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….

Reducing waste, repurposing goods and closing loops have emerged as themes among the 33 finalists in Australia’s longest-running sustainability awards. The Banksia Foundation has announced the shortlist for the awards, which spans 10 categories and celebrates sustainable development by businesses, communities, individuals and governments. “After what has been an extremely…

State and local governments are leading an array of planning projects across each state to improve our communities, meet emissions targets and kickstart our economic recovery. A leading urban planner highlights several of the most beneficial projects in each major city to the lifestyle, health and social connectivity of local…

The Victorian Government and the National Gallery of Victoria today launched a design competition to select an Australian architectural team to design the new purpose-built, twenty-first century gallery, NGV Contemporary. Located at 77 Southbank Boulevard, Melbourne, the new gallery will be dedicated to showcasing contemporary art, design, fashion and architecture…

As NSW students head back to the classroom to begin the 2021 school year, a Macquarie University project has identified the trees that can help make playgrounds cool for kids. Macquarie University’s Which Where Plant Project has identified trees that will make the best shade for Western Sydney school yards…