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John Gollings AM holds a master’s degree in architecture from RMIT University, an Honorary Fellowship of the Australian Institute of Architects and is Adjunct Professor, School of Media and Communications, RMIT University. His photographic work is kn

Welcome to the penultimate issue of inside for 2018 and what a glorious year it has been so far. With so many events happening here at home and abroad there has hardly been time to catch breath for this very special IDEA 2018 shortlist issue. After r

Purposeful, authentic design is at the core of Shaw Contract products, it is our method and our means to both enhance and contribute to the built environment. Our Shaw Contract Design Awards recognise the creative vision of the architects and designe

Harnessing the power of collaboration, Sub-Zero, the food preservation specialist and Wolf, the cooking specialist, have come together to offer designs with timeless appeal, performance and dependability. Sub-Zero creates products of uncompromising c

This year’s IDEA shortlist is brimming with an astounding array of brilliant and innovative projects and products. With 278 projects and products to be reviewed by the judges, it will be an exciting day as there are multiple options for category winn

This refurbishment celebrates the experience of journey, arrival, approach and destination to curate a fine dining experience rich in the artefacts of winemaking and terroir. Cox Architecture looked to the unique intersections of the natural landscap

A former concrete shell was radically transformed from a one-bedroom 80-square metre apartment into a two-bedroom/two bath, pimping penthouse housing an enviable art collection. This highly resolved design outcome ensures each room and object serves

Reimagining the uppermost floor of a prominent Heritage-listed building in central Hobart, the former office space has been reconfigured to provide two short-term stay apartments. Each has a distinct ‘personality’ reflective of position and aspect wi

Evolving with a family’s changing needs, this ongoing project is perpetually adapted as the best possible home. Beautiful spaces, surprising moments, areas of formality and lounge, plus a magnificent wallpapered kitchen make this project perfect for

Designed to deliver work environments that spark ideas and make (work) life better, the healthy and happy community spaces allow for flexible co-working spaces as well as shared collaborative zones. Meeting and recreational spaces for like-minded cre

Transforming a dark and dated space, the entire front has been opened to create a new façade. Referencing the shape and speed of light, movement and reflection are explored through a natural material palette. Defined zones and simple luxury are emplo

Beautifully resolved, this generous public space provides the facilities and atmosphere of a spacious family home to every apartment occupier. Shifting the emphasis towards a focus on the quality of the everyday experience, the design purposefully lo

Showcasing the bespoke features, which will characterise the apartments within the 39-storey tower, the project revolves around an appreciation of handcrafted details. Distinctive elements include cantilevered stone benches, echoing the building’s ar

This project provided an attractive and interactive area on the existing ground floor entry area to the main library at the Bundoora Campus of La Trobe University for both staff and students to interact socially and academically, within a limited bud

Flexible, inviting and productive, the Adapt collection is designed to evolve with the dynamic needs of today’s workspace. The collection allows seamless integration into interiors and is focused on creating functional and value driven environments.

This adjustable desk lamp can be disassembled into individual components and recycled. The concept was developed to allow for rotation of the lamp head/stem to increase its functional potential. This statement lamp was the result of pairing simple, s

Retaining classic English details and sentiment, the design breathes new life into the dated building to create a contemporary home for a young, modern couple and their future family. Flooding the whole with sunlight, the Australian sensibility posit

Conceived as a body of water, the exhibitor stand expresses the idea of water through undulating waves of two-millimetre nylon string. The materiality of the Zip tap’s gold, rose gold and silver are presented on mirrored plinths as jewels. Branding w

This projects integrates sustainable thinking into all design elements to deliver a healing and therapeutic environment. Green roofs reduce glare and heat island effect, while improving acoustic and thermal performance, and gathering rain. A cogenera