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Living pavilions: Jacka Crescent Townhouses
Drawing on Canberra’s legacy of Brutalist architecture, three distinctive townhouses navigate a sloping site with a collection of living pavilions that hinge around secluded courtyard gardens.
ResidentialAn empathetic act: For Our Country
At the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, an unconventional monument eschews reference to particular people or events in order to incorporate broader meanings, from the ancient past and into the future.
Public / culturalSun catcher: Empire House
Two subtle yet sophisticated pavilions designed by Austin Maynard Architects, delicately stitched to a modest Canberra cottage, honour the interwar character of the home, while connecting it with the outdoors.
ResidentialMaterial culture: Canberra Centre
London-based architecture firm Universal Design Studio with Mather Architecture has restored and redeveloped the historic Canberra Centre into a sophisticated urban retail precinct.
Commercial, InteriorsRevisited: Mijuscovic House
Designed in 1979 and completed in 1983, this house embodies Enrico Taglietti’s skill in setting the building in its specific landscape.
ResidentialRevisited: Evans House by Enrico Taglietti and Associates
This early 1970s structure holds a commanding presence on its sloped site, demonstrating skilful choreography of the experience of arrival and considered layering of horizontal and vertical planes.
ResidentialMoth to a flame: Little National Hotel
Taking inspiration from a protected moth, Redgen Mathieson’s design for Little National Hotel is a new concept that brings the idea of affordable luxury to Canberra’s hotel market.
InteriorsCome to pass: Bowen Place Crossing
A “refreshingly minimalist” design by Lahz Nimmo Architects with Spackman Mossop Michaels offers safe passage for pedestrians and cyclists under Canberra’s Kings Avenue Bridge.
Landscape / urbanHotel Hotel
Hotel Hotel in Canberra is the work of more than fifty creatives. Remarkably, it transcends the sum of its parts.
Hospitality, InteriorsThe National Arboretum, Canberra
An ambitious scheme that transformed a fire-ravaged site into a project for the research and display of trees.
Landscape / urbanFrankel House (1970) revisited
Roy Grounds’ highly crafted Canberra house for Sir Otto and Lady Margaret Frankel.
ResidentialNew Acton Precinct
Canberra’s New Acton Precinct incorporates art, retail, hospitality facilities and apartment complexes.
Landscape / urban, ResidentialThe National Arboretum Canberra
A grand dream realized by Taylor Cullity Lethlean with Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects.
Landscape / urbanExtending the National Gallery of Australia
In Canberra’s centenary year, we revisit AA’s review of the NGA extension by PTW.
Public / culturalPaterson House (1970) revisited
A Canberra house by Milan-born architect Enrico Taglietti.
ResidentialH House
Nino Bellantonio, AiL Studio and Joanna Nelson Architect enhance the social character of a 1950s Canberra courtyard home.
ResidentialBurbury Hotel
KRM’s new black-and-white Burbury Hotel in Canberra is grown-up and gimmick-free.
Hospitality, InteriorsIn the round
An amenities block in Canberra’s parliamentary triangle by Townsend and Associates Architects stands alone.
Public / culturalNishi display suite
DesignOffice’s display suite for the Nishi development in New Acton, Canberra, is a study in funky urban living.
InteriorsA Forrest Clearing
An art deco home in Canberra, extended by Collins Caddaye Architects.
ResidentialAustralian War Memorial
A valuable and historic national project is treated with solemnity and respect while embracing context and symbolism.
Landscape / urban, Public / culturalCater House (1965) revisited
A Russell Jack expression of Sydney Regional style in Canberra.
ResidentialCanberra’s Finnish Embassy
Stephen Frith reviews Canberra’s Finnish Embassy, by Hirvonen-Huttunen and MGT Architects.
Public / cultural