Architecture
Architecture
Embracing change is the ethos of architecture, writes Amy Bunszel, the executive vice president of architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) solutions at Autodesk. Below, she outlines the ways AI is unlocking new possibilities for creativity, sustainability and efficiency in Australian architecture. Since prehistoric times, architectural designs have reflected the cultural beliefs and technological advancements of […]
Home Truth, Breathe Architecture’s installation for the 2024 NGV Architecture Commission, beckons a country that likes to live large to consider the benefits of smaller dwellings. The average floor area of Australian homes was a whopping 236.7 square metres in 2020, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Our residences are among the […]
Golden beaches and undulating sand dunes, the azure sparkle of the Pacific Ocean, the energetic vibrancy of Australia’s sixth largest city and fastest growing economy – amid this tapestry of natural beauty and human enterprise sits Dune, a new luxury apartment tower designed by Rothelowman. Named for the dune at Main Beach on which the […]
ADR visits Nuanu Creative City, Bali’s new cultural hotspot, for the inaugural illumination of Tri Hita Katana (THK) Tower by French architect Arthur Mamou-Mani. Nestled along the scenic coast of Tabanan, Bali, Nuanu Creative City is poised to become Asia’s newest epicentre for creative expression, cultural enrichment and environmental consciousness. Spanning 44 hectares, Nuanu embodies […]
Now in its third year, Australian Design Review’s (ADR) 30UNDER30 program has established itself as the leading mentorship and career development program in the architecture and design industry. The unique program brings together game changers, industry leaders, practice founders, product manufacturers, suppliers and sponsors to celebrate and empower the young interior and product designers of […]
Outdoor playgrounds have long been essential to society, according to national landscape architecture practice TCL, but climate change is threatening this. When well-designed, outdoor playgrounds prioritise fun, exploration, and education for children and their caregivers, helping them forge stronger connections with nature and each other. Today, these playgrounds can also serve as a digital detox, […]
The recently unveiled Charles Darwin University (CDU) Education and Community Precinct is setting new standards in urban development and community engagement in Darwin’s CBD. As part of the transformative Darwin City Deal, this dynamic project was a collaboration between the Australian and Northern Territory Governments and CDU to reshape a key city block into a […]
OCULUS celebrates a new associate director, Studio Bright bolsters its team, while major milestones are marked at multiple studios in this month’s round up of industry appointments. OCULUS eyes new associate director Cross-disciplinary design studio OCULUS entered October with a new associate director in Peta Miskovich. She joins fellow Australian associate directors Claire Martin, Keith […]
Sam Crawford Architects (SCA) started 25 years ago as a one-person firm. Today the studio celebrates this milestone with more than 200 completed projects and 25 staff. Their projects, both public and residential, have been shortlisted for 70 awards and have won 32. Sam Crawford shares his thoughts on how he has grown and developed […]
Built to withstand the harsh conditions of the Australian bushland, Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre by Cumulus Studio morphs stalwart materials with its natural surroundings through the perfect use of COLORBOND® steel in the Basalt® colour. At the doorstep of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, the centre acts as a welcoming gateway to the […]
Based in Brisbane, Dr. Ye Ng is an associate principal at Architectus. Passionate about aged-inclusive and socially inclusive environments, Ng has shaped her career around this vitally important yet often overlooked facet of architecture. Informed by over 15 years of practical experience, as well as her recently completed PhD at the University of Queensland, where […]
Celebrating its seventeenth awards year, the ArchiTeam Cooperative has announced the finalists for 2024. For more than 32 years, with over 1000 members nationally, ArchiTeam has played a unique and important role championing the work of small practice architects. This year’s entrants were all exceptional and varied — from doggy groomers to innovative multigenerational homes. […]
As a young industrial designer sitting at a male-dominated table of engineers, current Humanscale chief sustainability officer Jane Abernethy did what any self-respecting woman would do to be heard – she took opera lessons. “I realised I wasn’t taken as seriously because I was a young woman in the field. I was talking to a […]
The Advisory Studio co-founders Steve Coster and Kate Frear’s journey into entrepreneurship began during a pivotal moment in their careers. As seasoned professionals in the architecture and design world, each with more than 20 years of experience, they climbed the ranks of prominent firms in Australia. At the time, Coster specialised in workplace strategy and […]
Popular Tasmanian architecture and design event Open House Hobart is back next month for a behind-the-scenes look at some of the city’s most intriguing buildings. Open House Hobart 2024 will run over the weekend of November 9 and 10, with a dedicated ‘Day on the Domain’ on Sunday 3 November, featuring Government House and the […]
The business of architecture and design can be as complicated and mysterious as the design process itself. For emerging architects and designers, the key is to learn from others. Carolina Álvarez Arellano, associate director at TURNER, has built her career on human-centric, community-focused design through the delivery of residential and mixed-use projects in Australia. Here, Álvarez […]
Now in its third year, Australian Design Review’s (ADR) 30UNDER30 program has established itself as the leading mentorship and career development program in the architecture and design industry. The unique program brings together game changers, industry leaders, practice founders, product manufacturers, suppliers and sponsors to celebrate and empower the young interior and product designers of […]
Now in its third year, Australian Design Review’s (ADR) 30UNDER30 program has established itself as the leading mentorship and career development program in the architecture and design industry. The unique program brings together game changers, industry leaders, practice founders, product manufacturers, suppliers and sponsors to celebrate and empower the young interior and product designers of […]
Now in its third year, Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 program has established itself as the leading mentorship and career development program in the architecture and design industry. The unique program brings together game changers, industry leaders, practice founders, product manufacturers, suppliers and sponsors to celebrate and empower the young interior and product designers of the […]
Wardle promotes three new associates, John McAslan + Partners bolsters its international transport team, while new leaders steer studios in fresh directions in this month’s round up of industry appointments. In-house elevations at Wardle View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wardle (@wardle.studio) Earlier this month, Wardle celebrated the appointments of three team […]
A new wing at Warren Integrated Studies Hub fosters the relationship between people and nature to craft stunning curves and an eye-catching roofing profile made from COLORBOND® steel in the colour Surfmist® The design leverages the exceptional technical attributes of a steel roofing product, combining the trusted performance of COLORBOND® steel with the distinctive LYSAGHT […]
On Wednesday 18 September, architects, designers, urban planners and educators came together at the Edge in Melbourne for the first day of the Living Cities Forum. Architecture graduate and multidisciplinary creative practitioner Tope Adesina was one of the hundreds of creatives who entered the lecture hall at the Edge with an open mind, curious and […]
Design practice Tilt Industrial Design has completed the installation of an innovative 3D mural in Perth that celebrates Indigenous culture and the native Kulbardi (magpie). Commissioned by the Public Transport Authority of Western Australia, ‘Kulbardi Season’ transforms the centre’s facade into a dynamic canvas. The project is the result of a collaboration between artists Chris […]
Buchan has designed the $21.8 million multi-purpose facility in the fledgling masterplanned community of Armstrong Creek. Located in the heart of the Armstrong Creek Town Centre Precinct, the Buchan-designed Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library illustrates the power of co-designing with Country in crafting a memorable civic milestone. Stakeholders such as Buchan, the City of Greater Geelong, […]
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