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We’re loving the 2022 Australian Interior Design Awards winners

Post author By Amy Collins-Walker
Post date June 27, 2022
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Currently in its 19^th year, this year’s Australian Interior Design Awards were handed out last week at a glittering gala dinner in Sydney. Arguably Australia’s most esteemed industry-based awards program, the awards are delivered through a partnership between the Design Institute of Australia and Architecture Media’s Artichoke Magazine. The awards have several categories including workplace, retail and more but it’s the residential results that we couldn’t wait to check out.

Stable Cart House by Clare Cousins Architects. Photography: Sharyn Cairns

Taking out the Premier Award for Interior Design, Clare Cousins Architects’ ‘Stable and Cart House’ was called “sublime in every way” by the jury. This unique project also took out the esteemed Residential Design Award and the Best of State Residential Design (VIC). “Stable and Cart House is the absolute standout project across all categories by clearly being an exemplary piece of work. What resonates most is the authenticity of the design and the way it has been conceived to be lived in, not just looked at,’ said the jury.

Flack Studio, continued its winning streak by taking out this year’s Residential Decoration Award for its incredible ‘Troye Sivan House.’ “Flack Studio captured a strong sense of the client’s character through a beautiful curation of art, furniture, lighting and objects in a way that doesn’t feel forced or contrived,” said the jury. The home’s design celebrated the original architecture by John Mockridge while elevating it to a whole other level. One juror praised the project for having a “wonderful spirit that is overwhelmingly endearing and uplifting,” and we couldn’t agree more.

The sublime Troye Sivan House by Flack Studio. Photography: Anson Smart

Several notable commendations were handed out too including with Arent and Pyke recognised for its ‘Legato House,’ YSG Studio for its ‘Soft Serve’ project and Alcorn Middleton for ‘Toowong Lighthouse.’

Soft Serve by YSG Studio. Photography: Prue Ruscoe

The full list of winners:

Premier Award for Australian Interior Design
Clare Cousins Architects for Stable and Cart House, Victoria

Interior Design Impact Award
YSG Studio for Edition Roasters, New South Wales

Emerging Interior Design Practice
– Awards
Brahman Perera, Victoria
– Commendation
Pattern Studio, New South Wales

Residential Design
– Award
Clare Cousins Architects for Stable and Cart House, Victoria
– Commendations
Kennedy Nolan for Always, Victoria
Studio Bright for Autumn House, Victoria
Arent and Pyke with Carter Williamson for Layer Cake, New South Wales
Bennett Murada Architects for Robinsons Run, New South Wales
Fiona Lynch Interior Design for Sorrento House, Victoria
Flack Studio for Troye Sivan House, Victoria
Brad Swartz Architects and Henry Wilson for Laneway Glass House, New South Wales

Legato House by Arent & Pyke. Photography: Anson Smart

Residential Decoration
– Award
Flack Studio for Troye Sivan House, Victoria
– Commendations
Fiona Lynch Interior Design for Burnley House, Victoria Arent and Pyke for Legato House, New South Wales YSG Studio for Soft Serve, New South Wales
Fiona Lynch Interior Design for Sorrento House, Victoria

Hospitality Design
– Award
Studio Gram for Arkhé, South Australia
– Commendations
Architecture and Interiors Tom Robertson with Furniture, Object and Styling Simone Haag for Bassano, Victoria
Hassell for Di Stasio Carlton, Victoria
Flack Studio for Square and Compass, Victoria
Russell and George for Yakimono, Victoria
Richards Stanisich for The Woollahra Hotel, New South Wales

Retail Design
– Award
Studio Edwards for Finesse Shoe Store, Victoria
– Commendations
IF Architecture for Baker Bleu, Victoria
Esoteriko for Coco & Lola, New South Wales
Foolscap Studio for ODE Dermatology, Victoria
Design by Golden for Viktoria and Woods Chadstone, Victoria

Rose Park House by Studio Gram. Photography: Timothy Kaye

Workplace Design
– Award
BVN for Multiplex Head Quarters, New South Wales
– Commendations
Studio May for Boutique Office Fitout, Victoria
BVN for BVN Brisbane Studio, Queensland

Installation Design
– Award
SJB in collaboration with Rick Leplastrier and Vania Contreras for Eucalyptusdom, New South Wales
– Commendations
Studio Edwards for Community by Alt. Material, Victoria
Youssofzay and Hart for Light and Darkness, New South Wales
Decibel Architecture for The Lume Melbourne, Victoria

Public Design
– Award
Studio Bright for Monash Robotics Lab, Victoria
– Commendations
Silvester Fuller and Openwork for Froebel Carlton, Victoria
BVN for Margaret Bailey Building, Ascham School, New South Wales

'Toowong Lighthouse' by Alcorn Middleton. Photography: Jad Sylla — Toowong Lighthouse by Alcorn Middleton. Photography: Jad Sylla

International Design
D Hage Designs for Den Tex Apartment, Amsterdam

Sustainability Advancement Award
– Awards
BKK Architects and Clare Cousins Architects for 17 Union Street, Victoria FJMT Studio for Built Head Office, New South Wales
– Commendation
Studio Edwards for Finesse Shoe Store, Victoria

