The City of Sydney has today (11 August 2027) revealed the concept design for a new public square opposite Sydney Town Hall. Designed by architects JPW and landscape architects ASPECT Studios, the square is expected to be completed in 2031. Four decades after the Council purchased the site to enable the square, the vision for […]
We often see the finished product on display in gallery spaces, so it’s refreshing to see the thinking and grunt work behind the scenes become the focus. This exhibition at RMIT Galleries in Melbourne ventures into how practice research has provided powerful methodologies for developing new visions, ideas and processes that shape the future of […]
Thanks to the advocacy of the Design Institute of Australia (DIA), designers will be formally recognised in Australia’s official occupational classification system on the National Census, marking a significant milestone for the evolution of the country’s design industry. Following the DIA‘s behind-the-scenes work, the Australian classification system used for the national Census will include graphic […]
Australian Design Review’s regular round-up of appointments, promotions and other practice news in Australian architecture and design for July 2026. Appointments Arcadia Arcadia has elevated nine people in its 2026 promotions. Ryan Lewis has been promoted to senior associate in recognition of his leadership across complex projects, ability to build trusted client relationships and ongoing […]
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