Linda Cheng is Editor of ArchitectureAU.com. She has written extensively on architecture and design in Australia and around the world. Linda completed a Bachelor of Planning and Design (Architecture) at the University of Melbourne and has worked at a small architecture practice in Melbourne. Linda has also contributed to Australian architecture and design magazines including Architecture Australia, Houses, Artichoke, DQ, and the National Gallery of Victoria’s Gallery magazine. She was previously deputy editor/art director of Furnishing International and editorial assistant of Indesign and Habitus magazines.
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Architect appointed for new Sydney Uni museum
The University of Sydney has appointed an architect for a new museum that will house 700,000 artefacts.
UTS unveils twisted neighbour to brutalist tower
The University of Technology Sydney has unveiled the design of its new Building 2, which will be a new neighbour to the university’s brutalist icon.
Architects shortlisted for Ian Potter National Conservatory
The Australian National Botanic Gardens has announced five practices shortlisted in a national design competition for a new conservatory.
Shortlist revealed: Ryde civic hub international competition
The City of Ryde has announced the four shortlisted contenders in the international ideas competition for the design of a new civic precinct.
Surfing design duo creates cyclone-resistant shelters
Architect Ken McBryde and surfboard designer Nev Hyman have created a series of cyclone-resistant prefabricated shelters for a remote community in Vanuatu.
New visions for WA beach revamp
The WA government unveiled new vision for the transformation of Perth’s Scarborough Beach along with a boost in funding for the project.
Wilkinson Eyre’s Melbourne tower seeks tallest crown
Crown Resorts has lodged a planning application for its Wilkinson Eyre-designed tower, which is set to the tallest in Australia if approved.
Stutchbury’s Invisible House in running for RIBA International Prize
The Invisible House by Peter Stutchbury Architecture is among 30 buildings worldwide in contention for the inaugural RIBA International Prize.
A ‘pencil tower’ for Brisbane
A development application has been lodged for a residential tower in Brisbane which could be among the world’s skinniest when completed.
Zaha Hadid’s Melbourne tower gets clear path through council
Zaha Hadid Architects and Plus Architecture tower development will be referred to Victoria’s planning minister for approval.