The latest in interiors
Working on a new retail space at the Sydney Opera House was a privilege and a challenge for Five Foot One Design. The client-focused Australian interior design agency is the author of the new retail space set within the walls of the iconic Sydney Opera House. The retail space, finalised on 1 December 2021, has […]
In celebration of 2022 IDEA, ADR is taking a sneak peek into the people behind the design magic, with Dan Cox from Hassell kicking us off. As a Designer of the Year finalist, Hassell has four projects shortlisted in the Workplace Over 1000sqm category, and one each in Hospitality, Sustainability and Retail. Winners are set to be […]
Architect, interior designer, author and plant curator, Jason Chongue is guided by the philosophy to ‘elevate what it means to be a gardener’. Owner of The Plant Society, a nursery/social network, Chongue combines his nose for business with his green thumb to tap into the burgeoning market of plant styling and curation. For Chongue, gardening […]
For today’s lookbook, ADR reflects upon the most beautiful and daring bathroom vanities in Australian households. This selection is from our IDEA 2022 finalists and illustrates the untapped power of bathroom vanities as an adventurous and colourful aspect of interior design. Moor Street residence, Flack Studio The Moor Street residence is a contemporary reimagining of Memphis design. The inclusion […]
The latest in architecture
The Mies van der Rohe 2022 shortlist has been announced with just under a quarter of the projects representing collective housing. The biennial award known as the European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture recognises “excellence and innovation in the field of architecture” and draws attention to the “important contribution of architects in the development of […]
Kick off 2022 with the best in Australian architecture and design by grabbing tickets to the upcoming IDEA gala. The COVID-safe summer cocktail party we all need right about now, the IDEA gala will be held at Sydney’s Royal Randwick racecourse on Thursday 24 February 2022. All attendees must be double vaccinated and we plan […]
Nestled beside Elsternwick’s iconic Classic Cinemas and designed by Technē Architecture + Interior Design, Copycat Bar and Restaurant has just opened its Art Deco doors. Working in close collaboration with Melbourne restaurateurs Nick and Zac Beeren – hot off the success of their first venture, Mammoth café in Armadale, Technē set out to implement an intimate […]
“Unity, joy, reconnection and repair” were the launch pads for the MPavilion 2021 chair designed by Nüüd Studio. The Melbourne-based team made up of architect Brad Mitchell and interior designer Kerli Valk told ADR recently they wanted to capture the optimism of the city post-lockdown. “As we emerged from our isolation, we felt such strong […]
It’s a topic that is fraught for practices small and large, but the ACA’s Vic/Tas president Paul Viney is an expert. In this series, we’ll look in greater detail at some of the most important aspects of fee calculation. Calculating fees has long been one of the most challenging aspects of running an architectural practice. […]
Brisbane-based practice bureau^proberts has added to its leadership team with five new senior roles and two promotions. The announcement comes as founder and creative director Liam Proberts sets his sight on international growth. “With an exciting Middle East opportunity on the horizon, we’re poised at the start of an exciting chapter of growth,” he says. […]
Tucked away in the rural locality of Koonya, The Glass House by Tasmanian-based architecture practice Room11 sits in perfect peace with its spectacular natural surrounds. The project was commissioned as a retreat and place to write for its owner with Room11 tasked to ensure the pavilion is deeply connected with the natural beauty it enjoys. […]
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we wrote a piece on architecture and design activities for kids to do at home. More than a year later, it continues to be one of our most read articles. While COVID-19 lockdowns are (hopefully) a thing of the past, news of potential delays to the start of […]
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