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Since the renewal work, the acoustics are equally good from all seats in the concert hall – a vast improvement from the previous situation.
Projects | Andrew Andersons | 23 Jan 2023

Sydney Opera House Concert Hall Renewal by ARM Architecture

In a surprising yet entirely appropriate intervention, ARM Architecture has worked with a diverse team of experts to improve acoustics, access and mechanics in one of Australia’s most iconic heritage buildings.

Indicative designs by Grimshaw and TKD Architects for the Grand Concourse at Central Station, subject to change.

Sydney’s Central Station heritage terminal set for revitalisation

The Sydney Terminal Building at Central Station will undergo a $350 million revamp to restore the heritage-listed sandstone building to its former glory.

Sydney Modern designed by SANAA and Architectus.

First look: Art Gallery of New South Wales expansion

The long-awaited expansion of the Art Gallery of New South Wales – Sydney Modern by SANAA and Architectus – will open to the public on Saturday 3 December.

Architect appointed for Australian Pavilion at Expo 2025
Industry News | Isla Sutherland | 31 Oct 2022

Architect appointed for Australian Pavilion at Expo 2025

Buchan will lead the design for the Australian Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka on behalf of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs.

Viv's Place by ARM Architecture is a build-to-rent project designed to support at-risk women and children.
Industry News | Isla Sutherland | 27 Sep 2022

‘Safe and sanctuary-like’ apartments dedicated to at-risk women and children

A $30 million build-to-rent project designed to support at-risk women and children has been completed in Dandenong, marking the first project of its kind in Australia.

INVERT 4.0 is an architectural-led, future-focussed  exhibition.
Exhibitions | 19 Sep 2022

INVERT 4.0: Zero Carbon Precinct

green magazine and MINI are partnering once more to present the sustainability initiative and exhibition: INVERT 4.0.

Local gidgee stone is the building’s primary material, a design nod to the land art movement begun in the Northern Hemisphere.
Projects | Cameron Bruhn | 13 Sep 2022

‘Ingeniously demure’: Muttaburrasaurus Interpretation Centre

In a tiny Central Queensland town, an elliptical rampart structure built from local stone celebrates a 100-million-year-old dinosaur skeleton and creates a distinguished landmark for palaeontological tourism in the region.

Festival of Urbanism: Public Works
Talks | 13 Sep 2022

Festival of Urbanism: Public Works

Public Works panel discussion explores how architects, designers and advisors are shaping the future with government.

Nicole Lawrence x Thomas Coward, Tebunginako. Image courtesy the artists.
Exhibitions | 6 Sep 2022

Group exhibition: The Chair

The Chair is a group exhibition comprised of 24 chairs by 31 Australian makers, artists and designers.

Barak Beacon Estate in Port Melbourne is set to be demolished.
Public Events | 6 Sep 2022

Retain, Repair, Reinvest: Public Housing Fundraiser

Public Housing Fundraiser is hosted by OFFICE, a not-for-profit multidisciplinary design and research practice in Melbourne.

This public lecture is part of the Future Design Research Symposium.
Talks | 6 Sep 2022

Public lecture presented by Dr Theodore Spyropoulos

Dr Theodore Spyropoulos, architect and educator, will present a public lecture entitled Towards the Certainty of Uncertainty.

Public lecture presented by architect Jenny Wu
Talks | 2 Sep 2022

Public lecture presented by architect Jenny Wu

Melbourne School of Design will host architect Jenny Wu for her keynote public lecture, discussing ideas that drive her work.

Concept designs for Perth Zoo’s function centre and cafe by Christou Architecture.
Industry News | Isla Sutherland | 26 Aug 2022

Two Australian zoos to be transformed

Rockhampton and Perth zoos are undergoing multimillion-dollar redevelopments to improve the operational requirements for visitor and animal welfare.

Manly Surf Lifesaving Club Historic Carnival.
Industry News | Isla Sutherland | 25 Aug 2022

Architect appointed for Manly Lifesaving Club renewal

Northern Beaches Council has appointed Terroir to develop concept plans for a new Manly Surf Lifesaving Club and public amenities.

Designs for proposed Hobart Airport redevelopment and expansion.
Industry News | Isla Sutherland | 18 Aug 2022

Hobart Airport to double capacity under draft masterplan

Hobart Airport is set to double in size according to a designs by Cox Architecture in a draft masterplan released on 11 August.

The new Rockhampton Museum of Art engages with the city’s 1901 Customs House and helps to activate the public space surrounding it.
Projects | Cameron Bruhn | 9 Jun 2022

Venturous and engaging: Rockhampton Museum of Art

On Rockhampton’s riverbank, a new art museum designed by local and national practices in partnership connects the city’s architectural heritage with contemporary art and culture.

The arrival forecourt forms a “social knuckle,” where activities converge.
Projects | Andrew Nimmo | 7 Jun 2022

A curated piece of utopia: Bundanon Art Museum and Bridge

On a site gifted to the public for artistic enjoyment, a design team led by Kerstin Thompson Architects has integrated landscape and architecture to transform the location while preserving its natural ecosystems and cultural context.

Anglicare’s Minto Gardens development consists of 10 independent living unit buildings, a community pavilion and 100-bed residential aged care facility.

Affordable and social housing that support ageing in place

Group GSA has delivered a cluster of integrated housing developments that combine affordable build-to-sell apartments alongside social housing.

The interlocking steel-framed pavilions sink into the landscape and integrate the land bridge over the freeway below and the subterranean heritage structures.

Date set for Sydney Modern opening

The New South Wales government has marked a date to open the doors to the newly expanded Art Gallery of New South Wales.

The proposed refurbishment of Waverley council chambers by Lahznimmo, Antelope and Black Beetle.

Sydney council to refurbish its ageing chambers

Designed by Lahznimmo, with Antelope and landscape architects Black Beetle, Waverley Council’s proposed refurbishment of its chambers references coastal colours and textures.

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