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Architecture in a changing Australia: the 2026 National Architecture Awards winners
From ambitious public infrastructure to modest, resourceful homes, the 2026 National Architecture Awards recognise projects responding to Australia’s environmental, social and economic challenges. Here is the complete list of winners.
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Beyond Convention: Established & Sons joins the KFive collection
When trying to understand a culture, archaeologists look to objects to explain worldviews, beliefs and stories that defined a society.
Events
Special event: Public Design Forum on Sydney’s rezoning controversies
Not to be missed: Join us on Tuesday 17th November at Woollahra Library at Double Bay as Philip Thalis and others join our Editor to discuss the city’s planning news in relation to housing crises, density and heritage preservation.
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Ground-breaking flexible leak control flange from Stormtech
Available now from Stormtech, the FlexiFlange simplifies the task of installing drainage systems in challenging locations, such as alongside walls or in positions with pronounced substrate contours.
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Layering time, colour and materials
What is revealed when an interior designer explores Saturday InDesign with all their senses?
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Ronnoco Farm: A study in restraint, resilience and rural living
At Ronnoco Farm, Polly Harbison Design brings a considered approach to rural architecture, balancing material honesty, quiet luxury and the realities of life on the land.
Ideas
Apartment living, beyond the floor plan
At 49 Walsh Street in South Yarra, Neometro and MORQ explore how architecture, landscape and the experience of moving through space can create a more considered approach to apartment living.
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Genton goes global with new London studio
Australian architecture practice Genton has opened its first European studio in London, building on 16 years of experience in civic, cultural and infrastructure design as it looks towards new opportunities across Europe and the Middle East.
Events
Passivhaus projects to open up for International Open Days
With certified Passivhaus projects quadrupling in just four years, more than 40 local buildings are set to open to the public for the International Open Days from 13th to 15th November.
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Created to captivate
Some furniture forms part of the backdrop of a space, it plays to the safe middle and serves its purpose with humility. Truly iconic pieces, however, are created to attract attention. They have an air of destiny about them, with a dynamic interplay between function and finish that is immediately intriguing and invites exploration with all the senses.
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Infinity’s stunning Trilogy
In creating opulent spaces, aesthetics is not only a matter of what the eye beholds, it also emerges from the tactile presence of surfaces and finishes. For truly sophisticated design, the sense of balance and harmony is expressed and elevated with spectacular architectural finishes such as those created by Infinity Surfaces.
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Where heritage meets contemporary culture: The Potter Museum of Art by Wood Marsh
Wood Marsh’s transformation of the Potter Museum of Art at the University of Melbourne brings heritage architecture and contemporary design together, creating an expanded cultural destination for learning, exhibition and exchange.
Events
Sydney Open opens up more than two centuries of architectural history
Sydney Open’s annual flagship event returns for one day only this Sunday 1st November 1, inviting the public behind closed doors and into secret spaces normally off limits.
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What it takes to build a design legacy
Saturday Indesign brought four Australian design business leaders together at Reece’s new Rosebery showroom to reflect on family, craftsmanship and the changing nature of the industry.
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Baaka Cultural and Art Centre: A place for culture, connection and learning on Country
On Barkandji Country in Wilcannia, Kaunitz Yeung Architecture’s Baaka Cultural and Art Centre brings new life to a historic building, creating a place where cultural knowledge, creativity and community can flourish.
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Soul Studio: A Cultural Sanctuary for Creativity and Connection
Designed by Palinda Kannangara Architects, Soul Studio reimagines the relationship between architecture, creativity and community, offering an intimate yet dynamic cultural space where artistic expression and social connection flourish.
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The through-coloured facade that evolves with the elements
There is a hypnotic quality to this façade’s meticulous geometry.
Events
A new angle: Buster + Punch introduces Hex
Breaking away from the circular forms that have defined its collections for more than a decade, Buster + Punch has unveiled Hex, a new design language spanning lighting, hardware and switches, now available in Australia through Living Edge.
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Alpine Lodge: A considered retreat shaped by the rhythms of alpine living
Perched high on Mount Hotham, Alpine Lodge by Kim Kneipp Studio + Troppo Architects reimagines alpine living through layered interiors, tactile materials and a thoughtful connection to the surrounding landscape.
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Setting the benchmark: Gaggenau Kitchen of the Year returns for 2027
The Gaggenau Kitchen of the Year Design Contest 2027 puts the spotlight on the architects and designers redefining what exceptional kitchen design can be.
Events
Four decades woven together: Designer Rugs celebrates 40 years
Designer Rugs marked its 40th anniversary at Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art, bringing together four decades of family history, creative collaborations and the Australian design community.
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Snøhetta takes the studio to Tokyo
At Venice Studio Tokyo, Snøhetta joined emerging designers from around the world to explore the future of Japan’s traditional shopping streets and the value of designing across cultures.
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Australian Pendant Lighting: Natural Quartz and Illuminated Rope by D.Bianco
Renowned for its crystal wall lights and linear pendants, D.Bianco has now released two new designs: Festif Linear Pendant Light and The Crown Jewel Linear.