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Seidler, Nervi and fjcstudio walk into an office tower
Set within hallowed architectural surroundings amidst the ghosts of Harry Seidler and Pier Luigi Nervi, fjcstudio’s new Sydney home brings geometric clarity and a spirit of creative exchange to a challenging workplace fit-out.
Events
Celebrate! Marking 25 Years with INDESIGN #94
The latest print magazine is about to arrive! With Guest Editor Colin Seah of Ministry of Design (MOD), Singapore flooding our world with love, we are ready to party in style!
Events
Stories Indesign: Our new podcast is here!
Expect unscripted, intelligent conversation with people from across the design community in our exciting new podcast.
Events
Head to Alexandria this Saturday Indesign for an event experience not to forget!
Explore the Alexandria precinct guide for Saturday Indesign 2024
Events
INDESIGN #92 might be our Smartest issue yet
Coming together to raise a glass to Guest Editor William Smart at his own home, INDESIGN #92 celebrates his architectural insights intertwined with the INDE.Awards, all within a theme of ‘complex simplicity’.
Events
Live & Learn: Indesign 92 is here!
The latest print magazine is about to arrive! With Guest Editor William Smart in the hot seat, we are delighted to share some of the highlights.
CPD
A smorgasbord of CPD Live in June
Our June round of CPD Live is over but, with sessions available on demand, let us take you through a quick summary of the topics covered.
Articles
Celebrating Women in Luxury Travel and Design – A night to remember
A night to remember, savour and reflect upon as Kavita Lala, CEO of Indesign Media, again brings women together in celebration of their achievements.
News
Indesign Media Asia Pacific expands portfolio with acquisition of Character PR, now Character Digital
We’re delighted to announce the acquisition of what is now Character Digital, a renowned social media marketing and content creation agency.
Events
“An architecture that makes you feel more at home in the world”: Meet your 2024 INDE Luminaries
Woven Image proudly partners our industry’s most prestigious honour with Luminaries Brit Andresen and Colin Seah.
Events
INDESIGN #91 launch party at SJB Sydney
With guest editor and AIA National President-elect, Adam Haddow, on hand, we recently celebrated the launch of the Work (Place) & Play issue.
Events
Work & Play: INDESIGN #91 is here!
The latest print magazine is about to arrive! With Guest Editor Adam Haddow in the hot seat, we are delighted to share some of the highlights.
Workplace
Restored and bursting with colour: MECCA by Studio Tate
MECCA’s Customer Support Centre stays put, but Studio Tate’s interior design has added totally new layers of colour and energy to the space.
Workplace
How the workplace evolves: Elenberg Fraser and Slattery
With a finger on the pulse of the changing workplace in and around the pandemic, Elenberg Fraser completed Slattery’s dynamic office in Melbourne.
Events
Will you be joining us in Milan at this year’s Salone del Mobile?
The team at Indesign is busy preparing the schedule for the year’s biggest international design fair. Let us know if you’ll be there too!
Ideas
Radical logics of connectedness and circular economy with Chris Fox
We sat down with Chris Fox to speculate on the future of regenerative architecture, circular economy and experimenting with vegetation in and on buildings.
Events
Exciting news: Indesignlive is expanding across the region!
Indesign Media has announced a significant milestone with the consolidation of multiple platforms into a single regional go-to source for design professionals and enthusiasts.
Ideas
Buddhist meditation and bamboo with Vo Trong Nghia
The Vietnamese architect discusses insatiable construction markets and dwindling urban ecologies. For the latter, he recommends bamboo; for the former, meditation.
Ideas
Woods Bagot’s Russell Fortmeyer: Whose climate is it anyway?
In this comment piece republished from INDESIGN #90, Woods Bagot’s Global Sustainability Leader in Los Angeles brings questions of equality to design in the climate crisis.
Events
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.
