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April 2, 2026

The Byera Hadley diaries: Agriculture and architecture rendezvous in European

Currently in Europe researching straw as a waste material as part of his research scholarship, AJC Architects’ Michael Jones reports back on what he’s seen and learned so far.

April 1, 2026

With an eye on the future, Tzannes brings Benjamin Donohoo into top team

Sydney-based architecture and design practice Tzannes has appointed Benjamin Donohoo as an associate director, expanding the studio's core leadership group.

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Silent Beams — ownworld introduces Wästberg

ownworld unveiled Silent Beams in its Collingwood showroom, marking the arrival of Swedish lighting brand Wästberg through a new partnership with Euroluce.

March 31, 2026

Peter Titmuss on Reimagining Sirius: Balancing Legacy, Liveability and the Future of Multi-Residential Design

In this SpeakingOut! Interview, Peter Titmuss from BVN explores the complexities of adaptive reuse through the transformation of Sirius, unpacking how legacy, sustainability and contemporary living can coexist within one of Sydney’s most debated residential buildings.

March 31, 2026

Time is running out to enter the INDE.Awards

The 2026 INDE.Awards closes on 2nd April and now is the time to enter.

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Celebrating the best in kitchen design

The Sub-Zero and Wolf Kitchen Design Contest is officially open. And the long-running competition offers Australian architects, designers and builders the chance to gain global recognition for the most technically resolved, performance-led kitchen projects.

March 30, 2026

A new hotel opens on Melbourne’s Western edge — with a bar to match

With design by SORA and LiFE, the opening of Mercure Melbourne La Trobe Street introduces a 195-room hotel to the CBD, alongside Foundry Bar and Kitchen — a rooftop-adjacent venue designed to draw both guests and locals.

March 27, 2026

The Lands by Capella reopens a Sydney landmark

At The Lands by Capella, Hassell and Purcell take a restrained approach to adaptive reuse — working with the existing building to reintroduce it as a public, mixed-use destination.

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Back in full thread: VIATT to return after standout debut

Following its successful inaugural event in early 2024, the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles, and Textile Technologies (VIATT) is gearing up for its next instalment in 2025.

March 27, 2026

CPD Live returns this May with new CPD sessions for architecture and design professionals

CPD Live returns this May with a fresh lineup of expert-led presentations for architecture and design professionals. Discover the first round of topics, register for updates, and start earning CPD points today - completely free.

March 25, 2026

Heritage and innovation meet by the river in new NZ theatre

After a decade without a theatre, New Zealand’s Kirikiriroa Hamilton opens the doors to BNZ Theatre, designed by Jasmax in consultation with Charcoalblue.

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Introducing the Here Before Collection, a collaboration celebrating Indigenous art

Dreamtime Flooring, a 100 per cent Indigenous-owned business, has partnered with renowned carpet manufacturer Godfrey Hirst to launch the Here Before Collection.

March 24, 2026

Found in translation

UNSW Health Translation Hub by Architectus, with ASPECT Studios and Yerrabingin, is a landmark building informed by the latest healthcare design principles.

March 24, 2026

Designing for regeneration: John McIldowie on learning spaces that give back

John McIldowie, Director of McIldowie Partners, shares his approach to designing regenerative learning environments that go beyond sustainability.

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MillerKnoll solidifies Southeast Asian presence with Jakarta and Singapore partnerships

MillerKnoll, the design powerhouse born from the iconic merger of Herman Miller and Knoll, expands its reach in Southeast Asia with two major new dealerships.

March 23, 2026

Melbourne Design Week 2026 expands design’s role

From robotics and Blak design to food, furniture and climate-responsive sportswear, Australia’s largest design event will return in May with more than 400 events across Melbourne.

March 20, 2026

INDE.Awards 2026 Entries Extended!

Entries for the 2026 INDE.Awards have officially been extended until 2nd April.

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Your Moment INDESIGN

For this exclusive Indesign Edit, we invited eight of our most valued industry colleagues – and design heroes – to join us at the Farage concept store, where we captured them in their element.