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    News Archive for May 2019

    Six design teams announced for Powerhouse precinct redesign

    New South Wales NSW minister for the Arts, Don Harwin has announced the six design teams shortlisted for the new Powerhouse Precinct at Parramatta, Sydney.


    Brutalist architecture - a retrospective

    Powerful, imposing structures with an unpretentious and unapologetic aesthetic, yet standing out for their bold individuality, brutalist buildings are difficult to fall in love with at first sight.


    Melbourne Rectangular Stadium - AAMI Park

    With an innovative bioframe geodesic roof and a range of sustainability features to boot, this building is worth a closer look.


    AILA responds to the UN’s grave environment warning

    AILA has responded to a report from the UN showing nature is declining globally at unprecedented rates, and that there will likely be grave impacts on people and species around the world.


    Population density and the threat to architecture

    Australia is one of the least densely-populated nations in the world, with our cities and architecture being designed accordingly. But what will happen when our population inevitably grows?


    Australian architect Glenn Murcutt: Houses, architecture, design & philosophy

    “Glenn Murcutt is a modernist, a naturalist, an environmentalist, a humanist, an economist and ecologist encompassing all of these distinguished qualities in his practice as a dedicated architect who works alone from concept to realisation of his projects in his native Australia.” The Pritzker Architecture Prize Jury Citation.


    Efficient flooring specification to enhance workplace indoor air quality

    'Enhancing workplace indoor air quality through efficient flooring specification' is an examination of the links between flooring solutions, indoor air quality and the health and wellbeing of employees. Download this whitepaper and see why innovative, health boosting flooring solutions are the key to safer, healthier workspaces.


    Bates Smart-designed Capitol Grand Tower complete

    The Bates Smart-designed Capitol Grand Tower, part of Multiplex’s $800 million Capital Grand development, is now complete.


    10 best Australian architects

    Architecture & Design’s take on who are the 10 best contemporary or should we say modern male and female Australian architects.


    Timber look tiles: Top 10 wood tiles on the market

    The increasing consumer preference for green building materials that also come with the promise of durability, longevity and low maintenance is driving design trends across the world.


    Move away from a car-dominated city looks radical but it's a sensible plan for a liveable future

    More shared spaces, safer streets and fewer cars in the city are all part of a newly released ten-year plan to make Melbourne more pedestrian-friendly.


    2019 National Planning Congress to focus on disaster resilience

    Australia’s ability to respond to the challenges of climate change and disaster resilience will take centre stage at the upcoming 2019 National Planning Congress in Broadbeach, Queensland.


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