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Powerhouse Parramatta opens its doors to the public
Designed by Moreau Kusunoki and Genton as equal architectural partners, Powerhouse Parramatta has officially opened, introducing a major new cultural institution to Western Sydney.
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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.
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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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.
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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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.
Articles
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.
News
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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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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Prestige University reimagines learning through architecture and landscape
Sanjay Puri Architects transforms the university campus into a vibrant, stepped landscape where learning, community and architecture come together.
Ideas
Beauty, style, drawing and more: Talking Architecture at the State Library of NSW
A three-part series of public conversations in Sydney curated by Elizabeth Farrelly, Ed Lippmann and Sonia Blasco will address some of today’s most pertinent architectural questions.
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Jordan Knight explores architecture in an ever-changing landscape
Through a series of speculative design experiments, INDE.Awards 2026 The Graduate winner Jordan Knight reconsiders architecture’s relationship with water and the changing landscape of Hawke’s Bay.
Ideas
Hassell leads international design lab focused on Australia’s housing crisis
With the launch of the ThriveInspiration™ International Design Lab, Hassell is leading the design component of a new international initiative aimed at addressing Australia’s housing crisis through modular construction.
CPD
Tackling embodied carbon from the inside out
Reducing building emissions requires architects to look beyond operational energy. The materials, products and systems used to construct and fit out our buildings carry carbon impacts of their own – and those decisions are increasingly central to whole-life carbon reduction.
CPD
What happens after handover? Bringing circularity into Day 2 building services
A building’s environmental performance does not stop at practical completion. How its systems are operated, maintained, upgraded and ultimately replaced can have significant consequences for energy use, carbon emissions and material waste throughout its life.
CPD
From carbon data to better commercial fitout decisions
As attention turns from operational energy towards whole-life carbon, commercial interiors are coming under greater scrutiny. Frequent refurbishment cycles mean the materials specified inside a building can have a significant cumulative carbon impact.
CPD
Designing buildings that can withstand salt, sun and storm
Australians have an enduring connection to the coast, but designing close to the ocean comes with a demanding set of environmental conditions. Salt, moisture, intense sun, wind and storms can all accelerate deterioration – making material selection and resilience fundamental design considerations.
CPD
Beyond engineered stone: Understanding the new generation of zero-silica surfaces
Australia’s engineered stone ban has fundamentally changed the surface-material landscape. For architects and designers, the next challenge is understanding what has replaced it – and how new materials compare across safety, sustainability, fabrication and performance.