Category: Architecture
Plans for the complex were approved unanimously by the Moreland City Council, but recently overturned by VCAT. The body’s senior member Russell Byard defended the rejection, saying that “no such arrangements … are as convenient as private car ownership".
Woods Bagot’s Business Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport exemplifies design of the highest esteem. It is no surprise the firm has been shortlisted for Designer of the Year in this year’s Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA).
Melbourne’s former planning minister Matthew Guy – aptly dubbed 'Mr Skyscraper' – approved some debatable planning decisions for the city. Regrettably however, issues stemming from the development of poorly planned high-rises are an Australia-wide concern.
Based in Sydney, Heidi Axelsen and Hugo Moline have been collaborating on situated public art projects and space activation through design and architecture since 2008. Penny Craswell speaks to the creative pair for AR142 – Residential.
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