Best of State Awards for Residential Design
Australian Capital Territory – Red Hill Residence by SJS Interior Design
New South Wales – Brad Swartz Architects and Henry Wilson for Laneway Glass House Queensland – Alcorn Middleton for Toowong Lighthouse
South Australia – Studio Gram for Rose Park House
Tasmania – Tanner Architects for Mays Point
Victoria – Clare Cousins for Stable and Cart House
Western Australia – Iota and Studio Roam for Lewis House

Lewis House by Iota and Studio Roam. Photography: Jack Lovel

Best of State Awards for Commercial Design
Australian Capital Territory – Pattern Studio for Adytum
New South Wales – Richards Stanisich for The Woollahra Hotel Queensland – BVN for BVN Brisbane Studio
South Australia – Studio Gram for Arkhé
Victoria – Studio Bright for Monash Robotics Lab
Western Australia – Hames Sharley for Hames Sharley Perth Office

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2022 Dulux Colour Awards finalists: Moody colour trending

Post author By Amy Collins-Walker
Post date April 21, 2022
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My favourite awards on the design calendar, the Dulux Colour Awards always deliver an incredible amount of interiors inspo for the colour obsessed. Currently in its 36^th year, this year’s 103 finalists were drawn from Australia and New Zealand with the highlighted projects displaying innovative use of colour across commercial and residential spaces.

“We were excited to see such an exciting and imaginative use of colour in this year’s entries. Architects and designers have really pushed the boundaries with colour application to create inspiring, engaging – and often surprising – interior and exterior spaces,” says Dulux colour and communications manager, Andrea Lucena-Orr.

Nelson Road House by Bloom Interior Design. Photographer: Armelle Habib.

I couldn’t help but notice the strong embrace of more dramatic tones in the residential category – with particular emphasis on greens and blues. “Deeper tones of blue and green were popular amongst residential interiors, showcasing diverse moods in areas and differentiating functional use in a space – from deep and dark, to bright and lively – applied to cabinetry, trims and walls to create a peaceful, relaxing interior setting,” says Andrea who noted that washed walls are emerging as a trend, bringing moody sophistication to interiors.

Sorrento House by Fiona Lynch Interiors. Photography: Dave Kulesza.

Nido House by Angelucci Architects. Photographer: Dylan James.

This year’s judging panel includes Adriana Hanna, director of architecture at Kennedy Nolan; Cushla McFadden, director at Tom Mark Henry; Olivia Macfarlane, director at UNDERCURRENT NZ; Adam Pustola, principal at Lyons Architecture; and David Welsh, principal at Welsh+Major.

Arch Deco by Hindley & Co Architecture and Interiors. Photographer: Tatjana Plitt.

Bondi Terrace by Studio Quarters. Photographer: Prue Ruscoe.

The winners announcement will take place at a gala event in Melbourne and will be live streamed via the Dulux Facebook page. Details of the event will be announced in the coming months.

Malvern House by Lande Architects. Photography: Derek Swalwell.

Casa Luna by Biasol Studio. Photography: Timothy Kaye.

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Australia’s 2021 ‘Room of the Year’ doubles as kitchen too

Post author By Amy Collins-Walker
Post date December 20, 2021
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Always anticipated, Australian House & Garden’s 2021 Top 50 Room Awards have just been unveiled revealing some of Australia’s best residential architecture and interiors of the year. An annual event, the award celebrates the breadth and creativity found in the Australian residential interiors scene today.

The prestigious ‘Room of the Year’ award went to Sydney architect Jeremy Bull of Alexander & Co. for his glorious kitchen design that features a monolithic cast-concrete island in pale pink which can double as a colossal dining table.

Jeremy Bull won ‘Room of the Year’ and ‘Best Kitchen’ for this gorgeous, multi-purpose space

The room features compartmentalised work areas that could be mistaken for shelving units in a living room, but form functional cooking zones. The kitchen features a Calacatta Viola splashback as well as American Oak joinery that conceals an integrated fridge and pantry. Unsurprisingly, the project won the ‘Best Kitchen’ award too.

“I am deeply grateful to be able to receive this award on behalf of our team and of course I am also so proud of the work we have done. We intended for this house and all its spaces to inspire both our team and clientele to think beyond the traditional. More so, after another year of lockdowns perhaps even to challenge the conceptions we may have about how our homes can be used at large,” says Jeremy.

This year saw more than 200 rooms submitted across eight categories and Interiors Addict favourite Greg Natale took out the ‘Best Bedroom’ award for his beautiful project that features the stunning Gucci Heron print wallpaper in green.

Other celebrated beauties including a clifftop bathroom, a cohesive indoor/outdoor living space, contemporary living room, luxurious outdoor retreat, lovely yet functional laundry and a glowing living room with surprising use of colour.

Australian House & Garden’s Top 50 Rooms Awards winners include:

Room of the Year: Jeremy Bull, Alexander & Co

Best Kitchen: Jeremy Bull, Alexander & Co

Best Bathroom: Rob Mills, Rob Mills Architecture & Interiors

Best Laundry: Lauren Mahoney, Studio Trio

Best Indoor-Outdoor Connection: Petra Pantano, Studio Petra & Ben Robertson, Tecture

This project won the ‘Best Indoor Outdoor Connection’ award

Best Bedroom: Greg Natale, Greg Natale Design

Best Outdoor Room: Darin Bradbury, Mint Pool and Landscape Design & Mike Cannington, MIL construction.

