Melmo: Modernist Architecture in Melbourne is a new release book written by Robin Grow with contributions by Simon Reeves. This is a modest look at a topic that has been widely discussed in a variety of books over the past few years, but the author’s passion for this post-war period of architecture stands out. This […]
In Skeletons, we look at notable and iconic buildings when they were still just a twinkle in their creator’s eye. The TWA Flight Center was Eero Saarinen’s 60s space age marvel... The TWA Flight Center, designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen, opened in 1962. The building was originally designed for the now defunct Trans World Airlines […]
Specialist healthcare design is a rapidly growing sector for many architecture firms. According to Healthcare Design magazine’s 2018 Architecture/Engineering and Construction (A/E/C) Survey1, while working in the healthcare sector has its challenges, more firms than ever are entering this arena. It should be noted that the typology/definition of specialist healthcare design is extremely diverse. It […]
The proportion of the Australian population aged 65 and is expected to grow even more rapidly between now and 2028, as more baby boomers reach the age of 65. Their accommodation requirements mean serious opportunities for architectural practices looking to work in this sector. Over one million people in Australia currently receive aged care services. […]