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    Foster puts concrete misconception to bed
    Foster puts concrete misconception to bed

    In an interview with Dezeen, Foster + Partners Founder Norman Foster says there are many myths that surround certain materials, with the celebrated architect indicating it is down to how a material is utilised, as opposed to the contents of the material itself.


    Nicky Drobis on the big ideas shaping the architecture industry in 2023
    Nicky Drobis on the big ideas shaping the architecture industry in 2023

    Fresh from attending the World Architecture Festival (WAF) in Lisbon last month, Fender Katsalidis Partner Nicky Drobis returned to Australia with some unique insights into the ideas set to shape the design industries in Australia and around the globe in 2023.


    Galahs and mediocre cities, part two
    Galahs and mediocre cities, part two

    Last week I described Australians as GALAHs: Greedy And Lazy And Hateful; and how these characteristics have created a society with little support for good design. This column expands that idea to show how GALAHs directly give rise to our mediocre cities.


    Giles joins Architectus as new CFO
    Giles joins Architectus as new CFO

    Architectus has unveiled Belinda Giles as the practice’s new Chief Financial Officer, as it looks to evolve and grow its brand.


    Hatch add economist expertise to urban solutions team
    Hatch add economist expertise to urban solutions team

    Multidisciplinary management, engineering and development consultancy Hatch has strengthened its Australian Urban Solutions the FAR Lane, comprising a number of industry leaders and experienced economists, moving to the firm.


    Galahs and mediocre cities, part one
    Galahs and mediocre cities, part one

    Why are most Australian cities and buildings so unremittingly bad? Our few superb buildings are almost entirely the major public monuments, the ‘Res Publica’ in Leon Krier’s terms. By and large, most of our cities, the ‘Res Economica’, are gimcrack ordinary.


    Weis the missing piece for Gensler experiential design evolution
    Weis the missing piece for Gensler experiential design evolution

    The former President of Walt Disney Imagineering has been announced as Gensler’s new Global immersive Experience Design Leader.


    AIA unveils 2023 National and Chapter Councillors
    AIA unveils 2023 National and Chapter Councillors

    The Australian Institute of Architects has confirmed its new National Councillors for 2023.


    Meet Cameron Bruhn, new CEO of the Australian Institute of Architects
    Meet Cameron Bruhn, new CEO of the Australian Institute of Architects

    The Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) has appointed Dr Cameron Bruhn as its new CEO.


    Left-wing Oscar Niemeyer’s greatest work is defiled by right-wing goons
    Left-wing Oscar Niemeyer’s greatest work is defiled by right-wing goons

    There is deep irony in the Bolsonaro supporters attacking the Brazilian Parliament buildings designed by Oscar Niemeyer.


    Arup influence culminated across Property Council Committees
    Arup influence culminated across Property Council Committees

    Arup has announced that 11 of its staff members have been appointed to the Property Council of Australia’s 2023/24 Industry Committees.


    The life and enduring influence of John Wardle
    The life and enduring influence of John Wardle

    John Wardle is an award winning Australian architect based in Melbourne who has had a huge influence on modern Australian architectural practices.


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