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News, ideas and analysis from Australia's architecture and design community.
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CPD Live returns for its final 2026 season
CPD Live returns on 21–22 October for its final livestreamed season of 2026, with eight expert-led sessions offering architects and design professionals the opportunity to earn up to 8 Formal CPD points.
People
A titan of interior design
After more than four decades in design, Jeff Copolov steps down as Director of Bates Smart, leaving a legacy that has helped elevate interior design within the Australian profession.
Furniture
More than meets the eye: The sofa Snøhetta designed ‘form last’
Behind the cushy, curvaceous form of Array lies a rigorous design process. Snøhetta’s Matt Irvine reveals how the modular sofa system for MDF Italia was engineered from the inside out – long before its curves took shape.
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Sound thinking: Autex Acoustics reimagines the ceiling system
The redesigned Frontier Raft acoustic ceiling system is all about reducing environmental impact while retaining the performance and look of the original.
Events
Geelong Design Week returns with its biggest program yet
More than 100 events will unfold across Geelong this October, with the inaugural Victorian Regional Design Fair placing regional architecture, making and design firmly in the spotlight.
News
Prestige University by Sanjay Puri Architects named Best of the Best at the INDE.Awards 2026
Prestige University by Sanjay Puri Architects has been named the Best of the Best Winner at the INDE.Awards 2026, recognised for an ambitious architectural response that brings education, landscape and community together.
Furniture
“Eames goodwill in the office”: A Saturday Indesign standout as Alex Alorda visits from Europe
CEO Alex Alorda travelled from Spain to launch Kettal Workplace – including part of the Eames Pavilion System – in Australia alongside Mobilia at Saturday Indesign.
Articles
Taking cues from contemplative galleries, this surfaces showroom prioritises sensory experience
Recently unveiled, the Caesarstone Wingfield Showroom Surface Gallery in Adelaide reflects a new take on the Caesarstone specification experience; one that is as design-forward as the diverse and sustainable surfaces it’s renowned for.
Events
Waterloo celebrates colour, craft and big ideas at Saturday Indesign 2026
From packed conversations and live craft to colour, culinary experiences and a brilliant block-party, Waterloo delivered an unforgettable Saturday Indesign 2026.
Events
Surry Hills brings design to life at Saturday Indesign 2026
Surry Hills became a playground for the senses at Saturday Indesign 2026, bringing together tactile materials, immersive environments, live making and conversations about how design shapes the way we feel.
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Paddington gets hands-on at Saturday Indesign 2026
From remarkable live craftsmanship to new Australian collections and immersive sensory experiences, Paddington came alive with creativity and connection at Saturday Indesign 2026.
Events
Danish sound lands in Martin Place
The Danish audio brand has opened a three-level Sydney flagship in a historic sandstone building, bringing sound, art and Scandinavian design to the heart of the CBD.
News
Movers and shakers at SJB Melbourne
SJB’s Melbourne studio has announced the appointment of two Senior Associates and the elevation of four Associates.
Advertorials
A new designer-led trade program takes the guesswork out of rug specification
Developed by designers, for designers, Miss Amara Trade is the latest launch by leading Australian online rug specialists, Miss Amara. Working in partnership with designers, the trade program provides the expertise and tools to combat the pressures and uncertainty involved in specification.
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Shapeshifters of workplace design: a furniture brand providing flexibility across diverse design visions
Today, workplace settings are fluid, ebbing and flowing between focus, informal discussion and collaboration. For this reason, versatility is at the core of Klaro Industrial Design’s perspective. Their designs continue to push the boundaries of what commercial furniture can offer, as demonstrated in a new collaboration between Klaro Industrial Design and Concept, a design and construction company focused on commercial interiors.
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Small Gestures, Distinctive Design: Inside Gaggenau’s Approach to Interaction
With Gaggenau’s floating control ring, interaction and interface designer Soeren Strayle brings physical presence to the digital interface, finding room for precision and familiarity.
Ideas
Creating authenticity through place, culture and history
Reflecting on a Gray Puksand panel at Melbourne Design Week, Ian Khoo considers how early cultural engagement and co-design can create architecture more deeply connected to place and community.
Events
Saturday Indesign 2026 ends on a high at Woollahra Hotel
After a full day of design across Sydney, Saturday Indesign 2026 continued into the night at Woollahra Hotel, where the architecture and design community came together for the official Afterparty.
Articles
Three conversations about the future of home
What does the future of the home look like? And, perhaps more importantly, what should it feel like, how should it perform, and what should it leave behind?
Ideas
From AI to housing, lighting and careers: The design discussions of Saturday Indesign 2026
A curated series of panel talks provided highlights across this year’s Saturday Indesign, with showrooms hosting discussions on topics ranging from atmosphere in lighting to the blurred typology lines shaping Australian homes today.
Events
What’s on in Paddington at Saturday Indesign 2026
Discover what’s happening in Paddington for Saturday Indesign 2026, from immersive sound and hands-on workshops to live craftsmanship, new collections, design talks and more.
Events
What’s on in Alexandria at Saturday Indesign 2026
Explore what’s happening across Alexandria for Saturday Indesign 2026, from immersive installations and material experiments to live craftsmanship, design discussions, workshops and hospitality throughout the day.
Events
What’s on in Surry Hills at Saturday Indesign 2026
Explore everything happening across Surry Hills at Saturday Indesign 2026, from immersive installations and hands-on workshops to design discussions, live making and hospitality.