Light, nature and connection – an aesthetic for physics at ANU

With its stunning outlooks over Lake Burley Griffin, the new ANU Research School of Physics building, designed by Hassell, was an opportunity to embed wellbeing features as a primary element of the aesthetic. There is a clear alignment between the building blocks of the discipline – light, energy, matter and the interconnections between objects and […]

Heat stroke, wasp bites, and homes with a whole lot of soul

Our very own editor at Indesign, Jan Henderson, has co-authored a book with photographer Dianna Snape. It saw them traverse the Australian continent – in the midst of the pandemic no less – to get to the heart of (architectural) matters. Indesignlive chats with the two authors.

Photographer Phillip Simpson

Are All Design Principles Global?

What are the top three principles of design, and do they apply the global industry?

Tickets now on sale for the 2025 Sustainability Summit

Tickets for Architecture & Design’s 2025 Sustainability Summit are on sale. This 19 November, engage in ten expert-led panels on urban planning, AI, and circular economy. Join industry leaders in Sydney or online, and gain CPD-accredited insights to drive innovative, sustainable building solutions shaping our shared future. Plus on demand access to recordings.

Schiavello launches reimagined digital platform

A new online space offers designers enhanced tools, resources and real-time customisation.

From curves to classics: Poliform’s top five icons

Poliform has mastered the art of seating that is both elegant and adaptable. These five designs highlight the balance between aesthetic impact and everyday ease.

Palpable paradise, found: The Tappeti Elysium Rug Collection

In this mesmerising collection of hand-tufted rugs and carpets, Tappeti masterfully articulates the ephemeral feeling of inner bliss through a woven cartography of bespoke landscapes that unfurl into an idyllic underfoot paradise.