Tag: Heritage
A $276 million tower proposed above Melbourne heritage buildings
A proposal for a $276 million tower above two heritage listed buildings on Collins Street will be put before the City of Melbourne, with the council anticipated to approve the plans.
Architects recognised in 2024 NSW heritage awards shortlist
Several architecture practices have been recognised in the 2024 National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards shortlist for their efforts in preserving history when redeveloping a space.
Hobart’s proposed Mac Point Stadium faces precarious future following heritage listing of goods shed
Hobart’s Macquarie Point Stadium proposal faces an uncertain future, following the Tasmanian Heritage Council’s decision to permanently include the Hobart Railway Goods Shed, situated at the stadium’s intended location, on the state heritage register.
Heritage blow for Harry Seidler’s only religious building
The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission has advised the state’s planning department to deny local heritage listing for a Harry Seidler-designed college and synagogue in Sydney’s Bondi.
Remnant Sydney brick kilns to become community arts facility
City of Sydney councillors have approved a project to restore the interior of a brick kiln at Sydney Park to create a space for art exhibitions and small-scale community events.
Parramatta Town Hall restoration complete
The restoration of Sydney’s Parramatta Town Hall is complete, with a new link established to connect the Parramatta Civic Hub and the town hall.
Dormant Sydney power station to reopen as an arts hub following restoration works
Restoration and reconstruction works on the state heritage-listed White Bay Power Station (WBPS) in Sydney’s Rozelle are now complete, with the former industrial station set to reopen as an arts and culture hub.
North Sydney MLC building protected with state heritage listing, again
The New South Wales government has revealed it will reinstate the North Sydney MLC building on the state heritage register after years of back and forth deliberations.
Lawson Flats by Ohlo Studio
Ohlo Studio’s interior for Perth’s multifunctional, three-storey Lawson Flats social club merges hospitality, work, wellness, art and history.
National Trust of Australia’s Victorian branch criticizes facadism
The National Trust of Australia’s Victorian branch has released a discussion paper denouncing facadism as an acceptable architectural practice for heritage redevelopments.
University of Sydney’s Fisher Library celebrates 60 years
The University of Sydney’s Fisher Library celebrates 60th anniversary on 6 November 2023.
Australia’s first freestanding office building could become apartments
The North Sydney MLC building, once the largest office building in Australia, could be adapted into a build-to-rent apartment block.
Historic Lippincott House listed for sale
Lippincott House, built in 1917, has hit the realestate market.
Proposal to heritage list Seidler’s only religious building
A Sydney council has submitted a proposal to heritage list Harry Seidler’s only religious building.
Experts sought for WA heritage council
The Western Australian government seeks six new members to appoint to the state’s heritage council.
Significant 20th-century Sydney residence for sale
The Fishwick House by Walter Burley Griffin in Sydney’s Castlecrag is on the market for the first time in nearly half a century since it was purchased by its current owners in 1976.
2023 Australian Interior Design Awards: Premier Award for Interior Design
Campbell House by Tonkin Zulaikha Greer
2023 Australian Interior Design Awards: Retail Design – joint winner
Postal Hall by Trower Falvo Architects with Alessio Fini
2023 Australian Interior Design Awards: Sustainability Advancement
Campbell House by Tonkin Zulaikha Greer
Bondi Pavilion, Glenn Murcutt’s water tank win in National Trust Heritage Awards
There were 17 winners in the 2023 National Trust Heritage Awards, including Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects’ restoration of Bondi Pavilion.
