Alvaro discusses how Wynyard Walk's design signals a change in the typology that redefines how public spaces are conceived.
Revolving doors may have evolved through bad manners, but their advantages have far outstripped their original application, reports David McCall.
We take a look at why an increasing number of people are choosing to use recycled building materials in their home renovations – and it’s nothing to do with price. When Troy Clark of architecture practice tenfiftyfive drew up plans for an extension to his family home, bricks were chosen mainly to moderate the internal […]
"When you're spending time, for example, with an architect in the houses they've built (often staying overnight to get last light and early morning shots) it's a fantastic experience." Award-winning filmmaker Catherine Hunter discusses her life and work, which spans documentaries on a number of artists and photographers, as well as architects Glenn Murcutt and Cox.
Set on a windswept hillside overlooking Bass Straight sits a modular holiday home by Modscape that allows the epic coastal location to be experienced.
Designs for Melbourne's five new train stations as part of the Metro Tunnel project have been revealed. The renders show designs that focus on natural light and enhancing the pedestrian experience.
AR conducts an informal post occupancy evaluation of Lýtingur house with the owners María Hrönn Gunnarsdóttoir and Hörđur Kristjánsson.
The City of Melbourne has unveiled artist’s impressions of its $35 million plan for over six acres of new public open space on Southbank Boulevard and Dodds Street, Southbank. The plans include 1.05 km of dedicated, separated bicycle lanes, water sensitive urban design and flood mitigation, upgraded tram and bus stops, including the potential for ‘green’ tram tracks, improved biodiversity and a critical neighbourhood space for Southbank.
Bookings for Open House Melbourne's ticketed tours open this Monday, July 17, so ADR has compiled a list of some of the must-see homes and buildings from this year's ticketed selection.
This week we meet Hiromi Lauren, who worked with Harry Seidler for around 20 years and is now the director of her own studio, Shiro Architects. Lauren shares the lessons she learnt from Seidler and discusses winning the Australian Institute of Architects 2017 Queensland state commercial architecture award.
Mission critical describes any system that contributes to the successful operation of a business or organisation, and buildings are now playing a role.
In an increasingly crowded market, retail chain IGA has employed the services of design firm loopcreative to fashion a point of difference for its Summer Hill store. With Coles, Woolworths and Aldi – as well as new online operators – competing aggressively on price, the owners of the Summer Hill store are targeting the high-end […]
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