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Anne Nginyangka Thompson, the recipient of the Wandjuk Marika Memorial 3D prize in the recently announced National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (NATSIAA), possesses an unflagging desire to use art and design as a storytelling vessel. Beloved chair of the Ernabella Arts Board in Pukatja, South Australia – Australia’s oldest Indigenous arts centre […]
Ahead of the referendum on 14 October, IDEA chairperson Rachel Nolan and numerous leading Australian architects are imploring those in the built environment profession to vote yes in support of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament. The referendum will ask Australian voters to declare their support in favour or against a proposed […]
The inaugural collaboration between Plus Architecture and the non-for-profit housing provider Unison exemplifies a leap forward in urban regeneration. In July of this year, Plus Architecture completed the $18.3 million multi-residential development of 260 Bell Street for Unison Housing, funded by Homes Victoria and constructed by Mansrea Constructions. This development is part of the wider […]
The global design practice has designed the station to function as the gateway to the hotly anticipated Waterloo Metro Quarter. The design of the new Sydney Metro Waterloo station by John McAslan + Partners is ticking along productively and successfully, with the most recent development being two station boxes – with one serving as the […]
In a collaboration with Cox Architecture and CPB Contractors, Billard Leece Partnership (BLP) was appointed as the lead architectural designer for the new Bundaberg hospital. The Bundaberg hospital is set to be a state-of-the-art, six-storey healthcare edifice, ushering in a new era of modern medical services. The hospital’s diverse range of offerings such as acute, […]
On 2 September, HAY relaunches two beloved HAY ranges that reflect the Danish brand’s pursuit towards a sustainable future in design. Visitors will be welcomed to HAY’s Fitzroy store to witness the relaunch of two notable ranges – the About a Collection and Colour Crate – which are manufactured from 100 percent recycled post-consumer plastic […]
Tick-tock, architects! The countdown is on as registrations for the 2024 NGV Architecture Commission competition close on Monday 28 August. Get ready for the ninth instalment of this prestigious architecture commission. The NGV Architecture Commission is no mere stage; it’s the avant-garde arena where Australia’s architectural visionaries unleash their creativity, transforming the NGV Garden at […]
The Sunshine Coast has welcomed its first all-in-one production studio, Havana Haus. The stunning custom-built studio offers an extensive range of services, including; a podcast production room, flexible backdrops and a cyclorama for photography, state-of-the-art videography and lighting equipment, an office area, hot-desking facilities, just to name a few. Located in the heart of Coolum […]
Australasia’s leading contemporary art fair, which will run from 7 to 10 September at the beloved Carriageworks multi-arts centre, promises another stellar lineup of local and international galleries. In partnership with MA Financial Group, Sydney Contemporary revealed the program for the Installation Contemporary, the inaugural MA Art Prize and additional festival favourites. This year’s festival […]
Sydney property developer Central Element and joint venture partner Develotek have set their sights west with architecture and design firm SJB. The new venture will see the two firms launch their first project in the inner west, Wolseley Street site in Drummoyne. Named Bianca, the development consists of 12 generous three- and four-bedroom waterfront residences […]
The Collingwood-based practice’s design of the newest addition to University of Tasmania’s Inveresk campus exemplifies its zealous embrace of sustainability in design. Located on the banks of North Esk River amongst the historically rich Launceston railway workshops, River’s Edge is a modern learning environment where staff and students can meet for thoughtful and productive interaction. […]
Planetary Redesign is the first major solo exhibition of LA-based Australian filmmaker and speculative architect, Liam Young, at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV). The exhibition includes the Australian premiere of Young’s latest moving image work, The Great Endeavor, which presents an alternative future where humankind unites to reverse our carbon footprint. Coming directly to […]
On Friday 11 August, the Telstra National Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Art Awards – the NATSIAA – will celebrate the vast works of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from across the country. Held on the lawns of the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, the ceremony will be a joyous celebration of NATSIAA’s […]
The Australian architecture practice which merged with Conrad Gargett in April introduces numerous landscape architects to its Urban Futures team. This addition will further bolster Architectus’ reputation as a large and multi-disciplinary practice driven to honour the cultural and spiritual relationships First Nations people hold with the land and seas through design. Architectus is committed […]
It’s almost time! In only a few weeks the shortlist for IDEA 2023 will be revealed. Thank you to everyone who entered IDEA 2023. The preliminary judging process has now taken place, which sees our star-studded panel of judges evaluate each shortlisted project using an online scoring system. On Thursday August 17, seven jury members […]
The newly restored Refinery House, nestled on the banks of the Brisbane River in formerly industrial New Farm, is a 120 year old heritage-listed building that maintains a tight grasp on its history. Once the office headquarters for CSR Sugar, Refinery House by Australian architecture and interior design studio Carr is a two-storey riverfront dwelling […]
The CULT outlet is a new and permanent e-store based on Cult’s website that offers a vast range of ex-display and discontinued furniture, lighting and homewares. Guided by a goal of increasing Cult’s digital e-commerce output in Australia, the outlet provides exclusive and one-off discounts. Consumers are promised up to 70 percent off designer furniture, […]
The leading contemporary art event has revealed the theme and the first 39 artists for the exhibition’s 24th edition which will be held from 9 March to 10 June next year. Guided by artistic directors Cosmin Costinas and Inti Guerrero, next year’s Biennale explores how celebration can function as both a method and a motivator […]
The Mexican-Canadian artist’s exhibition will headline the Powerhouse Musuem’s Sydney Science Festival which runs from 11 to 20 August during national science week. Atmospheric Memory – which initially debuted in 2019 at the Manchester International Festival – will premiere at the eighth Sydney Science Festival on 12 August, and remain until 5 November. Patrons are […]
Vicki Yatjiki Cullinan has won Hadley’s art prize, which acknowledges an exceptional representation of the Australian landscape, for her artwork Ngayuku Ngura, translating as ‘My Country’. The prize is worth $100,000 – considered one of Australia’s richest art prizes – and is judged by an expert panel that includes nationally treasured artist Wendy Sharpe AM, […]
Xenian Pty Ltd, a renowned provider of high-end front-of-house architectural lighting solutions, has announced the appointment of Georgie Torrens as its new interim CEO. With an impressive background in global business operations and a fervour for pushing the boundaries of architectural lighting, interim CEO Georgie Torrens is set to lead Xenian into a new era […]
The global practice is excited to unveil the design for a boutique hotel snugly nestled in the heart of Byron Bay. Not only will the hotel be the first Byron Bay project for Plus Architecture, it will add to the practice’s current momentum in expanding its national hotel and accommodation portfolio. Projects are in full […]
Four projects by the global architecture studio have been shortlisted in the World Architecture Festival awards (WAF), with three of the nominated projects located in Australia. WAF is widely acknowledged as the most prestigious global architecture prize for architects and designers, and is judged by a panel of the world’s most acclaimed industry leaders. This […]
The beloved home restoration show, hosted by the ever-passionate Anthony Burke, is set to grace our screens on 16 July. This season expands the boundaries of what restoration entails, showcasing immense ingenuity, strategic and cost-effective design and a steadfast embrace of sustainability in home restoration. If Burke had to sum up the fifth season in […]
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