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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.
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It’s time for debate and discussion at Saturday Indesign
Saturday Indesign might be revitalised and full of surprises in 2026, but the ever-popular Design Discussion series is back for more thought-provoking panels. Find out who’s discussing what in Sydney on 12th September.
Events
Melbourne Design Week 2026: The Review
With a plethora of talks, installations, exhibitions and happenings responding to this year’s theme (Design The World You Want), the eleven-day festival was the largest to date and arguably the most accomplished since inception.
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HOME Parramatta and the question of renting well
As build-to-rent gains ground in Australia, HOME Parramatta asks what architecture can offer beyond supply: stability, shared amenity and a less provisional model of rental living.
News
DKO strengthens leadership across architecture, interiors and landscape
DKO announces senior promotions across architecture, interiors and landscape, reinforcing leadership growth across Australia and Asia-Pacific.
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A build-to-rent landmark shaped by context and community
Designed by DKO, Indi Southbank has opened, adding a 434-apartment tower to Melbourne’s growing build-to-rent (BTR) sector.
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DKO announces new senior promotions across Australia
Continually making its presence felt on the architecture and design scene, DKO has seen a plethora of promotions across its studios in mid-year.
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Retirement living that feels “grounded, adaptable and unapologetically architectural”
Designed by DKO, the latest Ingenia Lifestyle Element resident clubhouses at Fullerton Cove and Natura at Port Stephens focus on the lifestyle needs of a changing over-55s demographic.
Events
An exemplar jury for the 2025 INDE.Awards
With the 2025 INDE.Awards now over, it’s time to take a breath before it all begins again in early December. However, integral to the awards this year and every year is the jury – and what an amazing group came together in 2025.
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QIP event centres landmark research on LGBTQIA+ housing needs in Sydney
Queers in Property (QIP) NSW hosted a Pride Month event, Home Truths: Sydney’s Housing Crisis and the LGBTQIA+ Community, on Thursday 5th June 2025.
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Milan reflections with DKO
DKO’s Koos de Keijzer and Michael Drescher bring us this personal report from Salone del Mobile 2025 in Milan.
News
2025 INDE.Awards Jury
This year the INDE.Awards jury breaks all records as the largest and most iconic group ever gathered together for the program.
News
On The Move in August: Evolving and expanding
August has been a dynamic month for the creative industries, with architects and designers expanding their firms through promotions and several others embracing change through rebranding. Overall, this month has been marked by significant expansion and evolution.
Project
The Lyall style – quiet luxury
A hospitality icon in downtown South Yarra has been given an extensive renovation and is now the place to stay, drink and dine for those with an appetite for quiet luxury.
Ideas
Michael Drescher Q&A: Bringing the outside in with new apartment design
DKO’s Interior Design Director on how to create community and specificity in interior design, and how apartment living is being reconceptualised.
Events
The Architecture Ball 2024 sets the scene for Sydney Mardi Gras
Architecture with Pride (AWP) 2024 has kicked off with style! The Architecture Ball just took place in Sydney, with more events to follow soon.
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Architecture with Pride is back for 2024!
Architecture with Pride (AWP), bringing together the LGBTQI+ design community, is back again with events coming very soon – tickets are on sale now.
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On The Move: A bumper round of career news to finish 2023
It’s the final round of career moves for 2023. Stretching back to November, it’s a bumper list full of diverse and exciting appointments.
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Five of the best landscape architecture practices
Landscape architecture is enjoying a rise in prominence. Today, it’s taking a seat at the design table from the very beginning of a project, so we bring you some of the leading practices.
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Meet the speakers that you’ll be hearing from at Saturday Indesign
Get ready to hear from design’s best and brightest.
Workplace
July rush hour: On The Move tracks a busy month across the industry
There’s no shortage of moves, promotions and changes across architecture and design as we pass the half-way mark for 2023. Find out who’s going where with On The Move July.
News
5 interior ideas that put your pet’s wellbeing first
With hybrid working taking over day-to-day work life, it’s becoming more important to accommodate your beloved pet, by incorporating thoughtful design elements – or indeed shaping your entire space – to prioritise your pet’s wellbeing.
Events
5 Salone moments with DKO’s Michael Drescher
It’s hard to decide what makes a highlight list from the sheer volume of amazing things on show at Salone del Mobile. With a discerning eye, Michael Drescher, DKO’s head of interiors, shares his top 5 picks with us.
Articles
Discover the latest kitchen trends with Gaggenau Kitchen of the Year Design Contest 2023
The Gaggenau Kitchen of the Year Design Contest is back, and here we speak to two of the judges about kitchen trends, design influences and finding magic in the unexpected.
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6 wintergardens bring biophilia back home and into work
We seek out 6 inspiring wintergardens that enhance wellbeing and biophilic principles within all manner of spaces – from work and home to hotels and learning arenas. It’s time to get your greenery on!
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Urban retreat for the discerning traveller: Marriott Hotel Docklands
Defined by refinement: DKO has completed the new Marriott Hotel at Docklands, Melbourne. Residential in feel, DKO says it will stand the test of time and delight the discerning traveller.
News
Leading the shift to premium residential development
Celebrating a decade in business, Milieu has been at the forefront of a manifest shift toward high quality residential development and medium density living.
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5 for fun: Hospitality design in 2022
Ahhhh, remember when we used to stay in fabulous hotels and go out to eat, drink and be merry? Luckily, our fabulous architects and designers have been getting the world ready for us.
Articles
A lifestyle of grace and inspiration
When it comes to apartment living there is no market more discerning than empty-nesters and their message is clear: down-sizing doesn’t mean down-grading. Through superior lifestyle design, The Grace, in Sydney responds with clarity and style.
People
The people of 2018: The top interviews on Indesign
Leaders in workplace design mingle with a leading communications designer. It’s a truly mixed bag of interesting and insightful interviews that kept you reading this year. Spoiler: It’s 80 per cent female!
News
The Institute’s 2018 National Architecture Awards shortlist revealed
Take a look at the outstanding work that made the cut in the Australian Institute of Architects’ national awards program.
People
Coming full circle: Jesse Linardi of DKO
From designing and building his own house in Melbourne’s Preston, to a brand-new development going up nearby some 15 years later, Jesse Linardi of DKO has come full circle. And the appetite for multi-res has changed along with it.
People
On the Move this August
Get up to speed on who has moved, or been promoted, and which practices are expanding.