Tag: Public
Sydney Harbour island to become cultural destination
The Sydney Harbour Foreshore Trust has unveiled a draft concept of its plan to revitalize the World Heritage listed Cockatoo Island.
Differing perspectives: Bridge of Remembrance
On a highly contested site, valued as both a place of memorial and a green space available for the people, DCM has worked with local partners and government to create a symbolic and functional structure that changes with viewpoint, inviting a variety of interpretations.
Powerhouse’s Museums Discovery Centre expansion approved
Museums Discovery Centre approved
Melbourne racecourse to become community friendly precinct
A $570 million vision to transform the historic race track in Melbourne into a more open, community-friendly precinct has been unveiled.
Terroir appointed to revamp Launceston icon
The City of Launceston has appointed Terroir to design a new entrance to the historic Albert Hall, built in 1891.
Snøhetta unveils rammed earth design for Heysen Art Gallery
Snøhetta’s Adelaide studio has unveiled its design for Heysen Art Gallery at The Cedars, in Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills.
Housing competition winning design to be built
The Victorian government will built one of the four winning designs from its Future Homes competition as a demonstration project.
Harbourside Shopping Centre revamp ‘effective privatization of public land’
The $708 million overhaul of Sydney’s Harbourside Shopping Centre will go before NSW’s Independent Planning Commission.
An Australian first for proposed community centre
A community hub and library in Melbourne’s north could become the first community centre in Australia to achieve both Passive House and Living Building Challenge certifications.
Parramatta’s aquatic and leisure centre construction underway
Parramatta’s long awaited replacement aquatic centre, designed by Grimshaw, Andrew Burges Architects and McGregor Coxall, is now under construction.
Australia’s best libraries designs recognized
The best libraries in Australia have been recognized in the Australian Library Design Awards 2021.
Sydney Theatre Company’s Walsh Bay wharves reopened
Sydney Theatre Company has reopened its facilities at the Walsh Bay wharves after a $60 million redevelopment designed by Hassell.
Century old Brisbane pipe dream to become reality
A bridge connecting Brisbane CBD and Kangaroo Point, first proposed in the 1860s, will soon be a reality.
Brisbane Live scouted for 2032 Olympics
A long mooted $2-billion market-led proposal to create an entertainment centre at Brisbane’s Roma Street railway station could become a swimming venue the 2032 Olympics.
Architect sought for Australia’s home of country music
Tamworth Regional Council is seeking expressions of interest from architects to design a $128 million performing arts centre for the town known as the Australian capital of country music.
Parliamentary commitee approves of war memorial development
The standing committee on public works has recommended that the redevelopment of the Australian War Memorial proceeds.
Powerhouse Parramatta approved
The long-mooted Powerhouse Parramatta development has been approved by the NSW government and construction will kick off in the coming weeks.
BKK’s ACMI redevelopment makes its mark at Fed Square
BKK Architects’ $40 million transformation of the Australian Centre for the Moving Image takes the best of the Alfred Deakin Building at Federation Square and reimagines it to create a unique identity.
Durbach Block Jaggers’ new design to transform western Sydney carpark
Since winning a design competition in 2019, Durbach Block Jaggers’ design for a car park and office tower in Penrith has developed significantly.
Native flora and fauna exhibit at Taronga Zoo approved
A new $16 million exhibit for Australian animals in their natural habitats, designed by Lahznimmo Architects and Spackman, Mossop and Michaels, has been approved by the NSW government.
