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The Joy of Books

The Joy of Books

In his seminal essay, Stéphane Mallarmé famously wrote: “Everything in the world exists to end up as a book.” Wutopia Lab embraced this ideal, conceiving Shanghai Book City as, quite literally, a vertical city made of books.

“A turning point for Thai hospitality”

“A turning point for Thai hospitality”

Dusit Thani Bangkok has reopened with a contemporary interpretation of its heritage by André Fu Studio, blending Thai cultural influences with modern design.

Where Melbourne goes next

Where Melbourne goes next

Looking to the future, NH Architecture has collaborated with RMIT Architecture and embarked on years of research to understand and anticipate the urban landscape of Melbourne.

SANAA in Sydney: Interview with Art Gallery of NSW director

SANAA in Sydney: Interview with Art Gallery of NSW director

Michael Brand talks us through a new book on the architecture of Naala Badu, the culmination of Sydney Modern Project.

Finding Brisbane’s 2032 sweet spot

Finding Brisbane’s 2032 sweet spot

With experience in the 2012 London and 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, WilkinsonEyre is proposing a bold new vision to kickstart Brisbane 2032.

Sydney-based architect is joint winner in Norman Foster Foundation competition

Sydney-based architect is joint winner in Norman Foster Foundation competition

In a prestigious design competition for a site in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Jansen Che has been announced as one of three winners at the competition stage.

“Density used to sound like a betrayal of the Australian dream”: Matthews Architects Q&A

“Density used to sound like a betrayal of the Australian dream”: Matthews Architects Q&A

Gerald Matthews of Matthews Architects provides insight on South Australia’s 2024 Future Living code amendment, focusing on co-located living.

CONTEXT’s community park features First Nations art

CONTEXT’s community park features First Nations art

A vacant plot in the heart of Wolli Creek in Bayside in South Sydney has been transformed by CONTEXT into a vibrant community park.

Don’t demolish Flemington Estate, says OFFICE – ‘Retain, Repair, Reinvest’

Don’t demolish Flemington Estate, says OFFICE – ‘Retain, Repair, Reinvest’

Australia’s only not-for-profit architectural practice, OFFICE, is supporting the residents of Victoria’s housing estates in their fight to save their homes and communities.

A win for high-quality housing with EM BE CE

A win for high-quality housing with EM BE CE

EM BE CE’s competition-winning design for an inner-city affordable housing development achieves efficiency and durability without sacrificing elegant design.

Troy Uleman comment: Sydney Metro and why we need more great stations

Troy Uleman comment: Sydney Metro and why we need more great stations

The John McAslan + Partners Sydney studio lead and director writes on the importance of transport infrastructure.

Stories Indesign: MP Max Chandler-Mather on housing crises and the politics of architecture

Stories Indesign: MP Max Chandler-Mather on housing crises and the politics of architecture

In this episode of Stories Indesign podcast, Timothy Alouani-Roby speaks to Greens MP and spokesperson for housing and homelessness, Max Chandler-Mather.