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“Nothing lost, everything gained”: Michael Jones returns and reflects in the Byera Hadley diaries

“Nothing lost, everything gained”: Michael Jones returns and reflects in the Byera Hadley diaries

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.

A high-tech, future-ready extension for Mumbai’s automobile design hub

A high-tech, future-ready extension for Mumbai’s automobile design hub

Designing for the future, SJK Architects has completed a workplace for automobile designers, Mahindra & Mahindra in Mumbai, that embraces technology but also has the all-important human touch.

Lights, camera, craft and action

Lights, camera, craft and action

We caught up with Abramo Manfrotto, CEO of Venetian decorative lighting brand LEUCOS, during a visit to Australia with dedece.

“Designers can no longer claim they don’t know the consequences”: Q&A with curator Ewan McEoin

“Designers can no longer claim they don’t know the consequences”: Q&A with curator Ewan McEoin

At the NGV’s Making Good: Redesigning the Everyday, design becomes a force for repair. From algae-based vinyl to mycelium earplugs, the exhibition proves that rethinking the ordinary can reshape our collective future.

Knoll’s material world: A legacy of excellence, a future of innovation

Knoll’s material world: A legacy of excellence, a future of innovation

From the industry-defining impact of the humble fabric swatch to the resonant statement on relevance and innovation at this year’s Salone del Mobile, Knoll’s material excellence continues to shape the world of design. Here, we explore this extraordinary legacy and look at how it informs the brand’s contemporary expression and the future of design.

Vert: A practical solution to creating greener cities

Vert: A practical solution to creating greener cities

Vert, an innovative demountable pergola designed for urban greening, is reshaping the way we think about sustainability in urban architecture.

Geelong Design Week showcases a UNESCO City of Design

Geelong Design Week showcases a UNESCO City of Design

This November, a ten-day festival in Geelong will showcase various events, celebrating culture, craft and creative vision.

The uncharted plate: Ivan Brehm’s pursuit of crossroads cooking with Gaggenau and human connection.

The uncharted plate: Ivan Brehm’s pursuit of crossroads cooking with Gaggenau and human connection.

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.

Putting back better: Circularity and regeneration, not sustainability

Putting back better: Circularity and regeneration, not sustainability

Following a recent panel discussion during Melbourne Design Week, Collectivity Talks Founder, Genevieve Brannigan sat down with Sally Evans, Director of Graphic Design and Product Development at Nexus Designs, to interrogate the role of biofabrication.

Making waves in Australian design: Stormtech receives Good Design Award for innovation

Making waves in Australian design: Stormtech receives Good Design Award for innovation

Stormtech’s Wave Grate has been honoured with distinction at the prestigious 2023 Australian Good Design Awards. We give you the rundown.

A decade of divine inspiration

A decade of divine inspiration

This year we celebrate the 10th anniversary of one of Pedrali’s widest and most successful collections. This is Babila.

2023 INDE.Awards Shortlist revealed for The Learning Space

2023 INDE.Awards Shortlist revealed for The Learning Space

The Learning Space category at the 2023 INDE.Awards exemplifies great design that supports education through best practice architecture and the shortlist this year proves the point.