The renowned wayfinding and visual communication design practice has entered an exciting new era in its 35 year history, with the establishment of a base in the United Kingdom and projects in Europe, North America and the Middle East on the horizon. Dotdash is eager for this move into the global market to not only […]
Breathe architecture wants architects to go green, 100% GreenPower, to be specific, in three simple ways. Breathe Architecture hosted an event at Tempo Rubato, looking at the C word, climate change, reducing carbon emissions from a built industry perspective and introducing architects to suppliers who have committed to making these changes. The C word — […]
In an interview with Australian Design Review, CEO of Corporate Culture, Richard Monao, shares insights into the company’s commitment to supporting Australian-made, designed and manufactured timber furniture through their recent acquisition of Mark Tuckey Furniture. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Corporate Culture, an Australian company renowned for its commitment to high-end design principles […]
The Brisbane-based sculptor was recently shortlisted as a finalist in the inaugural MAKE Award: Biennial Prize for Innovation in Australian Craft and Design and aims to find a balance in design between refinement and throwing “everything in but the kitchen sink.” Early in her career as a maker, someone bestowed upon Sherrie Knipe the term […]
Design Fringe asks designers to use unconventional materials for provocative creations. Melbourne Fringe’s avant-garde design, art and furniture offshoot has been platforming cutting-edge design and furniture for nearly four decades. Now in its 37th year, Design Fringe continues to celebrate the iconic and the innovative at its home at Linden New Art in St Kilda. […]
Harbour Outdoor and Special Lights have officially launched their outdoor furniture and lighting collaboration for the architecture and design community. Bringing together handcrafted outdoor furniture with European-designed lighting, Harbour and Special Lights service all of Australia and provide tailored services to the architecture and design community. Australian Design Review recently spoke with Harbour Outdoor, company […]
In the final of a two part innovation in architecture series, Australian Design Review spoke with HDR regional managing principal Cate Cowlishaw. HDR is one of the leading practice partners supporting Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 Architects and Innovators of the Built World program. Cowlishaw explores how embracing the intersection of technology, innovation and collaboration will […]
New South Wales’ south coast based interior design practice, SOUL Home, specialises in holiday properties and has created a calming and enviable coastal sanctuary in ‘The Bach.’ Interior designer and founder of SOUL Home Simone Matthews was determined to design a coastal holiday home on the Illawarra coastline in New South Wales’ south coast that […]
On 7 September 2023, the global design collective collaborated with Queers in Property (QIP) to proudly deliver the first dedicated event to celebrate queer interior design practitioners. MillerKnoll and Queers in Property– an independent network connecting LGBTQI+ people in the property and construction community – held an event to display the best in queer interior design. […]
In her role as a mentor for Australian Design Review’s (ADR) 30UNDER30 Architects and Innovators of the Built World program, Archaea architect and founder, Sally Wilson understands the profound significance of mentorship. Archaea, a studio hailing from Adelaide and established in 2021, has garnered acclaim in the realm of residential and small commercial space design. […]
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series, the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), in a collaboration with the British Museum, presents ‘Pharaoh’, celebrating three thousand years of ancient Egyptian art and culture. Visitors will be transported into an ancient world, with 500 works on loan from the British Museum, including monumental […]
Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 Architects and Innovators of the Built World program is thrilled to announce HDR as a practice partner committed to investing in the careers of future architects and built world specialists. HDR has an ongoing commitment to nurturing the best architects in the industry and they know it takes more than a […]
You are invited to join us for an evening of celebration as we recognise the best in Australian design at the Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) 2023. Launched by inside magazine in 2003, the IDEA program celebrates the best of Australian interior and product design across a range of different categories and special awards. The […]
The hotly anticipated Sydney Design Week, supported by principal partner Holdmark property group, will run from 15 to 24 September across the city. This year’s Sydney Design Week, tilted “Amodern” in honour of the recently deceased French philosopher Bruno Latour, will play host to more than 60 events in the form of tours, workshops and […]
The multi-disciplinary design practice’s recent appointments demonstrate a dedication to remaining innovative and adaptive when responding to the challenges and rewards of the design community. SJB is proud to boast a rich and diverse practice history – dating back to 1974 with the establishment of its Melbourne studio under the leadership of three founding directors. […]
When you can’t travel to Europe, the next best thing is a dining destination, which is exactly what has been achieved at Luchetti Krelle designed Louis Dining in both its design and culinary creations. Award-winning Sydney-based architecture and interior design firm Luchetti Krelle designed the new flagship restaurant Louis Dining, for Canberra’s five-star Hotel Realm, […]
The Sydney-based interior design practice redesigned leading beauty salon The Parlour Room to reflect cherished company values of inclusivity and comfort. The Parlour Room is located in Clovelly, a small coastal suburb in the eastern beaches of Sydney and operates as a multi-purpose beauty destination committed to making clients look and feel unstoppable. The recent […]
The global design practice’s newly appointed managing director Liz Westgarth has launched an industry-first parental leave policy. Continuing to demonstrate her commitment towards contributing to gender equity in architecture and design, Westgarth is intending for Hassell’s new progressive parental leave policy to enable parents to ascertain a work life balance. The policy came into effect […]
Leading Australian design practice Hayball is celebrating its 40th year and launching Australia’s first initiative to measure the social value of its projects across all sectors. Partnering with the Australian Social Value Bank (ASVB), the initiative aims to conceptualise an industry-first measurement framework which will evaluate the impact of design on people and communities, calculated […]
On this year’s RUOK Day, SJB architecture graduate Leanne Haidar reflects on takeaways from recent training in first responders to mental health and her telling research on the wellbeing of architects and students of architecture. SJB is not only an Australian Design Review 30UNDER30 practice partner, yet a proud advocate for supporting the mental health […]
Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 program provides mentorship and career development in the architecture and design industry, bringing together game–changers, industry leaders, practice founders, product manufacturers, suppliers and sponsors to highlight and empower young architects and innovators of the future. In celebration of the new ADR 30UNDER30 Architects and Innovators of the Built World stream, ADR […]
Renowned architectural firm Architectus announces over fifty promotions as part of their new leadership appointments. The firm has been on a growing trajectory following the 2003 merger with Conrad Gargett, a partnership that saw Architectus continue their expansion and reputation as one of Australia’s largest and most diverse design practices. “We’re excited by the huge […]
Arts-Matter is a cultural community program that hosts a series of intimate programs with creative minds, making art, music, film and theatre more accessible to the public. Arts-Matter co-founders Michelle Grey and Susan Armstrong caught up with Australian Design Review to discuss their shared commitment to fostering a deeper understanding of art’s impact on society. […]
Sydney-based studio Chrofi have demonstrated awe-inspiring and innovative design in the Arndt Residence on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. Chrofi are compelled to imbue projects with an ‘unexpected dimension.’ The Arndt Residence, a fusion of an art gallery, family home and guest space, does just that, highlighting the studio’s meticulous landscape-responsive, people-centric and provocative design. The studio’s […]