Ideas
The Indesign campaign that takes you behind-the-scenes with 8 industry leaders
Presenting Your Moment INDESIGN, an exciting creative campaign brought to you by Indesign Media and eight of Australia’s best known architects and designers. Experience the campaign and hear from these leaders of industry about the design philosophies they live and work by, and how INDESIGN fuels their daily practice.
Ideas
Kristen Whittle and the quest for soulful density
Building on a profound depth of experience, Kristen Whittle is orchestrating his very own studio with a humanistic design philosophy based on care.
Events
Sound in space: Story, resistance and radio on show at Tin Sheds Gallery
Amplify: Story, Resistance, Radio is the latest exhibition at Tin Sheds Gallery. With an evolving and interactive programme, it’s about more than just a static display of objects.
Workplace
The workplace spaces in between: Grosvenor Place by DesignOffice
DesignOffice brings this 1980s Harry Seidler icon into modern working mode with ‘third spaces’ that look and feel like a top-end business lounge.
Ideas
Bates Smart comment: Can city-making inform hospital design?
From third spaces to connections with the urban realm, Alison Huynh shares her vision for healthy hospital design.
Events
Golden moments! Celebrating 90 issues with Indesign Magazine
Hosted by Steelcase WorkLife in Sydney, INDESIGN Magazine launched its 90th issue to a tightly packed crowd of long-time friends, supporters and associates. It was an event that welcomed the who’s who of design and highlighted what an awesome design community we have.
Ideas
“No longer business as usual”: A periscopic view of our cities’ futures
INDESIGN Magazine’s 90th edition, The ‘City Futures’ Issue, is almost here! We speak with Tim Williams, cities practice lead at Grimshaw about the complex tensions our cities face in this post-pandemic, climate-critical era of globalised living.
QLD
BVN is right at home in its classic Queenslander studio, complete with open-air verandah
Taking the ‘buildings that breath’ guidelines to the natural next step, BVN has designed its new studio in Brisbane to welcome and embrace nature, while acknowledging place and connection to Country.
VIC
Elegance, luxury and deep restoration at Alba Thermal Springs and Spa
Alba Thermal Springs and Spa is all fire and ice: essential yet monumental, discrete yet indulgent. The project has been shortlisted at this year’s INDE.Awards in The Health and Wellbeing Space category – the wellness journey is yours for the taking.
Project
From blank piece of paper to organic form: Indesign Luminary Patrick Keane in profile
INDESIGN Luminary, Patrick Keane, dovetails artisanal crafts with digital fabrication to produce sustainable projects at a substantial scale. We republish a recent piece from INDESIGN Magazine.
Events
“People want meaning in their work”: The architecture of employee ownership with Make and Meld
Employee ownership comes in many different forms and there is certainly no one size to fit all. It’s a growing trend, especially in design firms overseas, so Timothy Alouani-Roby spoke to some of those blazing the trail in Australia.
Project
What makes your workplace so magnetic? Indesign’s Workplace Special Issue asks and answers
Our annual Workplace Design Special Issue is on sale. Indesign #89 draws together myriad conversations around the evolving workplace, and presents them in a beautifully designed, insight-filled edition that celebrates everything you love about print!
Project
Spontaneity and collaboration in the place where unicorns work
Adaptable, neurodiverse work settings define this boundary-pushing workplace designed by Geyer for fintech unicorn, Tyro, and its next-gen talent.
Project
Silver Thomas Hanley on healthcare: Design brief, but with emotion
STH’s Anna Fox, Bill Kaloudis, Natalie Pitt and Stuart Turk put forward the case for emotionally responsive design with reference to healthcare projects that prioritise safety, views and space among other things.
Project
Monumental and intimate: John Wardle Architects in Ballarat
As featured in Indesign issue #87, the centre for civic life in Ballarat is a complex project that delivers a community hub, workspaces and an architectural destination.
Workplace
Here are 5 destinations where people just happen to work
We visit five cutting-edge, Australian-designed workplaces that will make your forget what work looks like.
