The latest in interiors
At Brisbane’s Cucina Regina, designed by Australian-based design studio Tom Mark Henry, European grandeur is captured in a classic yet warm milieu that bucks the clichéd trends of Italian design. As you step into Cucina Regina, affectionately named for its prime position at Queen’s Wharf Brisbane, a sense of anticipation stirs within you. The venue’s […]
It all started in Adelaide, a city known for its calm charm but not necessarily for shaping luxury design prodigies. Yet, for Adrian Condina, the roots of his career were planted in the heart of his family’s home-building project. Growing up with a father who was a builder and a mother deeply involved in crafting […]
The world of product and lighting design is often one of quiet refinement, but for Objects for Thought (OFT), it’s an arena of bold ideas and deliberate action where artistry and innovation meet industrial design. Australian Design Review (ADR) recently sat down with Jay Jermyn and CJ Anderson, the creative minds behind OFT, in their […]
Lachlan Mackay is on a mission to reshape industrial design. The Melbourne-based industrial and product designer, and founder of Space-man Studio, believes that when it comes to design — especially industrial design — the most important consideration is empathy and getting inside people’s heads. Lachlan Mackay lives and breathes design. This is evident from the […]
Greystar has opened Victoria’s largest build-to-rent project, The Gladstone, with the help of architect Scott Carver and interior designer Hecker Guthrie. Just a ten-minute drive from the CBD, The Gladstone brings 700 high-end, purpose-designed and built rental homes to the bustling suburb of South Melbourne. Its three towers offer residents a mix of dwelling types, […]
Alcami Architecture’s Terrace House Mirage claimed top honours in the highly competitive Single Residential category at the Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) last month. Sponsored by Halliday + Baillie, the award recognises excellence in the interior design of a single dwelling and remains one of the most fiercely contested categories. Judges consider not only the […]
Adam Goodrum is a name synonymous with innovative design. In a collaboration with Axolotl, Goodrum has designed and crafted the striking 2024 IDEA trophy that celebrates excellence in Australian design. His journey from a beachside suburb in Perth to becoming a notable figure in the design world is a compelling narrative of creativity, collaboration and […]
For Australians, indoor-outdoor living is a way of life. As such, achieving the perfect flow year-round is something all designers strive for. With summer entertaining and gathering with friends and family to relax and unwind upon us, Australian Design Review (ADR) talked to leading landscape designer and stylist Adam Robinson to uncover his design philosophy […]
The latest in architecture
Now in its third year, Australian Design Review’s (ADR) 30UNDER30 program has established itself as the leading mentorship and career development program in the architecture and design industry. The unique program brings together game changers, industry leaders, practice founders, product manufacturers, suppliers and sponsors to celebrate and empower the young interior and product designers of […]
Outdoor playgrounds have long been essential to society, according to national landscape architecture practice TCL, but climate change is threatening this. When well-designed, outdoor playgrounds prioritise fun, exploration, and education for children and their caregivers, helping them forge stronger connections with nature and each other. Today, these playgrounds can also serve as a digital detox, […]
The recently unveiled Charles Darwin University (CDU) Education and Community Precinct is setting new standards in urban development and community engagement in Darwin’s CBD. As part of the transformative Darwin City Deal, this dynamic project was a collaboration between the Australian and Northern Territory Governments and CDU to reshape a key city block into a […]
OCULUS celebrates a new associate director, Studio Bright bolsters its team, while major milestones are marked at multiple studios in this month’s round up of industry appointments. OCULUS eyes new associate director Cross-disciplinary design studio OCULUS entered October with a new associate director in Peta Miskovich. She joins fellow Australian associate directors Claire Martin, Keith […]
Sam Crawford Architects (SCA) started 25 years ago as a one-person firm. Today the studio celebrates this milestone with more than 200 completed projects and 25 staff. Their projects, both public and residential, have been shortlisted for 70 awards and have won 32. Sam Crawford shares his thoughts on how he has grown and developed […]
Built to withstand the harsh conditions of the Australian bushland, Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre by Cumulus Studio morphs stalwart materials with its natural surroundings through the perfect use of COLORBOND® steel in the Basalt® colour. At the doorstep of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, the centre acts as a welcoming gateway to the […]
Based in Brisbane, Dr. Ye Ng is an associate principal at Architectus. Passionate about aged-inclusive and socially inclusive environments, Ng has shaped her career around this vitally important yet often overlooked facet of architecture. Informed by over 15 years of practical experience, as well as her recently completed PhD at the University of Queensland, where […]
Celebrating its seventeenth awards year, the ArchiTeam Cooperative has announced the finalists for 2024. For more than 32 years, with over 1000 members nationally, ArchiTeam has played a unique and important role championing the work of small practice architects. This year’s entrants were all exceptional and varied — from doggy groomers to innovative multigenerational homes. […]
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