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Grand Designs and the local counterpart Grand Designs Australia should need no introduction to the architectural community. But we were curious to find out what it takes and what is the process of getting a project on air.
Winners included North Bondi Amenities by Sam Crawford Architects with Lymesmith, Coppin Street Apartments by MUSK Architecture Studio, and Financial Services by Futurespace.
With the release of the Federal Budget yesterday the Australian Institute of Architects National President, Ken Maher, has welcomed the Government’s inclusions around housing affordability.
To produce a monograph or not, that is the question... Stephen Webb and Christon Batey-Smith debate the pros and cons with Stefan Mee.
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic and groundbreaking building, and to celebrate, there will be an exhibition which will feature a collection of 13 Max Dupain photographic images, captured in the building's early stages of construction through to its final completion.
"I'm inspired by projects that challenge established assumptions and innovate in their approach." ADR speaks to Joshua Amsellem, who has recently joined the Technē Architecture multi-residential team, as he discusses his inspirations, the future of multi-res and why he loves The Heller Street residences.
With a state as large and climatically varied as Queensland, the Australian Institute of Architects Awards program gets broken down into seven regions before moving up to the state level. ADR has rounded up a selection of entries from the Brisbane, Gold Coast, Darling Downs and Central Queensland regional awards that are as sunny and […]
"I think across the world, whether in Australia, Shenzhen or Songdo, city makers are in danger of fetishising the power of technology and infrastructure to create the most efficient and effective human service environments, ultimately losing sight of what cities are all about: the experiences of people being people."
A striking feature runs the length of the Pacific Fair Shopping Centre on the Gold Coast – made from Kaynemaile mesh and comprises 10 million 28-millimetre polycarbonate rings, each strong enough to hold a person’s weight.
The Parramatta Civic Link proposal by SJB and Aspect Studios features a 500m park running linearly across the north-south axis and cutting through the CBD.
"It's vital for city officials to view these opportunities for their broader development potential. If you’re looking at conference centres as simply standalone facilities, you’re not fully capitalising on your investment." Lockwood discusses his work on convention centres, and why it's imperative that these buildings are 'extroverted'.
ADR speaks to Lola Digby-Diercks, a current graduate architect at Breathe Architecture and a past student of the Nightingale Night School. She discusses the school, which is run by Jeremy McLeod, and what she gained from its teachings.
With inner-city space at an increasing premium, many believe the only solution is to reach for the skies. But how do we ensure these tall and super-tall skyscrapers are truly sustainable?
The stunning location of the house adds to its theatricality. It is where the Seidlers brought up their two children, Polly and Timothy, and is just as impressive today as it was when completed.
Yesterday, HASSELL launched Urban Futures – a thought-provoking program and blog which features research and new ideas in both the local and international architectural sphere. David Tickle, HASSELL principal and urban design sector leader, speaks to ADR about the project.
ADR talks to Sharyn Lowe – managing director of Flaunt Media and Marketing. Lowe manages the PR for many clients in the art, architecture and design sphere, and discusses her love of design, how architects and designers can market themselves better, and who she has her money on as the next big thing in Australian design.
Our Australian In Stock program has been expanded to offer one of the largest choices of commercial modular flooring designs that are suitable for workplace, education, health, and aged care projects. Encompassing over 250,000m2 of carpet tile and resilient flooring options, this new stocked range includes a wide variety of styles and colours that can […]
In businesses with high-value audiences and long sales cycles, content marketing is one of the most powerful forms of reaching an audience and influencing its perception of a brand. But for the clients, stakeholders and owners in the architecture industry, it need not - and indeed, should not, be limited to blogs and social media posts.
"It’s startling when I see statistics that report two-thirds of the world’s population is now being deprived of regular access to nature or green spaces." Landscape architect and horticulturist Chris Mahoney talks to ADR about the importance of green space, its future in Australia, and some of his favourite places to unwind amongst nature.
The rise of virtual reality presents a number of opportunities to architects, including huge advantages when presenting your ideas to builders and clients. Meanwhile, the commercialisation of this technology has brought it into the hands of almost anyone with a smartphone and as little as $50.
Touted as the fifth most visited library in the world, designs have been revealed for a major refurbishment of the State Library of Victoria.
In this week's Q&ADR we meet architect and Bauhaus enthusiast, Steffen Welsch who talks about the next wave of community-led design.
What might it mean to ‘queer’ architecture – as a workplace, a professional identity, a series of processes and practices, or the built places that emerge from them? This was the catalyst for debate at the Queering Architecture? panel discussion on Sunday, an event run by XYX Lab and organised as part of Melbourne Design Week. […]
As a leading international architectural practice in the elderly living sector, ThomsonAdsett has appointed Ann-Maree Ruffles as the new joint group director – seniors living, to lead the company’s design growth in this increasingly important and changing sector. Ann-Maree’s appointment was a highly strategic decision by ThomsonAdsett. Designing aged care and seniors living communities that […]
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