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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.

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.

The beating green heart of SJB’s plan for Sydney Olympic Park

The beating green heart of SJB’s plan for Sydney Olympic Park

The next phase for Sydney Olympic Park is now on exhibition as part of the SOP Master Plan 2050.

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.

A river-inspired tribute reshaping Melbourne’s skyline

A river-inspired tribute reshaping Melbourne’s skyline

Seafarers’ intricate façade, designed by FK, is set to leave a lasting legacy on Melbourne’s urban fabric.

“Architecture is the silent scaffolding that enables the making and breaking of worlds”: Kabage Karanja Q&A

“Architecture is the silent scaffolding that enables the making and breaking of worlds”: Kabage Karanja Q&A

We caught up with Kabage Karanja, co-founder and co-director of Cave_bureau, ahead of the Living Cities Forum in Sydney and Melbourne.

Living Cities Forum rolls into Sydney and Melbourne

Living Cities Forum rolls into Sydney and Melbourne

The 2024 Living Cities Forum hits Australia in September, with a range of international speakers standing out amidst an expanded program.

Sydney Metro Central and Crows Nest Stations open to public

Sydney Metro Central and Crows Nest Stations open to public

Part of Australia’s largest public transport project, the Sydney Metro Chatswood to Sydenham line officially welcomed passengers on Monday 19th August.

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.

Yashobhoomi Dwarka: A synergy of modernity, tradition and sustainable design

Yashobhoomi Dwarka: A synergy of modernity, tradition and sustainable design

The India International Convention Centre was designed by CP Kukreja Architects as a multipurpose urban development, paying homage to traditional Indian culture and modern design principles.

Learning from the Global South with Tosin Oshinowo

Learning from the Global South with Tosin Oshinowo

The Nigerian architect was recently in Australia for Melbourne Design Week. We spoke to her about the power of design in cities such as Lagos.