Darlinghurst Rooftop, CO-AP Architects. Photo by Ross Honeysett

Shortlist for Australia’s highest architecture honours unveiled

23 Sep, 2016

Australia’s international reputation for innovative architecture has been reinforced with this year’s Australian Institute of Architects’ National Architecture Awards receiving more than 890 entries across 14 categories. From a diverse and hugely competitive field, the 2016 jury has shortlisted 79 projects out of 209 entries deemed eligible following the extensive…

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Pholiota Unlocked

23 Sep, 2016
A full-scale replica of Walter Burley Griffin and Marian Mahony Griffin’s cutting edge home is being constructed by students from the Melbourne School of Design as part of the Melbourne Festival’s Cultural Collisions precinct at the University...
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Supermodels: Architects of Tomorrow

22 Sep, 2016
Children between the ages of 8-12 years are being given the opportunity to build a model house, which they can keep, as part of “Supermodels: Architects of Tomorrow” — a Sydney Architecture Festival event being held on Sunday 2 October 2016...
Lex Stobie Nest of Bowls 2014, American Black Walnut, various sizes, Photograph: Jonathon VDK

This Well Made home goes global at APSDA 2016

21 Sep, 2016
Bringing the creative talent of South Australia to global and local audiences, Guildhouse presents its new exhibition, home at the 2016 Asia Pacific Space Designers Alliance Conference (APSDA) in Adelaide, (Adelaide Convention Centre) September 24-...
Broken Hill Solar Plant, photo courtesy of AGL Energy

Design Futures

19 Sep, 2016
What might the future hold for energy, mobility, money and water? How might the potential of design as an agent of change open up new opportunities or address current or future challenges? These questions form the framework for the National...
Hassell Sydney Studio - Image: Nicole England

Sydney Open

18 Sep, 2016
Australia’s premier open building event Sydney Open returns for its twelfth year on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 November, unlocking the doors to some of the city’s most historic and architecturally inspiring buildings usually off limits to the...