The latest in interiors
As we edge closer to the IDEA gala, ADR is taking a sneak peek into the people behind the design magic. Today, we’ll learn more about Ryan Russell and Byron George from Russell & George. As a Designer of the Year finalist, Russell & George have two projects shortlisted in the Hospitality category with one more in […]
With an upbeat appeal with playfulness at its core, Melbourne-born boutique the memo has unveiled its flagship store designed by Cera Stribley. Located in High Street, Armadale, the memo is a Mum-and-bub retailer and is conceptualised to elevate the shopping experience for new and expecting parents. Architecture and interior design studio Cera Stribley has designed […]
You are warmly invited to join us for an evening of celebration as we recognise the best in Australian design at the Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) 2022. This year’s tickets are available on Eventbrite charges. Buy yours now. The winners of IDEA 2022 will be announced at the Timber Yard in Melbourne on Thursday 24 […]
The graphic design duo Michael Lugmayr and Eva Dijkstra behind the multidisciplinary agency Design by Toko chat with ADR about all things design. Origin story We both studied at the St. Joost Academy of Art in The Netherlands, where we developed a passion for everything design. We worked at several agencies before starting our own […]
Over the past weekend, Design Show Australia showcased an exciting and eclectic selection of curated and authentic designs from emerging and established names in the interior design, architecture and fit-out industry. Presented by ArchiPro, Design Show Australia featured hundreds of products from leading Australian brands and businesses over three days. The annual exhibition is a […]
Tasked with designing Australian fashion label Henne’s first ever bricks-and-mortar store in Melbourne, Brahman Perera sought inspiration from art and the artisan craftsman, both local and far-flung. It’s a scene from another time, the sort of experience that Melbourne does so well – or did so well, before COVID – the rise of fast fashion […]
Globally recognised brand, NaughtOne rebrands introducing a realm of infinite possibilities. The origin of the name of NaughtOne stems from binary code as two numbers are needed to unlock the bounds of possibility – zero (“naught”) and one. NaughtOne was established to highlight a concept of offering simple yet specific ingredients that leads to a […]
In celebration of IDEA 2022, ADR is taking a sneak peek into the people behind the design magic. Today we’ll learn more about the design duo from Luchetti Krelle. As a Designer of the Year finalist, Luchetti Krelle has four projects shortlisted in this year’s program, all featuring in the Hospitality category. Winners will be announced at the 2022 IDEA […]
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 […]
The latest in architecture
Created for a former opera director who wanted a functional home to shelter her teenage children for years to come, Wheatland Road by Melbourne-based architecture practice Foomann is independently social. Established by Jo Foong and Jamie Sormann in 2008, Foomann is devoted to the “realisation of beautifully simple, sensitive spaces”, and Wheatland Road provides a […]
Australian architecture and design firm Architectus has announced it will enhance its education offering with the promotion of Matthew Todd as principal. Architectus has experienced recent strong growth fuelled by several significant education projects wins, including the $60 million Health and Community Centre of Excellence at Kangan’s Broadmeadows Campus, and the UNSW Health Translation Hub […]
Located inland from Surfers Paradise, Niña by Plus Architecture is a highly considered and unique development in prime position. Plus Architecture aims to redefine lifestyle expectations on the Gold Coast with its new residential development for Sydney-based real estate agency Macquarie York. Based on current expressions of interest, Plus Architecture expects Niña to follow in […]
Melbourne’s MPavilion 2021 season comes to end next month. It surely has done its job in providing an optimistic beacon of post-pandemic recovery full of design and architectural innovation. Since November, MPavilion has provided more than 150 days of free events filled with talks, workshops, performances, family-friendly experiences, community projects and installations are slated for the annual architecture […]
There’s been a lot of NGV news recently and today’s announcement promises to be the first of its kind for not only the gallery but for the art world at large. Opened 10 March 2022, QUEER: Stories from the NGV Collection spans five gallery spaces and features around 400 hundred artworks traversing timelines and geographies. […]
The National Gallery of Victoria has invited internationally renowned female designers and architects to create major new and significant work for the NGV collection. The five-year series is fostered by a significant contribution from MECCA Brands through its philanthropic program, M-Power, which champions and elevates women in art and design. Announced on International Women’s Day, […]
After over three decades of being independently published in Australia, Architectural Review is now digital only. ADR chats to Madeleine Swain to find out what was behind the move. ADR: To begin with, who are you and how long have you been with Architectural Review (AR)? Madeleine Swain: I’m the managing editor and I’ve been […]
Active in the region since 2016, ASPECT Studios is currently engaged in a wide variety of development schemes, master planning and public domain projects in the area. Built from an international team of landscape architects, urban designers, strategists and city makers, ASPECT has an impressive track record designing and delivering culturally and environmentally sensitive public […]
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 […]
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