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“Doing things differently demands an incredible sense of responsibility”

“Doing things differently demands an incredible sense of responsibility”

Chus Martínez and Nguyen Le reflect on the importance of exhibition design as their own show – ‘A velvet ant, a flower and a bird’ – runs at the Potter Museum of Art.

A lick of blue to welcome you – 440 Collins St designed by Studio Tate

A lick of blue to welcome you – 440 Collins St designed by Studio Tate

A lobby upgrade of 440 Collins St demonstrates how a building’s street-level spaces can be activated to serve many purposes.

“Designers can no longer claim they don’t know the consequences”: Q&A with curator Ewan McEoin

“Designers can no longer claim they don’t know the consequences”: Q&A with curator Ewan McEoin

At the NGV’s Making Good: Redesigning the Everyday, design becomes a force for repair. From algae-based vinyl to mycelium earplugs, the exhibition proves that rethinking the ordinary can reshape our collective future.

A workplace designed for a rapidly changing profession

A workplace designed for a rapidly changing profession

Law is one of the oldest professions in the world but Architectus’ new design for Ashurst Sydney’s workplace at 39 Martin Place reflects and responds to contemporary shifts.

Quantum precision: Architectus designs Q-CTRL’s Sydney HQ

Quantum precision: Architectus designs Q-CTRL’s Sydney HQ

Architectus’ new headquarters for Q-CTRL addresses complex technical requirements while creating an enjoyable place to work.

Two brands, one workplace: Studio 103 and McCormack in Melbourne’s CBD

Two brands, one workplace: Studio 103 and McCormack in Melbourne’s CBD

The shared Melbourne office brings together Studio 103 and McCormack in a dual headquarter that doubles as a showcase of materials and craft.

Enrico Taglietti’s life in design on show in Canberra exhibition

Enrico Taglietti’s life in design on show in Canberra exhibition

A retrospective at Canberra Museum + Gallery honours Enrico Taglietti, shaping the exhibition through his own design principles.

“We have much to learn from sheds”

“We have much to learn from sheds”

A recent exhibition at the Robin Boyd Foundation in Melbourne invited visitors to think deeply about sheds and what this under-appreciated building typology can teach us about construction and living today.

Will Lynes calls for architects and designers to value the ancient trade of signwriting

Will Lynes calls for architects and designers to value the ancient trade of signwriting

Despite its long and rich history, signwriting is a profession in decline. Will Lynes’ new show, Oily Water at Canberra Glassworks, aims to showcase the techniques of the trade to highlight its potential in design.

“A magic you can’t prescribe, control or manifest”: Trent Jansen’s new exhibition at Studio ALM

“A magic you can’t prescribe, control or manifest”: Trent Jansen’s new exhibition at Studio ALM

Trent Jansen’s first Sydney solo exhibition in years celebrates the poetry and stories that grow from collaborative making as well as the importance of co-creation.

A workspace with many views: Mim Design’s in King’s Counsel

A workspace with many views: Mim Design’s in King’s Counsel

Mim Design and Konstance Zaharias collaborate to design an interior for a unique context: the chambers of a King’s Counsel in Melbourne.

Moments of material reuse magic as Hassell designs Arup’s Brisbane office

Moments of material reuse magic as Hassell designs Arup’s Brisbane office

Reuse, resourcefulness and material transformations bring unexpected stories to Arup’s new Brisbane office, designed by Hassell.

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