Tag: Museums
Draft plans released for Burnie Cultural Centre
Designed by Tasmanian practice Xsquared, the project will create a “reimagined space […] to experience, enjoy, and learn about [the] local identity through arts, history and performance.”
Shortlist revealed for Australian outback museum
Three designs have been shortlisted for the Outback Museum of Australia (OMOA) in Charleville, south-west Queensland, celebrating the diversity of the Australian outback.
ARM completes expansion at National Museum of Australia
ARM Architecture and Local Projects have delivered a $34 million revitalization of gallery and play spaces for the National Museum of Australia in Canberra, marking its largest redevelopment since opening its doors in 2001.
International design competition launched for ‘outback’ museum
Griffith University and Murweh Shire has launched an international architectural competition for the design of a new outback museum in south-west Queensland.
Registrations of interest open for Powerhouse Ultimo renewal
The NSW government is inviting Australian architects to participate in a “city-shaping opportunity” to reimagine the revered Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo.
Design updates to Powerhouse Parramatta
The architects of Powerhouse Parramatta have updated their design for the rooftop pavilion and finalized plans for the adaptive re-use of the adjacent heritage building.
Denton Corker Marshall’s Shepparton Art Museum set to open
Dubbed a “beacon” on the ‘“art hill” the long-awaited Shepparton Art Museum, designed by Denton Corker Marshall, will open to the public in November.
‘Vibrant and dynamic’ arts and culture centre approved
Victoria’s planning minister has approved the development of the Jewish Arts Quarter in Elsternwick in Melbourne’s inner south.
Forecourt design unveiled for Art Gallery of New South Wales
AGNSW has released the design of its new forecourt, which will create a civic gathering place with two reflection pools.
Design competition forthcoming for redevelopment of Powerhouse Ultimo
A design competition will be held in 2021 to find the architect for the $500 million redevelopment of the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney’s Ultimo.
Anzac Hall to be demolished
Anzac Hall at the Australian War Memorial will be demolished, becoming the only Zelman Cowen Award winner to face that grim fate.
Powerhouse’s Museums Discovery Centre expansion approved
Museums Discovery Centre approved
ARM’s National Museum of Australia celebrates 20 years
Described as “garrulous, colourful and melodramatic,” the design of the National Museum of Australia by ARM Architecture has divided opinions for 20 years.
Parliamentary commitee approves of war memorial development
The standing committee on public works has recommended that the redevelopment of the Australian War Memorial proceeds.
Powerhouse Parramatta approved
The long-mooted Powerhouse Parramatta development has been approved by the NSW government and construction will kick off in the coming weeks.
BKK’s ACMI redevelopment makes its mark at Fed Square
BKK Architects’ $40 million transformation of the Australian Centre for the Moving Image takes the best of the Alfred Deakin Building at Federation Square and reimagines it to create a unique identity.
Australian War Memorial approval a ‘disgraceful decision’
Federal environment minister Sussan Ley has approved the $498 million redevelopment of Canberra’s Australian War Memorial.
‘Simply spectacular’ Boola Bardip museum opens in Perth
The long-awaited $400 million WA Museum Boola Bardip has opened, close to a year after the building was completed.
Lahznimmo to design expanded facility for Powerhouse collection
Lahznimmo Architects will lead the design of a $30 million expansion of the Museums Discovery Centre, which will provide more space for the Powerhouse collection.
Greek museum planned at Melbourne heritage building
Developer ISPT has partnered with the Hellenic Museum to create an outpost of the Greek Benaki Museum in Melbourne.
