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NSW reveals new multi-billion dollar Darling Harbour events precinct
The NSW government has revealed intitial design concepts by Hassell, OMA and Populous in multi-billion plans to build Australia's largest convention and exhibition facilities along with a 900 room plus hotel complex on Darling Harbour.
Faulty building design lead to Christchurch earthquake collapse
The Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission has completed its inquiry into the collapse of the CTV building which claimed 115 lives in the 2011 earthquakes in Christchurch.
Architects seek reversal of Registration Board of Victoria abolition plans
The Australian Institute of Architects and Association of Consulting Architects recently met with the Minister for Planning, Matthew Guy to discuss the abolition of the Architects Registration Board of Victoria (VARB) in a move to have the decision reversed.
More on Flinders Street competition controversy
It has emerged that the Victorian state government prohibited architects from attending an exhibition of 'long list' designs produced for the Flinders Street upgrade competition in late November.
Architects Registration Board fights absorption into new Building Authority
Victoria’s Architects Registration Board (VARB) has vowed to fight plans for it to be absorbed by a new Building Authority, as put forward by Victorian Planning Minister Matthew Guy last week.
'Guerrilla designer's proposal for Bondi Beach
Surry Hills based firm Habitation are proposing to 'activate' the Bondi beachfront in a substantial makeover of Australia's most iconic beach.