Artichoke

Artichoke, Australia’s most respected interior architecture and design magazine, presents inspiring examples of design excellence and engaging discussion of design issues to industry professionals and a broader audience of design-savvy consumers. It reviews significant new projects, profiles designers, showcases new products and explores creative design collaborations. It is the national magazine of the Design Institute of Australia (DIA).

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The Edit • A round-up of new and noteable design spanning furniture, lighting, accessories and objects.

Art Gallery of NSW Library • Volumes of warmly lit timber define Tonkin Zulaikha Greer's library and members lounge redesign, which simultaneously respects heritage and serves contemporary communities.

Dolly • Within an existing shell, Genesin Studio has used organic materiality and theatrical lighting to create a sophisticated yet laid-back wine bar in inner-suburban Adelaide.

July QV • This retail fitout by Ewert Leaf for a Melbourne-based travel goods specialist transports guests with rich, tactile elements that evoke memories of Antipodean holidays.

In Brief • A collection of the latest interiors by Australian designers, from a Brutalist office in Adelaide to an eclectic showroom in Paddington.

Box Hill North Primary School • Reflecting its residential context, this junior learning hub by Sibling Architecture uses colour and form to meet the needs of those in their first years at school.

Placidus Student Welfare Spaces • Branch Studio Architects and Marcellin College seek to enhance student wellbeing through a series of empathetic interiors that re-interpret the Marist Brothers’ Catholic tradition.

Sabu Studio • Through its subtle, tactile designs, Melbourne-based Sabu Studio crafts furniture and lighting that challenge how we interact with our surroundings.

Vin Populi • Known for its unfussy hospitality, this beloved venue in south-west Perth has undergone a thoughtful and textural redesign by Rezen Studio that welcomes regulars and newcomers alike.

The Edit • A round-up of furniture, lighting and objects to reinvigorate workspaces.

Crumpler Melbourne • Wowowa Architecture has stepped outside its standard practice to design the flagship store for this “deeply Melbourne” bag brand.

Aesop Collins Street • Nestled in a historic building in Melbourne's CBD, this retail fitout by Clare Cousins Architects balances architectural heritage with Aesop's signature, contemporary aesthetic.

Lime Street Skin Clinic • In a nondescript commercial space in Sydney, Jason Byrne Design has balanced flair with finesse to create a skin clinic with a distinctive character.

Such and Such • In the civic heart of Canberra, a new restaurant adapts to changing times of day and functional requirements with a dynamic design by MyMyMy Architecture.

In Brief • A collection of the latest interiors by Australian designers, from a community cafe in suburban Perth to an atmospheric office in Canberra.

Joanne Odisho • The sculptural, functional pieces by this Melbourne-based designer celebrate the materials we find around us and set the tone for the spaces they occupy.