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Aileen Sage Architects, Bangawarra, Djinjama and Event Engineering collaborated on a submission for the Kamay 2020 Project, a joint Australian and New South Wales government initiative to commemorate the two-hundred-and-fiftieth anniversary of the encounter between Aboriginal Australians and the crew of HMB Endeavour at Kurnell. Their proposal, Ganbyuma (To Make Fire), was shortlisted.
Discussion | Isabelle Toland | 23 Jan 2024

The many pathways to public work

“Next gen” practices are finding their own ways to gain work on public projects. Ten years after setting up a small practice with Amelia Holliday, Isabelle Toland reflects on the many different directions they have travelled to reach their goals.

View north from the Australian Garden at the south of the gallery.

National Gallery of Australia seeks architectural team for ‘bold’ hospitality venue

The National Gallery of Australia in Canberra is accepting tenders from architectural design teams for the development of a “unique and bold” design of a permanent hospitality venue.

The new library named Yellamundie - The Story Teller, has opened, designed by FJC Studio.
Industry News | Adair Winder | 5 Dec 2023

New Yellamundie library opens in Sydney

A new library in south-west Sydney’s Liverpool has opened, marking the first stage of a wider $600 million activation of Liverpool Civic Place.

Proposed redevelopment of Powerhouse Ultimo by Durbach Block Jaggers Architects, Architectus and Tyrrell Studio.
Industry News | Adair Winder | 5 Dec 2023

New Powerhouse Ultimo designs unveiled following desertion of previous plans

Revised concept designs for the Powerhouse Museum Ultimo have been released, following the New South Wales government’s announcement in September 2023 that it would abandon the previously slated $481 million redevelopment.

Many attended the gallery's opening on 17 November.
Industry News | Adair Winder | 21 Nov 2023

South East Centre for Contemporary Art in Bega Valley opens

The newly opened South East Centre for Contemporary Art (SECCA) in Bega Valley, New South Wales, designed by Sibling Architecture, has doubled the size of the former Bega Valley Regional Gallery.

The interior features a learn to swim pool, warm water pool for rehabiliation and exercise with integrated spa, kids aquatic play area with water slides and steam and sauna room.
Industry News | Adair Winder | 14 Nov 2023

Redeveloped Melbourne pool opens in time for summer

The Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre has opened after a $63.5 million redevelopment, designed by Warren and Mahoney.

The NSW government has allocated $14 million to the $19m National Circularity Centre (NCC), while the Bega Group has committed to contributing $5 million.
Industry News | Adair Winder | 13 Nov 2023

Plans for Australia’s first ‘circularity centre’ revealed for regional NSW

Plans for the construction of Australia’s first circularity centre have been released with Bega, New South Wales set to become the home of circular innovation.

The much-anticipated Melbourne Holocaust Museum will reopen its doors to the public on Sunday 12 November.
Industry News | Adair Winder | 9 Nov 2023

Kerstin Thompson Architects’ Melbourne Holocaust Museum to open

Recipient of the 2023 National Award for Public Architecture, the much-anticipated Melbourne Holocaust Museum will reopen its doors to the public on Sunday 12 November.

The South Australian government has announced it will commit $15 million toward the new Adelaide Football Club grounds at Thebarton Oval.
Industry News | Adair Winder | 10 Oct 2023

SA Government commits $15 million to Thebarton Oval project

The South Australian government has announced they will commit $15 million toward a new training, administration and community sporting facility at Thebarton Oval.

Originally inward-looking and with a narrow public street address, the centre now opens up to its surrounds and generates a welcoming atmosphere.
Projects | Lee Hillam | 3 Oct 2023

The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre Sutherland

The inventive refurbishment of an existing performance venue extends the community’s opportunities and opens up the growing suburb’s civic heart.

Cairns Convention Centre expansion by Cox Architecture and CA Architects.

Expanded Cairns Convention Centre opens

The Queensland government has opened the $176-million expansion to Cairns Convention Centre, designed by Cox Architecture and CA Architects.

The bright atrium of the Joanna Capon Reading Room is revived by a reglazed roof and vertical wall, a new polished concrete slab, spotted gum bookshelves, and matching timber and leather furniture.
Projects | David Welsh | 27 Sep 2023

Art Gallery of NSW Library and Members Lounge

Volumes of warmly lit timber define Tonkin Zulaikha Greer’s library and members lounge redesign, which simultaneously respects heritage and serves contemporary communities.

Parramatta Aquatic Centre by Grimshaw, Andrew Burges Architects and McGregor Coxall.

New Parramatta Aquatic Centre rings in swim season

The $88.6 million new Parramatta Aquatic Centre, designed by Grimshaw, Andrew Burges Architects and McGregor Coxall, opened its doors to the public on 25 September.

Yarrila Place by BVN.
Industry News | Linda Cheng | 19 Sep 2023

Coffs Harbour cultural and civic space opens

Coffs Harbour City Council has opened its $82 million new cultural and civic space – Yarrila Place – designed by BVN.

The winning design for the Powerhouse Ultimo renewal by Architectus, Durbach Block Jaggers Architects, Tyrrell Studio, Youssofzay and Hart, Akira Isogawa, Yerrabingin, Finding Infinity and Arup.

Powerhouse Ultimo redevelopment scrapped

The New South Wales government has announced it will axe the previously mooted $481 million redevelopment of Powerhouse Ultimo.

Geelong Arts Centre Little Malop Street redevelopment by ARM Architecture.
Industry News | Linda Cheng | 21 Aug 2023

Australia’s largest regional performing arts centre opens

The third and final stage of the Geelong Arts Centre redevelopment is now complete, making it the largest dedicated regional performing arts centre in Australia.

The architect has carefully introduced a new design language, inverting the pavilion’s original insular perspective to open it up to the beachfront.
Projects | Laura Harding | 17 Aug 2023

Bondi Pavilion Restoration and Conservation Project by Tonkin Zulaikha Greer

In a delicate balance between conservation, intervention and demolition, TZG has unified an “unruly collection of parts” to bring a cultural icon back to the centre of community life in Sydney.

Afrique en Cirque Opening Night.

Design competition launched for Parramatta theatres redevelopment

The City of Parramatta has opened expressions of interest for the Riverside Theatres Redevelopment Design Competition.

Design ideas for Federation Wharf in City of Melbourne's Greenline project by Aspect Studios and TCL.

Draft masterplan released for Melbourne’s ‘Greenline’

The City of Melbourne has a draft masterplan for transformation of the Birrarung’s (Yarra river) north bank.

John Forrest National Park redevelopment by Gresley Abas and Department of Biodiversity, Conservations and Attractions.

Redevelopment of WA’s first national park underway

John Forrest National Park in the hills east of Perth is set to undergo a $17 million transformation to improve access and create a new park centre.

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