Ideas

“How do we give people meaningful food for thought? We are feeding minds and stomachs at the same time.” A studio that knows no limits, Bompas & Parr challenge the status quo and redefine our everyday understanding of the architecture of food.

The bush fire crisis in Australia has resulted in a surge of protests, charity and coming together of Australians but will it make a difference in the grand scheme?

With Australia choking on bushfire smoke, will our designs need to deal with the increased uninhabitability of our buildings-slash-nation?

What happens when the risk of fire makes regional life completely uninsurable? We may be about to find out.

“We must continue to focus on delivering human-centred solutions that encourage a patient’s sense of worth.” Studio director at Bates Smart, Mark Healy on the challenges and responsibilities of healthcare models in the contemporary context.

With our current lack of climate change foresight in building and city design, get ready for a future of summer nights sleeping in the laundry, Australia!