Best use of soft furnishings: Kate McCluskey, McCluskey Studio & Matt Hainsworth, Cera Stribley

Best use of colour: Brooke Aitken, Brooke Aitken Design

The 'Best use of colour' award went to this beautiful space by Brook Aitken — The ‘Best use of colour’ award went to this beautiful space by Brook Aitken

You can check out all the rooms and the full list of winners in the January issue of Australian House & Garden, on sale today (Monday 20 December).

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2021 Australian Interior Design Awards shortlist announced

Post author By Amy Collins-Walker
Post date June 1, 2021
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Always a hotly anticipated awards fixture in the Australian interior design scene, the shortlist for the latest Australian Interior Design Awards has been released and it is filled with original and memorable projects. While the awards (currently in their 18th year) span residential, commercial and public sectors, unsurprisingly it’s the residential design and decoration categories that most piqued our interest.

“This year’s residential categories have been skilfully realised with complex materials and expert detailing to achieve refined and sophisticated results. There’s an increased interest in expressive materiality and a complete approach to design that seamlessly coordinates interior design and architecture,” says this year’s jury.

Here are some highlights:

Arent and Pyke with Luigi Rosselli Architects for La Casa Rosa, NSW (residential design shortlist)
“A conscious choice for more beauty rather than more house, gave permission to the design team to dial up the whimsy and delight, when transforming this Victorian era beachside home. Celebrating collaboration and craft, the new iteration stands as an exemplar of both heritage and contemporary design,” says Juliette Arent of Arent and Pyke.

Flack Studio for Potts Point (residential design shortlist)
“This is our first project in Sydney; through a client referral. The clients had already experienced our work at an intimate level and having the reassurance of our design outcomes; we were able to push boundaries further with our initial design intent which was a love letter to Sydney,” says David Flack of Flack Studio.

Chelsea Hing for Emerald Terrace, VIC (residential decoration shortlist)
“This is a beautiful example of a classic double fronted Victorian terrace, brought to life with the injection of old and new world furniture, lighting, art and accessories,” says designer Chelsea Hing.

Emerald Terrace. Photography: Rhiannon Taylor

Studio AEM for Inside Outside House, NSW (residential decoration shortlist)
“Eschewing clichéd coastal style, this waterside home features the best of modern Australian design and celebrates the beauty of the natural environment. The completed interior is skillfully balanced; refined textures, sculptural forms and a neutral palette come together to create a comfortable and sophisticated family abode,” says Alexandra Mason of Studio AEM.

Inside Outside House. Photography: Brigid Arnott

Toorak House by Doherty Design Studio (residential decoration shortlist)
“The interior of this unassuming 1930’s-era Toorak duplex is transformed from rabbit-warren to jewellery-box, full of unexpected colour, layered materiality and eclectic furnishings while managing to bestow all the amenity of a contemporary home,” says Mardi Doherty of Doherty Design Studio.

Toorak House. Photography: Derek Swalwell

Toorak House. Photography: Derek Swalwell

Wrightson Stewart for Hendra Project, QLD (residential design shortlist)
“Hendra Project consists of the original post-war structure, a contemporary extension and a transparent walkway that eases the transition between old and new. A continuous joinery concept uses authentic finishes and nostalgic local references to create a playful, yet architectural, connection to the surrounding suburban landscape,” says designer Ian Wrightson of Wrightson Stewart.

Martin J Scott Design for Berwick Residence, VIC (residential decoration)
“Nestled on three acres in the leafy suburb of Berwick, the property’s location, structural bones and period features were honoured whilst transforming into a contemporary abode. Inspired by nature’s surrounding palettee, fusion of natural materials and forms, the interior embodies a refined, sculptural aesthetic with unique character, drama and warmth,” says Martin J Scott of Martin J Scott Design.

Berwick Residence. Photography: Tess Kelly

The full list of final award recipients will be presented at the Awards Announcement Dinner, which will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Sydney on Friday, 3 September 2021.

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The top 50 rooms in Australia 2019: by House & Garden

Post author By Amy Collins-Walker
Post date October 18, 2019
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Australian House & Garden’s hotly anticipated Top 50 Rooms is back for 2019 with some amazing spaces representing some of the best Aussie residential architecture and design. “The calibre of winners at this year’s awards represents some of the brightest talents in Australia’s design industry,” says editor Tanya Buchanan.

From a Mediterranean inspired kitchen, with warm timber cabinetry, to a whimsical outdoor room that cleverly employs mirrors to create the illusion of an endless green oasis, a series of amazing rooms were celebrated in the awards that were handed down last night.

Best use of technology: Doherty Design — Best use of technology in the home: Doherty Design Studio

“The jury recognised new directions in interior design in these projects, including the clever use of raw materials, a love of simplicity and a restrained approach to design,” says Tanya who judged the competition (currently in its 21^st year) alongside King Living’s global marketing manager Harry Bonalakis, Grandiflora founder Saskia Havekes, Kirsten Stanisich and Jonathan Richards, directors of Richards Stanisich, and several others.

