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Multidisciplinary design practice Hayball has announced its newest office in Canberra with Ella Masters appointed as the ACT studio lead. Hayball’s newest office in Canberra marks the architectural practice’s fourth studio on the eastern seaboard. After the completion of several projects in Canberra and with new projects underway, Hayball has appointed Ella Masters as the studio […]
Pritzker Prize-winning architect Tadao Ando has been commissioned to design the site of MPavilion 2023, which will open 16 November 2023. Ando is one of Japan’s leading contemporary architects and is known for his striking geometric interventions in nature and his precise, considered use of concrete. Over the past decade, MPavilion has worked with the […]
Described as the “Rosetta Stone of experience”, The Experience Book: For Designers, Thinkers & Makers by Freestate founder, architect and designer Adam Scott and his colleague Dave Waddell is a love letter to the transformative power of the designer experience. Launched last Friday at Melbourne’s Collingwood Yards, The Experience Book: For Designers, Thinkers & Makers […]
Marking its second edition of the exhibition, Melbourne Now is coming to The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia on 24 March 2023. Melbourne Now is all about showcasing the extraordinary work of more than 200 Victorian-based artists, designers, studios and firms whose practices contribute to the cultural landscape of Melbourne and Victoria. Displaying more than […]
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Inviting guests to explore the subtlety and complexities of a coffeehouse through colour, texture and theme, Compass South by Flack Studio is a “gentle fusion of nostalgia and artistic elements juxtaposed with luxurious accents.” Located in South Melbourne on the ground floor of a new office building and housing 60-seats, Compass South draws inspiration from […]
Oriented by the central hearth, Aru is a restaurant full of earthy and warm colours with bespoke bricks, spotted gum timber, and low lighting. Located in Little Collins Street, Melbourne, Aru offers Sino-Indonesian-Australian cuisine. The colour palette underpins themes of heat and spice with a gradient combined with level changes defining dining areas. Speaking on […]
Covering only 24 square metres, Ray White’s boutique by Smac Studio refers to the relaxed glamour of a lush home – not a display office. Situated in Rose Bay, Sydney, Ray White Boutique Reception is where prospective buyers are shown high-end apartments to buy off the plan. The client, Ray White associate director Daniel Ungar, […]
For today’s lookbook, let’s start preparing your summer social calendar with an extensive list of excellently-designed hospitality projects in Australia. This selection is from our IDEA 2022 finalists, which all demonstrated the most sophisticated functionality and personality of the venue to deliver that all-important memorable experience, drawing the clientele back for more. Winners were announced […]
Featuring block colours and geometric forms, Circles of Hair by Perth design studio State of Kin is an ambient and memorable hair salon like no other. Located in the trendy suburb of Subiaco in Perth, Circles of Hair is considered an institution in the local area. With a devout cult following, strong social media presence, […]
With an upbeat appeal with playfulness at its core, Melbourne-born boutique the memo has unveiled its flagship store designed by Cera Stribley. Located in High Street, Armadale, the memo is a Mum-and-bub retailer and is conceptualised to elevate the shopping experience for new and expecting parents. Architecture and interior design studio Cera Stribley has designed […]
In celebration of IDEA 2022, ADR is taking a sneak peek into the people behind the design magic. Today we’ll learn more about the design duo from Luchetti Krelle. As a Designer of the Year finalist, Luchetti Krelle has four projects shortlisted in this year’s program, all featuring in the Hospitality category. Winners will be announced at the 2022 IDEA […]
Layering old and new, Anna Carin Design Studio transforms this former Newtown bakery into a family home that’s as sensuous and seductive as the song that inspired it. A building can feel like a poem, or a favourite song, according to Anna-Carin McNamara. The founder and director of Anna Carin Design Studio details how her […]
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During Sydney Design Week, Cult’s award-winning sustainability initiative, Cultivated, is set to present Reviving Design Icons – a rare insight into the restoration process of one of the most iconic chairs in furniture history, a Fritz Hansen Series 7 chair. Since 2013, Cultivated has offered refurbishment services for original mid-century modern furniture. For two days […]
Nuage by Phoenix draws inspiration from natural and earthen elements, coming together to blur the lines between the fabricated and organic. Proudly designed in Australia by Phoneix’s in-house team, Nuage is recognised internationally for its unique and functional product composition with a GOOD DESIGN award and an iF Design Award for the mixer range. The […]
Neolith has announced four exciting and original new surfaces to the Six-S Collection, promoting its commitment and awareness of its global responsibility as a best practice brand. Inspired by global biodiversity, green principles and the ongoing fight against COVID-19, these new surfaces look beyond immediate visual appeal and explore Neolith’s core values and business ethos. […]
The 2022 Shaw Contract Design Awards program is an opportunity to recognise spaces that inspire creative ways of living, working, learning and healing through a design lens. The 2022 Shaw Contract Design Awards, now in its 17th year, had almost 600 submissions from 44 countries with 37 projects selected as Best of Region finalists. All […]
Herman Miller is renowned for its high-performance seating and its new Zeph chair is no exception, as Studio Tate's design director Alex Hopkins explains.
In collaborating with designers from all over the world, Laufen combines its philosophy with different influences, ideas, concepts and multicultural approaches to give rise to two collections for the bathroom with unforgettable beautiful bathtubs. The modern bathroom is now viewed as a sanctuary and a private space for relaxation. While this is informing the style […]
Judging for the 2022 Shaw Contract Design Awards is well and truly under way! Built on Shaw Contract’s foundation to celebrate the optimism of design and its ability to influence everyday life, the Shaw Contract Design Awards showcases excellence and the creative vision of designers and architects from all over the globe. 2022 Shaw Contract Design Awards Overview “Now […]
Finding a happy home between mid-century modern style and the research-backed ergonomics of today’s work chairs, the Zeph chair is an affordable entrée into the world of Herman Miller performance seating. The Zeph chair is an advanced yet simple design that offers more for less, with comfort, colour and style at its forefront. Made with […]
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