The latest in interiors
“I knew I was going to be a designer from the age of 16, but I didn’t know what kind of designer I really wanted to be,” Byron Bay-based Ally Marrotte tells ADR. Since launching her spatial design studio in 2018, Marrotte has traversed the Australian design industry solo and solidified in her skills. As […]
Featuring an eclectic melange of mid-century decor and curved glass, SIR. Bondi celebrates seven years of the cult Australian fashion brand. With interior design by Tasmin Johnson, SIR. Bondi draws upon the brand’s origins and fashion identity with its beachy look and feel. Created by best friend duo Nikki Campbell and Sophie Coote in 2014, […]
Giant glowing orbs and patterned stainless steel ceilings transport diners to the rain-dappled streets of Tokyo in the newly opened Yakimono by Russell & George. The interior of the Melbourne restaurant, much like its menu, was inspired by the reflections of light, colour, movement and activity in the Japanese capital when it rains. Yakimono stretches […]
Beige hues and locally produced bricks dominate in the newly opened Adytum designed by Pattern Studio. The Canberra wellness brand unveiled its flagship site on Lonsdale St in November 2021, carving out a retail space, cafe, sauna, Japanese-style bath house and private treatment suites from the 220-square-metre tenancy. It was the second time Pattern Studio […]
“At the moment, I’m panicking about saying, ‘Welcome to the Winx Stadium, Randwick Racecourse, Randwick’. It’s a bloody mouthful!” It’s a typically cheeky response from Justine Mantel. The Dezign Group founder and Sydney design maverick made her debut as IDEA host in Melbourne last year, taking the reins from longtime emcee Peter Colquhoun. Her hosting […]
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 […]
For our latest lookbook, ADR is exploring seven retail spaces that showcase the powerful personality of colour. This selection is from our IDEA 2021 finalists, and displays simple and bold colour choices that ensure the memorability of the space, while also promoting the brand’s identity. Tickets for the IDEA gala in Sydney on Thursday 24 February 2022 […]
The Australian skincare brand de jour Aesop has added what it describes as an “intriguing portal into the art of fragrance” to its Sydney Pitt Street store. Taking inspiration from Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s 1968-9 exhibition Wrapped Coast, the store, which was designed by Snøhetta 2019, is an homage to the sandstone cliffs of Little Bay. […]
Located in the harbourside suburb of Double Bay, Cole Hair Studio is a high-octane space that showcases the artistry of both the hair and glamorous interior in black and white. NGID Creative director and founder Nickolas Gurtler says he was inspired by 1990s’ interiors, fashion and architecture when creating the hair studio’s dramatic interior. Gurtler […]
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 […]
Who doesn’t love a well-designed, elegant bathroom? It’s where we recuperate and reinvigorate. So with that in mind, ADR has rounded up seven bathroom interiors that let their tiles do all the talking. This selection is from our IDEA 2021 finalists and showcases how the bathroom can be both functional and beautiful when done with the utmost […]
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 […]
The latest in architecture
Gray Puksand commemorated three decades of architecture and interior design this month – a milestone reflecting the firm’s collective industry intelligence at the forefront of community-defining design. As specialists in education, commercial and workplace design, Gray Puksand has championed a people-first culture since 1991. Helmed by founding partner Robert Puksand, the practice has evolved from […]
Brisbane-based architecture practice O’Neill Architecture has welcomed new partners to help solve client problems through “the pain of good design”. With the recent appointment of Megan Morice and Andrew Kimmins, the boutique practice behind Fortitude Valley’s The Eminence says it isn’t just about the final building. “There are many architects who can create good buildings, but […]
The Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning has unveiled this year’s best student projects. Dubbed Odyssey, the 2021 graduate show celebrates the creative journey of the students in architecture, design, and urban planning as they enter the world as professionals. The show was launched online yesterday, with an exhibition also scheduled at the Wilkinson […]
A shade of periwinkle blue called Very Peri has officially been named Pantone Colour of the Year 2022. The paint brand says its choice responds to the rise of the metaverse and the arts in digital spaces, as well as the impact of COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns into 2021. “Displaying a carefree confidence and a […]
Melbourne’s MPavilion 2021 season will be the longest ever and provide an optimistic beacon of post-pandemic recovery full of design and architectural innovation. With Melbourne being the world’s most locked-down city, MPavilion 2021 is determined to have its biggest season yet. 152 days of free events filled with talks, workshops, performances, family-friendly experiences, community projects and installations are available […]
For a group of Afghan Australian creatives and professionals, the events in Afghanistan have renewed the heartbreak of 20 years ago. With the US and its allies completing the withdrawal and evacuation of Afghanistan, the situation for many vulnerable Afghans and others still in the country has now become uncertain at best. Despite its public […]
The Herman Miller 2021 Design Challenge winner has been announced, with Melbourne design studio SLAB taking the home top prize for its community-based and socially adaptable design approach. For its latest investigation into the future of the office, Herman Miller invited architects and interior designers in Australia and New Zealand to take part in Work, […]
Elvin Tan loves to design and loves talking about it even more. Since launching his own multi-disciplinary design studio in 2018, Tan has developed a portfolio rich in hospitality and commercial projects. He also happens to be shortlisted for the IDEA 2021 Emerging Designer of the Year, with two projects also up for the Retail […]
The 2021 NGV Architecture Commission opened this week in Melbourne with a pink pond evoking Australia’s inland salt lakes. Dubbed pond[er], Taylor Knights and James Carey’s competition-winning installation is free to visit at the Grollo Equiset Gardens until August 2022. Its creators were on site at the opening on Monday, ankle deep in their pink […]
Bark Ladies: Eleven Artists from Yirrkala is a major ground floor exhibition at NGV International that celebrates the NGV’s extraordinary collection of bark paintings by women artists working out of the Yolŋu-run art centre, Buku Larrngay Mulka Centre (Buku) situated in Northeast Arnhem Land. Buku is located in Yirrkala, a small Aboriginal community on the […]
Copenhagen’s CopenHill by BIG has won Building of the Year at the World Architecture Festival 2021. The Danish waste-to-energy plant was selected as a winner in the Production, Energy & Recycling category earlier in the year – thus earning itself a spot in the finals, which were held in Lisbon, Spain on 3 December. Seven […]
Current regional and remote Indigenous housing stock is unable to provide consistently healthy and comfortable indoor environments, according to a new report published by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI). “Alongside Indigenous people’s capacities to endure rapid and unsettling social, political and economic change, Indigenous histories feature resilience and self-reliance in adjusting to […]
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