Get to know the prominent and emerging contemporary architecture people and interior design people behind today’s most revered projects and practices.
In this interview, Michael Leeton reflects on his philosophy of placemaking, connection to landscape and the importance of designing homes that balance intimacy with scale, using his award-winning project House on a Hill as a central reference point.
What does home mean to us and how does it shape the way we live? These questions and more will be the focus for the second Sydney Open Symposium on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May, 2026.
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For a closer look behind the creative process, watch this video interview with Sebastian Nash, where he explores the making of King Living’s textile range – from fibre choices to design intent.
Architects Neil Durbach, Camilla Block and David Jaggers of Durbach Block Jaggers have been named as joint recipients of the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) Gold Medal for 2026.
As Snøhetta marks ten years of permanent presence in Australia, co-founder Kjetil Trædal Thorsen reflects on Country, civic generosity, regenerative design and why architecture must keep imagining “memories of the future.”
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For Aidan Mawhinney, the secret ingredient to Living Edge’s success “comes down to people, product and place.” As the brand celebrates a significant 25-year milestone, it’s that commitment to authentic, sustainable design – and the people behind it all – that continues to anchor its legacy.
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.
Kerstin Thompson, architect and advocate, has influenced the language of Australian architecture and made a profound difference to people and place.
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With a bold, singular vision and a new factory just around the corner from their Western Sydney manufacturing heartland, Maxton Fox’s evolution takes the best of its history while setting its eyes on the future – and keeping its feet firmly planted on Australian soil.
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.
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.
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How can design empower the individual in a workplace transforming from a place to an activity? Here, Design Director Joel Sampson reveals how prioritising human needs – including agency, privacy, pause and connection – and leveraging responsive spatial solutions like the Herman Miller Bay Work Pod is key to crafting engaging and radically inclusive hybrid environments.
Gold Coast-based photographer Tanika Blair brings an interior design eye to her work, capturing architecture through light, feeling and a strong sense of story.
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.
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In this candid interview, the culinary mastermind behind Singapore’s Nouri and Appetite talks about food as an act of human connection that transcends borders and accolades, the crucial role of technology in preserving its unifying power, and finding a kindred spirit in Gaggenau’s reverence for tradition and relentless pursuit of innovation.
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.
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.
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The Man x Machine x Material collaboration by Jarrod Lim and The American Hardwood Export Council explores how generative AI can enhance design processes while also revealing the areas where human intuition remains irreplaceable.
