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New national urban heat observatory will help drive more climate-resilient cities

sustainable cities, energy efficiency and environmental analysis. The decade from 2010 to 2019 was our warmest on record. In January 2020, Western Sydney reached 48.9°C (half-way to boiling point) with Sydney and Melbourne set to face 50°C+...

News | 19/12/2023

ARM elevates leadership with two new appointments

, Hayne was heavily involved in the practice’s renewal of the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall. “From starting at ARM as a student over 25 years ago through to now has been an incredibly rewarding journey,” Hayne says. “ARM is...

News | 18/12/2023

A slice of Sydney waterfront approved for development

-inspired community located on Majors Bay, has been given development approval, with the SJB-designed project to commence construction in the coming months. Located at Mortlake in Sydney’s inner west, each residence comprises three bedrooms and spacious...

News | 04/08/2023

Sydney among top workation cities in the world, says study

, Sydney scored high in Climate and Happiness. For hybrid workers on workations, Sydney also offers 19 IWG centres spread across the CBD and suburban areas. While Barcelona and Toronto shared the top honours, Beijing came in next, performing...

News | 07/09/2023

Turf Design Studio, Aqualand outline landscape plans for AURA

-term, well after the final residence is sold, as we retain ownership of the retail spaces, so we need to be in harmony with the local community on an ongoing basis.” “These plans will help integrate AURA into North Sydney’s beautiful...

News | 14/11/2023

Billion dollar boost for Sydney’s harbourfront in the offing

on board and committed to transforming Sydney’s waterfront together.” Mirvac’s $2 billion reinvigoration of Harbourside (pictured top), designed by Snohetta and Hassell will form part of the economic injection. The 166-metre tower...

News | 14/07/2023

Grimshaw cuts ribbon on Parramatta Aquatic Centre

Grimshaw, ABA and McGregor Coxall’s thoughtful remastering of the Parramatta Aquatic Centre has officially opened in time for a sensational swim season in Sydney’s second CBD. Grimshaw, ABA and McGregor Coxall’s thoughtful remastering of the...

News | 25/09/2023

With Mirvac’s help, NSW set to consider Darling Harbour's future

the Vision. Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully says: “Darling Harbour is the third most visited destination in NSW and so many of us have celebrated big moments there. “The NSW Government is focussed on continuing to...

News | 15/12/2023

Inside CONTEXT’s masterplanned Penrith riverside park

A $13 million state government injection has provided landscape architecture firm CONTEXT with the financial backing to craft Tench Reserve, a world-class riverside park located at Penrith in Sydney’s west. A $13 million state government injection...

News | 14/12/2023

The latest and greatest innovations in sustainable building materials

technical specifications. Acoustics When thinking about sustainable design, acoustics probably don’t come to mind, but depending on the build type, dampening noise pollution may be an important part of the brief. Taking this into...

News | 14/12/2023

North Sydney Olympic Pool looking to maintain its heritage elements

all 1930s builds. There’s a nice community of buildings there; they’re in conversation with each other.” North Sydney Council historian Ian Hoskins agrees and offers a deeper perspective on the relationship between the three...

News | 31/08/2023

City of Sydney, state government at odds over Green Square transport plans

City of Sydney Council has placed pressure on the state government to improve public transport links to Green Square, with the population boom not accounted for by current infrastructure. City of Sydney Council has placed pressure on the state...

News | 26/07/2023

Gurner unveils plans for $800 million Sydney Harbour landmark

Gurner has announced the acquisition of an inner-Sydney site on the doorstep of Barangaroo and Sydney Harbour, which it aims to transform into an ultra-luxe development designed by fjcstudio. Gurner has announced the acquisition of an inner-Sydney...

News | 26/07/2023

Heat, cold, pollution, noise and insects: Too many apartment blocks aren’t up to the challenge

. Sophie-May Kerr Nicole Cook, University of Wollongong and Sophie-May Kerr, UNSW Sydney The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the impacts of air quality on high-rise living. However, apartments face a range of atmospheric challenges. These include air...

News | 15/11/2023

Will tighter regulations on short-term letting work?

Stronger restrictions on Airbnb and other short-term rental platforms may help ease some housing affordability pressures. Stronger restrictions on Airbnb and other short-term rental platforms may help ease some housing affordability pressures...

News | 04/10/2023

Brookfield Place Sydney sweeps Property Council’s Innovation & Excellence Awards

Brookfield Place, a pioneering project by Brookfield Properties near Sydney’s Wynyard Station, took out Australia’s top property honour at the Property Council of Australia/Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation & Excellence Awards. Brookfield Place, a...

News | 28/08/2023

Construction scheduled for 2024 on Harbour Bridge Cycleway

will be a game changer for kids, people on e-bikes, or people using cargo bikes. The Sydney Harbour Bridge cycleway will finally be accessible for anyone riding a bike,” says NSW Minister for Transport Jo Haylen. "The Minns Labor...

News | 22/08/2023

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New national urban heat observatory will help drive more climate-resilient cities

ARM elevates leadership with two new appointments

A slice of Sydney waterfront approved for development

Sydney among top workation cities in the world, says study

Turf Design Studio, Aqualand outline landscape plans for AURA

Billion dollar boost for Sydney’s harbourfront in the offing

Grimshaw cuts ribbon on Parramatta Aquatic Centre

With Mirvac’s help, NSW set to consider Darling Harbour's future

Inside CONTEXT’s masterplanned Penrith riverside park

The latest and greatest innovations in sustainable building materials

North Sydney Olympic Pool looking to maintain its heritage elements

City of Sydney, state government at odds over Green Square transport plans

Gurner unveils plans for $800 million Sydney Harbour landmark

Heat, cold, pollution, noise and insects: Too many apartment blocks aren’t up to the challenge

Will tighter regulations on short-term letting work?

Brookfield Place Sydney sweeps Property Council’s Innovation & Excellence Awards

Construction scheduled for 2024 on Harbour Bridge Cycleway