Design-led property developer Orchard Piper, together with partner, The Carter Group, has unveiled an exclusive collection of 54 Orchard Piper-branded residences on St Kilda Road. The residences form part of the partners’ landmark $300 million mixed-use development, known as The Carter Building, which will also feature a boutique 107-key hotel,…

Though usually brief, earthquakes are devastating natural disasters, threatening lives and vital infrastructure. The increased risk of their occurrence in global cities underscores the need to integrate seismic mitigation and resilience into sustainable urban planning. Earthquakes pose complex challenges to urban environments due to their sudden and unpredictable nature. These…

The Heffron Centre in Maroubra, Sydney, stands as a testament to how authentic public art powered by collaborative project teams can transform urban spaces. This community sports facility and South Sydney Rabbitohs' headquarters features Shimmer — a reverent interpretation of Indigenous cultural fishing practices that weaves throughout the building's fabric.…

Regional Victoria's largest and leading annual design festival, Geelong Design Week presents 10 days of more than 70 innovative exhibitions, workshops, tours, talks and experiences throughout Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast from 21-30 November. The program also puts a spotlight on how Geelong is championing the way…

Due to their lightweight nature, ease of installation and flexible design options, fibre cement solutions and other associated cement composite products enable the creation of modern buildings that are sustainable and support circular economy initiatives. Fibre cement materials in construction have several unique characteristics, such as being non-combustible; resistant to…

Precast concrete components used in buildings or infrastructure are typically manufactured offsite in reusable moulds, resulting in precise and durable precast elements that greatly enhance a project's sustainability and have limitless design possibilities. Precast concrete manufacturing uses less raw material compared to in-situ concrete pours, which along with the use…

With effective waterproofing, protective coatings and surface treatments, concrete flooring is low maintenance and a durable option for industrial or commercial businesses, allowing them to easily balance aesthetics and functionality through significant customisation. Concrete flooring can be stained nearly any colour; textured or finished in a variety of ways; and…

The colour palette of buildings can be powerful design tools that communicate discrete or vivid messages about function, values and identity, strategically guide the flow of people, and highlight important architectural features. Along with aesthetic considerations, colours can improve the energy efficiency of a building, while emerging technologies and innovations…