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Deakin expert: Government’s infrastructure cost ‘almost a coin toss’

An infrastructure expert from Deakin University has warned that governments must do more to prevent cost blowouts before any new major public infrastructure projects commence in Australia. Dr Dominic Ahiaga... more
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BDAV to trade under new name – Design Matters

The Building Designers Association of Victoria (BDAV), a peak industry body which represents building design professionals and has over 2,000 members, has officially launched a new name and complete rebrand to ... more
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Rapid growth poses infrastructure challenges, Infrastructure Australia report warns

A new wave of investment and reform is needed to ensure Australia’s infrastructure continues to support our quality of life and economic productivity over the next 15 years, according to Infrastructure Austra... more
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2020 South Pacific Passive House Conference to be held in Sydney

The Australian Passive House Association has revealed the dates and location for the 2020 South Pacific Passive House Conference. Co-hosted by the Australian Passive House Association (APHA) and the Passive ... more

Deakin expert: Government’s infrastructure cost ‘almost a coin toss’

19 Aug, 2019
BDAV to trade under new name – Design Matters

15 Aug, 2019
Rapid growth poses infrastructure challenges, Infrastructure Australia report warns

14 Aug, 2019
2020 South Pacific Passive House Conference to be held in Sydney

13 Aug, 2019

New reforms to aid the management of mixed-use buildings in Canberra

New fund to assist with heritage building restoration in Melbourne

Planning control changes could support over 9,500 Victorian jobs

Projects

Construction commences at 80 Ann Street in Brisbane

21 Aug, 2019

Mirvac Group (Mirvac) and co-owner M&G Real Estate have announced that demolition and civil works are complete, and construction is now underway at their landmark building, 80 Ann Street in Brisbane. Set to become home to Suncorp’s new headquarters, the world-class office tower will be one of Australia’s smartest buildings, embracing industry-leading technology, sustainability and flexi... more

Marina Village Martha Cove takes shape with first building now complete

07 Aug, 2019

International architects compete to design $600M Brisbane riverfront development

07 Aug, 2019

Shoppers gather to get a glimpse of The New Glen

06 Aug, 2019

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Grand Designs

LAVA and ASPECT Studios to design Central Park in Ho Chi Minh City

07 Aug, 2019

LAVA, with partner ASPECT Studio, has won an international competition to design the 16-hectare Central Park in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with construction due to start in 2020. Designs released by LAVA indicate that Central Park could boast gently elevated curving pedestrian walkways which are patterned on 19th-century railway tracks, sunken gardens to provide performance and play spaces and ... more

University of Sydney and surrounds to be heritage listed

03 Sep, 2018

Taronga Zoo unveils world-class conservation and learning centre

27 Aug, 2018

Unique facade connects urban architecture with nature

21 Aug, 2018

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Mega Structures

KPF completes third tallest building in Shenzhen

08 Jan, 2019

Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) have officially completed China Resources Headquarters, a 400-metre bullet-shaped tower nestled in the bustling Houhai District of Shenzhen. Inspired by the shape of a winter bamboo shoot, the 67-floor office building boasts a design distinguished by its innovative structure and geometric precision to create a striking addition to Shenzhen’s ever-growing sky... more