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Indian architect Balkrishna Doshi has received the Royal Institute of Architects’ (RIBA) Royal Gold Medal for 2022. First awarded in 1848, the Royal Gold Medal is regarded as the UK’s highest honour for architecture. The award is given to a person, or group, who has had a significant influence “on the advancement of architecture” worldwide. […]
Gray Puksand commemorated three decades of architecture and interior design this month – a milestone reflecting the firm’s collective industry intelligence at the forefront of community-defining design. As specialists in education, commercial and workplace design, Gray Puksand has championed a people-first culture since 1991. Helmed by founding partner Robert Puksand, the practice has evolved from […]
Brisbane-based architecture practice O’Neill Architecture has welcomed new partners to help solve client problems through “the pain of good design”. With the recent appointment of Megan Morice and Andrew Kimmins, the boutique practice behind Fortitude Valley’s The Eminence says it isn’t just about the final building. “There are many architects who can create good buildings, but […]
The Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning has unveiled this year’s best student projects. Dubbed Odyssey, the 2021 graduate show celebrates the creative journey of the students in architecture, design, and urban planning as they enter the world as professionals. The show was launched online yesterday, with an exhibition also scheduled at the Wilkinson […]
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Fabio Ongarato Design, a multi-disciplinary award-winning design studio with offices in Melbourne, Hong Kong, and Dubai, was recently engaged to create the site narrative for W Shanghai – The Bund, a newly opened luxury hotel occupying two elegant towers overlooking the Huangpu River in Shanghai. Famed for its exotic allure, Shanghai boasts a vibrant fusion […]
In 1968, Vola made the original modern-day tap, pioneering an iconic design that has remained classic, timeless and desirable ever since. To mark the occasion, the Danish brand has made a series of short films to celebrate the company and its values and to capture its unique approach. The six films shine a spotlight on Vola’s […]
With summer in full swing, ADR thought it a worthy time to revisit one of our favourite seaside amenity developments: the public change facility at Freemantle’s Leighton Beach. Built to replace an existing kiosk and change facility that no longer provided adequate service, the facility, which is positioned immediately behind the first dune formation, is […]
When Charles Darwin University’s Office of Information Technology Management and Support (ITMS) moved into an old trades building on the Casuarina campus in Darwin, the staff was presented with an opportunity to re-engineer not only their work location but also their corporate culture. The re-imagined space received the George Chaloupka Award for Interior Architecture, presented […]
Melbourne institution Brunetti has unveiled its flagship inner-city emporium – a commanding venue designed by Technē Architecture + Interior Design – with multiple zones spanning almost 850 square metres. Connecting Collins Street to Flinders Lane, the ambition of the new emporium, which replaces Brunetti’s City Square venue, demanded an architectural design that honours Brunetti’s tradition […]
Research into new interior colour schemes suggests tastes are being driven by yearnings for sanctuary and a simpler way of life. In putting together a trend forecast for 2018, Australian paint brand Wattyl says it conducted research into modern lifestyles and the factors affecting our sense of place and wellbeing. According to the company, its […]
While there were plenty of eye-catching designs recognised at this year’s IDEA gala dinner, one piece of work that garnered considerable praise was the Settlers chair by Jon Goulder. We take a closer look at how the chair was conceived and constructed. The winner of the Object – Furniture and Lighting category, the Settlers chair […]
Sitting more than 1000km north of Perth, the Ningaloo Centre, designed by SITE Architecture Studio, was undertaken by the Shire of Exmouth as a place for locals to connect and visitors to discover the unique Ningaloo Coast World Heritage area. The $34 million centre is a 5,062sqm, multi-purpose building comprising a visitors’ centre, café and […]
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All images courtesy of Workspace Commercial Furniture. When manufacturing in Australia seems to be on the wane, one company is taking great strides to keep Australian expertise, know-how and jobs at home. South Australian-based furniture manufacturer Workspace is defying the odds and creating a successful business designing, manufacturing and supplying Australian designers and architects with […]
A newly-released furniture range by Sydney-based Wajarri Yamatji woman Nicole Monks tells the compelling story of her heritage and lived experiences through its design.
Leading Italian bathware manufacturer, Catalano, have introduced the latest collection to their portfolio of washbasins, Premium Up. This ultra-modern range is now available in Australia exclusively through Rogerseller. The Premium Up collection represents an evolution in design and applications of washbasins by including functional surfaces next to the bowl. Beautifully thin edges accentuate the design […]
Image above: the Mo bed designed by e15, which is at the centre of the dispute with IKEA. German furniture brand e15 is taking Swedish conglomerate IKEA to the High Court over a disputed copyright infringement on the design of its Mo bed. Designer Philip Manzier claims the Mo bed was developed over a three-year […]
What do Chairbiz and Products for People have in common? For those in the know, one is the evolution of the other. What started as Chairbiz in 2000 has grown, morphed and adapted into Products for People in 2016. Australian Design Review talks to both Simon Duerden and Stewart Brown of Products for People (or […]
Workspace’s latest in-house designed timber family is simply named A-series after the A-frame form which is carried through from the table to the chairs.
Touted by his clients as the best kept secret in the Australian furniture industry, manufacturer Nick Mouat of Nickisms combines an understanding of both technology and timber to help make the ideas of Australia’s leading designers a reality.
Earlier in the year at Denfair, the American Hardwood Export Council invited six designers across Australia and New Zealand to use US hardwoods to create a bespoke piece of furniture. Each design was mapped from when the trees were felled in the hardwood forests of the US, tracking their environmental profile all the way to Australia, including the final design outcome.
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