Sophie Berrill

Assistant Editor at Australian Design Review

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Articles

Wendelbo applies residential prowess to commercial furniture market

1 week 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.
IDEA unveils new Enduring award at Brisbane launch

1 week 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.
Sydney Build Expo 2025 expected to be the biggest in event’s history

1 week 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.
AcoustiCalm panels by Materialised are a bold new presence in acoustic design

2 weeks 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.
Architecture and interior design appointments in April 2025

2 weeks 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.
30UNDER30’s Billie Murphy on educational interiors and leaning into the fun of design

2 weeks 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.
Inside the Circle Sessions: A new forum for practice leaders to tackle industry change together

3 weeks 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.
Highlights from Milan Design Week: Apartment edition

1 month ago | australiandesignreview.com | Alvin Wu |Sophie Berrill

Fresh off a visit to Milan Design Week, a yearly pilgrimage which attracts nearly half a million design lovers to the Italian city, Australian Design Review’s brand manager Alvin Wu shares his favourite apartment tours from the event. Alongside the official furniture fair, Salone del Mobile, Milan Design Week features several apartment tours where designers or brands from around the world are invited to curate spaces without making structural changes.
Behind the scenes of ADR’s 30UNDER30 Sydney dinner

1 month ago | australiandesignreview.com | Sophie Berrill

The Sydney-based contingent of Australian Design Review’s (ADR’s) 30UNDER30 gathered for the first time on Wednesday 26 March – here’s how it went. Kiln was the perfect meeting place for this year’s cohort of interior and product designers. Perched on the 18th floor of Ace Hotel Sydney with views overlooking the popular design destination of Surry Hills,Kiln was designed by Fiona Lynch Office and is a lush celebration of craftsmanship and materiality.
Conrad Lowry to judge IDEA 2025

1 month ago | australiandesignreview.com | Sophie Berrill

Conrad Lowry will judge the 2025 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), joining Andrew Glover, Jade Whittaker, Melissa Leung and jury chair Paul Hecker. IDEA is Australia’s longest-running independent architecture and interior design awards program, with winners selected annually by a panel of expert judges working in the industry. Rothelowman associate of interior design Conrad Lowry is the latest to join this esteemed panel.