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The Chairity Project

12 Nov, 2014

14 Australian and New Zealand creative talents have bravely reinterpreted the work of Hans J. Wegner’s CH33 chair for Carl Hansen & Søn. The Chairity Project brings together charity, creativity and iconic Danish Design. The 14 completed chairs will be auctioned off online at http://stores.ebay.com.au/bidsforgood/chairity The bidding will open at…

Example of early sustainable architecture preserved

12 Nov, 2014

The City of Sydney has moved to preserve a two-storey 1970s building for future generations because of its architectural importance. The 1974 Calidad building at 163 Brougham Street, Woolloomooloo, was designed by Ian McKay, an award-winning NSW-born architect and one of the leading lights of an architectural movement known as…

Desso launches new circular economy material stream

12 Nov, 2014

In a bold new move on the transformational journey to the circular economy, Desso, a leading global carpets and sports pitches company has developed a new material stream for its carpet tiles based on a partnership with a group of drinking water companies in the Netherlands. As a Cradle to…

Frank Gehry’s UTS building complete

11 Nov, 2014

A state-of-the art business school and hi-tech learning hub is the latest milestone in the University of Technology, Sydney’s billion-dollar City Campus Master Plan – for Australia, it’s our very own one-of-a-kind Frank Gehry architectural marvel. Construction work has now finished on site as scheduled, with the building’s architect set…

Initiative to conserve native grasslands wins Banksia Sustainability award

11 Nov, 2014

Bush Heritage Australia and the Tasmanian Land Conservancy have won a prestigious Banksia Award for their work with farmers in helping to conserve the Tasmanian Midlands. The Midlands Conservation Fund has scooped the prize in the Natural Capital section of the 2014 Banksia Foundation Sustainability Awards, recognising demonstrated leadership and…

The Samuel Griffith Centre wins at AIQS awards

11 Nov, 2014

Australia’s top construction, engineering, architecture and design people and projects have been celebrated at the recent Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors Infinite Value Awards in Brisbane. In their third year, the national Infinite Value Awards have established themselves as one of the most coveted accolades in the construction industry with…

The Australian Furniture Design Award

11 Nov, 2014

JamFactory and Stylecraft are pleased to announce the establishment of an exciting new biennial award for Australian furniture design. The award is anticipated as one of Australia’s richest and most prestigious design awards and aims to raise the profile of Australian designers and encourage innovation in furniture design. The winner…

2014 National Architecture Awards

7 Nov, 2014

Community-oriented projects have dominated the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2014 National Architecture Awards, announced Thursday 6 November at a ceremony hosted by Myf Warhurst at the Darwin Convention Centre. Projects honoured include a housing project with an emphasis on communal spaces, a mental health facility with a welcoming domestic feel,…

Queensland home gets popular vote

31 Oct, 2014

A consummate Brisbane home is the winner of the People’s Choice Award, part of the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2014 National Architecture Awards. Oxlade Drive House by James Russell Architect was selected by voters from the 13 houses shortlisted in the National Awards’ Residential Architecture categories. The simple, practical design…

Improved Performance in latest Miele dishwashers

29 Oct, 2014

The new Miele G 6000 dishwashers are equipped with remarkable technology. This innovative range delivers unparalleled performance and incredibly low consumption to save valuable time and resources. Boasting 3.5 star energy and up to 5.5 star water efficiency ratings, Miele’s new G 6000 dishwasher range comprises a comprehensive choice of…