Project
Creating that “butterfly moment” – Arent&Pyke’s design for Vida Glow
With Vida Glow, taking your supplements feels like an indulgence. The brand has recently worked with Arent&Pyke to execute its beautiful and lush Sydney headquarters. We take you through this “butterfly moment” with Sarah-Jane Pyke.
Magazine
Indesign #88 presents new landscapes for learning
The ‘Education Outlook’ issue of Indesign magazine is now on sale! Explore new landscapes for learning, and read our top 10 education design articles.
CPD
The Latest NCC Changes And Their Implications For Level Threshold Compliance
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Magazine
It’s here, and healthy: Indesign’s ‘State of Wellbeing’ issue is now out
Indesign magazine’s ‘State of Wellbeing’ issue is now on sale. Editor Alice Blackwood shares the very human-led highlights that are enlivening conversations around healthcare and wellbeing in design.
Events
12 colourful projects that may just win an award
This year, the 36th Dulux Colour Awards has announced its pool of finalists – all 103 of them. And we’ve picked 12 projects that bring colour to the fore.
Project
Dining with dignity at Refettorio
James Richardson Furniture has worked with food rescue charity OzHarvest to create a space for Sydney’s vulnerable to dine with dignity.
Project
Curious Practice takes structured landscape one step further
The Newcastle-based studio, Curious Practice is the latest firm to produce a provoking pavilion for the Powerhouse Architecture Commission. Named, Cadeau, it cleverly incorporates the surrounding environment into its design.
VIC
Studio Tate shakes up the hotel status quo
With an approachable and design-minded tone, the Holiday Inn elevates the suburban hotel experience to a whole new level.
Ideas
Indesign surveys hybrid working with the industry’s top design minds
Indesign magazine’s ‘Hybrid At Work’ Issue tackles workplace design-related topics of inclusivity, neurodiversity, sustainability and wellness at work.
Project
Steelcase WorkLife showroom puts hybrid working into motion
Steelcase’s new Melbourne WorkLife showroom is a workspace that puts product into action, exploring the possibilities of hybrid working.
Project
Loopcreative brings Victor Churchill’s fine food legacy to Melbourne
A new flagship for boutique butcher Victor Churchill opens its doors in Melbourne celebrating 10 years.
Events
Canberra designer Ashley Eriksmoen wins Australian Furniture Design Award
2022’s Australian Furniture Design Award goes to Ashley Eriksmoen, for her entry ‘The Dream, or: the view from here is both bleak and resplendent.’
Events
Top program picks for Melbourne Design Week
With a program so huge where do I even start? You may well ask! And we’ve curated a comprehensive list of the our top highlights ahead of Melbourne Design Week. Don’t delay – read now!
Project
Masquespacio leans towards softer tones and adobe-style architecture
Clay walls in desert tones punctuated with arched openings help to recreate the sense of dining in a souk at the Living Bakkali restaurant by Masquespacio.
Project
Templewell’s home-like design for Expedia Group
There is a shift in what we perceive the Australian workplace to be; no longer just a place of work, but a second home. Inspired by the region’s connection to the coastal landscape, Templewell has brought the outside in.
Project
A former glass-making workshop turned kids museum
Coordination Asia’s design for the Kids Museum of Glass 2.0 in Shanghai is a sophisticated scheme that appeals to both young and old.
Project
The cinematic dreamscapes of Che Huang and Alexy Kos
Memorable might as well be their middle name: Child Studio uses every hospitality and retail project as an opportunity to take you on a journey of cinematic proportions.
People
ARM’s Mark Raggatt on how design can deepen our experience of a city
From high school theatre buff to accomplished architect, Mark Raggatt reveals what drew him to his career, and outlines what his practice hopes to achieve as it expands into NSW.
