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    News Archive for January 2010

    Construction starts for UTS project

    A large-scale expansion and redevelopment of the UTS City campus has begun, with construction underway on a new student housing tower at the rear of the existing Peter Johnson building in Harris St.


    Rant on

    Presenter of Grand Designs accused of "poverty porn", UK architects "mediocre" and Australia's suburb-stifling sustainability.


    Innovative art space moves to Sydney CBD

    Pop-up shops, four gallery spaces and Australia's largest jewellery studio will be setting up home in the CBD.


    First look: Moebius House, Sydney

    The use of parametric modeling has created shapes that twist and fold in this harbourside home, while maximizing views and ventilation.


    Local developers world leaders in sustainable design

    A global report into the environmental performance of the property sector has revealed an Australian developer to be the world leader.


    AECOM wins international competition for Seoul Grand Park

    Melbourne designers 'pivotal' in creating the winning design concept for an fantastical zoo and theme park in South Korea.


    Global round up

    Make designs soccer star's eco-home, Habitat for Humanity provides shelter in Haiti and Eco-domes to educate South Korea on environment.


    Four new city squares proposed for Swanston Street

    A $25.6 million plan to redevelop Swanston Street into a pedestrian-friendly civic space with four new city squares has been unveiled today.


    Canberra architect honoured in Australia Day awards

    Noel Potter has been recognised in this year's Australia Day Honours for exceptional services to architecture.


    LAVA designs origami tigers for Chinese New Year

    Two origami tigers each the size of a truck will prowl the forecourt of Sydney's Customs House in celebration of Chinese New Year.


    Sydney housing world's 'second least affordable'

    The current level of housing stress is "unnecessary", according to the authors of a global survey that ranked Sydney as one of the least affordable places to buy a home.


    National standards for private bushfire shelters

    The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released for public comment a draft national standard for the design and construction of private bushfire shelters.


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