David Wheeldon . Articles Australia a land of opportunity for global design studio Building Design Partnership A major UK-based architecture firm, Building Design Partnership (BDP), has announced intentions to set up in Australia as part of an international expansion strategy to offset the impact of recession at home. Finalists revealed in 2012 Australian International Design Awards A number of building, architecture and interior products are among 105 finalists recognised for design merit in the 2012 Australian International Design Awards. Residential recovery forecast for Australian property market but architects predict overpricing will stifle work prospects Property industry analyst BIS Shrapnel has forecasts a two tiered residential property market recovery, with NSW and the resource state capitals to improve while the other capitals to remain weak. A sneak peek at Sydney's Central Station to Darling Harbour Pedestrian Link Sydneysiders can today view plans for a pedestrian link from Central Station to Darling Harbour, the project's aim to complement the new Entertainment Precinct and Frank Gehry building in the works nearby. Sydney's sore point: Urban design plans for Parramatta Road stir controversy Ambitious plans released for the urban renewal of Parramatta Road in Sydney, one of Australia's most run-down urban corridors, are causing a stir in NSW. Design Parramatta: a chance to shape the city Parramatta in Sydney is inviting multi-disciplinary teams of urban designers, architects, landscape architects and artists to draw up plans for public spaces, streets and lanes in a creative review of the city's CBD.