Roca Group Ventures will finance early-stage projects that provide innovative solutions for the bathroom sector industry. Endowed with 25 million euros ($39,787,500 AUD), the venturing fund will allocate between 0.5 and 2 million euros per project, without renouncing to other collaboration formulas that don’t involve stock or investing in additional rounds to finance those initiatives […]
Situated in the Sydney locale of Mosman, Villa Carlo by Daniel Boddam Studio is a holistic interpretation of the classic Californian bungalow style. Considering architecture and interiors as one, Villa Carlo embodies Daniel Boddam’s signature considered simplicity while drawing focus to the client’s art collection and artisanal craft. The project has been shortlisted in the Residential […]
For our latest lookbook, ADR is exploring ten residential, institutional and commercial spaces that hold sustainability at their core. This selection is from our IDEA 2021 finalists, which all demonstrated the most convincing and holistic address to the challenges of designing sustainably. Tickets for the IDEA gala in Sydney on Thursday 24 February 2022 are on sale! Grab yours […]
Australian architecture and design studio Architectus has announced two new principal promotions, along with four new senior associate appointments nationwide. With the aim to boost the practice’s expertise in the transport and commercial sector, Architectus has welcomed an experienced group of designers to help work on some of Australia’s most significant infrastructure projects. Architectus CEO […]
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 […]
Good design isn’t always a bed of roses. However, Peachy Green founder and landscape architect Fran Hale shares how she gets pretty close to making it one. Since starting her studio in 2011, Melbourne-based Hale has developed a distinct style for buoyantly lush and considered spaces. ADR recently caught up with Hale to discuss her career […]
You are warmly invited to join us for an evening of celebration as we recognise the best in Australian design at the Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) 2021. This year’s tickets are $220 (includes GST and Eventbrite charges). Buy yours now. In our 19th year, we’re even more grateful and excited to be bringing everyone […]
For three days in Melbourne, DENFAIR will run alongside Interiors Australia to present a COVID-safe curated design fair for the world of interiors. From 10 to 12 February, this showcase will take place at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. The exhibition will also include a series of talks, masterclasses and interviews. The first two […]
Situated in Brisbane’s CBD, Midtown Workplace by COX Architecture is a sustainable and nimble model that accommodates the future of the workforce. Midtown Workplace spans nine levels and was designed with the brief to create an adaptable workplace that responds to the evolution and progression of the client’s business, story and community connection. The new […]
A new First Nations interior design scholarship has been announced to further encourage Indigenous Australians to join the ever-evolving local design industry. The scholarship will cover the full fees of a Bachelor of Interior Design at TAFE NSW Design Centre Enmore, along with providing educational support to the successful applicant throughout their studies. Stylecraft managing […]
Plus Architecture has celebrated its 25th birthday by announcing 12 new senior appointments across Australia and New Zealand. With offices throughout the Asia-Pacific region, Plus Architecture now has a staff of more than 200. And it’s celebrating its 20+ history this year with nine promotions of existing talent and three new hires – two in […]
Nestled beside Elsternwick’s iconic Classic Cinemas and designed by TechnÄ“ 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 cafĆ© in Armadale, TechnÄ“ set out to implement an intimate […]
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. […]
Drawing upon the site’s architectural period and surrounding bushland, Wahroonga House by Sydney-based design studio Tom Mark Henry is an example of mid-century modern design. Wahroonga House is balanced by a laid-back sense of sophistication that evokes a strong connection to the nearby mid-century Rose Seidler House designed by the late renowned architect Harry Seidler. […]
With Melbourne being one of the world’s most locked-down city, MPavilion 2021 is determined to have its biggest season yet. More than 150 days of free events filled with talks, workshops, performances, family-friendly experiences, community projects and installations are slated for the annual architecture and design festival. With a vast array of events scheduled for February and March, […]
Sydney architecture practice Fox Johnston has announced its rebranding as Studio Johnston, marking a new chapter for the team. Fox Johnston was co-founded by Emili Fox and Conrad Johnston nearly two decades ago and has earned a reputation for its liveable and enduring work embodied with functionality. To find out more about the move, as […]
Led by Woods Bagot, The Continental Sorrento is set to be an “extraordinary first-of-its-kind” goody bag of vibrant hospitality and luxury accommodation for locals and tourists to enjoy. Set to reopen early this year, the project brings the world’s largest luxury hotel brand – InterContinental Hotels & Resorts – to Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. The long-awaited […]
As we get closer to the 2021 IDEA Awards gala in Sydney, ADR is shining a light on the next generation of emerging designers. Today, it’s the turn of Perth-based multi-disciplinary design studio State of Kin. As an Emerging Designer of the Year finalist, State of Kin has two projects shortlisted in the Hospitality category […]
JDA Co. architects has delivered a Brisbane family their dream home that observes and respects its river views and steeply sloping site. Located in Highgate Hill, the home is split over two storeys with a generous communal space including the kitchen, dining area and a master bedroom in the upper level. A large open-plan living […]
After an extensive refurbishment, the Pumphouse Sydney bar and restaurant has reopened its doors to show off its incredible facelift by Luchetti Krelle. Located at the heart of Darling Square and first built in 1891, Pumphouse Sydney is of the city’s first microbreweries. The sophisticated new space boasts an industrial design with high-end finishes from […]
For the past two years, the workplace has been rattled, revolutionised and redesigned like never before. With this in mind, ADR is taking a look back at 10 workplaces that approached the pandemic as the opportunity to finally shake things up. 35 Collins Street, Melbourne – Grimshaw The revisioning of 35 Collins Street retains the […]
As we near closer to the IDEA gala in Sydney, ADR is shining a light on the next generation of emerging designers. Today, Prue Dabelstein from Dreamers & Shakers is showing us how it’s done. The 2021 winners are set to be announced in person at the IDEA gala in Sydney on Thursday 24 February 2022. Buy […]
It’s official! We’ll be announcing the winners for IDEA 2021 in Sydney on 24 February 2022. Buy your tickets now. From the almost 300 projects shortlisted, there can only be one winner across each of our 15 categories, but there are also five special awards. Of those, the most hotly contested has to be the 2021 Designer […]
Sydney-based design studio The Unlisted Collective has blended the traditional with the transitional to rejuvenate a Surry Hills family home. Originally built in the late 19th century, Surry Hills Terrace embraces a concurrently engaging and luxurious relaxed environment. The project has been shortlisted in theĀ Residential Single category for IDEA 2021 with winners to be announced […]