The Brisbane-based practice JDA Co.’s design of the picturesque and pinch-worthy ‘The House’ on Queensland’s Lizard Island reflects its unwavering pursuit of climate-responsive design. Innately values-driven, architect Dr James Davidson founded JDA Co. at the end of 2009 after vowing to use architecture as a vessel for social justice. “I wanted to create an architecture […]
The Melbourne-based practice, which recently opened a studio in Albury, New South Wales, demonstrated its penchant for narrative-based design when completing the interior fitout for the Lucy Liu private dining room. The beloved Melbourne CBD staple Lucy Liu emits a busy and bustling atmosphere. Despite being nestled almost inconspicuously on Oliver Lane, you can generally […]
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 […]
Bowen by Shaun Lockyer Architects results from the considerate blending of a beautifully unique Queenslander with the values of the new custodians, expressed in a contemporary architectural form to better address the needs of modern lifestyle. Located in New Farm, Queensland, Bowen is in essence an original pre‐war cottage which has been retained by Shaun Lockyer Architects in its […]
Bowen by Shaun Lockyer Architects results from the considerate blending of a beautifully unique Queenslander with the values of the new custodians, expressed in a contemporary architectural form to better address the needs of modern lifestyle. Located in New Farm, Queensland, Bowen is in essence an original pre‐war cottage which has been retained by Shaun Lockyer Architects in its […]
A new architecture scholarship will support an Indigenous student through their degree and prepare them for a career in design thanks to a partnership between global architecture practice Buchan and the University of Queensland. Buchan joins an Australia-wide network of more than 2200 corporate, government, and not-for-profit organisations that have made a formal commitment to reconciliation […]
With its two magnetic levels, The Upper by Luchetti Krelle overlooks the Tokyo skyline, perched amongst the capital’s most prestigious business district. The Upper comprises two expansive levels, nine and ten, within the newly completed Marunouchi Terrace Tower. Inside these spaces, Luchetti Krelle was tasked with creating a metropolitan lodge with fine dining and sociable bar […]
Gascoigne by Lucy Clemenger, a renovation and extension of a 1890s Federation house in Melbourne, is a prowess of intrinsically liaising timelessness beauty to historical flair. At the beginning, there was Gascoigne. The house was intact and had retained its heritage charm, however the rear of the house had been altered several times, and a […]
Melbourne practice Studio Mkn is all about simple and timeless residential renovations, as featured in one of its most recent projects, the Clifton Hill Courtyard house. To remodel this late 19th century home to accommodate a modern lifestyle, which encompasses a master suite with ensuite and walk in robe, plus two additional bedrooms, a central bathroom and laundry, it takes […]
Architects with PRIDE brings together the LGBTQI+ communities of Australia’s built environment industry to celebrate the 2023 WorldPride and Mardi Gras Festival. An initiative launched by SJB, bringing together 12 other studios and the Australian Institute of Architects, Architects with PRIDE have curated a program of four events over WorldPride that everyone can get involved […]
Demonstrating inventive, adaptive reuse of an existing warehouse shell, Bira Bira Early Learning Centre by R Architecture presents an exemplary learning environment for both children and staff. Bira Bira Early Learning Centre design outcome demonstrates how early learning educators and carers can be better supported in the workplace, with the strategic inclusion of areas that […]