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Engineer for humanity: In conversation with Tristram Carfrae

Engineer for humanity: In conversation with Tristram Carfrae

If you’ve heard Tristram Carfrae speak, then you know he is a pretty inspiring individual. He is a natural leader of people and monumental projects that represent change for good. In this interview he speaks about Arup’s “secret sauce” and the challenge of channelling Gaudi.

Bringing it home: Claire Sharpe returns to Warren and Mahoney Wellington

Bringing it home: Claire Sharpe returns to Warren and Mahoney Wellington

She thinks big and has the credentials to back it up. Returning to the Wellington studio of Warren and Mahoney in 2022, this architect brings home a wealth of expertise.

“You need to take a position”: The design philosophy of Woods Bagot’s Domenic Alvaro

“You need to take a position”: The design philosophy of Woods Bagot’s Domenic Alvaro

How does Domenic Alvaro oversee a project from start to finish? Timothy Alouani-Roby met with the Woods Bagot director and global design leader to find out why editors make the best architects and architects the best editors.

Powerhouse for change: Jefa Greenaway

Powerhouse for change: Jefa Greenaway

Through insight and expertise, INDESIGN Luminary Jefa Greenaway has forged a career highlighting Indigenous perspectives in architecture and design. He’s a powerful force for change and a man to be followed.

Give a meaningful gift with the Cult blood drive

Give a meaningful gift with the Cult blood drive

In partnership with Life Blood, Cult has launched a blood drive with the goal of reaching 100 blood donations throughout December. The initiative is one close to their hearts, in honour of long-time team member Chelsea Rodrigues.

Design, success and process with Adam Cornish

Design, success and process with Adam Cornish

Adam Cornish is a product designer who leads the way in creativity and originality. He lives and works in Australia and is a global talent in everyone’s book, writes Jan Henderson.

What to book at Sydney Design Week: Stephen Todd’s top picks

What to book at Sydney Design Week: Stephen Todd’s top picks

Ahead of Sydney Design Week, 15-22 September, we speak with creative director, Stephen Todd, about his top picks for this year’s program. Scroll through for insights, highlights and direct links to all the best events.

Khai Liew: The bespoke master

Khai Liew: The bespoke master

Khai Liew has literally designed an amazing life and career. He is the epitome of the quiet achiever who has reached the ultimate in his profession as an object maker and designer.

Who’s doing what: 9 firms ‘On The Move’

Who’s doing what: 9 firms ‘On The Move’

Who’s moving up and joining forces in architecture and design? July saw a fresh wave of skilled professionals promoted, and two major mergers between firms.

Conrad Architects: how luxury is changing in the Australian home

Conrad Architects: how luxury is changing in the Australian home

Paul Conrad, Conrad Architects founding director, designs premium residential homes and developments in many of Melbourne’s best streets.

Hassell’s Richard Mullane on the future of urban design

Hassell’s Richard Mullane on the future of urban design

Taking up the reigns of Managing Principal for Hassell’s Melbourne Studio, Richard Mullane says: “We plan to build a more inclusive, sustainable future for communities – and create a more socially and ecologically resilient world.”

Role model for the next generation: Indesign Luminary Nathan Yong

Role model for the next generation: Indesign Luminary Nathan Yong

One of the region’s early South East Asian designers to break into the international design scene, Nathan Yong has used the past 30 years to cement a path for his future peers.