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Australian Passivhaus Association clarifies one comprehensive standard

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First look at Western Sydney International Airport

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WA’s Architecture Awards winners

Woods Bagot, Architectus and Hassell were among the big recipients at the Western Australian Architecture Awards 2025.
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Ross Harding: What about the work-life balance of our cities?

The Finding Infinity Principal comments here on the question of balance in city life, with architecture and design highlighted as the key levers for making change.
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Prestigious design awards name Victoria’s best landscapes

A regional mall, residential garden, school yard and train station were all among the projects honoured at this year’s Australian Institute of Landscape Architects’ (AILA) Victorian Awards.

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Australian Passivhaus Association clarifies one comprehensive standard

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Linear lightscapes: Thinking outside the box at St Kevin’s College

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“Design for the range, not the average”: Workplace design with Dr Nigel Oseland

The workplace strategist and environmental psychologist was in Sydney earlier this year to give a talk at Haworth on the fallacies of the ‘average’ in workplace design.

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WA’s Architecture Awards winners

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Dynamic dazzle of radical restraint: Gaggenau’s 200 Series Flex Induction Cooktop

Gaggenau’s understated appliance fuses a carefully calibrated aesthetic of deliberate subtraction with an intuitive dynamism of culinary fluidity, unveiling a delightfully unrestricted spectrum of high-performing creativity.

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Powerful presence, silent service: Gaggenau’s Dishwasher 400 Series

In design, the concept of absence is particularly powerful – it’s the abundant potential of deliberate non-presence that amplifies the impact of what is. And it is this realm of sophisticated subtraction that Gaggenau’s Dishwasher 400 Series so generously – and quietly – occupies.

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Cooking from the heart, designing with precision: Chef James Won and Gaggenau’s culinary partnership

To honour Chef James Won’s appointment as Gaggenau’s first Malaysian Culinary Partner, we asked the gastronomic luminaire about parallels between Gaggenau’s ethos and his own practice, his multidimensional vision of Modern Malaysian – and how his early experiences of KFC’s accessible, bold flavours influenced his concept of fine dining.

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This new range of premium switches and sockets are slim, sleek, and sophisticated

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Hansgrohe’s new faucet line has the performance and aesthetics to elevate any wetroom.

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Louis Poulsen celebrates its 150th year with anniversary editions of their iconic designs

The venerable Danish brand mark their long history with a suite of modern heirlooms.

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How new voluntary requirements are paving the way for increased Indigenous engagement in the built environment

GBCA and Winya are leading the way for better consultation and cooperation with Australia’s First Peoples.

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Embossed acoustic panels mix trendsetting colours with sustainability and commercial performance

Woven Image refreshes its popular, multi-award winning Embossed Acoustic Panel collection with a new range of colours that bring warmth and comfort to commercial interiors.

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First look at Western Sydney International Airport

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WA’s Architecture Awards winners

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The Finding Infinity Principal comments here on the question of balance in city life, with architecture and design highlighted as the key levers for making change.

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Prestigious design awards name Victoria’s best landscapes

A regional mall, residential garden, school yard and train station were all among the projects honoured at this year’s Australian Institute of Landscape Architects’ (AILA) Victorian Awards.

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QIP event centres landmark research on LGBTQIA+ housing needs in Sydney

Queers in Property (QIP) NSW hosted a Pride Month event, Home Truths: Sydney’s Housing Crisis and the LGBTQIA+ Community, on Thursday 5th June 2025.

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Stepping up for sustainability: Meet Jane Abernethy of Humanscale

Humanscale’s Chief Sustainability Officer is embarking on a tour of Australia, delivering a talk entitled: “Sustainable by Design: Materials Transparency for a Healthier Planet.” At the same time, the company opens a brand new showroom in Sydney. We met her to find out more.

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Diplomacy, diversity and design with Hicham Lahlou

We spoke to the internationally renowned Moroccan designer on the eve of his visit to Australia as guest of honour for Design & Build Week 2025.

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Future force on show at Bates Smart exhibition

An exhibition titled ‘Synthetic Spaces’ by Maycon Sedrez and Gregory Pitts from Deakin University is taking place at the Bates Smart Gallery in Melbourne.

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The Commons’ ambition to reshape the wellness conversation

In an era where the demands of modern work often clash with the need for restoration, The Commons Health Club in Melbourne set a new precedent.

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Iconic Moroccan designer Hicham Lahlou to lead keynote at Australia’s biggest design trade event

Global design powerhouse Hicham Lahlou joins Design Show Australia 2025 as keynote speaker and cultural ambassador.

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Introducing Verve by Autex, contoured panels reshaping acoustic design. The new range turns flat surfaces into sculptural, light-responsive features to elevate both form and function in any interior space.

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Milan reflections with DKO

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#PedraliShiftingPerspectives – Salone del Mobile 2025

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Ballarat’s UNESCO Creative City status drives craft renaissance and economic growth

With events such as Craft Lab and The Great Takeaway, the city of Ballarat is centring design and craft for an economic reawakening.

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“My place defines what type of writings I do”: Meet Baka Bina, Papua New Guinean writer

The fourth edition of the First Nations Writers Festival took place in May 2025, and we spoke to Baka Barakove Bina about the importance of place and home in his writing, as well as the things that make the Pacific region so distinctive.

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Richards Stanisich wins Australian Grand Prix at Dulux Colour Awards

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Foolscap Studio’s (Roman) Forum

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