Architecture
Architecture
Expand your mind and your reading list with Australian Design Review’s late summer roundup of new books, podcasts and films about architecture and design. Analogue Images What is the role of contemporary photography in the built environment? Just where do the dialogues, tensions and reciprocities between photography and architecture lie? Focusing on the practice of […]
The Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) has launched a significant survey to gather insights from young architects and architecture students across the Commonwealth. This initiative aims to highlight their perspectives, aspirations and challenges, ensuring their voices contribute to shaping the future of the profession through policy, education and training. Architecture is undergoing rapid transformation as […]
Fitzroy architecture and interior design studio Splinter Society has cultivated a reputation for designing and delivering projects that seamlessly fuse the natural environment with the built world. The Outdoor Design category recognises the importance of exterior spaces and outdoor environments for the contribution they make to the physical experience and mental wellbeing of the people […]
JPW appoints a new director, FK appoints a principal, Hames Sharley welcomes a geologist into its midst and more in this month’s round up of industry appointments. JPW names new director View this post on Instagram A post shared by JPW (@johnsonpiltonwalker) Sydney-based design practice JPW kicked off 2025 by sharing the promotion of Matteo […]
With bushfire risks rising, the burning question on many minds is how to innovate to safeguard homes and communities. As the city of Los Angeles, and the world, watch tens of thousands of acres turn to ash in the wake of raging fires decimating the precious California landscape – and bushfires blaze across western Victoria, […]
A report from Champions of Change Coalition sets a new standard in architecture, calling for equity by design from the outset. The new resource from the Champions of Change Coalition, Equity by Design, offers a framework to transform the design space by addressing long-standing systemic gaps in design decisions and development processes that disproportionately affect […]
Multidisciplinary practice FK has designed an aviation-inspired hotel and coworking precinct for Melbourne Airport, with Technē lending its hospitality design prowess to three internal food and beverage venues. Located next to the Terminal 4 transport hub, the vibrant mixed-use project marks the first new-build hotel at Melbourne Airport in more than 20 years. It integrates […]
‘Design culture’ puts conversations about design into the daily activities of a studio. In architecture, it’s not just a practice – writes TURNER associate director James Lauman, leader of the firm’s Design Culture Panel – it’s a philosophy that shapes how teams design, collaborate and connect, laying the foundation for effective projects. Below, Lauman gives […]
As we approach 26 January, it’s inevitable that the architecture, design and creative communities are reflecting on the capacity and potential for the built world to bring people together in meaningful ways. Vigil: Gunyah, part of Sydney Festival 2025, is a site-specific temporary gathering space for talks, workshops and performances at Barangaroo Reserve. Designed by […]
Kith and kin. Friends and neighbours. Yet so much more. Infinitely deeper. When an artist and an architect come together to collaborate on the design of a home for an artwork, the possibilities are endless. When the artwork itself charts thousands of years of familial and Indigenous cultural history, the home the work will reside […]
A new era of wellness in St Kilda has opened its doors to a vibrant community seeking their best lives. Gurner Group has unveiled its latest luxury concept, Saint Private Social Club, located at 1 Wellington Street, St Kilda. Building on the runaway success of Saint Haven, this exclusive new club combines ultra-luxury amenities with […]
Sydney-based architect Jansen Che is one of three joint winners of The Norman Foster Foundation Kharkiv Freedom Square Revival Competition to redesign “one of Ukraine’s most important symbols”, according to competition organisers. The Norman Foster Foundation, in collaboration with Buildner, the Kharkiv City Council, UNECE and Arup, launched the international competition in September, seeking design […]
Greystar has opened Victoria’s largest build-to-rent project, The Gladstone, with the help of architect Scott Carver and interior designer Hecker Guthrie. Just a ten-minute drive from the CBD, The Gladstone brings 700 high-end, purpose-designed and built rental homes to the bustling suburb of South Melbourne. Its three towers offer residents a mix of dwelling types, […]
Whole systems thinking represents a paradigm shift in design philosophy, emphasising the intricate relationships among components within a system. At its core, whole systems thinking advocates viewing designs not in isolation but as integral parts of a larger ecological and social tapestry. By embracing rudimentary concepts like feedback loops, emergent properties and holistic perspectives, whole […]
With the start of a new year, thoughts about what’s on the horizon for 2025 are inevitably top-of-mind. For some readers, particularly the 30UNDER30’s, gaining international experience may be something you’re considering. Naa Effia Atswei Adjei, one of Australian Design Review’s (ADR) 30UNDER30 Architects and Innovators of the Built World cohort, took a leap and […]
Deeply embedded in the heart of Rothelowman, a visionary manifesto transcends conventional design, informing the interplay of environment and innovation in architectural design. By integrating cultural insights with a pioneering spirit, Rothelowman has created architecture that is both aesthetically compelling and enduringly relevant for more than 20 years. In simple terms, a manifesto is a […]
Foolscap Studio elevates the cultural currency of ANZ Gothic Bank, one of Melbourne’s architectural gems, in a remarkable restoration, writes Kiri Sawtell for inside. ‘A museum where you can bank’ was the brief given to Melbourne-based practice Foolscap Studio tasked with reviving ANZ’s historic Gothic Bank. The newly restored space, which reopened in May, showcases […]
Heritage restoration and conservation architecture is an ongoing learning and unlearning process. It demands interdisciplinary collaboration, strategy, a willingness to compromise and a penchant for adapting and improvising, as these industry figures tell inside. The purpose of heritage restoration and conservation is subject to ongoing evolution. Victorian-era art historian John Ruskin equated restoring buildings with […]
Beyond the turnstiles and the red and yellow flags, the future of Australia’s ageing public pools and surf lifesaving clubs remains at the mercy of rising energy costs and increasing climate change threats. Warren and Mahoney is harnessing regenerative practices in the revival of our aquatic assets by futureproofing them for years to come. Australian […]
Capturing the essence of a building or space through the lens of a camera, reflecting its subtle nuances and the designer’s true intent, is a unique art form that requires a specific skill set. Indeed, photography can be the one thing that stands between a project winning an award, gaining media coverage or being completely […]
Breathe creates a new role, RIZEN Atelier unveils its maiden team, Hames Sharley celebrates three new senior team members and more in Australian Design Review’s end-of-year round up of industry appointments. Breathe’s new post for Penny View this post on Instagram A post shared by Breathe Architecture (@breathearchitecture) Melbourne-based sustainable architecture firm Breathe welcomed Penny […]
Positioned in the vibrant heart of Melbourne, the newly unveiled HOME Docklands by Australia’s leading build-to-rent provider, HOME, is set to revolutionise luxury urban living. Designed by COX Architecture, HOME Docklands has been unveiled with a promise of unparalleled residential experiences that celebrate laid-back luxury and a commitment to community. The project comprises 676 apartments […]
Fifty years after Cyclone Tracy caused devastation and destruction across the suburbs of Darwin, the Northern Territory will soon have its own crop of locally educated architects designing buildings to withstand such forces. Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) new Bachelor of Architectural Design, which is open for enrolment now, is specifically tailored for students to understand […]
Oman Across Ages Museum, designed by Cox Architecture, has won the Special Prize for Exterior at The Prix Versailles, a world architecture and design award celebrating the ‘world’s most beautiful’ achievements. Held on 2 December, the 10th Prix Versailles World Ceremony officially revealed the 70 winners across the categories of Museums, Hotels, Restaurants, Emporiums, Airports, […]
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