While a true appreciation of a building lies in its operational and experiential value, first impressions still count.
Plans for the complex were approved unanimously by the Moreland City Council, but recently overturned by VCAT. The body’s senior member Russell Byard defended the rejection, saying that “no such arrangements … are as convenient as private car ownership".
Woods Bagot’s Business Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport exemplifies design of the highest esteem. It is no surprise the firm has been shortlisted for Designer of the Year in this year’s Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA).
ADR speaks to Lindsay Clare of Clare Design about the innovative use of cross-laminated timber at The Library at the Dock, and the nuances of designing an engaging community library for the 21st century.
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