Architecture
Research from Adelaide University has found that turning rubbish that would end up in landfill into fuel could be a viable alternative to fossil fuels cement production. Cement is responsible for an estimated eight percent of global carbon dioxide emissions, but it’s currently an essential material for buildings, roads and infrastructure. Traditionally, cement production relies […]
Certified Passivhaus projects in Australia have more than quadrupled in under four years, making this year’s open day the biggest yet. From 13 to 15 November, over 40 certified buildings will open their doors to the public in Australia for International Passivhaus Open Days 2026. Passivhaus certification is on the rise in Australia, growing from […]
A historical East Melbourne terrace has been reimagined with Parisian-inspired interiors and revived heritage detailing. Multidisciplinary design practice Mim Design, in partnership with design-led developer Orchard Piper, has transformed a rare Victorian-era terrace into a sophisticated space that captures the hallmark features of a heritage home while maintaining the performance and design integrity of a […]
When BVN, together with local architecture practice CA Architects, worked with Health Infrastructure Queensland, CHHHS (Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service) and the wider design team to develop options for the Cairns Hospital masterplan, including greenfield sites for the hospital expansion, it quickly became clear that the best place to expand was right next […]
A 40-storey student tower beside Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market addresses the importance of community For students stepping off a plane into an unfamiliar city, the first weeks of comfort and security depend on finding the right people to share them with, and the design of a residence can make that task easier or harder. To […]
A new-look Sydney skyline is heading our way. The addition of 20 to 40-storey multi-residential towers around new Sydney metro stations, and more urban inner-city environments, is set to change the look and feel of the skyline. In this article for Australia Design Review‘s thought leadership series, The Podium, Karl May of TURNER predicts that […]
On Victoria’s world-famous Great Ocean Road, a new pitstop has taken shape. Led by Grimshaw, the multidisciplinary design for the Twelve Apostles Keerray Woorroong Visitor Centre has been co-designed with Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation, and with landscape architecture practice ASPECT Studios. The project unites a new Visitor Experience Centre, Welcome Garden, extensive revegetation, landscaped parking, […]
In this article for The Podium, Australian Design Review’s new thought leadership series, Matthews Architects managing director Gerald Matthews shares his views on the future role of AI within architectural practice, and the question of how, not if, it should be used. For me, the existential AI crisis isn’t about the terror that many of […]
Australian Design Review’s regular round-up of appointments, promotions and other practice news in Australian architecture and design for September 2026. Appointments Architectus Strengthening its national design capability, Architectus has made a series of senior appointments across Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. The appointments bring together established design leaders and emerging talent across Living, Infrastructure and Landscape […]
Small Wonder Cellar Door and Restaurant recently opened in Tasmania’s premier wine region. The interiors and architecture were by KHA Singapore with local practice Edwards + Simpson. The new venue features four distinct spaces: the Cellar Door, The Wine Library private function room, The Garden outdoor area, and a seasonal, hyperlocal restaurant led by Michelin-trained […]
With an oncoming seismic demographic shift, how can designers and developers deliver fit-for-purpose living solutions as we continue to collectively age? In this article for The Podium, Australian Design Review‘s new thought leadership series, Brisbane-based FK principal and seniors living specialist Jessica Lee shares her views on the changing wants and needs of older Australians. […]
With AI reshaping almost every aspect of our world, we are in a moment of tension between the way we have always done things and how we live and work moving forward. Those of us leading marketing, bids and growth are not immune from this shift. For the first instalment of Australian Design Review‘s new […]
The team behind Nyaal Banyul explains the collaboration, culture and vision shaping Geelong’s waterfront landmark. A surface car park servicing Deakin University sat on Geelong’s waterfront for years before three organisations, a state advocacy office and Wadawurrung Traditional Owners turned the site into Nyaal Banyul, the convention and event centre now opening its doors ahead […]
The Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) has submitted to the Australian Senate inquiry into artificial intelligence and data centres, calling for reform to ensure AI delivers maximum public value. The Australian Government launched a dedicated Office of AI within the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet in July this year; however, policy lags behind the […]
Hassell’s Perth principal Sophie Bond is an architect who is optimistic about the future of the industry and the current crop of early-career designers. It’s that attitude that persuaded her to join Australian Design Review‘s 30UNDER30 as a judge and mentor for the 2026/2027 cohort. Bond says she’s particularly encouraged by emerging designers who are […]
Cera Stribley’s head of Landscape Design has a plan for turning a disused rail corridor into a landscaped trail through Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, connecting people to place and history. A new multi-residential development at the site of the former Barkers Station, in Kew, has been approved by the City of Boorondara. Tucked into that approval […]
Advanced lighting technology hits Victoria’s heritage Parliament House façade in Melbourne If ever there were a reason to show Victoria’s Parliament House in a new light, it’s with the advanced lighting control technology of Pharos Architectural Controls. A new project undertaken by the British manufacturer has replaced the ageing sodium vapor floodlighting of the heritage […]
Developed to help address a skills shortage in allied health services, the new La Trobe Health Clinic doubles as a public health facility and teaching building for La Trobe University. The facility is designed to help students transition from classroom-based theoretical teaching to pre-clinical and professional practice in a hands-on environment. Working under the close […]
Australian Design Review’s regular round-up of appointments, promotions and other practice news in Australian architecture and design for August 2026. Appointments Cottee Parker Reflecting its growing presence across Australia and New Zealand Cottee Parker has made three internal promotions and a key strategic appointment. Adam Pope has been promoted to director, recognising his leadership in the […]
The 18th ArchiTeam Awards have been extended. Enteries now close at 5pm on Monday 7 September. The Awards will bring together an Australia-wide judging panel to celebrate the depth, diversity and contribution of small and medium architecture practices. Small practices are often where some of Australia’s most inventive architectural work takes place – and the […]
Emerging architects, interior designers, product designers and built environment innovators are invited to apply for the next 30UNDER30 cohort – with the program set to celebrate its five-year reunion. Australian Design Review (ADR) has now opened entries for the 2026/2027 intake of its 30UNDER30 program, inviting Australia’s brightest emerging design talent to put themselves forward […]
Six heritage warehouses beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge have been reimagined into a thriving workspace. Wedged beneath the hulking steel arches of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, where Lavender Bay’s industrial ghosts once rattled around empty concrete shells, six 1920s warehouses have swapped rust for revival with the energy of more than 100 businesses calling the […]
Sibling Architecture translates Angela Tiatia’s visual language into an atmospheric journey through Newcastle Art Gallery. Newcastle Art Gallery opens the doors to Muse on 26 September, and anyone expecting a straightforward retrospective is in for a surprise. The first major exhibition of Sāmoan/Australian artist Angela Tiatia‘s decades-long practice comes with an exhibition design by Sibling […]
International keynote architects headline Melbourne and Sydney events examining housing, belonging and governance in cities today. Presented by the Naomi Milgrom Foundation for its eighth edition, Living Cities Forum returns to Melbourne and Sydney this August with a line-up of international speakers exploring what it means to build cities with care. Established in 2017 as […]