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Restlessness and a stubborn resistance to the status quo. As I write this, much of the country is once again sheltering in place. The feeling of déjà vu all the more unwelcome for its unexpected return in 2021. We are feeling restless, eager for the

The first monograph on the Japan-born, Sydney-based architect Koichi Takada is a love letter to organic architecture, humanistic values and holistic design. Form follows nature in the projects that grace its pages – a smattering of the many Takada ha

Proudly designed in Australia, the award-winnng Lexi MKII collection builds on the distinctive linear profile of Lexi with a sleeker, more sophisticated aesthetic. The slender profiled outlet and pin handle is now elongated and sits vertically, offer

ORIGIN STORY Both of my parents were in architecture. As a child we travelled regularly, and having a Venezuelan mother we would often visit relatives in Venezuela via New York and Miami. Each trip was centred on architecture. AESTHETIC A pursuit of

PROJECT COLLINGWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE MCCLUSKEY STUDIO WITH SJB PHOTOGRAPHER DEREK SWALWELL Evoking a sense of tranquillity in the cultural heart of Melbourne, Collingwood Medical is the debut commercial project by interior design practice, McClusk

“I can’t go and run a business that’s super profitable and drive my new car, but have my staff still tapping away on $65 grand a year with very few options for themselves.” In the remaining 777 words I have set aside for this feature on Rebecca Cal

The past year for Luke Hayward has been a roller coaster of COVIDrelated innovation and opportunities. Despite the ongoing challenges, he has approached 2021 with resilience that was made all the sweeter when he won the inaugural Emerging Architect P

How long have you lived here and what drew you to the property? We’ve been living here now for two years. We purchased the home in 2015. Four years of design, approvals and construction followed. Council took a total of 414 days to approve the proje

More than three-quarters of the energy used by domestic appliances is consumed during use. With the Australian architecture and interior design industry increasingly conscious of the role it has to play in this country’s response to the climate emerg

Valuing the environment has always been in the Herman Miller DNA. Our founder declared, “We will be a good corporate neighbour by being a good steward of the environment.” It is our obligation to manage the Earth’s resources, create a more equitable

PRACTICE LUCHETTI KRELLE PROJECT OVOLO LOCATION SOUTH YARRA, VICTORIA/WOLWORUNG/ WURUNDJERI PEOPLE Designed in 2019 and constructed throughout 2020, “The original intent for a micro hotel of shared room-type accommodation quickly went out the window

PRACTICE ENOKI AND PROSKE ARCHITECTS PROJECT VIGNERON HOUSE LOCATION ADELAIDE HILLS, SOUTH AUSTRALIA/BUKATILA/ PERAMANGK PEOPLE “Their location was always a big part of the brief,” says Adelaide-based Enoki director Susanna Bilardo. “They live among

PRACTICE NEST ARCHITECTS AND PLACEMENT PROJECT FLORIDA HOUSE AREA 244M2 LOCATION INVERLOCH, VICTORIA BUNURONG/BOONWURRUNG PEOPLE Haven is the first word that comes to mind when you stumble across Florida house. Seeking sanctuary in a seaside suburb

PRACTICE SANS ARCHITECTS PROJECT BLOOM LOCATION THEBARTON, SOUTH AUSTRALIA KARRAUNDONGGA /KAURNA PEOPLE AREA 265 M² Having grown up on farms in the country, the owners of Bloom wanted to showcase links to fresh produce, local farmers and growers. Th

DESIGN AND INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE ARENT&PYKE ARCHITECT VITALE DESIGN PROJECT QUEENS PARK HOUSE LOCATION QUEENS PARK, NEW SOUTH WALES EORA/GADIGAL PEOPLE How do we make more while retaining the charm of the house?’ is the question that struck both the

When did you first become interested in the world of art? And what path led you to become an artist? I’ve loved making and experiencing art for as long as I can remember. I have memories of being a small child and covering sheets of A4 paper with scr

The IDEA Overall Winner is awarded to the submission that the jury believes to be the most outstanding design among the individual category winners for that year. The winner is the project that is deemed to have best addressed the challenges common t

