The latest in interiors
Melbourne-based lighting designers Volker Haug Studio and multidisciplinary architectural designers Flack Studio have co-designed Me & You, a new collection of 13 decorative light fixtures, for Milan Design Week. From iterations of Flack Studio’s original lighting for Ace Hotel Sydney, to ‘Troye’ – a re-envisioned sconce inspired by a custom lamp for actor and musician […]
For Interface head of global design Kelly Simcox, interior design is about blending curiosity with empathy and finding unique ways of storytelling. Simcox’s career has spanned both residential and commercial interior design. While she appreciates the residential space, it’s within the commercial design sphere that she feels most at home. Working on large-scale projects with […]
Australian fashion designer Collette Dinnigan swapped showing at Paris Fashion Week for 10 consecutive years, for a life of interior and homeware design just over a decade ago; a world where her love of colour and proportion has found a new residential purpose. The 58-year-old splits her time between a regional home in Bowral, NSW, […]
Sophia Leopardi is a powerful driving force in the field of interior design, known for her audacious combination of aesthetic sensitivity and groundbreaking creativity.A recognised name in the Australian design community, Leopardi consistently pushes the boundaries of design. As a judge and mentor of the 30UNDER30 Interior and Product Design stream, Leopardi is committed to […]
The latest in architecture
Melbourne-based practice Architecture by Us has proven its countryside credentials with Merricks House, a sprawling family retreat for a repeat client. When Architecture by Us set out to design a country residence for the Nesci family, the Merricks location presented an “overwhelming footprint”. Far from the suburban houses on tight Essendon blocks that Architecture by […]
Architecture with Pride (AWP) 2024 is delivering a lineup of international and local queer thinkers, parties and globally celebrated events in Sydney and Melbourne as part of its new program. AWP brings together the LGBTQIA+ design community in the built environment through an immersive program that aims to challenge the status quo and celebrate the […]
The endless summer at the Bondi Pavilion is made even more endless by the Cox Architecture-designed café Glory Days, an ode to the faraway colour and wonder of European summers. Bare feet and damp swimmers are essential, and get ready to feel as if you’re in a Slim Aarons photograph. “We just wanted people to […]
Architects everywhere are enthusiastically taking up the challenge of adaptive reuse to ensure that our civic landscapes are resilient to changing times and compounding emergencies. Two opposing forces are planting architects in the middle of what one sustainable design expert calls a “built environment contradiction”. On the one hand, the United Nations estimates that three […]
Delivered as a pro bono project by Bates Smart and Garner Davis Architects, the Refugee Resource Hub – winner of the 2023 IDEA Community Services – is a welcoming and inviting space powered by the Asylum Seeker Refugee Centre (ASRC) that offers a sense of belonging, community and security for refugees and those seeking asylum. […]
Brian Clohessy has observed the architecture profession from myriad angles, with a career that has taken him from architect to project leader, to Sydney studio director, through to his latest incarnation at the global architecture practice BVN as head of people and character. Clohessy has also lent his eye for architectural talent to Australian Design […]
The Waipa project by Matt South and Noel Jessop Architecture emerged as a response to a young family’s desire for a home that harmonised with both their dynamic rural surroundings and their busy lives. The result is a breathtaking oasis of country living, which provides seclusion, tranquillity and – naturally – the most luxurious comforts […]
Interface, a global leader in modular flooring, is coming on board for Australian Design Review’s (ADR) second annual 30UNDER30 program to help lay new pathways for emerging architects and innovators working in the built environment. Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 program provides mentorship and career development in the architecture and design industry, bringing together game-changers, industry […]
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