Room of the Year: Arent & Pyke
It’s no surprise that the uber talented Juliette Arent and Sarah-Jane Pyke took out the ‘Room of the Year’ category for their truly stunning living room, part of a recent Sydney project.

“The room is the perfect alchemy of elements – volume, texture, light and colour, architecture and object – combining to create something truly special,” says Sarah-Jane Pyke and we couldn’t agree more.

Best Bathroom: Decus Interiors
We’ve profiled the talented Alexandra Donohoe Church, of Decus Interiors, before and it’s no surprise to see her pop up in these awards. Her jewel of a powder room is located near the entry on the ground floor of a newly built Sydney home.

“It’s an almost-hidden gem as it is accessed by a door concealed within joinery. The owners entertain every week and this powder room is a much-loved talking point,” says Alexandra.

Best outdoor room: Madeleine Blanchfield
Like something out of Alice in Wonderland, Madeleine Blanchfield’s whimsical outdoor bathroom uses mirror to reflect its lush open-air setting.

“It is a mirrored cube elevated above the existing ground and nestled in vegetation. The walls are one-way mirror, which is see-through from the inside but reflective externally. There is a bath and shower in the centre of the cube,” says Madeleine Blanchfield.

Best use of Colour: Greg Natale Design
An Interiors Addict favourite, Greg Natale took out this award for a room that was inspired by a Ray Cook painting (already owned by the clients) and includes limewashed timber floors and De Gournay Chinoiserie wallpaper alongside chic lighting and furniture.

Best kitchen: Studio Ezra
“It’s Mediterranean meets Middle Eastern meets modern,” says Studio Ezra’s Georgia Ezra of her award-winning kitchen. There are garden views from the kitchen sink and the fridge and dishwasher are hidden behind panelling that is inlaid with grass cloth for added depth and warmth.

The full list of winners:

King Living Room of the Year: Arent & Pyke
Blum Best Kitchen: Studio Ezra
Parisi Best Bathroom: Decus Interiors
PGH Bricks Best Use of Materials: Carter Williamson
Armadillo & Co Best Use of Colour: Greg Natale Design
Wynstan Best Indoor-Outdoor Connection: Hare & Klein
Zip Best Use of Technology in the Home: Doherty Design Studio
Best Outdoor Room: Madeleine Blanchfield
Best Use of Soft Furnishings: Cameron Kimber
Samsung Hall of Fame: Thomas Hamel
Cover room: Stacey Kouros Design

The winners and all of the Top 50 Rooms are featured in the November issue of Australian House & Garden.

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Real home: Rocks inspire elegant, masculine family pad

Post author By Amy Collins-Walker
Post date July 4, 2019
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Large and beautiful rock features in the lounge room

Shortlisted in the recently announced 2019 Victorian Architecture Awards and designed by Melbourne’s Splinter Society Architecture, ‘Cornerstone House’ was literally built out of the rubble. A truly unique family home, it’s located in Northcote and caught our eye due to its fabulous, original use of stone.

Housed on a site with a problematic soil condition (it was littered with rock and sits on an old lava flow belt), the home’s build began with the placement of large quarried rocks and ended with hand-crafted details and plenty of new stone throughout. I love how the architects took inspiration from the original site and amazingly, several six-tonne stone blocks were craned in to create the home too.

Kitchen — The kitchen. The bedrooms are located on the upper floor.

Rocks aside, slender blackened steel and timber feature too, creating a playful vibe that alternates between hard and soft. And with a largely black colour palette (there are some lovely teal flourishes), the overall vibe is one of elegant masculinity.

Cornerstone House — The beautiful stone clad fireplace

The exterior of the home — Large blocks of stone can be seen from the street too

And while the owners of the large family home (it sits on 800 square metres) wanted it to be robust, low-maintenance and private, they also wanted it to have a wow factor too – particularly when entertaining. I’d say that was achieved! The pool area alone would be an amazing place to host a party.

The statement living and dining spaces sit within a central green and stone paved landscape, protected by a floating, curved roof above that allows glimpses to the surrounding trees.

The home’s monochrome palette is broken up by raw textured plaster that grabs the light in the day and illuminates at night when the home is in party mode – entertaining is key remember! Timber accents, fabric panels and red toned metallic and glazed finishes round out the material selections.

Photography: Sharyn Cairns

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2019 Houses Awards shortlist: Curves & stone trending

Post author By Amy Collins-Walker
Post date April 30, 2019
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Kew Apartment by Sarah Wolfendal. Photography: Shannon McGrath

Currently in its ninth year, the 2019 Houses Awards finalists were revealed recently and with a total of 502 entries to sort through, there’s plenty of amazing architectural and interior design inspiration to be found in the list. From homes created to highlight their foundations (huge chunks of natural rock inside seem to be trending!) to beautifully sculptural curves and a new build that looks like a heritage home, we’re hard pressed to pick a favourite project.

Hawthorn House by Edition Office. Photography: Ben Hosking

“The jury was impressed by the emphasis on place and space making, rather than architecture that is typologically or formally driven. The standout homes are those that are connected with the people who live in them and consider how the spaces might influence the inhabitants’ experience of day-to-day life,” says Katelin Butler, a 2019 juror and editorial director of Architecture Media, the publisher of Houses magazine.

