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May 8, 2026

Changemaker by design

Kerstin Thompson, architect and advocate, has influenced the language of Australian architecture and made a profound difference to people and place.

May 7, 2026

STORIESINDESIGN with RIBA Royal Gold Medallist, Níall McLaughlin

Recently in Australia as plans for the first new cathedral in over a century in Sydney were announced, Níall McLaughlin met Timothy Alouani-Roby during his visit to discuss community, tradition, inspiration and the history of architecture. 

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Silent Beams — ownworld introduces Wästberg

ownworld unveiled Silent Beams in its Collingwood showroom, marking the arrival of Swedish lighting brand Wästberg through a new partnership with Euroluce.

May 4, 2026

“Nothing lost, everything gained”: Michael Jones returns and reflects in the Byera Hadley diaries

AJC Architects' Michael Jones has completed his travelling research scholarship in Europe and reports back on initial findings — with much relevance for Sydney and beyond.

April 30, 2026

Entries open for the 2026 Sustainability Awards

Entries are now officially open for Architecture & Design's 2026 Sustainability Awards, Australia’s leading program recognising excellence in sustainable architecture, design, and construction.

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Celebrating the best in kitchen design

The Sub-Zero and Wolf Kitchen Design Contest is officially open. And the long-running competition offers Australian architects, designers and builders the chance to gain global recognition for the most technically resolved, performance-led kitchen projects.

April 30, 2026

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.

April 30, 2026

Materia makes the case for expressive Passivhaus

At Materia, Maurie Novak tests Passivhaus against an expressive architectural brief, using his own St Kilda home to question what high-performance housing can look like.

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Back in full thread: VIATT to return after standout debut

Following its successful inaugural event in early 2024, the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles, and Textile Technologies (VIATT) is gearing up for its next instalment in 2025.

April 29, 2026

An intimate conversation with Mim Fanning of Mim Design

Join Royal Oak Floors and Timothy Alouani-Roby for an intimate discussion with Mim Fanning, founder and principal of renowned Melbourne multi-disciplinary interior design practice Mim Design.

April 24, 2026

2026 Sustainability Awards Jury Announced in Milestone 20th Year

The official 2026 Sustainability Awards jury panel has been unveiled.

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Introducing the Here Before Collection, a collaboration celebrating Indigenous art

Dreamtime Flooring, a 100 per cent Indigenous-owned business, has partnered with renowned carpet manufacturer Godfrey Hirst to launch the Here Before Collection.

April 22, 2026

Milan Design Week 2026: Standout exhibitions and installations

From Aesop’s light-filled installation by Australian architect Rodney Eggleston to Molteni&C’s immersive garden worlds, these are the exhibitions, launches and interventions shaping Milan Design Week so far — with more to come.

April 22, 2026

Apartments on show during Milan Design Week

From Muuto’s softly lived-in Brera apartment to Artemest’s palazzo-scale grandeur and Studiopepe’s introspective project apartment, these Milan Design Week interiors use the home as a stage for design, feeling and identity.

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MillerKnoll solidifies Southeast Asian presence with Jakarta and Singapore partnerships

MillerKnoll, the design powerhouse born from the iconic merger of Herman Miller and Knoll, expands its reach in Southeast Asia with two major new dealerships.

April 21, 2026

An architect of distinction

David Teh, founder of Pakatan Reka Arkitek (PRA), is an architect of distinction who has made an indelible imprint on the built landscape of Malaysia and beyond, and continues to do so.

April 16, 2026

Níall McLaughlin Architects announces new cathedral project during visit to Australia

While in Sydney, RIBA Royal Gold Medal-winner Níall McLaughlin has been announced as the design firm for the first Roman Catholic cathedral in Australia in over a century.

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Your Moment INDESIGN

For this exclusive Indesign Edit, we invited eight of our most valued industry colleagues – and design heroes – to join us at the Farage concept store, where we captured them in their element.