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Towards a golden age of Australian architecture?

Towards a golden age of Australian architecture?

On the eve of 2024, our new editor, Timothy Alouani-Roby, addresses an exciting yet provocative open letter to the Australian architecture community on the opportunities of an era.

China and Sydney provide global standouts in the WAF winners list

China and Sydney provide global standouts in the WAF winners list

After three days of crits, talks and presentations, the full winners of the 2023 World Architecture Festival have been announced.

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.

“A unique intersection between tertiary education and professional practice”: 10 years of MADE by the Opera House

“A unique intersection between tertiary education and professional practice”: 10 years of MADE by the Opera House

Arup is celebrating not only the 50th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House, but also ten years of MADE by the Opera House, the Multidisciplinary Australian Danish Exchange program for which it was one of eight founding partners.

“The most ancient of stories”: AKIN announced as winner of design competition for Barangaroo’s Harbour Park

“The most ancient of stories”: AKIN announced as winner of design competition for Barangaroo’s Harbour Park

The NSW Government has announced the winning design for Harbour Park at Sydney’s Barangaroo. AKIN, a First Nations-led design, will cover the 1.85 hectares of open space with a “regenerated natural retreat in the heart of the city.”

New tool helps you experience a city like a toddler

New tool helps you experience a city like a toddler

Using a custom virtual reality tool, the Proximity of Care Design guide is intended to help developers and designers create urban environments that are more liveable for pregnant women, children, their caregivers — and in fact everyone.

American hardwoods: Building a Sustainable Future

American hardwoods: Building a Sustainable Future

Timber has always had a significant role to play in environmentally sensitive construction; Now, two different timber technologies have revolutionised timber’s use for structural applications.

“2023 is all about preparing for the future”: Designers on the move

“2023 is all about preparing for the future”: Designers on the move

Is it really February already?! With 2023 already well on its way, it’s time for our first On The Move round-up of promotions and hires across the design industry. Who’s moved in 2023?

Discover the speaker lineup for the 2022 Sustainability Summit

Discover the speaker lineup for the 2022 Sustainability Summit

From academics, architects, engineers and innovators – your speaker lineup is bringing you the latest knowledge in Australia’s sustainable built environment!

Architectus, Arup and cancer fighting device lead winners at Good Design Awards

Architectus, Arup and cancer fighting device lead winners at Good Design Awards

Catch up on all your Australian Good Design Awards news here, with a comprehensive list of the 2022 winners.

Curious Practice takes structured landscape one step further

Curious Practice takes structured landscape one step further

The Newcastle-based studio, Curious Practice is the latest firm to produce a provoking pavilion for the Powerhouse Architecture Commission. Named, Cadeau, it cleverly incorporates the surrounding environment into its design.

A  building that can’t be ignored: BVN and Woods Bagot’s monumental Sydney collaboration

A building that can’t be ignored: BVN and Woods Bagot’s monumental Sydney collaboration

Greenland Centre is a landmark project in the heart of Sydney that has redefined the possibilities for residential skyscrapers.