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Australian cities rank high in Global Livability Index

Out of the 140 cities surveyed by the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) 2018 edition of the Global Livability Index, Melbourne has come in at a close second place with the world’s most livable city being ... more
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2018 AIA Gold Medalist to share architecture insights across the country

The Australian Institute of Architects’ (AIA) 2018 Gold Medallist, Alec Tzannes, is set to commence his national architecture speaking tour in Darwin on 16 August, starting with a conversation around the natu... more
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Why Brisbane needs to go from boring to bold and put its ‘big-boy pants on’

National property market research firm, Propertyology, have just released their findings on why they believe Brisbane’s property market hasn’t boomed. Propertyology’s Head of Research and Managing Dire... more
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Building Ministers call for mandatory labelling on cladding products

The NSW Government, along with the Commonwealth and other states and territories, has called for mandatory permanent labelling on all cladding related products, said Minister for Better Regulation Matt Kean, ea... more

Australian cities rank high in Global Livability Index

15 Aug, 2018
2018 AIA Gold Medalist to share architecture insights across the country

14 Aug, 2018
Why Brisbane needs to go from boring to bold and put its ‘big-boy pants on’

14 Aug, 2018
Building Ministers call for mandatory labelling on cladding products

13 Aug, 2018

Now is the time to take action on Australia’s building standards

NSW: have a say on guidelines for future play spaces

Why the modern slavery legislation is critical for built environment leaders

Projects

New educational haven for Phillip Island

16 Aug, 2018

Since 2005 this prestigious school has been slowly transitioning to a larger new campus in the middle of Phillip Island. The new Senior Learning Centre accommodates students approaching graduation in years 10-12 at the new campus. In addition to the Senior Learning Centre, the new facilities provide more nuanced, purposeful learning spaces to support a broad-based pedagogy across the school. Th... more

Designers announced for major step in Arts Centre Melbourne redevelopment

14 Aug, 2018

$158 million development approved for Perth City Link

13 Aug, 2018

New Sydney CBD workspace blends industrial and functional design

13 Aug, 2018

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Grand Designs

BIG completes pleated skyscraper in Shenzhen

08 Aug, 2018

The new home for Shenzhen Energy Company looks different and performs unlike anything you've ever seen before. The tower’s skin is developed to maximise the sustainable performance and workplace comfort in the local subtropical climate of China’s tech and innovation hub in Shenzhen. The 96,000 square metre office development for the state-owned Shenzhen Energy Company is designed to look a... more

Unexpected beauty brought to Melbourne Meat Market

09 Jul, 2018

Origami inspired architecture celebrates urban livability

04 Jul, 2018

A minimalist and monochromatic office design

04 Jul, 2018

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Mega Structures

Design chosen for Sydney’s tallest residential tower

24 Jul, 2018

German architecture firm, Ingenhoven in collaboration with Australian-based architecture firm Architectus have won the international design competition for the 505 George Street project in Sydney, the building which is soon to be Sydney’s tallest residential tower. The announcement was made by the clients, Mirvac and Coombes Property Group late last week. 505 George Street is predicted to r... more