Placemaking. Wayfinding. Navigation. Getting from A to B. When done well, it feels as if an invisible hand is gently guiding each person in the direction they need to go. For more than 20 years, Soren Luckins, founder of Melbourne-based Büro North, together with partner Brooke Murray and their team have been this invisible guiding […]
Urban sprawl is a concept architects, planners, developers and homeowners have opinions about. It’s often the topic of commentary in local newspapers and online community forums. Yet, it’s not a topic that architects — the creative thinkers, problem solvers and designers of the buildings that occupy our ever-sprawling cities — often have the opportunity to […]
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 […]
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, […]