There are ample opportunities for Australian design entities to weave their magic in Asia, but those seeking success by emulating their local business model may leave disappointed. Earlier this year the University of Sydney School of Architecture staged a congenial exhibition called Fusion of Horizons. Consisting of private letters, diary entries, ethnographic research and an array […]
Entering a design competition is hard work, but capture the public’s imagination and you will be rewarded. Winning one can transform an emerging firm or revitalise an established practice. Competitions represent the currency of talent in architecture. We all live in a world where talent defines not just our professional successes but our competitiveness as nations. For a […]
We need to understand what keeps architects awake at night and why we love this profession! How can we ensure it remains relevant and vibrant? What are the issues facing architecture and the construction industry, and how can we support each other as we face the future? Is life getting more difficult, and how do we […]
In a project that is fused with light that seems to pour into the home from all angles, the combined elements of architecture and interior design coalesce with beautiful intimacy, writes Inside co- editor Gillian Serisier. With a design strategy to play with ideas of chiaroscuro, the play is just that. Rather than pose contrasts […]