We cover the latest moves, promotions and celebrations across the architecture and design industry, including Plus Architecture, Gray Puksand, Unispace, PTW and more.

UNSW is upping the ante on university hospitality venues, employing design to attract and retain talent. The Lounge, designed by Bates Smart, is UNSW’s new hybrid space for academics

Share your legacy in 2020 with the INDE.Awards’ Best of the Decade – two new era-defining accolades that honour the lasting impact of architecture and design in the Indo-Pacific.

Six major Australian labels, two buildings, one unified workplace… how does it work? Heidi Smith of Gray Puksand gives us the scoop on David Jones’ and Country Road Group’s stylish new Melbourne headquarters.

Are we being priced out of our own housing market? Is renting-for-life really so bad? A growing frontline of architects and developers are addressing the challenge with progressive housing models that offer new avenues for entering the housing market.

Indesignlive sits down with Pritzker Prize laureate Glenn Murcutt, in the newly opened MPavilion, to talk about concept development, collaboration and designing through observation and curiosity.

“We investigate the subjective and objective sensations and experiences linked to colours in order to define the personality of each project,” says Studiopepe co-director Chiara Di Pinto. It’s a personal approach that has garnered the Italian design studio world-wide acclaim.

From the rich warmth of a pixelated sunset or ethereal otherworldly shapes, to designs inspired by the act of turning a page of a book or even an ice cream – this year’s Evolve Awards were all about patient craft, adventurous spirit, thoughtful geometry and finding inspiration in the most surprising places.

Inspired by travelling, literature and societal agendas, Australian native Dieter Cartwright of Dutch East Design believes that hospitality is more than just about functional spaces.

Back for its 13th edition, this year’s Sustainability Awards was bigger and better than ever. The gala dinner took place Sydney’s, The Star, and highlighted the most creative, innovative and sustainable minds across the industry. With nearly 200 entries and a record-breaking number of 65 finalists, the winning list of 17 awardees definitely impressed.

Yep, you heard right. Everyone’s favourite design event is popping up again in Melbourne in 2020 – so you can get your design fix.

No doubt we have all encountered frustrations in our travels, but few have turned those frustrations into a collection of bold and bespoke boutique hotels.

Sometimes scrutinised for making a recycling bins out of virgin polypropylene – NZ company Method have found success following their considered design process that ensures a long term focus is maintained.

Ricky Richards is the exclusive Australian distributor of Dreamscape, a renowned US-based wallcoverings brand – and they’re here to put the finishing touch on your next project.

Recently, Allplastics have given the finishing touch to an apartment complex through adding eye-catching, LED diffusing opal acrylic bricks its exterior.

Inspired by the escapist maze-like qualities of historic Dutch artist M.C. Escher, Maze Hotel by Space 10 is all about flipping the hospitality experience.