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Kengo Kuma to collaborate with Crone Architects on $500M Macquarie Park mixed use project

November 2023, the Macquarie Park project will now undergo design changes with the new design team on board. The project is located on a 7,000sqm site with access from three streets including Herring Road, Windsor Drive and Lachlan Avenue. Future...

News | 12/06/2024

Commercial design: Balancing productivity, acoustics, and aesthetic appeal

looking for a new workplace,” says Tanya Hillman, workplace design lead at ARM Architecture. “They wanted to move away from the old styles of working to the new, more agile ways of interacting with each other and the space, which included...

News | 03/06/2024

EA calls for proposed changes to prevent building defects

requirements focus on naturally collecting, redirecting, and draining water, just like the Romans did 2000+years ago. 2.Fixing flat areas: Removing leaks by removing flat surfaces from balconies, roofs, and basement floors, which are common trouble spots for...

News | 19/06/2024

Jessica Kazenwadel on mapping the multi-residential market

, designed by Carr. For timelessness’ sake Reflecting on themes for interior design, Jessica believes people aren’t looking for trendy spaces but rather honing in on a timeless approach. “People want spaces that work with their own...

News | 03/06/2024

Luxury hotel design from the ground up - three insights from Sydney's Pullman Penrith

the week. The design inspiration for the bistro and the Tori lobby bar pays homage to iconic modernist architect Marcel Breuer. Breuer's only Australian building is the Torin factory in Penrith, and this connection adds an unexpected layer of local...

News | 12/04/2024

Big batteries are solving a longstanding problem with solar power in California. Can they do the same for Australia?

just before the evening surge in demand, when people get home from work. That puts more strain on the grid, and props up the case for the fossil fuel generators, creating economic challenges for utilities. In the United States, California is showing...

News | 24/06/2024

New public artwork in bronze unveiled at Sirius Sydney

comprised of 85 pieces of luggage tied together by more than 150 metres of rope. Located on Cumberland Street in the historically significant inner Sydney area of The Rocks, Bound’s design is informed by the history and universal narratives of The...

News | 10/07/2024

Victoria is raising minimum rental standards – it’s good news for tenants and the environment

moving slowly towards improving the basic quality and performance of rental housing. Victoria is leading the way in Australia. The state government this week proposed new minimum requirements for rental properties and rooming or boarding houses. These...

News | 17/06/2024

Scape adds two new student accommodation properties in Melbourne’s university precinct

means that more students will now be able to experience the Scape offering, providing residents not just a room but a strong community, incredible experiences, care for their health and mental wellbeing, a focus on safety and security, ample...

News | 10/07/2024

Property assets drive household wealth to record $16 trillion value

held in residential property assets. As a proportion of net household wealth, residential property accounted for around 67.9%, up from 61.7% in December 2020. Households also held $1.46 trillion directly in equities, $1.73 trillion in cash and...

News | 02/07/2024

Products with foresight: The Bondor Metecno difference

anticipated industry need based on the company’s local knowledge of Australian conditions. In fact, the high standards Bondor Metecno sets for its products are often in place long before changes to the NCC have caught up. Ahead of the game With...

News | 17/06/2024

Hunter targets new sustainable housing model in the growing BTR jungle

revolutionise the industry by decarbonising the built form at scale, prioritising occupant wellness, and ensuring robust returns for investors.” Rory Hunter, entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of multiple award-winning, sustainable property companies across...

News | 09/07/2024

The possible gas shortage in Victoria is a warning

stabilised domestic gas prices on the west coast. What this week’s gas warning shows us is the need for other states – especially Victoria – to take it seriously. The Longford plant is getting long in the tooth. Production has...

News | 27/06/2024

Cera Stribley-designed Camberwell’s second tallest building gets green light

while setting a new standard for future developments in the area. “Throughout the design process, we were acutely conscious of respecting Camberwell Junction, the neighbouring Aerial building, and its residents. The design directly responds to...

News | 17/06/2024

Construction begins on Macquarie Data Centres’ new AI and Cloud facility in Sydney

building contractor, construction has begun on Macquarie Data Centres’ newest facility in Sydney, IC3 Super West. Part of Macquarie Data Centres’ wider expansion strategy to meet the increase in demand in capacity from its hyperscale...

News | 17/06/2024

‘It’s not game over – it’s game on’: Why 2024 is an inflection point for the climate crisis

Korea, South Africa and China. Last year was also the warmest on record for the world’s oceans. More than 90% of heat from global warming is stored in the world’s oceans. Ocean temperatures are a clear indicator of our warming planet...

News | 25/01/2024

DA approval for Bayley Ward-designed $100M luxury mixed-use development in Byron Bay

Secret Garden, a $100-million premium-grade, mixed-use development by JD Property Group has received DA approval, paving the way for a world-class lifestyle precinct in the heart of the Byron Bay town centre. Secret Garden, a $100-million premium...

News | 15/05/2024

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The Perch: Architecture and nature become one on Dangar Island

Entries open for KNX Awards 2024

Biodiversity and resilience pushed to the limit after bushfires

Kengo Kuma to collaborate with Crone Architects on $500M Macquarie Park mixed use project

Commercial design: Balancing productivity, acoustics, and aesthetic appeal

EA calls for proposed changes to prevent building defects

Jessica Kazenwadel on mapping the multi-residential market

Luxury hotel design from the ground up - three insights from Sydney's Pullman Penrith

Big batteries are solving a longstanding problem with solar power in California. Can they do the same for Australia?

New public artwork in bronze unveiled at Sirius Sydney

Victoria is raising minimum rental standards – it’s good news for tenants and the environment

Scape adds two new student accommodation properties in Melbourne’s university precinct

Property assets drive household wealth to record $16 trillion value

Products with foresight: The Bondor Metecno difference

Hunter targets new sustainable housing model in the growing BTR jungle

The possible gas shortage in Victoria is a warning

Cera Stribley-designed Camberwell’s second tallest building gets green light

Construction begins on Macquarie Data Centres’ new AI and Cloud facility in Sydney

‘It’s not game over – it’s game on’: Why 2024 is an inflection point for the climate crisis

DA approval for Bayley Ward-designed $100M luxury mixed-use development in Byron Bay