Entries are now open for the 35th Dulux Colour Awards, inviting design professionals including architects, interior designers, specifiers and students from Australia and New Zealand, to submit work that celebrates sophisticated and masterful use of colour across interior and exterior commercial, public and residential spaces. Andrea Lucena-Orr, Dulux Colour Planning…

Joost Bakker’s Future Food System project is partnering with manufacturer of premium appliances, Miele. Miele is embracing the ‘zero waste’ philosophy, and officially putting their support behind Bakker’s quest to demystify self-sufficiency and sustainability in everyday life. Having previously partnered with Bakker on a number of his ingenious sustainability initiatives, Miele…

Now in its 15th year, the Think Brick Awards continue to recognise architectural excellence and the ever-important contribution that architects, manufacturers, builders and bricklayers make in bringing outstanding built projects to life. Each year the awards – with a combined prize pool of $60 000 – attract a jury comprising…

The Urban Adaptation competition challenged architects and students from around the world to design an innovative modular wood design for a public building or a building system that easily adapts to the changing needs of the community. The competition, organised by Metsä Group, Aalto University and the Finnish Ministry of…

The Tiny House competition looked to celebrate individuality and sustainability through innovative designs redefining resourceful living. Through this platform, the various avenues of mobile living spaces and the unbridled freedom they would offer were explored. The esteemed jury for judging this competition consisted of Pedro Tuma (Terra E Tuma Arquitetos…

An impressive aquatic centre comprising four pools and extensive fitness and wellness facilities is the centrepiece of a major new recreational project in the Epsom Park precinct of Sydney’s Green Square. The Gunyama Park Aquatic & Recreation Centre is the newest addition to the City of Sydney’s recreational assets and…

Transitions Film Festival returns this February, with an enthralling program of world-changing documentaries about the existential challenges, creative innovations and heroic pioneers helping us to envision a new normal. One of this year’s highlights is Making a Mountain, which follows globally-renowned architect Bjarke Ingles and his half-a-billion dollar quest to…

Gold Coast cultural precinct HOTA, Home of the Arts has today announced two major outdoor artworks ahead of the opening of the new HOTA Gallery – Australia’s largest public gallery outside a capital city. Commissioned by HOTA, the acclaimed artists, Queensland Waanyi artist Judy Watson and Sri-Lankan born, Sydney-based artist Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran will create bold…

The Powerhouse Museum has today announced its 2021 exhibition program to be presented in the Museum at Ultimo under the direction of Chief Executive Lisa Havilah. The program includes 12 new exhibitions celebrating the museum’s world-class collection of more than 500 000 objects, as well as international collaborations, Australian exclusives, new commissions and never-before-seen objects….