It’s almost time! This Thursday 17 August the shortlist for IDEA 2023 will be revealed from 7pm. Thank you to everyone who entered IDEA 2023. Our six jury members will meet in Melbourne to discuss the shortlisted projects and select a winner for each category. They will also select the winners of the special awards – […]
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. […]
Construction giant Multiplex has been announced as the selected builder partner for one of Australia’s most iconic projects and first 5-minute vertical city, STH BNK By Beulah. The news comes after years of anticipation and bated breath to discover who will be tasked with building an awe-inspiring STH BNK By Beulah project that pushes the […]
Nicky Drobis is a partner at the multi-disciplinary international design firm Fender Katsalidis. Today, she reflects on the big ideas shaping the architecture industry in 2023. Fresh from attending the World Architecture Festival (WAF) in Lisbon last month, the practice partner Nicky Drobis returned to Australia with some unique insights into the ideas set to shape […]
Nestled in the sand dunes of Bilgola Beach, this 873-square-metre family home by Olson Kundig is located on the northern coast of Sydney, Australia. Passing through palm trees and Norfolk Pines, the site’s entrance leads through the solid volumes of the home’s main and guest wings. Upon approaching the front door, the view opens up […]
Akesa Pharma by PTID is the prowess of liaising global pharma research with local innovation and investment within a heritage envelope. Akesa Pharma provides globally leading services in the niche delivery of pharmaceutical products for clinical trials. PTID made sure this workplace remained the physical embodiment of their confidence in Melbourne’s place in the world […]
Referred to as ‘The Tree House’ after the established trees on the banks of the river, this house by RUBI Architects, is one with the environment – hence the extensive use of timber inside and out. Designed by RUBI Architects, the initial challenge was creating a substantial home on a relatively modest site with two […]
House of Stone and Soul by Robson Rak is the epitome of robust textures and neutral palettes conjuring with curvaceous and linear structures. Located in Melbourne’s southeast, the house of stone and soul is a place of permanence, allowing a sense of peace and calm in the refuge that is offered amongst walls of ancient […]
Finn Street House by Ben Walker Architects comprises alterations and additions to a 1950s “Tocumwal” cottage in Canberra’s Inner North. Finn Street House, originally a cottage, was relocated to Canberra from a former military intelligence base built during World War II in the southern NSW town of Tocumwal. It is one of a number of heritage-listed examples […]
Engrained in the bustling and diverse suburb of Collingwood, Bedford by Milieu is a market-leading residential development driven by customisation and context. At the heart of one of Melbourne’s trendiest areas and comprising 20 apartments across six levels, Bedford by Milieu is a continuation of the dynamic collaborative pairing of DKO Architecture with interiors by […]
Yellow is perhaps not the first colour that comes to mind when visualising an office. But Leftfield Studio throws the rule book out the window with this South Yarra coworking space. Leftfield Studio is a Melbourne-based boutique interior architecture and design studio specialising in residential, commercial, retail and hospitality interior architecture. For Yellow Desk, Leftfield […]