Projects involving the adaptive reuse of heritage and other older buildings are the big winners at the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2015 Tasmanian Architecture Awards, announced in the Huon Valley on Saturday night. Two residential adaptations of historical sites dominated the Heritage and Residential Architecture – Houses (Alterations and Additions)…
Design Tasmania is presenting the first Women in Design colloquium as part of a three year strategy in July 2015. The colloquium brings together design thinkers and doers to share their stories and thoughts on the subject and plan together for the future. The event will merge panel discussions, in-conversation…
Melbourne, Australia – Victoria’s top architecture firms came together to recognise the state’s best, at the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2015 Victorian Architecture Awards Friday night June 26th. Named Awards, Awards and Commendations were awarded in 12 categories representing a range of architecture from residential to public design, in addition…
The winners of the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2015 Queensland State Architecture Awards have been announced in Brisbane tonight. The jury has awarded 52 accolades to 43 projects across all categories, with the educational category in its debut year recording an excellent outcome with seven projects honoured. See below for…
Over 90 talented designers have been selected to exhibit their work at Melbourne’s premier design event, VIVID (Vibrant Vision in Design). Australia’s longest running design competition is instrumental in unearthing the next generation of design talent, and will return to Decor + Design at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre…
The Westmead Millennium Institute has been shortlisted in the prestigious World Architecture (WAF) Festival Awards. This follows being shortlisted in the locally prestigious Australian Institute of Architects Awards NSW that will be announced on 2 July. Australia, leads the number of projects on the list followed by the UK and…
Celebrated for her sustainable sculptures and installations using organic and industrial recycled materials for over two decades – her creations are as distinctive as a signature, and have graced events ranging from the Art Gallery of NSW to Tropfest, and from the Winter Olympics to Hugh Jackman.  A powerhouse of…
The annual Incinerator Art Award and Exhibition: Art for Social Change is now open for entries. A total non-acquisitive prize pool of $14,000 is on offer. The categories are $10,000 for Incinerator Art Award, $3,000 Vision for Social Change Award and the $1,000 People’s Choice Award. Entries are open to…
Think you have an eye for exceptional building design? The Building Designers Association of Victoria (BDAV) is calling on Victorians to choose their favourite design project in the 20th BDAV Building Design Awards. The BDAV’s People’s Choice Award showcases projects nominated in the prestigious BDAV Building Design Awards, celebrating Victoria’s…
The new Awly Investments’ development in central Christchurch has achieved a 5 Green Star Design rating – the first building in the city post-quakes to attain the rating. The five-storey, mixed-use development, at 287-293 Durham St, was designed by Warren and Mahoney, and will house offices and retail across three…
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