Ideas
It’s the story that counts: How The Edit taps into what matters most
Immerse yourself in The Edit: the curated, product-led guide from Indesign that provides industry leading insights into the trending topics and design products of today.
Ideas
Community over catalogue: how The Collection redefines the way we specify
Cut out the clutter and discover the smarter way to specify. The Collection by Indesign is the industry’s gateway to the best design products all in one simple, sophisticated platform.
Ideas
Five revelations in hospitality and retail design
Raise the topic of hospitality and retail and your mind instantly jumps to far-out fit-outs and awe-inspiring interiors. But before you even reach that finished product, there are many moving parts to negotiate first.
Ideas
What’s cooking in hospitality design?
Indesign #85, the ‘Social Spaces’ issue is out now. Indesign Editor Alice Blackwood brings us up to speed on the retail and hospitality design topics informing this edition’s theme.
Magazine
Indesign Issue #82 Coming to YOU, Online and Free
Available now for online readers, the 82nd issue of Indesign largely focuses on hospitable design, it’s trends and it’s importance.
Ideas
Announcing The EDIT
We are excited to announce the arrival of The Edit. Free, downloadable and beautifully designed, The Indesign Edits are product-led features that deliver inspiration differently.
Ideas
Can we make this an opportunity to be better than ever?
Business is not as usual – but this could be an opportunity for it to be better than before. Indesignlive won’t stop celebrating architecture and design, just as we’re sure you won’t stop giving us things to celebrate.
Ideas
Can we make this an opportunity to be better than ever?
Business is not as usual – but this could be an opportunity for it to be better than before. Indesignlive won’t stop celebrating architecture and design, just as we’re sure you won’t stop giving us things to celebrate.
Articles
Announcing the 2019 Workspace Awards winners!
Going from strength to strength, the 2019 Workspace Awards saw the most exciting submissions in the history of the program, and here’s who took home gold…
Events
Going To Orgatec 2018? Catch Team Indesign There!
This year’s ‘Culture @ Work’ theme looks at the underpinnings of our future world of work. The Indesign team will be on the ground to take it all in.
News
Indesign #70 – On Sale Now
Indesign #70 – the ‘consume’ issue – is on the loose! Grab your copy today
Project
Who Won At The Inaugural INDE.Awards?
On Friday 30th June, we announced winners of the very first INDE.Awards program. Couldn’t make it? Don’t stress! Here are your offIcial 2017 winners…
News
One Week To Go! Do You Have Your INDE.Awards Gala Ticket?
With only 7 days remaining, make sure you reserve your INDE.Awards 2017 Gala night tickets to get close to greatness.
Events
The #Salone17 Review: What More Should We Expect From Milan?
For anyone who couldn’t make it to Milan’s Salone del Mobile and Design Week this year, Cubes magazine’s Milan in Review panel at Xtra had all the need-to-know insights!
Ideas
The WorkLife and LiveLife Seminars Are Back! #SID17
For this year’s Sydney Indesign (August 11-12 2017) we are bringing back our WorkLife and LiveLife seminar series!
Events
Indesign Gets Social At Orgatec 2016
The Indesign party in Cologne! We welcomed some of our industry friends to Orgatec 2016.
News
Launching the New Indesign
On Thursday 11 August team Indesign threw a bash to properly launch Melbourne Indesign 2016, and to celebrate the redesign and relaunch of the all new Indesign Magazine.
News
Indesign Partners with Ventura Lambrate
Announcing our partnership with the expansive, exciting Ventura Lambrate design exhibition for 2016.
Ideas
Indesign Luminary: Leone Lorrimer
Indesign #64 celebrates the achievements of Leone Lorrimer, CEO of dwp | suters, champion architect, and now, Indesign luminary.
Events
Indesign & CLESTRA’s Christmas Party
On 18 December, close to 200 VIP guests from the design community gathered at White Rabbit for Indesign and CLESTRA’s combined year-end celebration and to mark CLESTRA’s 100th year anniversary.