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The 2026 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) has two different entry dates. The first of these is today (2 March 2026). Apply during the Early Bird period and you can save over $100 on each entry. Early Bird entries close on Sunday 3 May. IDEA is the largest and most successful independent design awards program […]
One of China’s most celebrated architects, Xu Tiantian, has been announced as the recipient of the 2026 MECCA x NGV Women in Design Commission, the international series inviting leading designers to create new work for the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) Collection. Based in Beijing, Xu is the fifth recipient of the Commission, following Tatiana […]
Melbourne Design Studios co-founder Felicity Bernstein will take up the specialist position of sustainability judge at the 2026 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). Bernstein has long been an enthusiastic proponent of sustainable architecture. She says she was lucky to “dive in from day one”, undertaking her degree in Germany in the 1990s, during the infancy […]
Global floor manufacturer, Interface has showed its commitment to Australian-made production with a multimillion-dollar investment at its manufacturing facility at Minto, NSW. The move comes as part of the company’s strategy to improve quality, efficiency and sustainability for its carpet tile operations worldwide. The upgrade to the South West Sydney plant includes the installation of […]
Designer Rugs has unveiled the six rug designs shortlisted in its Evolve competition. The Evolve Design Competition is Designer Rugs‘ premier platform for Australian creatives to explore rug design. Over the years, Evolve has provided a unique opportunity for new voices and seasoned professionals to see their work produced by one of the country’s leading […]
With a slew of new initiatives and campaigns underway, Australia’s premier not-for-profit cooperative supporting small- and medium-sized architecture practices has had a busy start to the year. ArchiTeam and RAA join forces Kicking off 2026 ArchiTeam has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Regional Architecture Association (RAA) to further assist regional architects working […]
Melbourne Art Fair’s 19th edition – its first to place a clear emphasis on design – has concluded with reports of record crowds. Organisers say 20,000 visitors attended the 2026 Melbourne Art Fair (MAF), surpassing previous attendance records for the event, which brought together 60 Australian galleries and Indigenous-owned art centres at the Melbourne Convention […]
Spearheaded by GHD design leader Joshua Rhodes, the Sydney-based architecture firm reimagined the eighth floor workspace of its bustling Brisbane office as a centre for collaboration and connection. Nestled in a tight meander of the winding Brisbane River, with clear views of City Hall and the surrounding central business district, the Queensland headquarters of engineering […]
Krost has been providing office furniture solutions for over three decades. Long established in its Melbourne and Sydney showrooms, the brand is now expanding its reach in the north of the country, opening a brand new showroom in Brisbane. To celebrate both the new space and simultaneously launch Krost’s 2026 collection of office and workspace […]
When a partnership ticks all the boxes, it’s time to take it to another level. Australian Design Review (ADR) talks to Laufen‘s sales and marketing manager Dianna Hanna, about the company’s sponsorship of ADR’s 30UNDER30 program. For over 130 years, the Swiss sanitary ware manufacturer has been creating products of exceptional quality. The brand has also had a long […]
Searle x Waldron won the Workplace Over 1000sqm category award at the 2025 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) for Northern Memorial Park Depot, a building for workers who deal daily with grief and loss. IDEA’s Workplace Over 1000sqm category, sponsored by MillerKnoll, has seen a line-up of deserving winners present myriad takes on office design […]
A new model of hospital opened yesterday (Wednesday 18 February 2026) in Melbourne’s western suburbs. The Footscray Hospital was designed by COX Architecture and Billard Leece Partnership (BLP) and built by Multiplex, partnering with the Victorian Government, Western Health and Victoria University. ‘Delivered on time and in budget’ is not an expression you hear too […]
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COX eyes the future with a newly created role, Carr and FK announce developments in their Brisbane expansions, Arup strengthens its First Nations leadership, plus more in this month’s round-up of industry appointments. Christian Derix leads COX into the future in newly created role Cox’s new head of futures and innovation, Christian Derix. Photo: Supplied. […]
Now in its fourth year, Australian Design Review’s (ADR) 30UNDER30 program continues to guide the future of young designers. The program facilitates first-hand experience and long-term career development, connecting ambitious creatives with influential industry mentors. HDR is the latest practice partner to join ADR’s 30UNDER30 program, with design principal Alison Potter joining the shortlist judging […]
Now in its fourth year, Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 program has established itself as the leading mentorship and career development program in the architecture and design industry. The unique program brings together game changers, industry leaders, practice founders, product manufacturers, suppliers and sponsors to celebrate and empower the young interior and product designers of the […]
Now in its fourth year, Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 program continues to champion the next generation of Australian design talent. Bringing together industry leaders, practice founders and emerging voices, the program celebrates comprehensive mentorship across all areas of the interior design and architecture industry. Rizen Atelier has come aboard as the latest 30UNDER30 practice partner, […]
Minotti’s latest collection hits Australian shores, featuring a range of pieces informed by the creative visions of a truly global selection of designers. “The 2025 Collection marks a new chapter in Minotti’s design journey, offering fresh perspectives while remaining rooted in its signature elegance,” says Tim Engelen, founder of dedece, the retailer that is featuring […]
Bundanon announces the full roster of artists and researchers selected for its 2026 residencies. Renowned internationally, Bundanon’s Artists in Residence program stands as the largest of its kind in Australia, a cornerstone of the organisation’s 30-year legacy. The program continues to expand annually, underpinned by strategic partnerships with leading arts organisations, cultural agencies, benefactors and […]
The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) has recognised the country’s best landscape architecture during its annual Festival of Landscape Architecture. At a ceremony held in Lutruwita/Tasmania on Tuesday 21 October, AILA’s national jury presented 36 awards to projects spanning 17 categories, celebrating the projects and practitioners “reimagining how we live with landscape and each […]
For Field Office Architecture director Nicolas Gutierrez, renovating the converted factory apartment he shares with his partner and now two-year-old son in Richmond, Victoria, was an exercise in patience, experimentation and making bold, architecturally artistic choices. For many architects, interior designers and those who appreciate design, there is a peculiar pull towards living in warehouse […]
In August, the prestigious wine label Chandon launched a competition, with the top prize being a visit to its glamorous location in regional Victoria. Following a flurry of competition entries, the brand has now announced the lucky winner of a fabulous off-site visit opportunity at the newly reimagined Chandon Homestead in the Yarra Valley. Comprising […]
Showcasing an elegant, respectful balance between sustainable design practices and connection to Country, global flooring solutions company Interface has partnered with construction firm Sheldon to create a new kind of future-facing office space. In a bold approach to traditional office design, Interface’s creative input for the look and feel of the Sheldon head office at […]
Australia’s small practice architects are at the forefront of this year’s ArchiTeam 2025 Awards, with finalists revealed ahead of a vibrant November celebration in Collingwood. ArchiTeam has revealed the finalists for its 18th annual awards program, marking a new chapter in the celebration of Australia’s small practice architects. The winners will be announced on 19 […]
One of Australia’s most admired and prominent contemporary designers, Ross Gardam‘s practice merges traditional craft with modern know-how. A natural collaborator who believes that designing in a vacuum should be discouraged, he explains why he’s excited to join the panel of esteemed mentors for the 2025/2026 30UNDER30 program. Australian Design Review: Why did you want […]
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