The North Curl Curl Residence by Andrew Donaldson Architecture and Design. Photography: Barton Taylor — North Curl Curl Residence by Andrew Donaldson Architecture and Design. Photography: Barton Taylor

North Curl Curl by Andrew Donaldson. Photography: Barton Taylor — The North Curl Curl Residence features an internal courtyard built around a natural sandstone cliff. Photography: Barton Taylor

“Many of the shortlisted projects are acutely sensitive to site and context, are conceptually legible and display an honesty of material expression,” says Katelin.

Cove House by Justin Humphrey. Photography: Andy Macpherson — Cove House by Justin Humphrey Architect. Photography: Andy Macpherson

Divided into nine categories including new houses, alterations and additions, apartments and units, landscape projects and houses in a heritage context, one home will be awarded the coveted ‘Australian House of the Year’ award together with $5000 in cash when the winners are announced at a gala awards night in Melbourne on July 26.

Crescent House by Matthew Woodward Architecture is an impressive and undulating home that weaves through lush gardens and makes its way down to Sydney Harbour – the home’s stunning interiors compete with panoramic views of Middle Head in the distance. I love the rooftop gardens.

Crescent House by Matthew Woodward. Photography: Murray Frederic — Crescent House by Matthew Woodward Architecture. Photography: Murray Fredericks

Sitting amid heritage listed interwar bungalow homes in Melbourne, Brighton House by Architecture Caissin was designed so as not to disrupt the historically significant streetscape. Gabled roofs, arched arcades and porches connect with beautifully landscaped gardens.

Brighton House by Architecture Caissin. Photography: Peter Clarke

Canopy House by Leeton Pointon Architect is comprised of a series of sculptural forms including a beautiful spiral staircase (a design that is clearly having a moment!) and lots of light-filled, neutral spaces.

Canopy House by Leeton Pointon. Photography: Lisa Cohen — Canopy House by Leeton Pointon Architect. Photography: Lisa Cohen

officially having a moment! Canopy House by Leeton Pointon. Photography: Lisa Cohen — Canopy House by Leeton Pointon. Photography: Lisa Cohen

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The 2019 Australian Interior Design Awards shortlist

Post author By Amy Collins-Walker
Post date March 25, 2019
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Bower Architect — Shortlisted: New Modern

Always eagerly anticipated, the Australian Interior Design Awards are upon us again with the shortlisted projects providing plenty of fabulous design inspiration. Delivered by the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) and Architecture Media’s Artichoke magazine, the program is in its 16th year and while it celebrates innovation and ingenuity across retail, hospitality, workplace, public and commercial interior design, it’s the residential finalists that get us most excited.

BayleyWard's Blue Moon project — Shortlisted: Bayley Ward’s Blue Moon, VIC. Photography: Eve Wilson

A couple of projects stand out including ‘Oak Tree House’ by Susi Leeton Architects with its many, beautiful curves. A family home set around an oak tree and stables in Victoria, the soft curved forms were achieved with off-form concrete and curved, rendered and polished plaster walls.

Simone Haag’s entries are another highlight. The ‘Armadale III’ project was described as ‘masculine by nature’ by its owner who sought Simone’s help to curate an eclectic array of furniture pieces to complement the architecture with the end result one of luxury and layers.

One of Simone’s other entries ‘House Poynton’ is also noteworthy. Part of a wider renovation, Simone was employed to redecorate the home and in doing so include vintage pieces as well as custom joinery, collected artworks and objects and all while maintaining the original feel of the home.

Renato D’Ettorre Architects submitted two exceptional yet very different Sydney projects. ‘GB House’ is a stunning coastal abode while the firm’s ‘Italianate House’ project is a grand restoration and conversion of a heritage-listed 1880’s Italianate-style Victorian terrace complete with with carriageway and stables.

Shortlisted: Renato D’Ettorre Architects Italianate House project, NSW. Photography: Justin Alexander

The winners will be announced in a gala presentation at Forum Melbourne on Friday 31 May.

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Award winning bathrooms & kitchens to inspire you

Post author By Amy Collins-Walker
Post date December 4, 2018
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Based in Sydney, interior architecture firm Minosa have had a stellar year, picking up an amazing 11 industry awards. From a gorgeous pink kitchen in Paddington to a luxe Maroubra bathroom, there’s plenty of design inspiration to be gleaned from their award winning work. We’ve been fans of theirs for years and we thought you’d love to see their beautiful designs too.

Monochrome bathroom renovation
Located in Sydney, this luxurious monochrome renovation is anything but boring. Combining textured tiles, high-end fixtures and plenty of natural light it’s easy to see how it was awarded the HIA (Housing Institute of Australia) Australian Bathroom Design of the Year 2018 award.

“The clients were adamant about their needs, the main one was to take the small cramped space with a large corner spa and transform it into a sophisticated, modern space that pushed the boundaries of a conventual bathing space, oh and by the way, they had no budget!” says Minosa co-founder Darren Genner.

Minosa monochrome bathroom — This is what a budget-free bathroom can look like!

Kitchen renovation with pink accents
Located in Paddington, this kitchen renovation is an exploration of the kitchen as the social hub of the home according to Minosa. Home to a family of five (including three girls), this project was the third time the family had engaged Minosa but this time they wanted a truly statement space. The kitchen was ultimately awarded the HIA NSW Kitchen Design of the Year 2018.

