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4 Woods Bagot projects in World Architecture Festival awards shortlist

-podium building sits on the site of the former heritage-listed Turbot Street Fruit and Produce Exchange, with the design including the restoration of a significant portion of the former market. Principal and project design leader David Lee said the building is...

News | 14/07/2023

Sydney set to get 1500 new BTR units by 2025

of its subsidiary company, Nation, focused on operating a pipeline of new build-to-rent (BTR) communities across Sydney. Nation will strive to create modern solutions for living by offering design-driven, customer-centric homes that offer...

News | 05/10/2023

Urban planning has long ignored women’s experiences. Here are five ways we can make our cities safer

adjust their lifestyles to feel safe. Based on our research, here are five ways we can make cities safer for women. 1. Don’t just invest in lighting and surveillance Underlying the desire for lighting and surveillance is women’s...

News | 20/11/2023

Because of red tape, many First Nations communities are missing out on solar power

plans for better power solutions in remote communities. As Frank Jupurrurla says: I’d like to see government fund […] panels on homes. Especially in the Community Living Areas [Town Camps] in places like Alice Springs, Tenant Creek...

News | 21/09/2023

Top gong for GroupGSA at polytec Design Awards 2023 for Sydney office fitout

for their “ambitious concept”, and “awe-inspiring and innovative use of materials”. “This submission is not only a testament to Australian design, but also that Australian Made and fabricated products hold a place on...

News | 17/11/2023

Turf Design Studio, Aqualand outline landscape plans for AURA

Aqualand says it plans to acknowledge and promote the design typology of North Sydney at its latest luxe development, AURA, with the Woods Bagot-designed project to connect and enhance its streetscape via an outstanding landscape design outcome...

News | 14/11/2023

Why Australia’s net zero transition risks failing unless it is fair

For those people focused on meeting the profound challenge of shifting our economies from fossil fuels to clean energy sources, recent headlines from Europe have made alarming reading. Javier Allegue Barros/Unsplash, CC BY Tracey Dodd...

News | 19/10/2023

Oriental design offering characterises approved Gold Coast development

-residential precinct located at Burleigh Heads. Upon completion, the project will comprise 55 luxury residences across 18 levels, fit with a landscaped rooftop deck, pool, and luxury private bookable amenities. Developed by GURNER alongside MaxCap Group...

News | 15/11/2023

Mirvac strikes agreement with Japanese developer for Melbourne CBD project

Mirvac’s in-house design and construction teams will work alongside Japanese Real Estate entity Daibiru on its new 7 Spencer Street development in the wake of the company investing in a 50 percent share of the project. Mirvac’s in-house design...

News | 30/05/2023

Design notes for week 36 of 2023

. Signs off Superfluous naming a suburban street, Suburb Street. This tautology is in Queenstown, South Island, NZ. Tone Wheeler is an architect / the views expressed are his. Past Tone on Tuesday columns can be found here Past A&D...

News | 05/09/2023

Virtual reality is helping Olkola Traditional Owners get back on Country

process, the Olkola identified the need to find, repatriate, document and share their cultural stories and archives. In support of this vision, they formed the Traditional Owner-led project, Getting Back on Country. The project is led by the Olkola...

News | 18/09/2023

Devaluing biophilic design comes at a cost, says Loya & Snowdon

we are obsessed with putting a dollar value on the benefit,” Snowdon says. “We’ve got to get beyond that and get more creative in figuring out the true value. “In Singapore they know developments that have more green...

News | 14/11/2023

Third.i launches WMK Architecture-designed boutique residences in Potts Point

Leading Australian property developer Third.i has collaborated with acquisition partner Toohey Miller to launch a new boutique residential project in Potts Point in inner city Sydney. Leading Australian property developer Third.i has collaborated...

News | 14/11/2023

Homeowners often feel better about life than renters, but not always – whether you are mortgaged matters

rented their home declined beyond age 60. This suggests better integration between housing and care is critical to support people ageing in place. Another implication is that as low-income owners are more reliant on their homes as a source of relative...

News | 13/11/2023

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4 Woods Bagot projects in World Architecture Festival awards shortlist

Sydney set to get 1500 new BTR units by 2025

Urban planning has long ignored women’s experiences. Here are five ways we can make our cities safer

Sekisui celebrates sales milestone at collaborative estate

Decode drafted to construct PBD-designed VUE

Five compelling reasons to attend the 2023 Sustainability Summit

Unveiling the Future: 2023 Sustainability Summit Review

Sod turns on Melbourne’s largest adaptive reuse project

Plus’ Kangaroo Point vision encapsulates waterfront grandeur

Because of red tape, many First Nations communities are missing out on solar power

Top gong for GroupGSA at polytec Design Awards 2023 for Sydney office fitout

Turf Design Studio, Aqualand outline landscape plans for AURA

Why Australia’s net zero transition risks failing unless it is fair

Oriental design offering characterises approved Gold Coast development

Mirvac strikes agreement with Japanese developer for Melbourne CBD project

Design notes for week 36 of 2023

Virtual reality is helping Olkola Traditional Owners get back on Country

Devaluing biophilic design comes at a cost, says Loya & Snowdon

Third.i launches WMK Architecture-designed boutique residences in Potts Point

Homeowners often feel better about life than renters, but not always – whether you are mortgaged matters