November
Meet the interior designer whose bold style tears up the rule book
The vibrant visions of Luke Edward Hall take risks few other designers would dare to brave – and it pays off.
October
It’s makeover time for Australia’s ’80s-era motels
Refreshed accommodation is drawing design-savvy travellers with an appreciation for nostalgia.
The architects creating ‘flexible’ high-end houses
The work of Tom Kundig – who often incorporates “gizmos” into his designs – is being celebrated with a new book.
September
The most recognisable stool in the world is getting a makeover
Artek’s Stool 60 has become the blueprint for many stackable seating solutions in the 92 years since it was designed.
5 things you need to know about Singapore Design Week
From innovations in kintsugi mending to lamps made from mushrooms, see the highlights from this year’s design event.
Add some LA glitz to your home with these glamorous lamps
With designers like Los Angeles native Kelly Wearstler in their stable, importers Robyn and Joel Kaufman are bringing the world’s best lighting to Australia.
Meet the artist riding the new wave of popularity in textile art
Tammy Kanat stepped away from the world of jewellery design to pursue a new passion as a weaver. More than a decade later, her career change has paid off.
The servo is getting a glow-up
Electric vehicle drivers are demanding a more pleasant experience while they wait for their cars to charge.
August
The maximalist master who’s designed homes for Troye Sivan, Andy Lee
Today, interior designer David Flack’s eye-popping style has made him a favourite with celebrity clients, but his first project was a childhood cubby house.
Kevin McCloud and Tim Ross’s new podcast is for serious design nerds
Tim and Kev’s Big Design Adventure is an attempt to escape “an emerging tyranny of the visual”. It includes an Australian innovation described as “amazing”.
This Stradbroke Island home is communal living at its best
A row of identical modular cottages houses three siblings and their families – and is being lauded as the future of sustainable living.
July
Step inside this modernist penthouse with 360-degree views
One of Australia’s most esteemed interior designers has turned his hand to a 1000 square metre apartment in South Yarra, Melbourne.
The Sydney florist who made $300 bouquets normal
Florals? They became groundbreaking because of this woman. Grandiflora founder Saskia Havekes is a rebel who revolutionised how Australia sees flowers.
When Rich Listers want an architect, there’s one man they turn to
William Smart designs houses for those without budget constraints. Designing his own presented a unique challenge.
Step inside one of the nation’s most extraordinary new homes
This award-winning residence in Byron Bay is perfectly at one with nature – even when there’s a cyclone at its door.
These are the viral rugs to buy this season
Interior designer Brahman Perera is one of three Australian studios commissioned to make carpets for the internet-sensation Ruggable.
June
Architects are turning to the past to design the buildings of the future
The marriage of craft and technology is upending building conventions in intriguing ways.
Is this going to revolutionise the Friday night takeaway?
Industrial designer Charles Wilson is on a mission to change how we consume restaurant meals at home.
When sustainability costs $14,400 per square metre
We check in to an innovative, carbon-neutral apartment in the Ferrars & York building in South Melbourne.
When contemporary design and millennia-old ice sheets collide
Designer Brodie Neill has found inspiration on the front lines of the climate crisis – the iceberg strewn waters of Antarctica.
The luxury packaging founder on a mission to change the world
Robert Lockyer risked it all to start his own eco-minded packaging brand – now he’s working with the world’s top fashion houses.
May
Australia’s architectural titan takes Venice by storm
The late Harry Seidler’s wife, Penelope, reflects on his contribution to the built environment at a major retrospective.
Meet the Melbourne-based master of lighting design
Lighting maestro Volker Haug is celebrating two decades of business with an exhibition as part of Melbourne Design Week.
When modern furniture meets medieval armour-making
Australian designer Ella Saddington’s new collection employs the smithing processes used in historical warfare to create glam lamps and tables.
Forget flowers – how about a bouquet of mushrooms?
The textures, colours and shapes of fungi are being used for mycelium arrangements – that can be dished up for dinner later.