Australian Design Review

2 weeks ago | australiandesignreview.com | Helena Morgan

The esteemed practice has paid homage to Brighton Grammar alum John Robertson Duigan MC – best known for designing and flying the first Australian-made powered aircraft – by delivering a centre of innovation and creativity. Architectus upholds its penchant for delivering innovative purpose-built facilities with the design of the Duigan Centre at Brighton Grammar School, located on St Andrews Street in Brighton, Victoria.

2 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks ago | australiandesignreview.com | Sophie Berrill

Leading interior decorator Simone Haag is one of six international exhibitors – and the only Australian – taking part in the third edition of L’Appartamento by Artemest. Set during Milan Design Week, L’Appartamento is a celebration of decoration, inviting interior designers and stylists to each transform a distinct room using only furniture, lighting, art and decor made by Italian artisans who sell through Artemest’s online platform.

3 weeks ago | australiandesignreview.com | Helena Morgan

The university’s coffee concrete innovators have developed an ingenious decarbonising solution for the built environment that strengthens concrete by 30 percent by using biochar made from recycled coffee grounds. RMIT University continues its reputation for delivering industry-leading sustainability innovations with the development of a coffee biochar that can replace sand in the creation of concrete.