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Shortlist announced for Creative Director of the Australia Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale

The Australian Institute of Architects Curatorial Committee for the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale has announced the shortlist for Creative Director of the Australia Pavilion.

Carol Marra shares climate-resilient design strategies

For over two decades, architect Carol Marra has been a leading voice in the conversation around designing for sustainability and climate resilience — not just in Australia but also in Asia, Scandinavia and South America. She is set to share her experience at two upcoming forums.

Catherine Keys becomes Carr’s Associate Director

Carr has announced the elevation of Catherine Keys to Associate Director, a promotion in accordance to her significant contribution to Carr’s commercial interiors portfolio and further strengthens the studio's executive leadership team.

TURNER bolsters senior team with promotions

The Sydney architecture and design practice has announced two promotions within the senior team.

Woods Bagot’s Hayley Sands makes Paralympic debut in Paris

The Graduate Interior Designer is making her Paralympic debut in Paris this week as a member of Australia’s table tennis squad.

Architectus celebrates two new Associate Principals

Meet Dr Kellee Frith and Elizabeth Seuseu, Architectus’ new Associate Principals.

Brett Mason steps down from Built

Australian-owned construction and development group, Built has announced that Group CEO Brett Mason is set to step down after 20 years in the role.

Emily Simpson from Woods Bagot to take part to PCA’s 500 Women in Property program

The practice is excited to announce Emily Simpson’s participation in the Property Council of Australia’s (PCA) 500 Women in Property program, along with a Woods Bagot sponsor, Michael Gay.

Meet Carr’s recently appointed Associate Kenneth Wong

Kenneth Wong is an experienced APEC registered architect with over 10 years of practice working on projects across Melbourne, New York, Shanghai, and Singapore.

Meet PTID’s new Senior Designer

Aleks Swilo has recently been promoted to Senior Designer at PTID. In an interview with Architecture & Design, she explains how she went from being a Student Intern to her current role in the same practice thanks to invaluable mentorship.

Hassell announces a series of new senior appointments

The new hires underscore the practice’s commitment to design excellence, interdisciplinary skills and diverse talent across our global practice.

Major expansion at DKO with 18 new associates appointed across Australian studios

Leading Asia-Pacific design practice DKO announces the appointment of 18 new associates across its Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth studios.