TWO MINUTES WITH ROBERTO PALOMBA

As the revolutionary Kartell by Laufen range arrives in Australia, Reece, Australia’s leading name in bathrooms, speaks to designer Roberto Palomba about the collection’s elemental origins, the design industry’s renewed focus on the bathroom space, and the role of emotion in design.

Moving Up in Queensland

Moving Up in Queensland

Geyer has announced the appointment of Sally Macnaughton to the position of Senior Designer at their Brisbane Studio.

Macnaughton has vast experience in the area of commercial office design, as well as working on arrange of projects from multi-residential to retail, education and ‘boutique medical’.

With expertise in strategic planning, design, client and project management Mcnaughton “creates workplaces that respond to her client’s further needs”.

Woodmark Opens Shanghai Showroom

Woodmark has recently set up shop with a new showroom in China.

Another (provisional) boutique in Nudie Jeans’ back pocket

Nudie Jeans’ steadfast, sustainable ethos extends into this Indonesian pop-up store, lacquered in locally sourced timber.

Tadao Ando’s MPavilion to remain open until 2030

The Naomi Milgrom Foundation has announced that the MPavilion, designed by Tadao Ando, will stay in Queen Victoria Gardens for five more years.

Entries extended for the 2025 Sustainability Awards

The 2025 Sustainability Awards extends its entry period until midnight on 9 July 2025.

Australian Passivhaus Association clarifies one comprehensive standard

The Australian Passivhaus Association (APA) has released a guide outlining the process for achieving the international Passivhaus Standard, providing clarity on appropriate use of the term and the legal risks of incorrect assertions.

Prestigious design awards name Victoria’s best landscapes

A regional mall, residential garden, school yard and train station were all among the projects honoured at this year’s Australian Institute of Landscape Architects’ (AILA) Victorian Awards.