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New platform launches to promote responsible design
A new platform named Conscious Craft is set to amplify the voices of Australian designers who are developing considered, responsible and responsive designs, inspiring a new wave of practitioners to follow suit.
Industry newsA $276 million tower proposed above Melbourne heritage buildings
A proposal for a $276 million tower above two heritage listed buildings on Collins Street will be put before the City of Melbourne, with the council anticipated to approve the plans.
Industry newsArchitects recognised in 2024 NSW heritage awards shortlist
Several architecture practices have been recognised in the 2024 National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards shortlist for their efforts in preserving history when redeveloping a space.
Industry newsCity of Sydney proposes planning rules to incentivise alternative housing
The City of Sydney has proposed a number of amendments to the Sydney Local Environment Plan that would encourage developers to create more build-to-rent and co-living housing in central Sydney.
Industry newsFull program released for Wellbeing of Architects Symposium
Organisers of the Wellbeing of Architects Symposium have unveiled the full program of keynotes and discussions that explore findings from a four-year research project on the wellbeing of architects.
Industry newsAcoufelt introduces new colour variations to acoustic felt panel range
Acoufelt has released four new colour variations in their acoustic felt panel range Filasorb, with each new shade inspired by a season.
Product newsDesign consortium selected for billion dollar redevelopment in Adelaide
Arup, Breathe and TCL landscape architects have been selected as the design consortium responsible for delivering the master plan for a new, mixed-use community comprising 1000 homes in Thebarton, Adelaide.
Industry newsHobart’s proposed Mac Point Stadium faces precarious future following heritage listing of goods shed
Hobart’s Macquarie Point Stadium proposal faces an uncertain future, following the Tasmanian Heritage Council’s decision to permanently include the Hobart Railway Goods Shed, situated at the stadium’s intended location, on the state heritage register.
Industry newsNightingale opens first rental development in Sydney
An innovative social housing project has been opened in Sydney’s Marrickville by the New South Wales housing minister Rose Jackson.
Industry newsEditor’s picks: 2024 Melbourne Design Week
The National Gallery of Victoria 2024 Melbourne Design Week will include more than 300 talks, tours, exhibitions, installations and workshops throughout an 11-day festival.
Industry newsInternational design competition for Finnish architecture and design museum opens
International design teams have been invited to take part in an open design competition for a new Finnish architecture museum in Helsinki’s South Harbour, anticipated to open in 2030.
Industry newsRiverfront park underway on Melbourne’s Birrarung
Construction has begun on a new public waterfront park on the north bank of Birrarung/Yarra river, designed by Oculus.
Industry newsPlans filed for Stutchbury-designed Wiradjuri Tourism Centre in New South Wales
A development application has been filed for the Wiradjuri Tourism Centre in Dubbo, New South Wales, with plans featuring a Yarning Circle building, a bush food garden and an outdoor performance space.
Industry newsFresh Finds: product highlights from Houses 157
Fusing fine craftsmanship with irresistible textures, this collection of objects for the home is anything but ordinary.
Product newsHigh-rise tower proposed for Adelaide’s Festival Plaza in lieu of retail centre
A 38-storey mixed-use tower has been proposed for Festival Plaza in Adelaide in lieu of an earlier approved proposal for a three-storey retail building.
Industry newsCompetition to reimagine National Gallery of Australia’s sculpture garden
The National Gallery of Australia has launched an open, international design competition for the $60 million revitalisation of its three-hectare sculpture garden.
Industry newsWA government relaxes restrictions on granny flats
Western Australia’s Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) have been revised in an effort to streamline the planning approval process and supply more housing diversity across the state.
Industry newsTadao Ando’s MPavilion set to remain until 2025
Tadao Ando’s MPavilion is set to remain in Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Gardens until June 2025, after City of Melbourne approved a request from the Naomi Milgrom Foundation to extend the temporary structure.
Industry newsEarly works begin on centrepiece of Geelong City Deal
The Victorian government has announced that early works on Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre have begun.
Industry newsMajor club venue proposed for NSW/ACT border town
A proposal to construct a $36 million major club venue near the NSW/ACT border has been submitted to a local council.
