(inside) interior design review

Welcome to inside 107, and to the issue that showcases the very best in Australian design through the IDEA 2019 shortlisted projects and products. Every year the talent and expertise of Australian practitioners raises the bar in creativity, innovatio

Perth-based architectural and interior photographer, Dion Robeson continues to work with award-winning clients from large multinationals to leading edge architectural and interior design practices. He has a great appreciation for natural light and th

As the Bauhaus diaspora continues to influence artists, designers, architects and theorists, the Australian legacy has been rich. Highlighting the movement’s visionary, collectivist ideals and radical practices, the exhibition, curated by Ann Stephen

A leading Australian creative powerhouse, Derlot Group elevates the education and workplace landscape with world-leading environments for universities, schools and offices across the globe. With a culture focused on creating dynamic, diverse and vibr

Australian-designed furniture has never been more in demand. With a unique aesthetic, the country’s designers are known for imbuing their creations with all the qualities of our great nation: creativity, humility and a healthy dose of playfulness. An

Every year we say that the submissions to IDEA just can’t get better and every year we see the bar raised in design, creativity and style. 2019 has again set a precedent for outstanding projects and objects showcasing the very best that Australian de

D –Dean Dyson Architects P –Dianna Snape A contemporary Italian restaurant/bar, situated on the Parade in the leafy suburb of Norwood, the project is a purposely designed theatrical dining experience that builds the sense of suspense and surprise tra

D –Madeleine Blanchfield Architects P –Anson Smart The project thoughtfully and respectfully changes a Heritage Arts and Crafts house, allows the original qualities to be the heroes, while improving amenity and coherence throughout. Insertions are su

D –Carr P –Sharyn Cairns A complex of four individual residences, 131 Residences is a celebration of light and form. Monolithic mass intensifies the sanctuary within via pared-back materials and fittings, sculpted form and unified interior, architect

D –Simone Haag and Workroom P –Derek Swalwell An eclectic array of furniture pieces complements the raw architectural expression, resulting in a home of luxury and layers. Fringed ottomans, studded stools, herringbone marble tables, clashes of patter

D –Windust Architecture x Interiors P –Eve Wilson This project honours a child’s imagination with a joyful roof space renovation atop a Melbourne Heritage home. Sparking delight with colour and form, it celebrates the minds of the two children, while

D –HASSELL and Arup P –Earl Carter Showcasing a collaborative, engaging and adaptive culture, the workplace is a living, breathing community. Spread over three floors, the site is disrupted by expansive voids with mezzanines inserted to create a casc

D –Bates Smart P –Peter Clarke Incorporating a distinct Collins Street entrance, a Flinders Lane pedestrian entrance and a repurposed atrium with a new façade, which functions as an internal oasis retreat, the redevelopment of the T&G Building beauti

D –WMK Architecture P –Ed Sloane Comprising a specialised home loan branch in Melbourne’s CBD, the essence of the design is informed by the familiarity of what defines ‘home’. The project weaves a domestic journey through a retail experience, seamles

D –ThomsonAdsett P –Alicia Taylor The building is a community landmark at the Banyo campus that embraces ACU’s vision and ethos, where character, wholeness, humanity and innovation were the key drivers. Paying homage to the site’s significance, the p