Carriageworks today unveiled major new artworks commissioned from leading Australian contemporary artists. In 2020 the Redfern multi-arts precinct will house immersive and participatory large-scale art installations by Rebecca Baumann, Daniel Boyd, Kate Mitchell, open from 8 January, and by Reko Rennie, whose illuminated text work REMEMBER ME will launch in late January. These installations will be…
SUPERCONTEXT’s brief for Balgowlah Early Learning Centre in NSW was a novel one: to turn a state heritage-listed electricity substation into an early learning/long day care centre. The design concept looked locally for references – specifically, inspired by the materials of suburban Australian backyards. “We focused on the development being…
Entries are now open for the 34th Dulux Colour Awards, which invite architects, interior architects, interior designers, specifiers and students of interior design or architecture to submit work that celebrates exceptional and innovative use of colour across interior and exterior commercial, public and residential spaces. The iconic awards program recognises…
Heide Museum of Modern Art is proud to announce highlights from its 2020 program, including Australia’s first in-depth exhibition of celebrated modernist sculptor Barbara Hepworth, a major survey of renowned Australian artist Joy Hester’s haunting works on paper, and plans for a Healing Garden. Next year’s program builds on the…
The Lendlease Art Advisory Panel unveiled the largest permanent public artwork to date at Barangaroo, created by respected German artist Sabine Hornig. Titled Shadows, the large-scale photographic installation, inspired by the native flora of Sydney, articulates a 170-metre walkway connecting Barangaroo South’s three International Towers. Commissioned by Lendlease in 2017…
David Kezerashvili is the investor behind Vake Plaza’s newest and most modern business office space. The design took into account both macro and micro business factors. Vake Plaza satisfies all of these criteria while retaining the vocational flair that makes it a standout in the skyline. The plaza also has…
Issue 71 hits the stands from January 6 – subscribe here. Good design can appear effortless – but as in many respects, appearances can be deceiving. Much thought, planning and effort goes into executing a given design; which is to say that ‘simple’ surely doesn’t mean easy. This concept is…
MPavilion an initiative of the Naomi Milgrom Foundation has announced its January program of free events highlighting off-the-grid living and kid-friendly holiday workshops. Inspired by MPavilion 2019 architect Glenn Murcutt AO, internationally renowned for his environmentally responsible designs, MPavilion’s January programming responds to the theme ‘Unplugged: Energy Without Electricity’. Featured…
By joining the business world’s biggest ever collective push for climate action 20 years ahead of the Paris agreement, ClarkeHopkinsClarke and WOWOWA are making their public pledge alongside global brands including Patagonia, Intrepid Travel, The Body Shop and Danone. Today’s Net Zero 2030 announcement commits more than 500 B Corps…
NSW Minister for the Arts Don Harwin announced that the architectural partnership of Moreau Kusunoki and Genton has been selected to design the new Powerhouse, following an international architectural competition that commenced in January 2019. Minister Harwin was joined in Parramatta for the announcement by Member for Parramatta and Minister…
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