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Plus Architecture, an international architecture practice, has welcomed two major promotions in the studio’s Brisbane and Sydney studios. Set to play a leading role in the delivery of Plus Architecture’s growth in the Asia-Pacific region, Chrisney Formosa and Zach Kwong have been elevated to principal. Possessing more than 15 years of experience, Formosa has led […]
Located on 8 Brighton Street and the adjoining 5 Wiltshire Street in Melbourne’s inner-city suburb of Richmond, the two projects will be developed by Fortis and funded by Pallas Capital. The two projects collectively occupy 15 blocks of land and aim to establish a new residential, commercial and retail precinct in Richmond. Construction on 8 […]
Global workplace strategy, design and construction leader Unispace has appointed Sam Gill as head of life sciences for the ANZ region. In November last year, Unispace was the recipient of the Workplace Under 1000 sqm award at the 2022 IDEA Gala. The category is sponsored by the global furniture company Herman Miller. To receive regular updates […]
SJB’s Melbourne architecture studio welcomes two new directors, Beaudene Fulwood and Nigel Morris, each possessing over a decade’s experience at the studio. Both joining SJB in 2011, Fulwood and Morris “herald a new chapter of growth and investment in the future of the practice,” says the multidisciplinary studio. Fulwood has previously worked on commercial and […]
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For today’s lookbook, ADR reflects upon the most beautiful and daring bathroom vanities in Australian households. This selection is from our IDEA 2022 finalists and illustrates the untapped power of bathroom vanities as an adventurous and colourful aspect of interior design. Moor Street residence, Flack Studio The Moor Street residence is a contemporary reimagining of Memphis design. The inclusion […]
For our latest lookbook, ADR is exploring eight interior and outdoor spaces that demonstrate the enduring popularity and warmth of timber. This selection is from our IDEA 2022 finalists and displays the confident and cohesive use of wood as a dominant material. Courtyard house, Ha Architecture with Kihara Landscapes and styling by Jess Kneebone Situated in the inner eastern […]
Restrained but inviting, Lune Armadale is “all about showcasing the art of croissant making,” says Ewert Leaf senior interior designer Tess Carpenter. Completed in late July, Lune Armadale is the pastry company’s third iteration in Melbourne, joining stores in Fitzroy and the CBD. The specialist croissant company engaged Melbourne-based multidisciplinary architecture and design firm Ewert […]
Architecture and interior design practice Bates Smart combines Art Deco style with contemporary workplace needs in Hub Wynyard. Bates Smart joined forces with privately-owned flexible workspace operator Hub Australia to refurbish two levels of the recently-completed Brookfield Place. As one of Australia’s premier precincts located in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, the workspace features 4,000 […]
With country club hospitality, bespoke design, and curated outdoor experience, Osborn house brings a slice of Oxfordshire to Bundanoon. Completed this year, Osborn house is a three-level boutique hotel with a collection of 22 rooms set on a Heritage property between Bundanoon village and Morton National Park, just two hours from Sydney and Canberra. Dating […]
For our latest lookbook, ADR is examining the quiet confidence of interiors with overcast colours. Sometimes, less is more! Featured today are some recent residential and commercial projects covered on ADR, all of which, spare time and attention to fostering rooms that don’t rely on bold colours or materials to speak their purpose. Glebe house, Sydney, Tribe […]
With the brief to create a “resort-like escape” that referenced the lustre of South Sea Pearls, Autore Moda by Alex Morrison Interiors is a curvaceous banquette of textured pink hues. Located in Doubly Bay, the Autore Moda Flagship is a luxury boutique pearl jewellery retail space. Designed to replicate the luminescent and minimal nature of pearls, […]
The desire to create a holiday lifestyle and a palette that draws from 1970s eclecticism are at the height of Greg Natale’s latest residential project. Starting with the architectural intervention, Natale’s design for this three-bedroom ’70s apartment has stripped away anything non-essential and reclaimed all the ceiling space by shifting everything to the perimeter. In […]
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The sheer quantity of furniture thrown out by Australians each year inspired Australian furniture retailer Cult to kick-start a complete sustainability program that offers buyback, refurbishment and recycling services. Titled Cultivated and established in 2013, the program believes “that one of the best strategies for sustainable living is to make and buy things that last.” […]
Combining optimum performance with healthier materials, Shaw Contract’s Innate + In Tandem collection coordinates safety with style. Shaw Contract believes sustainability encompasses not only the environmental health of its products and operation but also how its products impact human experiences. Composed of bio-based polyurethane, Innate + In Tandem places performance and sustainability first and draw […]
Launched in May, the partnership sees Danish design brand GUBI appoint Cult as the exclusive vendor of the complete GUBI collection of furniture and lighting in three core markets in the Asia-Pacific region. Australian furniture retailer Cult has distributed GUBI for over 10 years, both as a B2B supplier and B2C retailer. Following a long […]
The pandemic has accelerated workplace trends like never before and, as a result, created unique opportunities in how we design the environment in which we collaborate, study, and evolve. Herman Miller is ready to navigate this with insights, products and services designed to help architects and interior designers adapt with the changing workplace environment. Aligning […]
Earlier this year, the IDEA 2021 gala took place at The Royal Randwick in Sydney. More than 500 architects, designers and design lovers gathered to celebrate the category and overall design award-winners. To continue the celebration of design excellence, ADR and Axolotl have gathered a fun series of shelfies (trophy selfies) of some IDEA winners! […]
Zenith Connect: As our working slowly lives return to something like normality, furniture solutions with integrated technology are on the rise.
Fhiaba’s elegant range of food preservation solutions facilitates the necessities of high-quality food and wine storage while exuding style and luxury. For over 40 years, Fhiaba has been perfecting the design of its appliance to create the best refrigeration solutions. The only brand in the world with technology capable of managing three independent climate zones, […]
IDEA 2022 has a new sponsor in European Oak flooring company, Tongue n Groove. The European oak flooring company will be sponsoring the Object – Furniture and Lighting – Professional category. Passionate about oak, Tongue n Groove loves the character, patina and elegance that wood bestows upon each and every project. It is this passion […]
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