“Lime-washed oak, warm white cabinetry and white matte handmade tiles combine to create a lovely light and airy feel to this perfectly planned kitchen. The designer expertly finished the space with just the right amount of a luscious lilac-hinted pink. The hue lifts the scheme and creates a stunning focal point in this very refined and well-designed kitchen,” said the judges.

A bathroom retreat
Located in Sydney’s Maroubra, this spa-like bathroom took out the NSW HIA Awards NSW Bathroom Design of the Year. “We all love going on holidays right? When we do, the bathrooms and bedrooms mostly feel large and connected, luxurious and somewhat indulgent. That is what this client wanted for their new bathroom design – that holiday feeling at home,” says Darren.

For more | 2018 Australian Interior Design Awards winners

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2017 Australian Interior Design Awards: Residential winners

Post author By Amy Collins-Walker
Post date June 12, 2017
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Fresh off the back of multiple wins at the recent Belle Coco Republic Interior Design Awards, Smart Design Studio’s Indigo Slam project has triumphed at another prestigious ceremony, the 2017 Australian Interior Design Awards.

Smart Design Studio’s ‘Indigo Slam’ residence

Receiving the Residential Design Award and the principal Premier Award for Australian Interior Design, the Sydney residence was described as “standing head and shoulders” above all the other contenders in its category and “unable to fault” by the judges. The heavily lauded project was the only one to collect multiple gongs.

“This project is a private residence, but also hosts events for the client’s art gallery, celebrating unconventional domesticity through dual functionality. The home is defined as much by a sense of a thoughtful restraint, as it is by immaculate detailing,” said the jury who noted the home’s intimacy despite its grand spaces. They commended the project for its “pockets of intimate domesticity that are a gentle reminder that as impressive as the project appears, it is indeed a home to be lived in.”

SJB’s ‘A Private Residence’ continued its award-winning run (it too enjoyed success at the 2017 Belle Coco Republic Interior Design Awards), taking out top honours in the Residential Decoration category.

“SJB impressed us with their thoughtful and sensitive approach in delivering an outcome that responds to the needs of a mature-aged client. The design also eschews trends and instead celebrates the building’s grand heritage while reflecting the client,” said the judges.

Doherty Design Studio’s ‘Fitzroy Residence’

Delivered on Friday June 9 in front of 500 interior design and architecture practitioners and professionals, this year marks the fourteenth year of the awards.

2017 AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS – Residential

Premier Award for Australian Interior Design
Smart Design Studio for Indigo Slam, NSW

Interior Design Impact Awards
Woods Bagot for Paramount by The Office Space, NSW
Museums Victoria Design Studio for First Peoples, VIC

Emerging Interior Design Practice
Brad Swartz Architects, NSW

Commendations
Amber Road, NSW
BoardGrove Architects , VIC
Adam Kane Architects, VIC

Residential Design Award
Smart Design Studio for Indigo Slam, NSW

Commendations
Brad Swartz Architects for Darling Point Apartment, NSW
Eugene Cheah Architecture for Henry Street House, VIC
Doherty Design Studio in collaboration with Inarc Architects for Fitzroy Residence, VIC
SJB for A Private Residence, NSW
SJB for Redfern Terrace, NSW
John Wardle Architects for Freshwater Apartment, VIC
Architects EAT for Moving House, VIC

Residential Decoration Award
SJB for A Private Residence, NSW

Commendations
Templeton Architecture for Little Parndon, VIC
Doherty Design Studio for Fitzroy Residence, VIC
Carole Whiting and Steven Whiting for Hotham, VIC

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Designers

2016 Interior Design Excellence Awards: Winners announced

Post author By Amy Collins-Walker
Post date November 30, 2016
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A prestigious event on the Australian interior design calendar, the Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) were held recently with some pretty amazing projects taking away the big gongs in an awards ceremony and gala party hosted on Sydney Harbour

overall-winner_indigo-slam_smart-design-studio_photo-sharrin-rees-03 — Overall winner: ‘Indigo Slam’ by Smart Design Studio (photograph by Sharrin Rees)

In its 13th year, IDEA recognises the best of Australian interior and product design and the designers behind the work. The 2016 IDEA jury included Greg Natale, Helen Kontouris (Helen Kontouris Design), Jan O’Connor (Environa Studio), John Wardle (John Wardle Architects), Melissa Bright (MAKE Architecture), Nic Graham (Nic Graham + Associates) and Tim Jackson (Jackson Clements Burrows), along with inside editors Jan Henderson and Gillian Serisier.

overall-winner_indigo-slam_smart-design-studio_photo-sharrin-rees — ‘Indigo Slam’ interior (photograph by Sharrin Rees)

Taking away the biggest prize on the night (overall winner), was the Indigo Slam project by Smart Design Studio. Located in Sydney’s Chippendale, the building is truly a work of art. From its sculpted concrete exterior to its highly unique interior spaces, the building has been recognised as a true original. “If even for just a moment we put aside the architecture of the house, the interiors really stand on their own,” said one of the judges, Greg Natale.

