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The City of Melbourne has extended public access to the acclaimed public structure until 2030. Japanese designer Tadao Ando, a Pritzker Prize Laureate, revered for his unique approach to architecture, which sculpts natural light in captivating forms, opened the MPavilion in Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Gardens in November 2023. Since then, it has hosted hundreds of […]
As Brisbane prepares to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the real opportunity goes well beyond sport. The Olympics offer a once-in-a-generation chance to reshape the city, not just physically, but culturally and socially, writes Andrew Hoyne. This is city shaping and placemaking on steroids. Not the banned kind, but the stuff that cuts […]
Nearing its 20th year, the public event invites Melburnians inside some of the city’s most arresting – and mysterious – landmarks. Open House Melbourne, the city’s annual weekend of talks, tours and events, has been a staple of the Naarm cultural calendar since 2008. This year’s proceedings, taking place across the weekend of 26 and […]
The newly opened airport in Western Sydney brought together creative input from some of the country’s boldest design studios, offering a striking way of looking at terminal design. The recently completed Western Sydney International Airport stands as both the first major airport built in Australia in over 50 years and an expression of civic design […]
The City of Sydney has proposed new rules to ban gas appliances in all new residential and large commercial buildings, as well as hotels. The ban is expected to commence on 1 January 2026, when new residential developments will need to ensure their indoor appliances (cooking and heating) are electric. Outdoor appliances (heaters) will be […]
By staying connected to architecture students and universities, TURNER associate director Theo Krallis is shaping not only the next generation of designers, but also the quality and clarity of his own practice. With a career spanning community, commercial and residential projects, Krallis has found that some of the most valuable design insights emerge in the […]
In consultation with Sydney coastal Aboriginal women, award-winning Dharawal and Yuin artist Alison Page has been commissioned by Lendlease to develop a major new permanent public artwork. Titled Badjgama Ngunda Whuliwulawala (Black Women Rising), the new 5.5-metre-high cast bronze sculpture portrays an Aboriginal woman rising powerfully from a body of water and will be unveiled […]
Hicham Lahlou is arguably one of the most accomplished and important multi-hyphenate designers in the world. His prodigious talent and innate understanding of the power of design to communicate across cultures, borders and genres earned Lahlou numerous accolades over his 30-year career, including recognition among the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) in 2021, […]
The Victorian chapter of the Australian Institute of Landscaping Architects (AILA) has celebrated the best landscape architecture from across the state, with 35 winners across 16 categories. The peak body for landscape architecture in Australia, the AILA awards program provides an opportunity for the public and peer recognition of innovative, contemporary landscape architecture across the […]
HDR strengthens its specialist capability with a new appointment, Carr unveils two new leaders across two studios, and Matthews Architects elevates internally in this month’s round up of industry appointments. HDR bolsters defence and aviation capability with new appointment HDR associate principal of defence and aviation Kate Macdonald. Photo: supplied HDR has appointed Kate Macdonald […]
The Western Australian chapter of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) has commemorated the best landscape architecture from across the state, with 12 innovative projects taking home prizes. Showcasing innovative design for public spaces and forward-thinking environmental planning, AILA is the peak body of landscape architecture across the continent. In the lead-up to the […]
HVG Facades, a leading supplier of premium façade solutions in Australia, is committed to supporting architects with valuable educational resources through its accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs. These programs are designed to help professionals stay current with evolving industry standards, technical requirements and sustainability practices, all while meeting the mandatory CPD points required by […]
Australian-born speculative architect and filmmaker Liam Young will live-narrate an extended version of his visionary short film Planet City as part of the Vivid Ideas program and Sydney Film Festival. When it debuted at the National Gallery of Victoria’s 2021 Triennial, Liam Young’s original 15-minute, animated short film presented a hyper-dense, self-sustaining metropolis where the […]
The Far North Queensland Regional Awards, hosted by the Australian Institute of Architects, celebrates major wins for Cairns-located structures across many award categories. Below are some of the key winners. Building of the year The Eddie Orbin Award for Building of the year was awarded to The Mulgrave Gallery in Cairns at the recently announced […]
Demand for high-performance buildings is surging, and the Australian Passivhaus Association (APA) is making one thing clear – Passivhaus is all or nothing, and loose claims won’t fly. As Australia confronts the dual challenges of rising emissions and worsening climate events, high-performance building standards are commanding a new level of support. Amid this momentum, the […]
As we grapple with the dual pressures of a housing crisis and an ageing population, Hassell principal Ben Rees and residential sector co-leader Jeremy Schluter explore the emergence of a unique architectural hybrid: the medical-residential complex. It’s not just a trend; it’s a potential paradigm shift, a lifeboat in the challenging landscape of modern urban […]
More than 200 Australian homes will be put on display for Sustainable House Day on Sunday 4 May. The annual event run by Renew, a non-profit climate and energy resilience organisation, is a celebration of sustainable living, showcasing some of Australia’s most inspiring and energy efficient housing. This year’s event will focus on climate-smart living, […]
Yerrabingin names a new managing director, GroupGSA appoints its first associate principals and Charles Darwin University unveils the professor who will train the next generation of Northern Territory architects in this month’s round up of industry appointments. Yerrabingin appoints new managing director Left to right: Yerrabingin CEO Christian Hampson and newly appointed managing director Chris […]
Leading cladding solutions supplier HVG Facades has gained an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its premium solid aluminium MondoClad® panels. HVG Facades is dedicated to supporting design and construction professionals with comprehensive data that helps meet the guidelines established by the Green Building Council of Australia and the Australian Government. The supplier has reinforced this […]
The inaugural Circle Session, hosted by The Advisory Studio as part of Australian Design Review (ADR)’s 30UNDER30 program, brought together leaders from the program’s practice partner firms for a candid and forward-focused discussion. Held in a confidential, collegial format, Circle Sessions are designed as a new kind of forum where senior voices from across architecture […]
From humble beginnings as a healing ale to its newest venture as a bold new landmark, South Australia’s brewing icon proves evolution was always on tap. When legendary South Australian brewer Coopers envisioned a guest-centred public destination that bucked tradition, Studio Nine Architects and interiors gurus Studio Gram leaned into the challenge. Eschewing the tired […]
Danish design brand Vipp has turned its attention Down Under, building its 11th guesthouse into the sloping hills and bushland of Tasmania. Bruny Island, a short 20-minute ferry ride from Hobart, is known for its natural beauty and local oysters. It is also the location of the Vipp Tunnel guesthouse, designed in collaboration with Hobart-based […]
The esteemed practice has paid homage to Brighton Grammar alum John Robertson Duigan MC – best known for designing and flying the first Australian-made powered aircraft – by delivering a centre of innovation and creativity. Architectus upholds its penchant for delivering innovative purpose-built facilities with the design of the Duigan Centre at Brighton Grammar School, […]
Australia’s newest city, Bradfield City Centre in Dharug Country (Western Sydney), is home to the First Building by design firm Hassell in consultation with First Nations cultural research and design agency Djinjama. Photo: Mark Syke As the name suggests, it is the first building designed for the city of Bradfield and the surrounding Aerotropolis, a […]
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