An innovative new building at The University of Queensland is more than just smart architecture – it has the potential to unlock ways for Australia to transition to a sustainable, zero-emissions economy. The Andrew N. Liveris building, officially opened this week, houses UQ’s School of Chemical Engineering and is equipped…

The finalists for the 36th annual Dulux Colour Awards have been announced, with a panel of design industry experts from Australia and New Zealand narrowing down this year’s entries to 103 finalists, whose projects exemplified the most innovative use of colour in the built environment across commercial and residential spaces….

Shepparton Art Museum has achieved status as Australia’s most sustainable Museum, certified with a 6 Star Green Star rating—the highest rating possible—in what is the first public art museum and gallery space in Australia to do so. Designed by Denton Corker Marshall, with Environmental Consultancy Services provided by Integral  Group,…

The Powerhouse has unveiled a new large-scale public installation as part of the Powerhouse Architecture Commission series. Now in its third year, the Commission provides emerging Australian architects with an opportunity to design and build innovative projects responding to the museum site and community. The 2022 commission, Cadeau is a…

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 Ashley Eriksmoen for her entry ‘The Dream, or: the view from here is both bleak and resplendent.’ Founded by Stylecraft and first awarded…

An awe-inspiring and timeless design by a multidisciplinary team led by Australian architect Angelo Candalepas and Associates was today revealed by the Victorian Government and the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) as the winning design for NGV Contemporary, Australia’s largest gallery dedicated to contemporary art and design. Candalepas and their…

Elizabeth McIntyre, Group CEO, Think Brick Australia, CMAA & ARTA is pleased to announce the Think Brick Awards jury for 2022. Drawing on this years’ theme, ‘A time to build, a time to grow’ the jury panel was selected with a focus on sustainability and creating greener futures. Renowned as…

Design competition Wege Prize has announced its semifinalists for 2022, with teams of students from 17 countries including Zimbabwe, the Philippines, India, and Canada offering powerful ideas for a circular economy. Addressing everything from hunger and climate change to social  equity and pollution, the solutions advanced by 15 teams of…

The Think Brick Awards have always encouraged architects to push boundaries in projects by reimagining the application of brick, block, paver and roof tile in contemporary architectural design. 17 years after Think Brick first embarked on a small project engaging seven architects, the Annual Think Brick Awards now receive hundreds of entries annually…

FORM is proud to present Emergent, an exhibition put together by curators from Aboriginal art centres Cheeditha Art Group, Juluwarlu Art Group, Martumili Artists, Spinifex Hill Studio and Yinjaa-Barni Art, opening to the public at The Goods Shed on 11 February 2022. Bold and experimental, Emergent is an outcome of…