Tag: Education
Winning design unveiled for WSU Indigenous Centre of Excellence
Western Sydney University’s Indigenous Centre of Excellence will be a community-focused facility that will integrated Indigenous knowledge into its design.
Designs unveiled for $35 million technical college in Adelaide
Concept designs for the new $35 million Heights Technical College in Adelaide have been released, with the college to provide years 10-12 students with vocational education.
Construction underway at Western Sydney medical research building
Designed by a BVN-led team, the Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building – Macarthur will consist of a “series of twisted boxes” that break down the mass of the five-storey building to create an “undulating form”.
‘Futuristic’ Binishells celebrate 50th anniversary
In 1974, the Department of Public Works in New South Wales launched a program that would see inflatable concrete shells used for the rapid development public schools. Fifty years on, one school has plans to restore theirs.
Wangaratta District Specialist School by Sibling Architecture
Amid the existing older buildings and portables at this regional Victorian school, an unassuming yet enticing new addition leads a program of rejuvenation, providing tranquil, tactile spaces and facilities that foster independence.
New vertical school proposed for Sydney
A multi-level primary school able to accommodate 750 students has been proposed for Macquarie Park, Sydney.
$20,000 research fellowship open for submissions
The Australian Institute of Architects Queensland chapter has announced the 2023 Dunbar Fellowship is open for submissions, with $20,000 in funding available.
$58 million university development approved in New South Wales
The University of Newcastle Central Coast Campus development has received approval from the New South Wales government.
Built environment to be taught in South Australian schools
The South Australian government has announced plans to update the school curriculum to include more about built environments, as well as planning, design and construction industries.
Masterplan for Hassell-led ecological park endorsed by Sunshine Coast Council
The council endorsed the masterplan for the transformation of 65 hectares of farmland info a wildlife refuge and recreation area.
RMIT joins forces with Dark Matter Labs for new research initiative
RMIT has partnered with Europe-based not-for-profit Dark Matter Labs to tackle urgent environmental and societal issues such as climate change, artificial intelligence and human development, migration and biodiversity loss.
Three new professors appointed to University of Sydney
Jennifer McMaster, Ashley Dunn and Daniel Fallman have all been appointed as the new professors of practice at the University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning.
Canberra Institute of Technology Woden campus approved
Construction at the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) Woden Campus is underway following an approved development application.
Liminal Architecture designs Tasmanian high school redevelopment
Designs for the $20 million redevelopment of Cosgrove High School in Glenorchy, Tasmania has been released for public review.
Architects appointed for nine new Victorian kindergartens
Foreground Architecture, Clarke Hopkins Clarke and Baldasso Cortese have been appointed to design nine new kindergartens.
Health education facility on the way in Melbourne’s north
Architectus and the Kangan Institute have released new design renders for a new Health and Community Centre of Excellence at the institute’s Broadmeadows campus.
‘Landmark’ masterplan for University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne has released a new estate masterplan for its Parkville campus.
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.
Wardle completes second major new building at UTAS Launceston
The University of Tasmania has opened a new $45.5 million teaching and learning building at its Inveresk campus in Launceston.
UNSW Canberra City campus masterplan approved
UNSW has unveiled the draft masterplan for its Canberra City campus, developed by MGS Architects with Snohetta and Turf Design Studio.