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Draft designs for four Melbourne CBD laneways that are to be transformed as part of the $1.3 million Green Your Laneway pilot program have been released.
Long-time supporter of IDEA, Workspace Commercial Furniture entertained the Melbourne-based shortlisted practices from the Workplace over 1000sqm category, presenting a perfect opportunity to mingle and enjoy the newly opened hub ahead of the Gala Party.
In follow-up to last year's highly successful 'Wearing the Interior City' competition, Monash University Art Design and Architecture’s (MADA) annual event is back – this year with the students translating acclaimed local houses by Australian architects into wearable forms.
“As a practice deeply entrenched in digital fabrication technologies it was exciting to create an immersive space that gives room for storytelling while being part of the story itself,” says Chris Bosse, director at LAVA, on designing an exhibition space for the Sydney Powerhouse Museum.
Through a collaborative design process, Gray Puksand has designed a new showroom, office space and warehouse for Shaw Contract Australia.
Maison&Objet is synonymous with style and the January fair will be a fine reflection of this. With a plethora of exhibitors on show, designers and architects have the opportunity to source furniture, products and objects that are not seen elsewhere, while also taking time to enjoy the very enjoyable French style of the exhibition.
Winners from the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2016 National Architecture Awards have been revealed, with several projects focusing on adaptive re-use.
What started as a revolution in ergonomic chairs has undergone its own evolution as the iconic Aeron chair is redesigned.
A new film that delves into the extraordinary life of Australia's most famed modernist architect, Harry Seidler, will air on the ABC TV on November 15.
The new grandstand will be built by Multiplex in collaboration with engineers Arup, and will offer 360 degree views of the mounting yard, race track, members' lawn, parade ring, betting ring and winning post.
Change is afoot with two new editors at Niche, Madeleine Swain takes on a new role as editor of Architectural Review and Aleesha Callahan joins the team as online editor of Australian Design Review.
Woods Bagot has won a design competition for Parramatta’s iconic mixed-use building at 8 Phillip Street. The 54-storey structure will include 35 levels of apartments, a proposed five-star hotel, rooftop bar and will integrate with the existing Heritage St Andrew’s Church and St Andrew’s Hall.
In a call-to-arms, the grass roots oriented development group is asking for letters of support for its third project to be sent to the government.
"From the outside, the building presents as a translucent box that entices the visitor toward it. On arrival, a glint of green slices through the form, providing a tantalising hint of the splendour of plants within." Sydney-based studio CHROFI has won a competition to design the new conservatory for the Australian National Botanic Gardens.
Dr. Caroline Vains, lecturer and project leader, discusses the Guesthouse – a student project that works to highlight the migrant experience while creating a place of welcome, developed in collaboration with the local migrant community and Christof Mayer of raumlabor.berlin.
This year's Designbuild featured a new and intriguing component – the Incubator competition. Entrants were invited to submit applications for their innovative and exciting products. AR showcases the winners who were of particular interest to the architecture industry.
Social media is constantly changing and evolving. Add into the mix the new platforms that are popping up all the time, and it can start to feel like a jungle out there.
Interstudio opened its doors to the architecture and design community for a fabulous celebration to launch its newly renovated Melbourne premises.
“We’re excited to be launching one of the most progressive, socially oriented, community driven housing projects that Australia has ever seen, at a time when new options in affordable housing have never been more vital,” says architect Alexander Symes. The Big World Homes can be built in days using only a hammer and a drill.
“MPavilion is a space for the people of Melbourne to gather, talk, think and to reflect," said Indian architect Bijoy Jain of Studio Mumbai's design, at the official opening of the 2016 MPavilion this week.
"I wanted to create something that uses tulipwood CLT in its largest format possible." The AHEC has collaborated with Alison Brooks Architects, Arup and the London Design Festival to present a giant, cross-laminated tulipwood structure that showcases the true strengths of timber.
"Her memory forever lives on in her beautiful imagery,” said photographer Dianna Snape. Rees will be remembered by the A&D community as a pioneer in female architectural photography and one of the best eyes in the industry.
For anyone looking to attend one of the biggest events on the interior design calendar, midnight this Friday is your last chance to purchase discounted early bird tickets.
At 50, Schiavello is not only a hero of Australian design and manufacturing, it is an exemplar practice with its sights well and truly set on the future.
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