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. […]
The Social on Henry was the winner of the Award for Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing at the 2021 Australian Institute of Architect WA Chapter. Located within the heart of the Fremantle West End Heritage area and surrounded by two-storey buildings from the late 1800s and early 1900s, the project seeks to calmly occupy the […]
Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands features “a beautiful curvaceous form” inspired by the nearby yachts. Designed by DKO Architecture and opened in mid-2021, the 17-storey dual towers hovers over District Docklands (the new name for the Harbour Town shopping precinct) on what interiors director Michael Drescher describes as a small footprint. “It’s a complex building and […]
Presented as part of Melbourne Design Week, the inaugural Melbourne Design Fair is a commercial showcase of limited edition, rare and one-of-a-kind collectible designs by Australian creatives. From 16 to 20 March, the fair will feature collectible contemporary design works across two platforms, with all works available for purchase. In the first platform – PRESENT […]
Good design isn’t always a bed of roses. However, Peachy Green founder and landscape architect Fran Hale shares how she gets pretty close to making it one. Since starting her studio in 2011, Melbourne-based Hale has developed a distinct style for buoyantly lush and considered spaces. ADR recently caught up with Hale to discuss her career […]
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) 2021. This year’s tickets are $220 (includes GST and Eventbrite charges). Buy yours now. In our 19th year, we’re even more grateful and excited to be bringing everyone […]
Yarra One by Fender Katsalidis is an apartment tower that gives more than glass, timber and steel beams to its South Yarra neighbourhood. In this video, ADR takes you behind the scenes of Fender Katsalidis’ Yarra One with Hurst to uncover an architecture, design and urban landscape that are as beautiful as they are inspiring. […]
For three days in Melbourne, DENFAIR will run alongside Interiors Australia to present a COVID-safe curated design fair for the world of interiors. From 10 to 12 February, this showcase will take place at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. The exhibition will also include a series of talks, masterclasses and interviews. The first two […]
Architecture and design studio Hames Sharley tackles one of the major barriers to equitable workplace: support for new parents. ADR speaks to two new mothers and recipients of the studio’s new parental leave package, Defence Portfolio coordinator, Simone Farrall and principal of systems, Grace Stokes. Architecture and interior design industries have a reputation for long […]