Stephanie Stefanovic . Articles Opal Tower “overall structurally sound” says final report The independent engineers investigating structural issues in Sydney’s Opal Tower have released their final report. The verdict: Opal Tower is “overall structurally sound”. Book review: The Material City by Ron Ringer The Material City is a deep-dive into urban density; a celebration of the Australian architects and designers whose work addresses this growing phenomenon in innovative and exemplary ways. Race to demolish Fed Square site for Apple Store Opposition for the proposed Apple Store in Melbourne’s Federation Square is at an all-time high as Federation Square Management races to demolish the site ahead of a heritage hearing, while campaigners launch a $40 million campaign to buy back the site from Apple. Melbourne fire: Combustible cladding blamed A fire broke out in a Melbourne building this morning which is said to have combustible cladding similar to the material used on London’s Grenfell Tower. Bathrooms and laundries: two spaces undergoing rapid change The shrinking of our residential spaces has required a significant reimagination of utility spaces such as the bathroom and laundry. Opal Tower: Design and construction issues uncovered While the engineers have declared the building “structurally sound and not in danger of collapse”, they identified a number of issues that will require "significant rectification works".