The latest in interiors
The latest in architecture
A promotional trailer has been released for the 2015 Chicago Architecture Biennial, which will run from 3 October until 3 January. ADR spoke with Australian practice Other Architects, who has been invited to participate in the 3-month program.
The World Architecture Festival has revealed its key speakers, including notable architects Michael Kokora of OMA, Kai-Uwe Bergmann of Bjarke Ingels Group and Alex McDowell, creative director at 5D Global Studio.
Australian and German-based architecture firm LAVA has unveiled mock-up images of its Y-shaped Bayreuth Youth Hostel in a ground breaking ceremony, with construction on the cutting-edge project already underway.
“It’s about being able to change your work environment – to get outside easily and give people a variety of work settings, moving away from the ‘one size fits all’ idea,” says Ray Brown of Architectus, who takes us through the key factors contributing to the exemplary workspaces at One Bligh Street in Sydney.
Director Paul Morgan gives an insight into the experimental concepts behind the award-winning Cape Shanck House and Trunk House, and an approach blending science fiction, sustainability and speculation.
Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena was this week appointed director of the 2016 Venice Architecture Biennale, to be held from 28 May until 27 November 2016.
Amid dynamic commentary and activity, including Sean Godsell's deeply personal oration on his life and work, emerging architect Amelyn Ng gives her detailed insight into the highlights and revelations of this year's student congress.
Across feature walls and inventive exteriors – why is brick booming? ADR speaks to Brett Ward about the evolution and resurgence of the humble brick, as Brickworks rolls out three new showrooms across Australia.
"What we would hate is for the public to just think we were trying to make a building look like Beyonce," says lead architect Jansen Aui, revealing Elenberg Fraser's thoroughly detailed interpretation of the muse with lead interior designer Emma Phythian.
"Most (high-rise apartments) seem to be built... with very little consideration for quality of life for the occupants." Michael Roper and Nick James of Architecture Architecture discuss their view on high-density apartments, along with projects from their recent body of work.
Heatherwick Studio employs a team of over 160 architects, designers and makers who work on projects across a range of scales based in Kings Cross, London. Penny Craswell speaks to founder Thomas Heatherwick for AR140 – Small Spaces.
The inaugural Housing Futures forum on 31 July will discuss residential architecture of any scale across three categories - single dwelling, apartment living and the future in aged and student housing.
DESIGNER + SELECTS Greg Natale
© Niche Media 2026