About Contemporary
Contemporary is a Perth-based platform covering interior design and architecture news. Its flagship event, Contemporary Wine In Design (CWID), brought together leading exhibitors, ambassadors, and the local architecture and design community for a curated showcase and networking experience.
Exhibitors featured during #CWID16 included ALTI Lighting, Mobilia, Living Edge, Arthur G, CDK Stone, Furniture Options, Lighting Options, District, Retreat Design, V-Zug, Worn Land, and Artedomus.
- Lighting Options Australia — Official Exhibitor, October 15
- Jasper Morrison for Living Edge — design portfolio launch
- Arthur G opened their doors with a facelift by Steve Cordony
- FORM + CWID After-a-Fair Wrap Party
Contemporary serves as a dedicated hub for interior design and architecture news from Perth and beyond, connecting the local community with the broader Australian design conversation. The platform covers a wide range of topics, from residential and commercial projects to public spaces, product launches, and industry events. By spotlighting the work of architects, designers, and makers, it offers readers a window into the creative thinking shaping the built environment across the country, with a particular focus on the Western Australian design scene and its growing influence on the national stage.
At the heart of the platform is Contemporary Wine In Design, a flagship event that brings together exhibitors, ambassadors, and the local architecture and design community for a curated showcase and networking experience. The event is designed to foster meaningful connections between industry professionals, emerging talents, and design enthusiasts alike. Over the years, it has featured a diverse range of exhibitors spanning lighting, furniture, stone, appliances, and design objects, creating a space where commercial practice and creative exploration meet in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere.
The editorial approach favors thoughtful storytelling over trend-chasing, with an emphasis on the ideas, people, and processes behind notable projects. Readers can expect features on residential residences, commercial fit-outs, public installations, and everything in between, often accompanied by rich photography that lets the work speak for itself. The platform also engages with broader cultural themes, including community building, a sense of belonging, and the role of design in everyday life, positioning interior architecture as both a professional discipline and a deeply human pursuit.
From the shoreline to the city, the content reflects a fascination with place and materiality. Stories explore coastal residences nestled among sand dunes, urban infill projects, and heritage adaptations, each examined through the lens of light, form, and natural materials. Product-focused pieces highlight furniture collections, outdoor fabrics, and technical innovations, while event coverage captures the energy of trade fairs, exhibitions, and launches. This breadth of coverage ensures the platform remains relevant to designers, architects, students, and anyone curious about how spaces are conceived and composed.
Through its clean, editorial aesthetic and commitment to quality content, Contemporary has carved out a distinctive voice in the Australian design media landscape. The site's minimal visual design deliberately steps aside to let photography and typography carry the narrative, echoing the restraint often celebrated within the design community itself. Whether readers are seeking project inspiration, industry news, or a sense of connection to the wider design world, the platform offers a calm, considered space for discovery, conversation, and ongoing engagement with the evolving language of Australian architecture and interior design.
