Creating an island: Microsoft Place by Gensler

In bringing 2000 Microsoft staff into a single location, Gensler has deconstructed the typical working model. Taking its client into unchartered territories, the design team envisaged a new working landscape that moves beyond the corporate norms to embrace ‘island’ life.

I Spy an Italian chair

From Italian master Emilio Nanni comes the Spy chair, and rarely has there been such sweet fusion between sturdy frame and comfortable seat.

Making Light Work This NYE

A new smart phone app for Sydney’s New Year’s Eve celebrations puts party-goers in the picture

Erco Party

A new chapter of Herman Miller’s design continuum: Kim Colin and Sam Hecht named Global Creative Directors

After two decades of creative partnership, Kim Colin and Sam Hecht of Industrial Facility step into a joint role as Herman Miller’s Global Creative Directors – a reminder that the brand’s ethos isn’t defined solely by their products, but also by the quiet thread of thought that shapes the space in-between, crafting a purposeful, human-centric and enduring trajectory.

The national architecture awards shortlist has dropped!

The Australian Institute of Architects’ (AIA) 2026 National Architecture Awards Shortlist has been revealed, showcasing some of the country’s best new homes, buildings and community spaces before the winners are announced in October.

Metallic magnificence revealed at Milan

When Italian furniture maker, Pedrali partnered with design studio, Formafantasma, the collaboration was always going to result in something both elevated and imbued with impeccable detail and flair.

DIA: It’s time to Write DESIGNER at the Australian census

With an in-your-face campaign from the Design Institute of Australia, Write DESIGNER urges every design professional to identify themselves in the upcoming census.