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A creative shape shifter

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A creative shape shifter

A leader whose powerful voice has made real change in Australia, Alison Page is advocate and artist, designer and creator, and someone who brings the First Nations voice to the fore in all that she does.

Bangkok in motion

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Bangkok in motion

At Chulalongkorn University, Jenchieh Hung and a new generation of architects look to the patterns of Bangkok’s Yaowarat district to explore how architecture might respond to a city in constant transformation.

A titan of interior design

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A titan of interior design

After more than four decades in design, Jeff Copolov steps down as Director of Bates Smart, leaving a legacy that has helped elevate interior design within the Australian profession.

Design without borders

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Design without borders

From lighting and large-scale art installations to experiments with paper, plastics and fungi, Edward Linacre Studio is entering a new chapter built around creativity, collaboration and sustainable material research.

Better work environments for everyone

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Better work environments for everyone

Angela Ferguson is focused on creating workplaces that support and benefit everyone, and her new practice, NeuroHaven, is leading by example.

Zenith: 70 years young!

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Zenith: 70 years young!

Zenith marks the incredible milestone of seven decades, celebrating as well as looking to the future.

Jia CURATED: Bigger and better in 2026

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Jia CURATED: Bigger and better in 2026

The 2026 Jia CURATED festival in Bali set exactly the right tone for community, education and inspiration over a sensational five days devoted to architecture and design, with sustainability at its heart.

Nature Weave: Jia CURATED returns to Bali for a Southeast Asian design feast

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Nature Weave: Jia CURATED returns to Bali for a Southeast Asian design feast

Jia CURATED is happening once again in Bali and this extraordinary design festival is not to be missed!

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

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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.

Singapore and the SIA, a powerhouse of design

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Singapore and the SIA, a powerhouse of design

Shortlisted in the 2026 INDE.Awards are a plethora of projects from Singapore and the Singapore Institute of Architects’ members. We celebrate the talent that resides in this country, as we showcase design that crosses borders and resonates in our Indo-Pacific region.

Kiwi Architects make their presence felt in the shortlist of the 2026 INDE.Awards

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Kiwi Architects make their presence felt in the shortlist of the 2026 INDE.Awards

Discover the Aotearoa New Zealand architects and designers shortlisted in the 2026 INDE.Awards, celebrating outstanding regional design excellence.

A powerhouse partnership

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A powerhouse partnership

Sonali and Manit Rastogi are a powerhouse couple. Partners in life and work, they create architecture for people and place that truly makes a difference, while shaping a sustainable design pathway for the future.

A bold light and sound experience by Autex Acoustics and DARKON

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A bold light and sound experience by Autex Acoustics and DARKON

Presenting a sound and light event in Melbourne’s CBD, Autex Acoustics and DARKON showcased their exemplary products and raised the bar for better design.

Your 2026 INDE.Awards shortlist is here

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Your 2026 INDE.Awards shortlist is here

Explore the full lineup of shortlisted people, projects and products!

Celebrating regional voices at the 2026 INDE.Awards

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Celebrating regional voices at the 2026 INDE.Awards

Celebrating three countries from our region and their respective Architecture Institutes at the 2026 INDE.Awards.

Melbourne Design Week 2026: The Review

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Melbourne Design Week 2026: The Review

With a plethora of talks, installations, exhibitions and happenings responding to this year’s theme (Design The World You Want), the eleven-day festival was the largest to date and arguably the most accomplished since inception.

Ruth Allen and Nicole Lawrence bring shared material intelligence to Melbourne Design Week

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Ruth Allen and Nicole Lawrence bring shared material intelligence to Melbourne Design Week

At r.a.g.e Hot Glass Studio, the glass artist and furniture designer will trace the making of two sculptural wall sconces through live glassblowing, discussion and process-led collaboration.

BLUORNG Gurgaon carves out a new retail landscape

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BLUORNG Gurgaon carves out a new retail landscape

When is a cave not exactly a cave? Metanoia Designs LLP transforms BLUORNG’s Gurgaon flagship into a cave-like retail environment, turning streetwear display into an immersive architectural experience.

25 years of Greg Natale: Beyond the decorative

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25 years of Greg Natale: Beyond the decorative

This November marks 25 years since Greg Natale opened his Sydney studio. In the decades since, he has built one of Australia’s most recognisable design practices, defined by pattern and decorative conviction.

Am I blue? Not with a coffee in hand.

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Am I blue? Not with a coffee in hand.

It’s bold and very blue and stands out from the crowd. Veneziano Coffee Roasters is making its presence felt, one expertly barista-made short black at a time!