Another significant award went to Kerry Phelan of Kerry Phelan Design Office who received the ‘Gold Medal’ for her impressive career that has spanned more than 20 years.

designer-of-the-year_fiona-lynch_williamstown-residence_photo-dan-hocking — A Melbourne project by the ‘Designer of the year’ Fiona Lynch (photograph by Dan Hocking)

The 2015 ‘Designer of the year’ award went to Melbourne-based interior architect and designer, Fiona Lynch who was recognised for her elegant residential projects and meticulous and textural detailing.

designer-of-the-year_fiona-lynch_balwyn-residence_photo-sharyn-cairns_fiona-lynch — The work of the ‘Designer of the year’ Fiona Lynch (photograph by Dan Hocking)

Visit here for a more and to see the full list of winners.

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Designers Kitchens

Industrial & elegant: This award-winning kitchen made us swoon

Post author By Amy Collins-Walker
Post date July 21, 2016
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From its vertical lines to its huge expanses of Carrara marble, contrasting tan handles and black accents, this monochromatic kitchen caught our eye recently and it seems that we’re not the only ones. The kitchen, created by Melbourne’s COS Interiors, took out the top prize in the third Australian Cabinet Maker and Design Association awards recently for the $35,000-$60,000 category. With more than 50 Australian projects vying for the top honours, this is no small achievement.

Situated in Melbourne in a vast warehouse space (that also happens to be the birthplace of the Freddo Frog!) this kitchen was created in collaboration with Architects EAT who were responsible for its design. “We worked together to achieve a contemporary industrial warehouse conversion. Our aim was to balance the kitchen within the large scale loft warehouse so it still holds its own as a cosy and welcoming environment to cook and entertain. It could easily get lost with the span of windows and the suspension bridge but it’s understated and complements all other aspects of the home,” says the director of COS Interiors, Adam Cordy. We couldn’t agree more!

A study in contrasts, this kitchen combines industrial-themed design with soft organic accents – we love the use of Carrara marble and the tan leather handles in particular. “The tan leather handles give the kitchen a warmth and vintage feel to contrast the other modern elements,” says Adam. With texture so big on the interiors scene right now, this space really is hitting all the right notes.

The most impressive contrasting feature though, is the gorgeous original wooden column that runs through the kitchen benchtop. “One of our favourite parts of the design is the smooth modern cantilevered marble bench top that was constructed around the existing warehouse structure – a column sanded back to expose the original beginnings of the factory,” says Adam who is a big fan of the cupboard fronts too. “The texture the V-groove detailing gives on the 2PAC finish to the cupboards is another standout for me.”

Check out more of Cos Interiors’ work here.

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Competitions Designers

So it continues… entries open for 30th Dulux Colour Awards

Post author By Olivia Shead
Post date December 10, 2015
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Last year's Grand Prix winner: Lexus Pavilion by Mim Design. Photo by Sean Fennessy.

Entries are now open for the 2016 Dulux Colour Awards, which marks the renowned program’s 30th year of fostering and showcasing the use of colour in built environments.

An esteemed judging panel has once again been handpicked to deliberate on the winning projects, combining leading names from Australia and New Zealand’s design and creative industries. Chosen for their differing areas of expertise, the panel consists of: Meryl Hare, principal at Hare + Klein Interior Design; Clare Cousins, director at Clare Cousins Architects; James Harper, principal at BrookingHarper and director at Design Institute of Australia; Matt Gibson, director at Matt Gibson Architecture + Design; and Alex Fulton, director at Alex Fulton Design (NZ).

The 2016 Dulux Colour Awards is accepting entries across nine categories between now and February, giving architects, designers and interior designers the opportunity to submit work across residential and commercial environments.

Last year's Single Residential Interior winner: The Courtyard House by Aileen Sage Architects. Photo by Tom Ferguson. — Last year’s Single Residential Interior winner: The Courtyard House by Aileen Sage Architects. Photo by Tom Ferguson.

Each category winner will receive prize money and a certificate. All entries, except for the student category, will also stand the chance of taking out the Grand Prix title. The Grand Prix winner will receive $5000 cash prize and certificate. Entries for all nine categories are open until Monday 8 February 2016, with winners announced and celebrated at a gala function in Melbourne on 10 March 2016.

Enter now.

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Competitions Designers

Entries now open for the Intergrain Timber Vision Awards 2015

Post author By Olivia Shead
Post date May 1, 2015
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Lilyfield Warehouse by Virginia Kerridge Architects

One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed at (Canberra’s Hotel Hotel in the Nishi precinct by March Studio) and one of the most gorgeous homes I’ve ever written about (Lilyfield Warehouse by Virginia Kerridge Architects) were two of the winners of last year’s Intergrain Timber Vision Awards. I therefore have very high hopes for this year’s entries!

With entries now open and closing 30 June, the awards celebrate advanced timber application and projects that push the boundaries. Design professionals across the building and landscaping industries are invited to enter innovative projects, which showcase the creative and visionary use of timber.

With over 100 quality entries received last year and a continued increase in high-calibre entries over the past six years, Intergrain is proud to announce two new categories to the awards. This year the new Public Space and Student categories will join Exterior Residential, Interior Residential, Exterior Commercial and Interior Commercial.

