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.

September 4, 2025

A winning appointment

Leading by design, Erik L’Heureux has recently taken the helm of Monash University's Department of Architecture, and so a new and exciting journey begins for both L’Heureux and the University.

September 4, 2025

“Transcendence, pluralism and progress”: Aga Khan Award for Architecture winners

The independent Master Jury of the 16th Award Cycle (2023-2025) has selected seven winning projects from China to Palestine.

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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

September 2, 2025

Dr Piers Taylor arrives for Glenn Murcutt Symposium

Dr Piers Taylor – award-winning British architect, BBC presenter and founder of Invisible Studio – returns to Australia to deliver a keynote at the inaugural Glenn Murcutt Symposium.

August 29, 2025

“A magic you can’t prescribe, control or manifest”: Trent Jansen’s new exhibition at Studio ALM

Trent Jansen's first Sydney solo exhibition in years celebrates the poetry and stories that grow from collaborative making as well as the importance of co-creation.

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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.

August 29, 2025

Speakers share their reflections ahead of fjcstudio’s Queensland event

As the next event in a series of discussions centring on Richard Francis-Jones’ book comes to Brisbane, we hear directly from the speakers on fences, villas and the importance of critical community.

August 26, 2025

A milestone conversation with David Hicks

The Melbourne-based interior designer is celebrating his eponymous practice's quarter-century. He joins Timothy Alouani-Roby at The Commons during a flying visit to Sydney to discuss this milestone and much more.

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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.

August 26, 2025

“Architecture is always about more than form; it is about meaning”: In conversation with Lina Ghotmeh

As French-Lebanese Architect Lina Ghotmeh prepares for lectures in Melbourne and Sydney, we hear about the philosophy shaping her internationally celebrated practice.

August 26, 2025

Layers of the rainforest incorporated into these concept hiking huts

A collaboration of creatives led by Sam Crawford Architects has produced a concept for the ultimate on-Country experience that both respects and sensitively interacts with the landscape.

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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.

August 26, 2025

Knoll’s legacy of Total Design celebrated at Living Edge panel event

Emily Moss, Brooke Lloyd, Juliette Arent Squadrito and Alexandra Ramundi joined Alice Blackwood at Living Edge's stunning showroom to discuss a milestone approach to design.

August 22, 2025

All plus and no minus: Ian Briggs on the newly rebranded Plus Studio

Director Ian Briggs is one of the longest serving members of the Plus team and – with a milestone rebrand complete and a Sydney event just yesterday – he walks us through the state of play at the practice in 2025.

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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.

August 21, 2025

Saturday Indesign 2025: Your guide to what’s on!

Melbourne is the destination and Saturday 6th September is the date – get ready for this year’s one-day design extravaganza with a full guide to what’s on.

August 20, 2025

Tim Ross celebrates Australia’s golden age of local design in new book

‘What a Ripper!’ by comedian and architecture advocate Tim Ross explores Australia’s rich legacy of local product design.

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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.