Tag: Apartments
‘Any apartment, anywhere’: Innovative cooperative housing project proposes ‘stacked homes’
A cooperative housing development designed by Spaceagency Architects proposes “stacked homes with no common walls.”
Above the curve: Concord Apartment
This apartment renovation by Retallack Thompson overcomes spatial challenges to add character and charm.
Two out of three Renzo Piano-designed Barangaroo towers recommended for approval
The One Sydney Harbour residential towers designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop have moved a step closer to joining the flurry of development at Sydney’s Barangaroo South.
Independent integration: Crown 515
A new set of five apartments by Smart Design Studio discreetly wraps around an existing terrace facade, while announcing itself to the street in a bold, white sculptural form.
NSWARB hands out largest-ever fine for architect’s ‘unsatisfactory professional conduct’
The case of an architect fined and suspended for “serious and sustained” breaches of the professional code of conduct suggests a more widespread practice of non-compliance.
Zaha Hadid Architects-designed Brisbane tower trio survives court challenge
A Queensland court has dismissed an appeal against Brisbane City Council’s approval of a Zaha Hadid Architects-designed three-tower residential complex.
‘Sensuously textural’: Luxe Ten
Maria Danos Architecture has transformed a graphic design studio space into a moody and textural one-bedroom apartment.
‘Forest of towers’ approved for Melbourne’s Docklands
Victoria’s planning minister has approved a $1.2 billion five-tower development in Docklands, which was unanimously rejected by the City of Melbourne and described as a “visually dominant wall.”
Ahead of the curve: Kings Cross Apartment
Using conceptual thinking and highly crafted multifunctional joinery, design practice Catseye Bay has reshaped a diminutive studio into a generous one-bedroom living space.
Wilkinson Eyre’s Crown Melbourne tower approved
The Victorian government has approved a Wilkinson Eyre-designed 90-storey tower in Melbourne, which, when completed, will be Australia’s tallest building.
Car-free apartments prevail: Two Nightingale developments approved
Two proposed Nightingale housing developments will proceed after both were approved.
Application of Victoria’s apartment standards ‘useless without architects’
The Victorian chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects has expressed disappointment following the release of the state government’s Better Apartments Design Standards.
Zaha Hadid Architects wins second Melbourne project
Zaha Hadid Architects has won and international design competition for residential tower on the site of the former Victoria Police headquarters.
Jean Nouvel’s first Melbourne tower approved
A $700-million tower development designed by 2008 Pritzker Prize Laureate Jean Nouvel has been approved by Victoria’s planning minister.
WA government reveals draft design policy, minimum apartment sizes
The Western Australian government has release a suite of draft policies that will shape the future of built environments in the state, including a draft apartment design guide.
New visions of Renzo Piano’s Barangaroo tower trio unveiled
Renzo Piano Building Workshop unveils fresh visions of a trio of residential towers at Sydney’s Barangaroo South.
Kerry Hill Architects designs highrise art museum at Elizabeth Quay
Kerry Hill Architects has won an international competition to design a $385 million development in Perth’s Elizabeth Quay.
Heritage Victoria rejects $1b Nylex development, again
The Heritage Council of Victoria has upheld an earlier decision to refuse a permit for a $1 billion project to redevelop a historic malt houses and concrete silo precinct in Melbourne.
Victoria’s draft apartment standards released
The Victorian government has released the long-awaited draft apartment design standards for public consultation.
Tribunal approves Fender Katsalidis, Oculus’s Nylex development stage one
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has approved the stage one of a Fender Katsalidis-designed development which incorporates the iconic Nylex Clock.