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    News Archive for December 2016

    Cox Architecture and May + Russell Architects to design gateway office tower in Canberra

    Amalgamated Property Group (APG) has confirmed it will build a new grade-A office tower at the former Northbourne Square site in Canberra.


    MONA calls on old friend for Hobart’s Macquarie Point Development redesign

    New plans for Hobart’s Macquarie Point development being touted by the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) are likely to have a significant influence on the final outcome for the precinct.


    Neighbours' fears about affordable housing are worse than any impacts

    Housing affordability is a hot topic in Australia. Governments are increasingly recognising that more needs to be done to provide a greater range of affordable housing options, especially in the major cities.


    12 cool Christmas gift ideas for architects

    Christmas is under two weeks away, and if you’re still unsure what to buy your architect (whether they be a friend, partner or family member), we have put together a selection of gift ideas – some serious and some a little more light-hearted.


    New Smoke Relief Solution by Safetyline Jalousie meets fire and smoke standards

    A new Smoke Relief Solution developed by Safetyline Jalousie for their louvre windows is enabling Australian architects to meet compliance requirements in building design.


    Making the perfect flooring decision for your home

    Selecting the perfect floor for your home can be difficult, given the increasing number of options in the market today.


    Bates Smart uses Vitrabond FR panels to achieve standing seam cladding design

    Award-winning architects, Bates Smart chose Vitrabond FR aluminium composite panels from Fairview to achieve a standing seam cladding design on the facade of The Monarch project in Sydney’s trendy Mosman suburb.


    Density threatens liveability if we miss the big picture of how a city works

    Melbourne has been repeatedly awarded the accolade of world’s most liveable city.


    New draft code for modular construction aims to increase industry acceptance

    Prefabaus’ Modular Construction Codes Board is developing a new code of practice for modular construction, which aims to remove misconceptions and pave the way for greater adoption of the technology.


    Fox Johnston-designed Sydney apartments feature exoskeleton form

    Construction will soon begin on a new residential apartment project in Alexandria, Sydney featuring a unique design by Fox Johnston Architects.


    FJMT design for The Star Sydney casino hotel tower gets jury’s nod

    The design submitted by award-winning Australian architectural practice FJMT for The Star Sydney casino hotel tower project won the unanimous approval of the five-member jury.


    Ci's technology integrated furniture for ongoing savings in fitouts

    SA Water’s investment in technology integrated furniture from Corporate Initiatives (Ci) will save the company time and money well into the future.


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