Ideas

Be inspired by design-led and industry leading architecture or architectural design ideas and interior design ideas. Priceless architectural design tips, interior design tips and commercial or home interior design ideas from the leading brains and brands known to contemporary design.

November 12, 2025

The invisible workforce: Davenport Campbell on the risks and realities of remote work

Neill Johanson, Principal at Davenport Campbell, comments on what we might be losing and gaining with the expansion of remote work.

November 10, 2025

Kengo Kuma on Mount Fuji, Metabolism and the Sahara desert

In a wide-ranging interview, the iconic Japanese architect joins Timothy Alouani-Roby to discuss his childhood home, the influence of Metabolism, a formative experience in the Sahara desert and a recent house by Mount Fuji.

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“It’s a bit like writing a little song or a Japanese haiku:” Patrick Jouin on design, collaboration, and a partnership for the ages

Pedrali and Patrick Jouin celebrate more than ten years of collaboration with new evolutions to their iconic designs

November 7, 2025

Product Aware National Symposium: A shared framework for a sustainable future

Architects Declare and Suppliers Declare are uniting with the aim of making transparent, responsible specification the new industry standard.

November 7, 2025

Eames Demetrios on continuity and innovation as he visits Australia

He’s the Director of Eames Office and an all-round creative polymath – and Eames Demetrios has just been in our region with Living Edge.

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Distilling modernity: In conversation with Giulio Cappellini

In an exclusive interview with one of the most iconic figures on the international design scene, Cappellini’s charismatic art director talks about design that transcends time and geographical context, embraces diversity – and captures the elusive essence of our times.

November 6, 2025

A live audience interview with Anthony Burke

Professor of architecture, academic, television presenter and much else besides, Anthony Burke joins Timothy Alouani-Roby in Sydney for a live audience discussion about housing and his globetrotting story in architecture.

November 4, 2025

In Addition on designing with intention and heart

Founded by Ana Ćalić McLean and Josh McLean, In Addition is a design studio creating thoughtful, client-focused architecture and interiors.

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Classics informing classics: a design evolution

Join us for a Herman Miller series that looks at how architects and designers use their most iconic designs to create beautiful and functional office spaces.

October 31, 2025

Hassell research on returning to the office: Are mandates working?

'The Mandate Mirage: 2025 Workplace Futures Survey' is a new report by international design practice Hassell, revealing that the real drawcard for attracting employees to the office in-person is choice.

October 31, 2025

“I don’t think we ever imagined it would be as successful as it is”: Ivan Harbour returns to Barangaroo

The Senior Design Director at RSHP reflects on Barangaroo South Masterplan during a visit to Sydney marking ten years since the completion of the first phase.

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Delighting in details: What the trendjournal can do for Australian design

Marylou Cafaro’s first trendjournal sparked a powerful, decades-long movement in joinery designs and finishes which eventually saw Australian design develop its independence and characteristic style. Now, polytec offers all-new insights into the future of Australian design.

October 28, 2025

The changing workplace and why it demands good design

With Steelcase having reopened its refreshed WorkLife Showroom in Singapore this year, we spoke to Navedita Shergill about some key workplace macro shifts identified in their research.

October 27, 2025

Comment: “Heritage architecture and climate resilience – don’t throw the baby out with the floodwater”

David Gole, principal at leading climate-resilient design practice JDA Co., comments on the intersection between heritage and climate in architecture.

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MillerKnoll: The great responsibility of great design

As MillerKnoll offers a deep-dive into some of the company’s ESG initiatives with the recently released 2023 Better World Report, we take a closer look at their unwavering commitment to transformative design – and the belief that with great design comes great responsibility.

October 27, 2025

Foster + Partners launches first Australian exhibition at Parkline Place

Civic Vision, a major exhibition showcasing the global work of Foster + Partners, has officially opened in Sydney.

October 23, 2025

Landscape architecture under the microscope

Phillip Withers joins the podcast to discuss landscape design in relation to Country, place and European notions of control, as well as his part on the Habitus House of the Year 2025 Jury.

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American hardwood challenges perceptions in environmentally responsible design

The recent Kurunpa Kunpu collaboration, an exhibition of new furniture pieces realised in American maple, cherry and walnut, puts a spotlight on the resilience of First Nations People as well as the environmental impact of American hardwood species and their role in Australian design.