QPDA 2012 Open for Entries

Queensland’s design leaders are invited to enter the 2012 Queensland Premier’s Design Awards 2012.

Built to rent, led by design

Fitzroy & Co is a case study in how thoughtful design can reinvigorate urban rental housing, with an authenticity that defies the ephemeral trends of the market.

Walt Disney

The China Solution

China may be the new Shangri-la. But for newcomers there can be many hurdles to overcome before the commercial goldmine becomes a reality. Style Group International not only smoothes the way, but turns challenges into opportunities

From Milan to Melbourne – Dome’s Dazzling Decade

Superb design evokes an instinctive sensory response. Our eyes linger on lines and curves, our bodies lean towards the experience of touch, and our imaginations suggest scents of salty breezes, sun-warmed citrus or rich espresso.

The secret weapon of hospitality design

In cafés, bars and restaurants, stools do more than fill gaps at counters and bars. They support density, encourage movement across scales – making them a strategically important seating typology to get right in hospitality design.

Crafting a unique sense of place

In design for contemporary commercial buildings, the nexus of design energy revolves around human wellbeing and planetary stewardship, two concepts that are woven into the approach of Tappeti, creators of fine hand-crafted rugs and carpets.

A Mediterranean vision, realised

Hamsi Taverna brings Aegean warmth to Sydney – delivered through a tightly aligned collaboration between Alkot Studio and Unita.