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Can tents, caravans and mobile homes be used as solutions to our housing crisis?

There is little doubt Australia is in the midst of a profound housing crisis, one that has been decades in the making. There is little doubt Australia is in the midst of a profound housing crisis, one that has been decades in the...

News | 18/06/2024

Episode 216: Rory Hunter on the latest MODEL build-to-rent concept

-to-rent (BTR) group with a purpose to cultivate places where there is no compromise between taking care of ourselves, each other, and the planet. Built on the pillars of climate action, community building and design innovation, MODEL delivers...

News | 06/08/2024

PCA announces State and Territory Development of the Year winners

. Property Council Chief Executive Mike Zorbas says the winning projects highlight positive city-shaping, community enhancement and design excellence. “These awards throw a dazzling spotlight on the role community-defining projects play in shaping...

News | 30/08/2024

Tone on Friday: Charlie Watts, Graphic Designer too

Reaction to Tone on Tuesday’s column about the late Charlie Watts’ influence on the Rolling Stones graphics was so positive that we’ve got some more album covers for you (instead of the scheduled Feedback Friday). Reaction to Tone on Tuesday’s...

News | 03/09/2021

MAURICE AND I: The genesis of Warren and Mahoney

Christchurch had their lives turned upside down, when a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck at 12.53pm on a Tuesday. It was shallow, incredibly powerful and centred close to the city's CBD. Almost the entire built legacy of Warren and Mahoney was destroyed in...

News | 29/08/2024

DKO wins design competition to revitalise iconic Pentridge Village in Melbourne’s north

development including retail, community and multi-residential comprising permits for approximately 650 apartments. Adjoining the site on the northern part of the overall Village precinct is an established retail and residential hub including hotel...

News | 30/08/2024

Episode 193: How housing in Australia's cities breeds and perpetuates economic and social inequality

This is the second part of our 2-part series with Tone Wheeler about why our cities and housing are breeding inequality. This is the second part of our 2-part series with Tone Wheeler about why our cities and housing are breeding inequality. An...

News | 20/02/2024

Smoking ceremony to celebrate Village 21 Moorumbina Mongurnallin opening in Frankston

A first of its kind, culturally safe supported housing for First Nations young people leaving out of home care, the second Village 21 site, Moorumbina Mongurnallin was officially opened in Frankston this week. A first of its kind, culturally safe...

News | 30/07/2024

“Gentle luxury”: La Strada explained by Fiona Lynch

beneath, including a restaurant to revive the site’s Italian hospitality legacy. He purchased the site in 2021 from Toppi. Maurice Terzini was the last to operate on the site with a wine bar that recently closed in preparation for build to commence...

News | 27/08/2024

Six CKDS projects showcased on NSW Government Architect’s good design map

released by the NSW Government Architect earlier this month to inspire future housing design in New South Wales. The ‘Good design for Housing map’ is based on research conducted on behalf of the NSW Government Architect by the University of...

News | 27/06/2024

Minns slashes affordable and social housing approval process times

- all options are on the table to address the housing crisis. A key area for reform is our planning rules. This government is dedicated to exploring new ways to increase housing supply and enhance existing systems,” says NSW Minister for Housing...

News | 06/06/2024

Tone on Tuesday: The climate strike was a waste of energy

. Led by school students and supported by groups such as ‘Architects Declare Climate Emergency’ (launched two months ago) 300,000 people came on to the streets with banners, megaphones and chants. Hugely entertaining for participants...

News | 01/10/2019

The housing crisis hits Queensland hard

and complacency on housing are also to blame. Both state and federal governments have been highly culpable. And, given their complexity, the fundamental flaws of our housing system cannot be quickly solved, even if there is the political will to do so...

News | 05/06/2024

Urban planner expresses concerns about NSW Government’s housing plans around train stations

To tackle the rapidly escalating housing and rental crisis, the NSW Government recently announced plans to deliver 170,000 homes in mid-rise buildings over the next 15 years near key train stations in Sydney and the Illawarra. To tackle the...

News | 05/06/2024

Further pushback on NSW housing reform

Inner West suburb Croydon’s residents, along with Burwood Council are pushing back on the state government’s transport-oriented development reforms, claiming that the policy will tear at the heritage fabric of the town, of which 43 percent is...

News | 08/04/2024

Architectus celebrates two new Associate Principals

the Living sector, Seuseu has worked on everything from high-end residential projects to social housing to mixed-use commercial developments. In recent years, she has played a key role in bringing valuable new work into the practice, including...

News | 23/08/2024

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Tone on Tuesday: The declining quality of our buildings

Feedback on Friday with Tone Wheeler

Tone on Tuesday: Shoddy apartments? Blame the banks

Architecture & Design’s Top 10 articles for August 2024

Can tents, caravans and mobile homes be used as solutions to our housing crisis?

Episode 216: Rory Hunter on the latest MODEL build-to-rent concept

PCA announces State and Territory Development of the Year winners

Tone on Friday: Charlie Watts, Graphic Designer too

MAURICE AND I: The genesis of Warren and Mahoney

DKO wins design competition to revitalise iconic Pentridge Village in Melbourne’s north

Episode 193: How housing in Australia's cities breeds and perpetuates economic and social inequality

Smoking ceremony to celebrate Village 21 Moorumbina Mongurnallin opening in Frankston

“Gentle luxury”: La Strada explained by Fiona Lynch

Six CKDS projects showcased on NSW Government Architect’s good design map

Minns slashes affordable and social housing approval process times

Tone on Tuesday: The climate strike was a waste of energy

The housing crisis hits Queensland hard

Urban planner expresses concerns about NSW Government’s housing plans around train stations

Further pushback on NSW housing reform

Architectus celebrates two new Associate Principals