Interiors
Interiors
Woods Bagotā€™s Business Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport exemplifies design of the highest esteem. It is no surprise the firm has been shortlisted for Designer of the Year in this yearā€™s Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA).
In contrast with ubiquitous high-shine accessories, shine-free fixtures and finishes exude a subtle tactility and pared back luxury ā€“ particularly in wet areas; where glazed porcelain, mirrors and polished chrome have long been the standard.
John Wardle Architects, in collaboration with Phillips/Pilkington Architects, has created a truly unique, state-of-the-art public space with its Jeffrey Smart Building at the University of South Australia.
House in Double Bay, designed by Tribe Studio, is a simple, rectangular prism, clad in timber and painted black. It reveals a hint of its interior softness through double-height window openings, lined in twinkling white tiles.
Occupying a triangular tenancy wedged between Malvern Road and Beatty Avenue, Mammoth CafĆ©ā€™s unique dimensions provide a dynamic setting for the cafĆ©ā€™s quirky stylised interior.
Double-fronted Edwardian brick houses in leafy Melbourne suburbs are to be desired, but if you renovate, modernise and include an addition, the appeal is heightened tenfold. (inside) co-editor Jan Henderson visits one such gem and is taken by the style and tone of the design.
How does an emerging design studio create a beautiful retail fit out that doesnā€™t steal the limelight from its products on sale? Emily Taliangis looks at how Flack Studio have managed to do so with CRITERIA, shortlisted in this year's Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA).
Bondiā€™s Best, shortlisted in IDEA 2015, represents a new direction in seafood restaurant design, turning away from the starkly lit and over themed. Designer TomMarkHenry has juxtaposed natural and artistic elements against luxurious accents are crafted with high quality design workmanship equal to the established calibre of culinary technique.
With a focus on atmosphere, materiality and light, Pham Tuan Viet Architects have taken a Scandinavian approach to designing St Kilda's Icon Cafe. Located within the Icon St Kilda apartment building, the cafe serves as a stylish hub for both residents and passers-by.
The central concept behind the design of Southern Highlands House was to create a transparent pavilion that hovered above the landscape. Designed to blend seamlessly, the internal and external spaces are conceived as one. This frames and maximises views of the surrounding landscape while creating a sense of retreat and calmness within the interior.
Comprising a bar and dining experience within the Moama Bowling Club, Junction captures the heritage and character of the local Moama Echuca riverside region. Abeo Design delivers a sophisticated yet relaxed dining experience where rustic charm meets contemporary comfort.
ADR looks at stage one of Russell & George's transformation of an existing 1950s suburban house into one half of a grander vision, dubbed the Bride and Groom. Stage one is the bride, a decadent layered and luxurious series of reception and sleeping rooms.
More than 80 years after friends Bill Oā€™Brien and Henry Norville joined names and forces to start Breville Radio, and now more than 50 years since Breville created the iconic sandwich press, arnoldlane has created an office befitting this icon of Australian design and manufacturing.
Designed by futurespace, REA Group's new headquarters demonstrates an innovative and agile working environment, delivering a neighbourhood-based office malleable to the needs of both individuals and teams.
Abey Australia has teamed up with ROTHELOWMAN to reveal a luxurious showroom, engaging visitors with a visually captivating space that perfectly represents Abeyā€™s selection of designer kitchen and bathroom products.
Whiting Architects' The Strand, shortlisted in IDEA 2015, is made up of two identical apartments, each of which is beautifully functional and provides a breathtaking view of the Williamstown Harbour.
This week, (inside) co-editor Jan Henderson met Pernette Perriand-Barsac and Jacques Barsac at the CULT Melbourne showroom. The pair are in Australia to represent the legacy of Pernetteā€™s mother, the iconic Charlotte Perriand, through an exhibition initiated by Cassina.
Gray Puksand's City West Water, shortlisted in this year's Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), is a stylish and functional workspace that reflects the connectedness of the client's community.
Australian LED technology company Brightgreen introduces the latest addition to its range of premium Tru-Colour interior lights.
Mim Design is behind a new, cutting-edge Melbourne showroom for leading kitchen appliance distributor MultyFlex.
Brad Swartz's Darlinghurst Apartment, only 27-square-metres in size, demonstrates that chic inner city living can be affordable. Shortlisted in the 2015 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), this modern project maximises every inch to full effect.
Geyer's Westpac Melbourne office, shortlisted in this year's Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), is an agile human-centred space that provides employees with the freedom of choice to engage in a variety of different settings.
With a cool contemporary fit out by TechnÄ“, there is not a crystal chandelier or red lantern in sight. Lee Ho Fookā€™s second incarnation is smart, chic and ready to take your order.
The Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) has now unveiled its shortlist online. The shortlist issue of (inside) magazine is on sale in newsagents and through Google Play and Zinio. Congratulations to all the shortlisted practices and designers.
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