The latest in interiors
This Thursday, the IDEA 2022 shortlist will be discussed by our jury members in Brisbane before they select the winners for each category.
IDEA is delighted to announce its newest event partner – Marnong Estate, which will be the sole provider of wines for the IDEA gala party in November.
Presented by Melbourne-based design store, Modern Times, Magma : Gamma is an exhibition of original paintings by Andy Pye and captures the essence of the raw bushland and rock forms of the southern Grampians in south-west Victoria with an “effervescent optimism”. Australian painter Andy Pye has exhibited widely in a number of Victorian galleries and […]
BVN regenerative practice lead Valerie Saavedra Lux is a firm believer that the built environment can be a catalyst to regenerate the planet if approached the right way. Saavedra Lux will be overseeing IDEA’s Sustainability Award, judging and selecting the winner from the projects entered in the 2022 program. The decision to nominate a dedicated Sustainability judge for […]
The latest in architecture
The biggest impact designers can have on the textile industry is to design for end of life, says BlockTexx co-founder Adrian Jones. “We can’t change today. It just exists. We can work really hard to make up for the mistakes of the past, but we can’t change the fact that those textiles are already in […]
It’s no secret that Darwin can be a place of extremes. From the weather to the spectacular scenery, Darwin does things to the maximum – and it’s why Brisbane practice O’Neill Architecture designed a residence that indulged it all. Perched above the famous inner suburb of Fannie Bay, Darwin Residence is an expansive 1000-square-metre home […]
While we draw 2021 to close and take time to recoup after a challenging past two years, ADR is reflecting back at the year’s best interviews with Australian designers and architects that brought colour, dialogue and innovation to the design industry. “We don’t want to be just business owners having lunches. We want to design” […]
Nestled in Chongqing’s urban heart, this project has created a journey through fantasy and natural wonder for local residents. The Ring pushes the boundaries of the traditional retail environment, which has been turned on its head in recent years by online culture and the pandemic. As the first of Hongkong Land’s new experience-based retail destinations, […]
Tickets for the Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) 2021 are on sale now. Join the best of Australia’s design talent for a night to remember! This year’s tickets are $220 (includes GST and Eventbrite charges). Buy yours now. The winners of IDEA 2021 will be announced at the new Winx Stand at Royal Randwick in Sydney […]
Indian architect Balkrishna Doshi has received the Royal Institute of Architects’ (RIBA) Royal Gold Medal for 2022. First awarded in 1848, the Royal Gold Medal is regarded as the UK’s highest honour for architecture. The award is given to a person, or group, who has had a significant influence “on the advancement of architecture” worldwide. […]
Architects and designers are increasingly being forced to choose compliance over creativity to the detriment of their craft, says Japan-born, Sydney-based architect Koichi Takada. “The whole world has become compliant,” Takada tells ADR. “We used to have an element in which we, as architects and designers, would challenge and push the boundaries. For me, that […]
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 […]
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