More 60 of the world’s biggest and best known architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, planning and construction firms have co-signed the 1.5oC COP26 Communiqué ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow. An unprecedented open-letter to world leaders, the Communiqué reaffirms the commitment made by each individual firm and organisation to meet […]
Calls for the 2022 NGV Architecture Commission Competition kick off tomorrow with Australian multi-disciplinary practices and studios invited to submit their entries. Now in its seventh iteration, the commission is a chance for architects and designers to pen a temporary pavilion to be displayed throughout the summer at the NGV International’s Grollo Equiset Garden in […]
Fiona Lynch has infused the materials of Italian trattorias, but “with a rebellious edge” in the latest offering from restauranteur Maurice Terzini. Cicciabella opened its doors in Parramatta at the start of 2021, promising “spontaneous aperitivo hours after work” alongside its pizza, pasta and panini menu. Part of the new $3.2 billion Parramatta Square development, […]
ownworld has teamed up with architects Smith+Tracey to deliver five-star Art Deco-inspired luxury to residents in the newly opened Morgan Glen Iris Retirement Living. “In the old days, it was the facility matron who made all the decisions about furniture in aged care, and generally it lent towards practical institutional furnishings and finishes,” ownworld director […]
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