The judging panel will be made up of leading industry professionals and winners from each category will receive a $2,000 cash prize, Intergrain product to the value of $3,000, and national exposure with an editorial feature in Architecture Australia magazine.

For more information.

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One week until 2015 Dulux Colour Awards entries close

Post author By Olivia Shead
Post date February 5, 2015
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Bricolage House: Winner of Residential Interior 2014

With just a week left until entries close for the 2015 Dulux Colour Awards, now’s the last chance for architects, designers and students to submit their latest projects featuring inspiring use of colour.

The entry process for the awards has been simplified from previous years, making it easier for those in the industry to gain recognition for their work. Entrants are no longer required to submit a board as part of their initial entry, with only those who make it to the finalist stage asked to complete a showcase board for review by the judging panel.

With four new categories, there are more opportunities to showcase and celebrate great work in the industry. The categories include:

Commercial Interior – Office Fitout & Retail (New)
Commercial Interior – Public Spaces & Hospitality (New)
Commercial Exterior
Single Residential Interior
Single Residential Exterior
Multi Residential Interior
Multi Residential Exterior; International (New)
Installations and Events (New)
Student.

They’ll be judged by an esteemed industry judging panel including: Andrea Wilson – senior associate at ARM Architecture; Hannah Tribe – principal and founding director of Tribe Architects; David Bromley – contemporary artist; Sian MacPherson – interior designer and editor of EST magazine and Simon James – contemporary furniture designer from New Zealand.

The Dulux Colour Award entries close on Thursday 12 February, with finalists announced on Tuesday 24 February and winners announced on Wednesday 25 March.

Enter here.

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Designers

Breathe Architecture & Small Giants win Premier’s Design Awards

Post author By Olivia Shead
Post date October 24, 2014
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It was innovation and sustainability that saw architectural firm Breathe Architecture and developer Small Giants take out the top gong at the 2014 Victorian Premier’s Design Awards recently.

Winning for their work on The Commons apartments, the project was selected as the overall winner for its innovative approach to design, resulting in apartments that are generous, simple, affordable and sustainable.

With a design strategy previously unseen in Australia, The Commons is a vertical community where residents share rooftop gardens, solar hot water, electricity generation systems, a rooftop laundry, bike parking and communal beehives. The design, which the judges called “a working prototype for urban living,” has been a catalyst for bringing together socially responsible individuals who are now striving to give back, not only to their neighbours, but also to improve their broader community.

The annual Victorian Premier’s Design Awards celebrate the very best of Victorian design and innovation and provide a unique platform for Victorian designers and businesses to showcase their best work to a national and international audience.

View the full list of winners and finalists here.

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Designers Kitchens

Small Brisbane design firm wins big in London

Post author By Olivia Shead
Post date October 3, 2014
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Small Brisbane firm Sublime Architectural Interiors were a long way from home when they were recognised as one of the world’s best, winning Asia Pacific Best Kitchen Design at the 2014 International Design and Architecture Awards in London.

The 2014 International Design & Architecture Awards were hosted by leading UK interior design magazine, design et al.

Sublime’s design director, Kim Duffin, was acknowledged for his work in transforming a derelict block of flats in New Farm into a magnificent home. But up against international design firms from China, Singapore and India, it was no easy win! “Being recognised at an international level is something all Australian designers aspire to,” says Kim. “The design community in Brisbane has really come of age and is up there with the world’s best.”

This is the first international design award won by Kim and takes his award tally to over 80 regional, national and international awards in eight years. Having won Australian Kitchen Designer of the Year five times, Kim still believes this award is especially exciting as it is a stepping stone into the exploding Asian market. “It was a privilege to be able to breathe new life into an old character home. This project highlights how our lifestyle revolves around our beautiful climate and that the blur between indoor and outdoor living is a necessity in our daily lives. I am thrilled to be recognised at this level.”

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Bathrooms Designers

Minosa win top KBDi bathroom award for the second year

Post author By Jen Bishop
Post date August 25, 2014

Last week, we brought you the kitchen design winner from the prestigious KBDi awards. This week, we have the bathroom design winner for you and it’s Darren Genner and the Minosa Design team. Again! They’ve picked up the gong for the second year in a row. And here’s why…

The winning bathroom was a Rose Bay terrace project. The room was narrow with a large window which couldn’t be moved and the client wanted to have the bathroom open to the bedroom.

The brief was to create a dynamic and engaging space that was open to the adjoining bedroom. The space had to be original, easy to look at, open plan, with subtle bling, a vanity that didn’t look like a vanity and concealed storage. Not much to ask then!

Creating a centre wall to divide the space gave another wall to work but also, cleverly, the chance to offer privacy to the toilet and the shower.

Next to the unmovable window was the ideal space for the bath placement, but the window had to be treated for those long Sunday sleep-ins, so a sheer curtain was used to soften things up and make it feel more connected to the bedroom.

This toilet was left to the end of the room, concealed by a sliding glass screen to add privacy. The extractor fan is fitted with a steam sensor so the fan turns on once the steam hits the ceiling.

Pieta grey marble was chosen to give a natural element, with a custom tile pattern made up of 600×600 tiles, splitting and rotating every other one. Bisazza glass mosaics where chosen to add a touch of decoration and shine.

Do you like this bathroom as much as we do?

Find out more about Minosa Design.

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