Linda Cheng is Editor of ArchitectureAU.com. She has written extensively on architecture and design in Australia and around the world. Linda completed a Bachelor of Planning and Design (Architecture) at the University of Melbourne and has worked at a small architecture practice in Melbourne. Linda has also contributed to Australian architecture and design magazines including Architecture Australia, Houses, Artichoke, DQ, and the National Gallery of Victoria’s Gallery magazine. She was previously deputy editor/art director of Furnishing International and editorial assistant of Indesign and Habitus magazines.
Linda Cheng's Latest contributions
A new ‘heart’ of Hobart? Detached Art Tower
A 117-metre climbable, glowing steel tower proposal for Tasmania’s capital is set to become a beacon of heart health.
Corb’s lost tapestry comes ‘home’ to Opera House
Le Corbusier’s little-known tapestry commissioned by Jørn Utzon for the Sydney Opera House will finally be installed in its intended place.
NSW Gov’t Architect’s Office faces decimation
The NSW Government Architect’s Office will be a major casualty in a proposed restructure of the Public Works department.
Green roofs boost concentration, study finds
A University of Melbourne study has shown that glancing at a grassy green roof can markedly boost concentration.
Shortlisted consortia announced: New WA Museum
Foster, Nouvel and OMA are part of three consortia shortlisted to design and construct the new WA Museum.
Ideas wanted for vacant CBD site
The Royal Society of Victoria is seeking proposals for a vacant piece of land it owns in Melbourne’s CBD.
Zaha Hadid’s Brisbane towers approved
The Zaha Hadid-designed Grace on Coronation towers in Toowong, Brisbane gets the green light from the Brisbane City Council.
Transforming Singapore’s former railway into a public park
OMA, West 8, MVRDV among five teams shortlisted in the Singapore Rail Corridor design competition.
Durbach Block Jaggers dishes up ‘new face’ for Sydney Markets
Sydney Markets unveil a proposed new cooking school designed by Durbach Block Jaggers.
Barangaroo design director recognized in 2015 Queens Birthday Honours
Bob Nation appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM).