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Products already catching eyes at Milan Design Week 2025

These early product standouts — from sculptural forms to reflective surfaces — capture just a sliver of what Milan Design Week 2025 has begun to unveil.

Projects

Brewing up a Milanese-inspired storm

Coffeelin Fortress Hill by JJ Acuña and Bespoke Studio is a contemporary ode to the Italian osteria.

Projects

A new door opens for Kokoda Property

This office design by Carr reflects the brand’s identity, with a strong focus on functionality and refinement.

People

Rowena Hockin: Designing with Place and Purpose

In this exclusive interview for the INDE.Awards SpeakingOut! Series we hear from Rowena Hockin, Studio Director of BAR Studio, as she discusses her journey into design, the philosophy behind BAR Studio’s work and the inspirations driving two of its recent standout projects: Capella Sydney and The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne.

People

Shifting practice: Tasha Tylee wins Powerhouse Photography Architectural Commission

Architectural photographer Tasha Tylee has been announced as this year’s winner of the Powerhouse Photography Architectural Commission and plans to document sustainable building practices and natural materials.

Projects

Bowermans gets a new seat at the table

Surry Hills welcomes Bowermans’ latest commercial furniture studio.

News

On the Move: Key industry and career developments in the first quarter of 2025

The first quarter of 2025 heralded a period of growth and transformation in architecture and design, with practices broadening their influence, experiencing leadership shifts and inaugurating new operations – here’s what you need to know.

Products

The products we’re excited to see at Salone del Mobile 2025

As Milan Design Week 2025 prepares to kick off, here are some of the most highly anticipated products set to launch in Italy.

Projects

David Hicks on reimagining Bouzy Bar in Armadale

When tasked with redesigning Bouzy Armadale, Interior Designer David Hicks approached the project with a philosophy of refinement rather than reinvention.

Ideas

Connecting with Country – Kerrie Shepherd shares simple steps to make a start

Kerrie Shepherd is a Kamilaroi woman and Principal of Connecting with Country at Aboriginal-owned urban design company Yerrabingin, drawing on extensive lived experience with First Nations communities.

Products

Ross Gardam: Crafting Light Through Innovation and Tradition

In this exclusive interview for SpeakingOut!, Ross Gardam shares insights into his design philosophy, the making of his award-winning Méne light, and the evolving landscape of sustainable craftsmanship.

Ideas

Rebecca Wright weighs in on the 9-day fortnight model

Rebecca Wright, Principal at Plus Architecture, weighs in on the innovative nine-day fortnight work model, shedding light on its impact on work-life balance and productivity.