the most creative projects, practices and studios of the year. Joining us was Melbourne multidisciplinary studio Carr. […]
Last month, we announced the IDEA 2022 winners at The Timber Yard in Melbourne. The winner in the prestigious Residential Single category, sponsored by Halliday & Baillie, was Clare Cousins Architects for Stable & Cart house. Originally a stable and cart store, Stable & Cart house is a sensitive adaptation in North Melbourne. The design […]
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 […]
While we draw 2022 to a close, ADR is reflecting back at the year’s best interviews with Australian designers and architects that brought intrigue and innovation to the design industry. Authentic and on the radar – Williams Burton Leopardi There is an authenticity to Williams Burton Leopardi (WBL) projects that is reflective of the personalities […]
On a beautiful and sunny 24th of November, we announced the winners of the Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) 2022 at the Timber Yard in Melbourne. On this occasion, more than 500 of the best Australian designers and architects were reunited to celebrate the most creative projects, practices and studios of the year. This year’s […]
Covering only 24 square metres, Ray White’s boutique by Smac Studio refers to the relaxed glamour of a lush home – not a display office. Situated in Rose Bay, Sydney, Ray White Boutique Reception is where prospective buyers are shown high-end apartments to buy off the plan. The client, Ray White associate director Daniel Ungar, […]
For today’s lookbook, let’s start preparing your summer social calendar with an extensive list of excellently-designed hospitality projects in Australia. This selection is from our IDEA 2022 finalists, which all demonstrated the most sophisticated functionality and personality of the venue to deliver that all-important memorable experience, drawing the clientele back for more. Winners were announced […]
The latest in architecture
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 […]
Identity, the natural world and issues of today are just some of the themes explored by 40 of Victoria’s most exciting emerging artists in this year’s Top Arts exhibition. On display at the Ian Potter Centre, the exhibition will present 47 works drawn from over 1350 applications in a range of media including drawing, painting, […]
Gray Puksand partner Heidi Smith possesses almost 30 years of experience conceptualising award-winning workspaces. Throughout her career, she has created many unique and innovative environments with a passion to understand new methods and advancements in workspace design, culture and management styles. As part of Melbourne Design Week 2022, Gray Puksand brought together a panel of […]
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 […]
Located in North Hobart, Tasmania, New Town Medical Suite by Cumulus Studio is a peaceful psychologist’s office housed within a Heritage-listed building. Behind a heritage streetscape, this office fit-out by the Tasmanian-based practice has been designed to reflect the ways a psychologist works. Completed this year, New Town Medical Suite was led by a design […]
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.
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