The latest in interiors
A dismantled Victorian cottage in Collingwood gets a second life, reassembled brick by brick accompanied by a bold contemporary extension that refuses to blend in. In a Melbourne suburb where architecture and design are defined by a juxtaposition of historic industrial heritage and cutting-edge, sustainable modernity, a dilapidated Victorian workers’ cottage has been preserved rather […]
Dean Dyson Architects‘ newly completed project in Melbourne, ‘A Different Kind of Open Plan’, emerged from a question about contemporary family life: as children become more independent, does connection require constant togetherness, or can architecture support a sense of belonging while allowing greater autonomy? The Melbourne residence didn’t lack room; it had all the spaces […]
Leading Melbourne architecture and interior design practice Technē has recently completed the inaugural SFIDI wellbeing and fitness facility, located within the iconic Rialto Towers in the CBD. The brainchild of Virgin Active Australia co-founder Ian Tuckey, and property developers Lorenz and Manola Grollo of Grollo + Co (whose family originally developed the Rialto Towers in […]
Curated by Tom‘s (CBT) new showroom was recently launched in the inner-city suburb of Kent Town, welcoming over 150 architects, interior designers, builders, clients, business partners and industry leaders from across South Australia into the space. The event marked a milestone in the SA design community, celebrating not only the opening of the showroom, but also […]
How does someone go from making aeroplanes quieter to optimising the sound emanating from the finest speakers in the world? When an interior designer expands their fitout remit to specify high-end sound systems into a brief, they are perhaps unaware of the precision and acoustic skills that go into designing the equipment selected. Dr Veronique […]
Australia’s cooperative advocating and supporting small, medium and emerging practices, ArchiTeam, has opened the entries for its 2026 awards program. Now in its 19th year, the ArchiTeam Awards continue to celebrate the creativity, innovation and impact of architects working in small practice across Australia. The Awards recognise projects of every scale that demonstrate outstanding design, […]
Herman Miller has announced the appointment of Kim Colin and Sam Hecht as the brand’s new global creative directors, building on a long-standing collaborative relationship. Founders and principals of London-based design studio Industrial Facility, Colin and Hecht are stepping into this expanded role with a wealth of experience and design expertise. Their work spans design […]
After 25 years at GroupGSA, Lisa-Maree Carrigan reflects on leadership, legacy and leaving the practice stronger than she found it. Long before architecture began talking seriously about female leadership, Carrigan had already decided where she belonged. The daughter of a developer and an interior designer, Carrigan knew by the age of nine that she wanted […]
Innovation in premium flooring has positioned Aloura Australiana Timber Flooring as a preferred choice for specifiers across Australia. “We identified a clear gap in the market,” says Sarah Risbey Rees, Brand Principal of the Flooring Division at George Fethers & Co. And it’s a gap that she says has been filled by a reinvention of […]
Foster & Black is known for making great coffee, but if there’s one thing Melburnians appreciate with their brew, it’s a splash of great design on the side. As a design-led Australian coffee brand, Foster & Black has over 15 locations across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, each with its own unique design and […]
With demand for affordable, sustainable and human-centric housing on the rise, and in response to Melbourne’s need for increased density, Nightingale Housing has launched its latest multi-res development, marking its debut in the northern suburb of Coburg. Nightingale Umarkoo Wayi, designed by Kennedy Nolan in collaboration with Nightingale Housing, reframes what sustainable, budget-conscious multi-residential design can look […]
A long-vacant caretaker’s apartment within Melbourne’s heritage-listed Fairlie building has been transformed into a boutique wellness centre for residents. In one of Melbourne’s earliest and most architecturally significant high-rise residential buildings, a modest ground-level project, designed by award-winning architects Wood Marsh, has reactivated a space that sat empty and deteriorating for years. Completed in 1961 […]
The latest in architecture
A dismantled Victorian cottage in Collingwood gets a second life, reassembled brick by brick accompanied by a bold contemporary extension that refuses to blend in. In a Melbourne suburb where architecture and design are defined by a juxtaposition of historic industrial heritage and cutting-edge, sustainable modernity, a dilapidated Victorian workers’ cottage has been preserved rather […]
Dean Dyson Architects‘ newly completed project in Melbourne, ‘A Different Kind of Open Plan’, emerged from a question about contemporary family life: as children become more independent, does connection require constant togetherness, or can architecture support a sense of belonging while allowing greater autonomy? The Melbourne residence didn’t lack room; it had all the spaces […]
Curated by Tom‘s (CBT) new showroom was recently launched in the inner-city suburb of Kent Town, welcoming over 150 architects, interior designers, builders, clients, business partners and industry leaders from across South Australia into the space. The event marked a milestone in the SA design community, celebrating not only the opening of the showroom, but also […]
Rothelowman’s landmark Build-to-Rent (BTR) project for Arklife proves that when metrics are employed focused on adaptability into the future, architects are provided with measures to assist cities to grow bolder and better. The process of achieving exceptional results in multi-residential architecture has long been influenced by the imperatives of timing; BtR harnesses this as a […]
Australia’s cooperative advocating and supporting small, medium and emerging practices, ArchiTeam, has opened the entries for its 2026 awards program. Now in its 19th year, the ArchiTeam Awards continue to celebrate the creativity, innovation and impact of architects working in small practice across Australia. The Awards recognise projects of every scale that demonstrate outstanding design, […]
AJC Architects has received the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) NSW Enduring Architecture Award for the second consecutive year, with Clubbe Hall at Frensham School recognised following last year’s award for Moore Park Gardens. The award recognises buildings that are at least 25 years old and continue to demonstrate outstanding architectural merit, celebrating projects that […]
Architecture, interiors and bespoke furniture combine to create a layered hospitality experience deeply connected to Byron Bay. Byron Bay has become one of Australia’s most recognisable design destinations, but its aesthetic seems to be flattening into a streamlined version of itself. Whitewashed walls, overt coastal references and resort styling often dominate hospitality projects seeking to […]
Celebrating 20 years, Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) is the largest Indigenous art fair in Australia. Locally run and internationally recognised, DAAF brings together the work of over 1500 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists in a celebration of culture, design and art. An art fair with real impact The only national event of its […]
With demand for affordable, sustainable and human-centric housing on the rise, and in response to Melbourne’s need for increased density, Nightingale Housing has launched its latest multi-res development, marking its debut in the northern suburb of Coburg. Nightingale Umarkoo Wayi, designed by Kennedy Nolan in collaboration with Nightingale Housing, reframes what sustainable, budget-conscious multi-residential design can look […]
A long-vacant caretaker’s apartment within Melbourne’s heritage-listed Fairlie building has been transformed into a boutique wellness centre for residents. In one of Melbourne’s earliest and most architecturally significant high-rise residential buildings, a modest ground-level project, designed by award-winning architects Wood Marsh, has reactivated a space that sat empty and deteriorating for years. Completed in 1961 […]
Twenty years after opening on the banks of the Brisbane River, the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) remains one of Australia’s most celebrated cultural destinations. To mark the milestone, Architectus – the practice behind the gallery’s award-winning design – has partnered with acclaimed visual performance duo The Huxleys and photographer Jo Duck on a vibrant […]
RAIA Gold Medallist Kerstin Thompson of Kerstin Thompson Architects (KTA), Professor Maryam Gusheh, Associate Professor Lee-Anne Khor and Professor Louise Wright of Monash Urban Lab, Monash University, have been announced as the creative directors for Australia’s 2027 Venice Biennale exhibition titled Lived In. Announced by The Australian Institute of Architects, Lived In will feature at […]
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