(inside) interior design review

The premier professional journal for today's interior architects and designers in Australia, presenting the latest in cutting-edge interior projects and insightful discussions addressing the industry's most relevant topics to date. For the sophisticated and innovative designer, (inside) chronicles the ongoing conversation of design, both globally and locally, and the creative prowess that drives it forward. Our continued support of the Australian design industry through IDEA (Interior Design Excellence Awards) and its annual programme nurtures both young and established designers, boasting their work locally and overseas.

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READ • Miles Franklin Literary Award recipient, Amanda Lohrey discusses the inspiration behind her new novel and asks – can a church become a home or, even with all its vestiges removed, will it remain forever what it was intended to be?

PUNK PETAL POWER • Japanese floral sculptor and artist Azuma Makoto spends a lot of time underground clipping flowers, submerging plant life in resin and adjusting room temperatures for A Chaotic Garden, his next innovative installation, which is coming to Melbourne’s National Gallery at Victoria (NGV).

WE ARE FAMILY • When it comes to new builds, interior design can be an afterthought. Led by sisters, architect Ara Salomone and interior designer Alessandra French, Perth design studio State of Kin takes a more holistic approach.

INTERIORS THAT ARE FELT AS MUCH AS SEEN • With a peerless proclivity to inject spaces with emotion and a company ethos that prioritises delivering joy through human-centred design, Arent&Pyke shines as IDEA 2023 Designer of the Year.

MEET THE MENTORS • Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 Architects and Innovators of the Built World introduces the industry’s leading architects who have volunteered to mentor and inspire the future leaders of the built world.

Adam Haddow • Adam Haddow, director of SJB Architects Sydney, his husband Michael Combs and their Yorkshire terrier Eric take inside on a tour of their small but mighty Surry Hills home.

WHAT IS TRAUMA-INFORMED DESIGN? • At the intersection of trauma and design is a recognition of the healing power of the built environment.

A WAVE OF SUCCESS • From DIY surfboard hacks to Louis Vuitton collaborations, Adam Goodrum is an international superstar product designer who never forgets his roots.

HOPE AND DIGNITY FOR A DANDENONG COMMUNITY • Delivered as a pro bono project by Bates Smart and Garner Davis Architects, Dandenong’s Refugee Resource Hub, powered by the Asylum Seeker Refugee Centre (ASRC), is a welcoming and inviting space promoting a sense of belonging, community and security for refugees and those seeking asylum.

’’EAT AT A LOCAL RESTAURANT TONIGHT -- GET THE CREAM SAUCE’’ • Kiin by Georgie Shepherd Interior Design reveals an adoration for food, community and serendipity.

A FUSION OF BOUTIQUE HOTEL LUXURY AND COASTAL SERENITY • Black Diamond is a masterpiece of transformation, where YSG Studio’s visionary use of architectural elements effortlessly met its client brief to convert a 345-square metre family home into a luxurious retreat. Yasmine Ghoniem, director of YSG Studio, wholeheartedly embraced this vision, setting the stage for a texturally rich and colourfully playful design journey.

TALBOT HOUSE – A STAR IS (RE) BORN • Set on an astonishing 1.25 acres and nestled on a grassy outcrop near Beaumaris Beach, Talbot House once boasted timeless beauty, but the wear and tear of time had started to show.

SURF’S UP • Sydney is as renowned for its glorious beaches as it is for its Opera House, so it made sense for the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney Modern building to feature some sort of homage...