To produce a monograph or not, that is the question... Stephen Webb and Christon Batey-Smith debate the pros and cons with Stefan Mee.
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic and groundbreaking building, and to celebrate, there will be an exhibition which will feature a collection of 13 Max Dupain photographic images, captured in the building's early stages of construction through to its final completion.
"I'm inspired by projects that challenge established assumptions and innovate in their approach." ADR speaks to Joshua Amsellem, who has recently joined the Technē Architecture multi-residential team, as he discusses his inspirations, the future of multi-res and why he loves The Heller Street residences.
With a state as large and climatically varied as Queensland, the Australian Institute of Architects Awards program gets broken down into seven regions before moving up to the state level. ADR has rounded up a selection of entries from the Brisbane, Gold Coast, Darling Downs and Central Queensland regional awards that are as sunny and […]
"I think across the world, whether in Australia, Shenzhen or Songdo, city makers are in danger of fetishising the power of technology and infrastructure to create the most efficient and effective human service environments, ultimately losing sight of what cities are all about: the experiences of people being people."
A striking feature runs the length of the Pacific Fair Shopping Centre on the Gold Coast – made from Kaynemaile mesh and comprises 10 million 28-millimetre polycarbonate rings, each strong enough to hold a person’s weight.
The Parramatta Civic Link proposal by SJB and Aspect Studios features a 500m park running linearly across the north-south axis and cutting through the CBD.
"It's vital for city officials to view these opportunities for their broader development potential. If you’re looking at conference centres as simply standalone facilities, you’re not fully capitalising on your investment." Lockwood discusses his work on convention centres, and why it's imperative that these buildings are 'extroverted'.
ADR speaks to Lola Digby-Diercks, a current graduate architect at Breathe Architecture and a past student of the Nightingale Night School. She discusses the school, which is run by Jeremy McLeod, and what she gained from its teachings.
With inner-city space at an increasing premium, many believe the only solution is to reach for the skies. But how do we ensure these tall and super-tall skyscrapers are truly sustainable?
The stunning location of the house adds to its theatricality. It is where the Seidlers brought up their two children, Polly and Timothy, and is just as impressive today as it was when completed.
Yesterday, HASSELL launched Urban Futures – a thought-provoking program and blog which features research and new ideas in both the local and international architectural sphere. David Tickle, HASSELL principal and urban design sector leader, speaks to ADR about the project.
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