Industry news12-storey office building proposed for Hobart
A development application for a 12-storey building in Hobart’s CBD has been lodged with Hobart City Council.
Industry newsSwimming pool and accommodation cabins proposed for NSW zoo
A development application has been filed for a swimming pool, events centre and vacation cabins at the Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, New South Wales.
Industry newsDesign Excellence Competition winner revealed for Sydney affordable housing
AJC Architects have been named the winners of an invited City of Sydney Design Excellence Competition for affordable housing buildings in Alexandria, with the winning scheme revealing buildings broken up into “intimate neighbourhoods.”
Industry newsRobin Boyd and Japan online collection launched
Robin Boyd Foundation has launched an online collection of works and artefacts that catalogue the seminal architect’s connection to Japan.
Industry newsParramatta build-to-rent tower conditionally approved
The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission has approved a proposal to construct a $113 million, 34-storey build-to-rent tower in Parramatta designed by Rothelowman.
Industry newsWhat’s on in April 2024
From groovy chairs and kettles to an exhibition of emerging First Nations artists, we’ve rounded up a series of events to inspire you this month.
Industry newsHistoric South Melbourne Town Hall to be revitalised
Peter Elliott Architecture and Urban Design have been appointed to design the refurbishment of the historic South Melbourne Town Hall into a performance venue for the Australian National Academy of Music.
Industry newsNew community hub for Sydney disability support centre
A disability support services organisation in Sydney’s north-west has received council approval for the $35 million redevelopment of its community hub, designed by Plus Architecture.
Industry newsCultural centre underway in south Perth
The City of Melville Council in south Perth has endorsed plans for a new Library and Cultural Centre designed by Christou Design Group.
Industry newsTen Melbourne suburbs set to densify
The Victorian government has released maps of 10 established suburbs that have been identified as having potential to accommodate more homes.
Industry newsConstruction begins on Adelaide Aquatic Centre
Construction has begun on a new aquatic centre in Adelaide designed by JPE Design Studio, Warren and Mahoney and Yellaka (Karl Winda Telfer).
Industry newsQueen Victoria Market towers approved
The Victorian Department of Transport and Planning has approved a $1.7 billion project to create three towers adjacent to Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market.
Industry news‘Nationally significant’ cultural museum on its way
Brimbank City Council in Melbourne’s north west has agreed to sell a parcel of land to the Vietnamese Museum of Australia, paving the way for the construction of a nationally significant cultural museum.
Industry newsWinning design for Griffith Park Precinct unveiled
The City of Bankstown-Canterbury has unveiled the winning design to transform an under-utilised park in Bankstown.
Industry newsDesigns unveiled for new hospital facility in Adelaide
The South Australian government has unveiled designs for the expansion of Flinders Medical Centre (FMC) by Silver Thomas Hanley and ARM Architecture.
Industry newsAustralia Architecture Conference 2024: Full program announced
The Australian Institute of Architects has announced the full program for the 2024 Australian Architecture Conference, to be held in Melbourne from 8 to 11 May.
Industry newsAtelier Bow-Wow appointed 2024 Rothwell Chair
Japanese architecture studio Atelier Bow-Wow has been appointed the 2024 Garry and Susan Rothwell Chairs in Architectural Design Leadership at the University of Sydney’s School of Architecture, Design and Planning.
Industry newsHeritage blow for Harry Seidler’s only religious building
The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission has advised the state’s planning department to deny local heritage listing for a Harry Seidler-designed college and synagogue in Sydney’s Bondi.
Industry newsAnna Lenti unveils latest Paola Lenti collection during trip to Australia
During a recent visit to Melbourne and Sydney, Anna Lenti spoke with Adair Winder about the evolution of Paola Lenti and its latest Australian collection, now available at Dedece.
Product newsDevelopment panel approves new science facility at Perth’s Curtin university
Curtin University of Technology has received development approval for a six-storey $200 million science facility on its Bentley Campus in Perth.
Industry newsInstitute calls for panellists to join 2024 architecture conference
The Australian Institute of Architects has issued an open call for potential panellists to join the line-up for the 2024 Australian Architecture Conference.
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