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Richard Francis-Jones: Whose city is it anyway?

Richard Francis-Jones: Whose city is it anyway?

Richard Francis-Jones, Design Director at fjcstudio, writes about the search for public space between the consumerism of commercial self-interest and the bureaucratic authoritarianism of the state.

Free of charge: The Living Room by socially minded Studio Tate

Free of charge: The Living Room by socially minded Studio Tate

The pro bono work of Studio Tate is making a tangible difference to the many organisations it supports. In its latest project, there is no question that fine design makes all the difference to living a better life for those at Youth Projects’ The Living Room.

Soap dispensers that provide jobs for women and recycle ocean plastics

Soap dispensers that provide jobs for women and recycle ocean plastics

Two Good Co and Charter Hall have begun installing 3000 touch-free soap dispensers in offices around Australia. They’re made using recycled ocean waste by vulnerable women who are getting a fresh start and financial independence.

GroupGSA delivers social housing for the future

GroupGSA delivers social housing for the future

GroupGSA has delivered an affordable housing and retirement living hybrid model that successfully addresses urgent housing needs.

Three creatives develop Doonya as the solution to homelessness and housing for the impoverished

Three creatives develop Doonya as the solution to homelessness and housing for the impoverished

How do we design and provide better living conditions for the marginalised in urban cities? We hear from The CHA Project, JIA Studios and The Shelter Company on how Doonya could be a game changer.

Hostile Architecture is Turning Our Cities Against Us

Hostile Architecture is Turning Our Cities Against Us

Ever get the feeling that you’re not welcome in your own town? That’s not an accident.

Hostile architecture is turning our cities against us

Hostile architecture is turning our cities against us

Ever get the feeling that you’re not welcome in your own town? That’s not an accident.

Fender Katsalidis’ design solution for youth homelessness

Fender Katsalidis’ design solution for youth homelessness

A pro-bono project with heart, Melbourne City Mission Frontyard Youth Refuge has been given a world-first design solution combining accommodation and support services for Melbourne’s most vulnerable.