For more than 60,000 years, First Nations Australians have fostered a deep relationship with the land, developing structures that merge with the natural environment. These traditional design principles, rooted in sustainability and cultural narratives, continue to inform contemporary architecture. Architecture is an expression. It can act as an explanation of its surroundings or contradict and […]
Alexander & CO. used clever zoning to break a “stark, voluminous, double-height glass box” into a “lively eating, dining, entertainment destination” in North Sydney. “As the podium tenant, Glorietta presented various key constraints,” says the Sydney studio. “A cold and commercial character, including an open ceiling to allow for the base build utilities to remain […]
While Australia will never be regarded internationally as a winter wonderland, for those looking to escape the city for a weekend, the Snowy Mountains and Victorian Alps do provide an appealing alternative to our world-famous beaches. In pursuit of peace and quiet, it’s hard to beat the serenity of snow falling on an already quiet […]
"When asked if a fire like Grenfell could happen in Australia, our answer is a positive yes." Scott Williams of the FPA weighs in on the compliance debate.