Earlier this year, IDEA 2021 officially kicked off with a star-studded evening in honour of the reigning Designer of the Year David Flack hosted by Miele at its South Melbourne Experience Centre. Every year, Miele graciously opens its doors to past w

2021 sees the addition of a Community Services award to the IDEA program. The decision to introduce this particular category really stemmed from our experiences during the 2019/20 bushfires and first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic. We were looki

This three-bedroom luxury apartment has a timeless appeal and offers a striking contemporary interior in a remarkable setting. Located in Collingwood’s landmark c1876 Yorkshire Brewery, this three-storey single residence features a white spiral stair

Part of AMP Capital’s Quay Quarter precinct in Sydney’s Circular Quay, each apartment in this boutique block offers a bespoke environment that foregrounds unique views, complemented by detailed joinery and material application. The interiors speak to

This project had a single vision, to enmesh art and design into the clients’ daily lives through the reimagining of an architecturally designed home in Hobart. With an unobtrusive backdrop, the approach was to create a space for the owners to indulge

Exercise is more than just a physical journey; it’s a psychological one too. It’s a philosophy that UK-based fitness concept, 1Rebel, has used to disrupt the international fitness industry and speak to the heads and hearts of gym-goers. This is the c

The revisioning of 35 Collins Street retains the best aspects of the legacy scheme while providing strategic, considered interventions to ensure the iconic workplace remains a valued part of Melbourne’s commercial fabric. Emphasising volume, transpar

In this Sydney project unearthing the identity of the building is as pivotal as defining its existence as the headquarters of a contemporary Australian fashion house. Where transformation from dark and damp to light filled and breezy is paramount – i

In a city densely populated with small environments, Studio Liu wanted to challenge the conventions of a tiny office space not only aesthetically, but in a way that addresses the trials of a global pandemic in Hong Kong. Hand gouged timber and exotic

The Alien is a functional, watertight vase that’s three dimensional and printed with eco-friendly, PLA (polylactic acid) bioplastic. The undulating design maximises the light-reflecting properties of the silk-effect PLA and is printed on demand. The

Arbour is a continual timber light formed to unite space and celebrate the beauty of the natural. It’s created by the divergence of two curves that flow along and around the product. The body is machined from various timbers, allowing the more techni

An assemblage of over-scaled timber vessels and totems within the North and South tower lobbies of Melbourne’s 80 Collins aligns art with purpose. Concierge services and seating are subtly concealed within the functional yet emotive installations, pr

This bespoke jewellery brand celebrates horology in Sydney: the art of making clocks and watches. It champions rich timber finishes, burnished metal and heavy texture for a sumptuous result. At the same time, the traditional jewellery store aesthetic

The Mallee Ward is the only designated psychiatric inpatient facility for children and adolescents in South Australia. It provides a consumer-focused space to help clinicians provide the highest level of care to children and young people experiencing

AHW Studio is a bespoke Sydney jewellery brand that celebrates horology – the art of making clocks and watches. Designers champion finishes such as rich timber, burnished metal and heavy texture for a sumptuous result. The palette nestles between bol

Blak Box is a temporary sound pavilion designed to share First People’s stories, first set up in Sydney. The purpose of the public art project is to connect visitors to concepts of Indigeneity through sound and form via a series of commissioned piece

This Sydney workplace provided Alexander & CO. with the opportunity to create an environment that is healthier for its people and community by integrating key technologies, principles and innovations. This project will continue to challenge its team

Alte. Studio was founded in Melbourne in 2020 by architect Barbara Chung with an ambition to establish a studio where people could grow as designers unburdened by labels or boxes. Treating the design process as an open conversation, the practice reje

Arent&Pyke is a Sydney-based design practice, formed by Juliette Arent and Sarah-Jane Pyke, encompassing interior architecture and design with a unique focus on the decorative arts. Since the formation of the practice in 2007, Arent&Pyke has fine-tun

The IDEA Gold Medal is given in recognition of those practitioners who have made an influential and enduring contribution to Australian design culture over the course of a career. The 2020 winner, Meryl Hare of Hare + Klein, is the worthiest of winne