Brickworks and Kennedy Nolan explore how thoughtful design and enduring materials can support the future of everyday Australian living For generations, the Australian suburban home has stood for stability, aspiration and community. But as block sizes shrink, energy costs rise and the way Australians live continues to evolve, expectations around…
In a fittingly colourful gala event, the winners of the prestigious 40th Dulux Colour Awards celebrated the milestone occasion at Bennelong, Sydney Opera House last night. The symbolic moment honoured four decades of awarding exceptional colour use in the built environment, as well as the extraordinary winning projects chosen from…
About Powerhouse Parramatta Powerhouse Parramatta is a major new cultural landmark for Australia. It will become an international destination when it opens at the end of 2026 and is the largest cultural infrastructure project to be completed in Australia since the Sydney Opera House. Awarded through an international open design…
Australia’s only official Passivhaus conference returns to Melbourne this June, bringing together world-leading experts, local success stories, and the commercial case for building Passivhaus at scale. Get your tickets now. 25–26 June 2026 · Pullman Melbourne Albert Park 1 June 2026 – The Australian Passivhaus Association (APA) is calling on…
The State’s Best New Architecture Unveiled Tasmania’s most outstanding new architecture has been revealed in the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2026 Tasmanian Architecture Awards. The 31 awarded projects represent the cutting edge in architectural innovation from the state’s sharpest design minds. The winners for 2026 (detailed on the following pages…
As winter settles in, Melbourne Conversations invites you to join us for another evening of spirited discussion. Would you swim in the Yarra River – Birrarung? Together with scientists, designers, and city leaders, we will unpack why the idea has captured the public imagination and what it would take to…
When: 28-30 May 2026 Where: Meanjin / Brisbane QLD Established in 2021, the Regional Architecture Association (RAA) has over 250 members across the country, consisting of architects, affiliated professions and others who have an interest in what is happening in regional Australia and wish to be part of a community…
As part of Melbourne Design Week, the National Gallery of Victoria and Stylecraft are pleased to announce the winner of the Australian Furniture Design Award (AFDA), as Joanne Odisho for the entry Mod-u. Founded by Stylecraft and first awarded in 2015, AFDA is a national competition open to all Australian…
The State’s Best New Architecture Victoria’s most outstanding new architecture has been revealed in the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2026 Victorian Architecture Awards Shortlist. Comprised of over 120 entrants, the shortlist represents the cutting edge in architectural innovation from the state’s sharpest design minds. The shortlist for 2026 (detailed on…
New South Wales’ most outstanding new architecture has been revealed in the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2026 NSW Architecture Awards Shortlist. Comprised of over 120 entrants, the shortlist represents the cutting edge in architectural innovation from the state’s sharpest design minds. The shortlist for 2026 (detailed on the following pages…
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