Smart Design Studio founder and creative director William Smart has been announced as the fifth judge for IDEA 2022. IDEA is open for entries until 10 June. Enter now! Smart will be joined by Derlot founder and designer Alexander Lotersztain, interior designer Nina Maya, YSG director and IDEA 2021 Designer of the Year Yasmine Ghoniem, and Woods […]
The extended entry deadline for IDEA 2022 ends on 17 June at midnight AEST. This is your last chance to enter your projects and your studio! Can I really complete my entry in 24 hours? Yes! Sign into your account and choose one of our project categories that best fits your project. You can also nominate yourself for the special […]
Derlot founder and designer Alexander Lotersztain has been named as the fourth judge for IDEA 2022. Lotersztain will be joined by Sydney-based interior designer Nina Maya, YSG director and IDEA 2021 Designer of the Year Yasmine Ghoniem, and Perth-based principal and interior designer leader at Woods Bagot, Eva Sue. We’ll be revealing more judges soon, so stay […]
We all leave things to the last minute, right? This is why the IDEA 2022 entry deadline has been extended to 17 June. That gives you an extra week to get your entry in! IDEA entries were due to close tomorrow, but we’ve spoken to a lot of architects and interior designers who just need a little […]
Culturally layered designs have been revealed for Geelong Arts Centre’s $140 million Little Malop Street Redevelopment, positioning the building as a visionary hallmark in the city’s cultural precinct. Designed by ARM Architecture, the reimagined Arts Centre draws on electric and bold design elements to offer locals and tourists a cultural experience reflective of local histories. […]
Seven Australian projects will be vying for top prizes when the World Architecture Festival opens in Lisbon, Spain, tomorrow. For the second year, the world’s largest international architectural event will be live-streamed across three days between 1 and 3 December 2021. Along with conference programmes, fringe events and talks by global architectural thinkers and industry […]
GFA2 has transformed a 20th-century warehouse into a new exhibition space for the Enaire Foundation in the port city of Santander, Spain. The studio, led by Sydney and Santander based Gabriel and Guillermo Fernández-Abascal, teamed up with Muruzábal for the competition-winning design, which it describes as a “cleansing exercise. “Upon our arrival, the storehouse was […]
Context is king when it comes to designing for a regional setting. With recent travel restrictions encouraging more Australians to opt for a staycation these holidays, regional destinations are turning to city design studios and practices for advice on how to transform their spaces into destinations. In this opinion piece, Technē Architecture + Interior Design […]
Jackson Clements Burrows used 4500 cubic metres of Cross Laminated and GluLam timber to complete the La Trobe University North and South Apartments. Shortlisted in both the Sustainability and Institutional categories for IDEA 2021, the project also picked up a Highly Commended prize at the Dezeen Awards this week. The 624-bed student living development is […]
Landscape and urban design practice Arcadia has set up a base in the country’s capital, adding Canberra to its list of local studios. The 50-staff strong practice has been working in the ACT for a number of years, delivering projects like the Canberra Light Rail, Wagga Hospital and Jindabyne Foreshore. It’s also currently involved in […]
Ahead of a busy and much-needed summer break, ADR has collected six upcoming design events not to miss across Australia. Family-friendly, quirky and educational – we’ve got you covered. MPavilion 23 November 2021 – 24 April 2022 With Melbourne being the world’s most locked-down city, MPavilion 2021 is determined to have its biggest season yet. 152 days of […]
Recent lockdowns and restrictions has emphasised the role and significance that the built environment has on communities and local economies. ARM Architecture directors Mark Raggatt and Jesse Judd share their commentary on the power of placemaking to facilitate thriving communities. Arduous lockdowns and restrictions have prevented communities from freely engaging with public spaces. Previously, people might […]