Patrick Hunn was the associate editor of ArchitectureAU. He has previously held roles with publications in the United Kingdom and New Zealand.
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Australia’s ‘New Scotland Yard’ recommended for approval
The 39-storey, Woods-Bagot-designed Victoria Police Centre in central Melbourne will now be sent to the Vic planning minister for final approval.
‘Worrying trends continue’ in 2017 architect salary survey
An increased number of practices are underpaying architects, while the gender pay gap persists, the latest salary survey by ACA suggests.
Architects’ and landscape architects’ institutes jointly oppose subdivision of heritage site in Parramatta
Heads of the NSW chapters say the site, which contains the heritage-listed former Parramatta Female Factory, should not be subdivided until a masterplan is produced.
$1.8b investment in 5,000 social and affordable homes in Queensland budget
The Queensland government has announced a 10-year plan to deliver an affordable housing program that “hasn’t been done at scale in this country in decades.”
Can architectural tourism regenerate regional towns?
The Far North Queensland town of Innisfail is promoting itself as “the Art Deco capital of Australia” in an effort to attract architectural enthusiasts.
Brisbane ferry terminals jointly awarded 2017 Good Design of the Year
Two parks, a “resort-style” health facility and a TV studio are among the other winners of the 2017 Australian Good Design Awards.
2001: A Space Odyssey meets The Great Gatsby: Australia’s first capsule hotel opens in Sydney
Australia’s first capsule hotel has been opened in a 1920s interwar building on Sydney’s George Street.
South Australia issues draft housing design guidelines
Medium-density housing, communal space and discouraging the over-provision of car parking are discussed in new draft housing guidelines released by ODASA.
Should golf courses be converted into public parks?
A Sydney council says golf course land should be freed up for other uses as participation in the sport drops.
LAVA, Janet Laurence create membrane-wrapped ‘medicinal garden’ pavilion
LAVA has collaborated with artist Janet Laurence to create a pavilion that is both a botanical display and an “experiential” space featuring edible flowers and plant extracts.