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1 week ago | 
australiandesignreview.com | Sophie Berrill
Australian Design Review is thrilled to reveal that Meryl Hare, founder and design principal of Hare + Klein, is the final judge announced for the 2025 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). Now in its 23rd year, IDEA is Australia’s largest and most successful independent design awards program. Honouring the best of Australian interior and product design, IDEA is judged by a panel of industry experts from across the country.
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3 weeks ago | 
australiandesignreview.com | Sophie Berrill
The Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) gala will sparkle a little brighter this November courtesy of our newest event partner Chandon. As the exclusive sparkling wine partner of the IDEA gala, Chandon will treat guests to some of the finest bubbles across the night.
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3 weeks ago | 
australiandesignreview.com | Sophie Berrill
HDR strengthens its specialist capability with a new appointment, Carr unveils two new leaders across two studios, and Matthews Architects elevates internally in this month’s round up of industry appointments. HDR associate principal of defence and aviation Kate Macdonald. Photo: suppliedHDR has appointed Kate Macdonald as associate principal of defence and aviation to bolster its strategic expertise within the global architecture and engineering firm.
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1 month ago | 
australiandesignreview.com | Sophie Berrill
Global design company Wendelbo has transitioned from a residential brand to a versatile player in both the home and commercial markets with furniture offerings that combine comfort with craftsmanship. ‘Resimercial’ describes the blurred distinction that exists between residential and commercial spaces today.
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1 month ago | 
australiandesignreview.com | Sophie Berrill
Brisbane’s design community gathered at the Miele Experience Centre on Wednesday 30 April for the official launch of the 2025 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) and a first look at its newest award: Enduring. Miele Experience Centre Brisbane on 30 April 2025Hosted in partnership with Miele – IDEA’s Overall sponsor and the sponsor of the new Special Award – the evening was an opportunity to reflect on design’s great potential for longevity.
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1 month ago | 
australiandesignreview.com | Sophie Berrill
Co-located with Digital Construction Australia, Australia HVACR Expo and the International Construction Expo, Sydney Build begins today, Wednesday 7 May, at the ICC Sydney. Sydney Build has cultivated a reputation for creating a bustling festival atmosphere, complete with conference content, exhibitors, live music, entertainment and immersive experiences – and this year is no different.
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1 month ago | 
australiandesignreview.com | Sophie Berrill
Australian textiles and wall-coverings specialists Materialised have released a collection of printed acoustic panels for a range of styles and settings, including designs from local artists. Render of AcoustiCalm Strand Bondi panel by MaterialisedAfter 45 years in the contract furnishings industry, Materialised remains curious, which has been key to delivering innovative and fit-for-purpose solutions for architects and designers.
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1 month ago | 
australiandesignreview.com | Sophie Berrill
Yerrabingin names a new managing director,GroupGSA appoints its first associate principals and Charles Darwin University unveils the professor who will train the next generation of Northern Territory architects in this month’s round up of industry appointments. Left to right: Yerrabingin CEO Christian Hampson and newly appointed managing director Chris Mercer. Photo: Jessica LindsayAboriginal-owned design studio Yerrabingin has appointed Chris Mercer to the newly created role of managing director.
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1 month ago | 
australiandesignreview.com | Sophie Berrill
Billie Murphy is among Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 Interior and Product Designers for 2024/2025. Below, the Sydney-based senior interior designer from Gray Puksand talks about her penchant for designing joyful and quirky spaces, her experience working on a primary school project in Vienna and her love of scuba diving. Billie Murphy: I like to think that my approach to design is considered yet bold.
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2 months ago | 
australiandesignreview.com | Sophie Berrill
The inaugural Circle Session, hosted by The Advisory Studio as part of Australian Design Review (ADR)’s 30UNDER30 program, brought together leaders from the program’s practice partner firms for a candid and forward-focused discussion.
