Australian Design Review
Kirsti Simpson joins Woods Bagot’s Brisbane studio

Kirsti Simpson has been designing ground-breaking workplaces and commercial towers for international and local clients for 25 years, says Nik Karalis, CEO Woods Bagot.

• Architecture • News • People • May 13, 2022
Buchan announces new hires to meet the demands of a changing market

Buchan has welcomed the addition of two new senior associates to its global design team in Sydney as the firm continues on a trajectory of growth. The studio has promoted Nataly Ernst as architecture senior associate, and Marcin Zugaj also as a senior associate in interior design. Buchan head of strategy and marketing Laraine Sperling […]

• Architecture • News • Apr 21, 2022
NGV renames contemporary gallery in recognition of Fox family’s $100 million donation

The donation from Lindsay Fox AC and Paula Fox AO is the largest cultural gift for a capital program ever made to an Australian art museum by a living donor. Coinciding with the 85th birthday of Mr. Fox, the gift recognises the role of NGV Contemporary in enriching the cultural and civic lives of Victorians. […]

• Architecture • News • Apr 19, 2022
Heide Museum of Modern Art presents work from Bruce Munro

Heide Museum of Modern Art will showcase ‘Bruce Munro: From Sunrise Road’ from 25 June to 16 October. Bruce Munro: From Sunrise Road will be the first exhibition in Australia of the work of internationally celebrated English/Australian lighting artist. He is best known for his interactive, large-scale light installations inspired by his interest in shared […]

• Architecture • News • Apr 11, 2022
Carter Williamson bolsters senior leadership team

Sydney design studio Carter Williamson has announced a suite of promotions to its senior leadership team, including the addition of a new director, two senior associates and two associates. The elevated roles follow a period of the continued growth within the practice, something principal Shaun Carter reflects on as the “rise and rise” of Carter […]

• Architecture • News • People • Apr 8, 2022
Top Arts exhibition at NGV Australia showcases emerging Victorian creatives

Identity, the natural world and issues of today are just some of the themes explored by 40 of Victoria’s most exciting emerging artists in this year’s Top Arts exhibition. On display at the Ian Potter Centre, the exhibition will present 47 works drawn from over 1350 applications in a range of media including drawing, painting, […]

• Architecture • News • Apr 7, 2022
Societal shifts in the post-pandemic workplace – Gray Puksand

Gray Puksand partner Heidi Smith possesses almost 30 years of experience conceptualising award-winning workspaces. Throughout her career, she has created many unique and innovative environments with a passion to understand new methods and advancements in workspace design, culture and management styles. As part of Melbourne Design Week 2022, Gray Puksand brought together a panel of […]

• Architecture • News • Apr 7, 2022
Rubber recycling innovation for residential market

A novel approach to rubber recycling could see end-of-life tyres repurposed into concrete for residential constructions.

• Architecture • News • Apr 1, 2022
‘Budget measures fail to address housing need’ – Australian Institute of Architects

The Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) has acknowledged the Australian Government’s proposed $2 billion in funding to drive affordable housing but expressed dismay at a lack of ambitious measures for social housing and climate change Announced last night by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, the Federal Budget outlines the government’s economic plan for Australia. AIA national president […]

• Architecture • News • Mar 30, 2022
Kerstin Thompson Architects wins best Architectural Design at Victorian Premier’s Design Awards

Kerstin Thompson Architects’ redevelopment of Broadmeadows Town Hall has taken out the top spot for Architectural Design. Established by the Victorian Government in 1996, the Victorian Premier’s Design Awards are an opportunity to highlight and celebrate local design capability. Showcasing the depths of design talent in the state and the capability and capacity of the […]

• Architecture • News • Projects • Mar 29, 2022
Australian Portraiture at NGV Australia

‘WHO ARE YOU: Australian Portraiture’ features more than 200 works by Australian artists including Patricia Piccinini and Atong Atem, with sitters such as Cate Blanchett, Queen Elizabeth II, and David Gulpilil. On display from 25 March to 21 August 2022, this free exhibition will be housed at the Ian Potter Centre until relocating to Canberra […]

• Architecture • News • Mar 28, 2022