Tag: Heritage

The proposed redevelopment of Edith Cavell building by Elevation Architecture.
Industry News | Josh Harris | 20 Feb 2019

Designs unveiled for the redevelopment of heritage buildings in Brisbane’s Herston Quarter

A development application has been submitted for the heritage precinct within Australian Unity’s Herston Quarter in central Brisbane.

The redeveloped Macquarie Centre by NH Architecture and Hames Sharley.
Industry News | Josh Harris | 4 Feb 2019

NH Architecture, Hames Sharley designed mall halted in favour of ice rink

The developer of a Sydney shopping mall has frozen redevelopment plans following widespread community backlash over the proposed demolition of an existing ice rink.

The Sirius building by Tao Gofers, 1979.

Selling Sirius would be a ‘grave mistake’

Clover Moore, Shaun Carter, Alex Greenwich and Jamie Parker have penned an open letter asking the NSW premier to reconsider the sale of the Sirius building in this open letter.

Munro development by Bates Smart and Six Degrees Architects.

Work begins on Munro development at Queen Vic Market

Construction has begun on the large-scale community and residential development of a site adjacent to the historic Queen Victoria Markets in central Melbourne.

Grant House by Peter McIntyre (1956).
Industry News | Linda Cheng | 18 Jan 2019

Peter McIntyre Beaumaris house recommended for heritage listing

A mid-century modernist house in Melbourne, one of Peter McIntyre’s innovative and experimental bowstring truss designs, has been recommended for state heritage listing.

The Old Synagogue proposal by Arcadia Design Studio.

Historic former Fremantle synagogue to become hospitality venue

Perth-based Arcadia Design Studio has reimagined a historic former synagogue in Fremantle into a cluster of bars and restaurants.

Shackleton’s historic base at Cape Royds, Ross Island.
The World | Bill McKay | 14 Jan 2019

Extreme Conservation: Antarctic Huts

Bill McKay discovers the historic huts left behind from previous Antarctic explorers’ efforts to reach the South Pole.

Bowden House by Harry Seidler (1954).

Seidler house owners fight heritage listing

The owners of a house in Canberra designed by modernist architect Harry Seidler have launched a legal challenge to have its recent heritage listing overturned.

The proposed Nihon University campus at the former Newcastle courthouse by Azusa Sekkei.
Industry News | Linda Cheng | 19 Dec 2018

Former Newcastle courthouse to become Japanese university campus

The heritage-listed former Newcastle courthouse will be transformed into a English language school for Japanese exchange students.

Bowden House by Harry Seidler (1954).

Seidler’s Bowden House added to ACT Heritage Register

The ACT Heritage Council has added a Canberra house designed by Harry Seidler to its heritage register.

Bidura Metropolitan Remand Centre by the NSW Government Architect's Office, led by J.W. (Ian) Thomson.
Industry News | Patrick Hunn | 19 Nov 2018

Court approves demolition of brutalist former children’s court in Sydney

The demolition of a brutalist former court building in Sydney’s Glebe has been approved following a ruling in the New South Wales Land and Environment Court.

Indicative image of University of Sydney Parramatta/Westmead campus.
Industry News | Patrick Hunn | 14 Nov 2018

University of Sydney’s proposed Western Sydney campus shakes up plans for Parramatta heritage precinct

The NSW government has announced an agreement with the University of Sydney to make a $500 million investment in the planning and construction of a campus in Parramatta/Westmead in Western Sydney.

The Commercial Travellers Association Club building on the corner of the MLC Centre plaza, designed by Harry Seidler.
Industry News | Josh Harris | 5 Nov 2018

Nine Sydney modernist masterpieces put forward for heritage protection

The City of Sydney has recommended that eight post-war buildings and a 1950s “playground sculpture” be granted heritage protection following a heritage study focusing on the modern movement.

Gaden House interior, from Gruzman, an architect and his city by Philip Goad (2006).
Industry News | Patrick Hunn | 24 Oct 2018

Heritage protection on the cards for imperiled Neville Gruzman office

A Sydney council is poised to vote on whether to pursue heritage protection of a mid-century modernist office building designed by Neville Gruzman.

308 Exhibition Street by Cox Architecture and Fender Katsalidis.

Construction begins on dual 60-storey towers on Melbourne CBD edge

Work has begun on a pair of towers by Fender Katsalidis and Cox Architecture that neighbour the World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne.

Federation Square by Lab Architecture Studio and Bates Smart.
Industry News | Linda Cheng | 18 Oct 2018

Fed Square recommended for heritage protection

The executive director of the Heritage Victoria has recommended that Federation Square should be included on the Victorian Heritage Register.

Marion Cultural Centre,
Adelaide by ARM and
Phillips Pilkington.

Petition and heritage bid launched to protect award-winning Adelaide cultural centre

A petition has been started and a heritage application lodged in bids to protect the Marion Cultural Centre in suburban Adelaide from possible redevelopment.

Broadway Hotel, Woolloongabba by Smithica, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
Industry News | Patrick Hunn | 4 Sep 2018

Calls for rebuild and heritage protection after historic hotel gutted by ‘suspicious’ blaze

A fire has damaged a historic Brisbane hotel that was recently the subject of a proposal for a 27-storey skyscraper.

The Anderson Stuart Building.

University of Sydney receives state heritage listing

The NSW heritage minister has approved a request to place the University of Sydney and some surrounding sites on the state heritage register.

Federation Square by Lab Architecture Studio and Bates Smart.
Industry News | Linda Cheng | 23 Aug 2018

Fed Square granted interim heritage protection

Melbourne’s Federation Square has been granted a four-month reprieve from the “imminent threat [to] its cultural heritage significance.”

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