Layering old and new, Anna Carin Design Studio transforms this former Newtown bakery into a family home that’s as sensuous and seductive as the song that inspired it. A building can feel like a poem, or a favourite song, according to Anna-Carin McNamara. The founder and director of Anna Carin Design Studio details how her […]
Excitement lies ahead with the launch of the Melbourne showroom of local brand Zenn Design. The showroom was designed in collaboration with Cassandra Walker Design aiming to fulfil an immersive, interactive and engaging space for clients and collaborators to explore. Clients will be able to browse the Australian made customisable furniture, upholstery and window furnishings […]
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)’s triennial Rigg Design Prize is the highest accolade for contemporary design bestowed by an Australian public gallery. Established in 1994, the prize profiles a different field of design practice every three years. Past prizes have recognised excellence in interior design and decoration, object and furniture design and jewellery design. […]
In celebration of IDEA 2022, ADR is taking a sneak peek into the people behind the design magic. Today, Simone Haag is our leading lady. As a Designer of the Year finalist, Haag has three projects shortlisted in Residential – Interior Curation and Colour respectively, and one more in Workplace Under 1000sqm. Winners are set to be announced […]
Exclusively developed for the NGV by the Centre Pompidou and the Musée national Picasso-Paris, the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition will feature over 70 works by Picasso alongside over 100 pieces by his contemporaries. From June 10 to October 9, the world-premiere Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition, The Picasso Century, will chart the extraordinary career of Pablo […]
As a fresh bunch of undergraduates get their first taste of architecture studies, Make Architects Sydney partners James Chase and Michelle Evans reflect on their own university days and share some wisdom for those starting out in the profession. Make Architect’s Sydney was established in 2016 and is located in the heart of the CBD, […]
Her Majesty’s Theatre in Adelaide has won a national award at the Australian Institute of Building (AIB) Professional Excellence in Building Awards.
Interior architectural designer, disability advocate and Ph.D. candidate at Monash University Ilianna Ginnis will bring cognition to the discussion table in design practice this Sunday at MPavilion. In collaboration with Monash University’s head of industrial design Dr Kanvar Nayer, Ginnis will present a hands-on workshop around dementia and disability within the design industry, while sharing […]
Inspired by an upbringing surrounded by nature and the importance of ‘hands-on’ work, Sydney-based architect Katherine Burdett is all about architecture that positively inspires its inhabitants through feel and function. The director of emerging design practice Noble Architecture, Burdett provides services to both Sydney and Regional Australia, with a particular focus on sustainable projects that […]
Australian design firm Hames Sharley has implemented a suite of new policies that facilitate its goal to become one of the most equitable and diverse employers in the country. The past two years have turned the traditional workplace model on its head. And Hames Sharley has responded by updating its personal and bereavement leave, parental […]
For this week’s lookbook, we are stepping outside to the great outdoors. With Australia’s (mostly) spectacular weather, many homes would be remiss for not taking advantage of it. So, let’s take a peek at how it’s done with these six Australian homes! This selection is from our IDEA 2021 finalists. The winners and highly commended were announced […]
IDEA 2022 is now open for entries, celebrating the best Australian interior design projects and the studios and designers behind them. This year, entries will be open until 10 June, with discounted early bird rates available until 1 May. Enter IDEA 2022 now! Create an account (or log into an existing account) and start working on […]