The benefits of small footprint living underpin the design philosophy of new Clifton Hill development 122 Roseneath St. The development, scheduled for completion in late 2017, showcases a new way of thinking about multi-residential developments, one that is true to its context and respectful to existing residents within the neighbourhood….
The nation-wide search for Australia’s best playground is over, with the Australian Institute for Landscape Architects (AILA) crowning the City of Melbourne’s Nature Play at Royal Park the country’s overall best public play space. By recognising and celebrating the landscape architects responsible for creating a better Australia, AILA aims to…
One of Australia’s greatest cultural symbols – the pool – forms the foundation of the Australian Exhibition at the Biennale Architettura 2016, which will run from May 28 to November 27 2016. The Australian Exhibition, presented by the Australian Institute of Architects and curated by Aileen Sage Architects (Isabelle Toland…
It’s not often that a client approaches an architect after they have chosen their cabinet maker. But in this case, the owners, a family of four including two horticulturalists, wanted to build the project themselves and selecting Cantilever Interiors as the kitchen manufacturer was the first piece to lock in. Having…
A re-evaluation of a seminal work on urban density is examined by MSD scholars, practitioners and students, generating surprising connections and insights about Melbourne and its urban development, the graphic representation of information and relationships, and the social dimension of urban policy. In the 1990s The University of Melbourne was…
Open House Melbourne is opening the doors to more buildings across Melbourne than ever before. The Open House Melbourne Weekend takes place on 30 and 31 July this year and offers an expanded footprint beyond the central city and into metropolitan Melbourne. In addition to the weekend, Open House Melbourne…
Founded in 2010, the new Authentic Design Alliance (ADA) program launches on May 28 as an education platform supporting original design. With their industry partners – collectively they aim for better IP protection for designers, advocating for greater awareness about how fake designs damage the future of our creative industries….
Australia’s first Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) manufacturing plant will be built in the Albury Wodonga region, representing a $25 million investment and creating 54 local jobs. Announced today, the high tech sustainable timber facility will produce 60,000m3 of CLT each year, which is enough to construct the equivalent of one…
Australia is one of the most urbanised nations on the planet, with over 80% of people living in cities. Urban resilience is a massive challenge. Today’s under-35s, Gen Y and Z, are disproportionately disadvantaged by rapid urban growth – from housing affordability to poor transport connectivity, lack of or privatisation…
79 projects have been shortlisted for this year’s NSW Architecture Awards. The shortlist comes from a field of more than 170 entries, reviewed by a team of 19 jurors through an extensive schedule of presentations and site visits across the categories of Public Architecture, Educational Architecture, Urban Design, Commercial Architecture,…
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