Architecture news & editorial desk Author "Bio" goes here ... Articles How to design for life on floodplains Canadian design studio Public City Architecture designed a four-season pavilion in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Constructed in the floodway zone of the Red River, Forest Pavilion, it is the first civic structure of its kind to apply protective FEMA flood design standards. Techne move towards the north with Albury office Technē Architecture + Interior Design has opened its new studio in Albury, presenting the practice with a number of opportunities in a new region that will allow for the practice to contribute to the local economy. Queen Bee moves in at Mirvac’s 2 Riverside Quay Mirvac has commissioned an extension of the iconic artwork to its 2 Riverside Quay building, positioned over the building’s entrance for tenants including PwC and Fender Katsalidis to enjoy. Sydney Opera House to reopen upgraded Concert Hall on 20 July After two years of extensive renewal works, the iconic Sydney Opera House will reopen the historic Concert Hall on 20 July 2022 with a grand performance by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Rothwell Chairs to present in person for first time Anne Lacaton and Jean Philippe Vassal will head to Australia next week for the first time since being appointed the inaugural Garry and Susan Rothwell Chairs in Architectural Design Leadership for the University of Sydney. Pandemic fears continue to stall return to office More than two years since it hit the world, the pandemic continues to impact trade, commerce and industry with a new survey revealing a stall in the number of Australian workers returning to their CBD offices.
