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An open-air theatre by the Seto Inland Sea

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An open-air theatre by the Seto Inland Sea

In Kobe, Japan, TOTTEI GREEN HILL by Tomohiro Hata Architect & Associates brings a new, versatile event space to a previously industrial marina.

Phillip Mathieson discusses his career, influences and design approach on the podcast

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Phillip Mathieson discusses his career, influences and design approach on the podcast

In this STORIESINDESIGN conversation, architect Phillip Mathieson discusses his formative personal experiences and his residentially focused work out of Sydney.

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Will you be travelling to Milan Design Week 2026?

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A book on constructing your own home with Melbourne architect, Alexander Hill

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A book on constructing your own home with Melbourne architect, Alexander Hill

‘Find Your Way Home’ is a comprehensive guide to designing, renovating and building your own home in Australia based on the ‘Three Hat Approach.’

Italian design icon Roberto Palomba joins the podcast during Australia trip

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Italian design icon Roberto Palomba joins the podcast during Australia trip

Italian architect and designer Roberto Palomba has been travelling across Australia in February 2026 for a series of talks, showroom events and product launches.

Reframing the everyday: HDR elevates public amenities at Pyrmont Bridge East

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Reframing the everyday: HDR elevates public amenities at Pyrmont Bridge East

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The difference between music and noise is partly how we feel when we hear it. Similarly, the way people respond to an indoor space is based on sensory qualities such as colour, texture, shapes, scents and sound.

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Bringing timeless Italian glamour to the Illawarra

True luxury strikes a balance between glamorous aesthetics and tactile pleasure, creating spaces rich in sensory delights to enhance the experience of daily life.

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Craftsmanship meets calm with Gaggenau at Woollahra Village House

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AHEC spotlights underused American hardwoods at Clerkenwell Design Week 2024

AHEC spotlights underused American hardwoods at Clerkenwell Design Week 2024

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How new voluntary requirements are paving the way for increased Indigenous engagement in the built environment

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An open-air theatre by the Seto Inland Sea

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A book on constructing your own home with Melbourne architect, Alexander Hill

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DesignFreo 2026 is up and away!

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Sky Garden at Kai Tak: An archipelago in the air

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Architectus teams grow across defence, infrastructure and Perth studio

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Comment: Four design principles pushing beyond the office in 2026

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Taylor Square Pride of Place event in Sydney

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Mim Design’s modernist interiors echo the coast

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Celebrating our 10th anniversary, the 2026 INDE.Awards program is now open!!!

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A living laboratory at school

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Carter Williamson marks 21 years of practice

Sydney studio Carter Williamson Architects celebrates 21 years, reflecting on two decades of civic-minded architecture.

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New FK-led research bolsters the importance of adaptive reuse in workplace design

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Light, space and amenity at the ‘People’s Hospital’

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