material
Events
“A journey into a whole new material world”: Plant Life at the NGV
Curator Ewan McEoin tells us about the NGV’s new exhibition on plant-based materials as alternatives to plastics, synthetic materials and other non-renewable resources.
Events
The Byera Hadley diaries: Agriculture and architecture rendezvous in Europe
Currently in Europe researching straw as a waste material as part of his research scholarship, AJC Architects’ Michael Jones reports back on what he’s seen and learned so far.
Events
A straw odyssey: Australian architect heads to Europe for waste materials research
Byera Hadley Scholarship-winner Michael Jones is about to set off on a research trip across five countries. He tells us why his research focus, straw, is a sleeping giant in the context of climate crisis and built environment waste.
Project
Requiem of Ruins: Multitude of Sins turns leftovers into living design
Bangalore studio Multitude of Sins elevates true leftovers — not surplus — into a richly layered workspace where waste materials become narrative, structure and sculptural expression.
Ideas
Will Lynes calls for architects and designers to value the ancient trade of signwriting
Despite its long and rich history, signwriting is a profession in decline. Will Lynes’ new show, Oily Water at Canberra Glassworks, aims to showcase the techniques of the trade to highlight its potential in design.
Edit
#PedraliShiftingPerspectives – Salone del Mobile 2025
In this edition of The Edit, take a closer look at Pedrali’s 36th showing at Salone, where spatial choreography, and new ideas in form, function and material come into view.
Project
The monumental weight of designing with brick
Designing with brickworks’ materials fortifies dwellings of monumental weight that are as beautiful as they are durable.
Project
“Silently nestled between hill and vineyard”: A Portuguese winery by Studio Nicholas Burns
In northern Portugal, Studio Nicholas Burns has completed a refined and graceful winery building with rich local connections and a quiet landscape setting.
Ideas
Creating beauty with responsibility: Fisch Designs and ditto
Meet Ash Fischer and Orlando Hayes, a pair behind not one but two brands looking at new ways of making materials sustainable.
Ideas
“We just need to make the revolution irresistible”: A story about hemp
In the second of a two-part exploration of hemp in today’s built environment, we consider risk and reward.
Events
The age of hemp? Aesthetics, legalities and the promise of carbon-neutrality
In the first of a two-part exploration of hemp in today’s built environment, we consider aesthetics and why the material hasn’t been used more widely.
Ideas
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.
Ideas
HENRYTIMI: “An education of the mind towards history”
Milanese artisan Henry Timi celebrates natural materials through strikingly reduced geometric forms, creating a stripped-back vision of interior luxury.
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.
Articles
5 reasons why high pressure laminate is the industry-preferred surfacing material
Step into the future of interior design with high pressure laminate, where endless design options meet exceptional resistance and easy upkeep, all without breaking the bank.
Products
“We’re fascinated with how colour behaves”: Up close on the dynamic visual tapestry of Studio Truly Truly’s new textile range with Kvadrat
Capturing the vibrant rows of Dutch flower fields, Studio Truly Truly has designed Suunta, a textile range developed in collaboration with Kvadrat. Find out more about the inspiration behind this new offering.
Finishes
5 unbelievable applications of sintered stone
Whether used for indoor or outdoor environments, LAPITEC sintered stone offers unparallel design flexibility.
Edit
Lamitak Vol 1: Intervention laminates commit to sustainability
This edition of The Indesign Edit explores the inspiring and communicative nature of Lamitak’s latest sustainable laminate collection.
Products
Concetto by Caesarstone: Semi-Precious Slices
The Concetto collection from Caesarstone captures the natural beauty of semi-precious stones for deeply coloured and patterned surface finishes.
Products
New Colours From Cosentino’s Sensa And Silestone Ranges Arrive In Singapore
Cosentino Group expanded its natural stone range Sensa and the celebrated Silestone range in Singapore with a total of seven new colours.
Ideas
How does your design compare to these Corian® Design Awards winners?
For more than a decade, Corian® has been nurturing the A+D community, launching some of Australia’s biggest design names through the Corian® Design Awards, whom you can meet below. Entries are currently open for 2018 – so get in fast!