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Project
“It’s a privilege to be able to support”: OFFICE works with Victorian Aboriginal Health Service
The Melbourne-based, not-for-profit practice has designed a new fit-out and outdoor gathering space for the Victorian Aboriginal Healthcare Service.

Ideas
Comment: The design story behind storytelling spaces
What exactly does a theatre consultant do, and why are they an important part of designing the spaces in which we tell the most dramatic stories? Charcoalblue’s Erin Shepherd tells us more.

News
Auckland Design Week 2026 launches with bold vision for People + Place
Auckland Design Week returns for its third edition in March, unveiling an expanded programme and a renewed focus on the relationship between people, communities and the places they shape.

Events
Unsure about Designing with Country? Start with this event in October
Several design groups are coming together on 29th October, 2025 for ‘grounded,’ a day of talks and workshops on Country-centred design.

Events
“She is Country”: New artwork set for prominent Sydney spot
A major new permanent public artwork by Dharawal and Yuin artist Alison Page has been commissioned by Lendlease.

Events
Giving form to yarning: Stories Indesign with Venice Architecture Biennale team
Dr Michael Mossman and Jack Gillmer-Lilley, two of the Creative Directors for the 2025 Australia Pavilion, join us for an in-person podcast to discuss their project, HOME, and Indigenising the built environment.

Ideas
What does designing with Country mean today?
Yerrabingin CEO Christian Hampson on how the concept is maturing and the overlap with fundamental design principles, as well as some pitfalls to avoid.

Project
Architectus’ Ruah Centre for Women and Children marks an Australian first
Architectus has delivered Perth’s new Ruah Centre for Women and Children (RCWC), the first purpose-built facility of its kind in Australia for women and children affected by family and domestic violence.

Project
CONTEXT’s community park features First Nations art
A vacant plot in the heart of Wolli Creek in Bayside in South Sydney has been transformed by CONTEXT into a vibrant community park.

Project
A case study in the evolution of public art
The Heffron Centre in Maroubra, Sydney, stands as a testament to how authentic public art powered by collaborative project teams can transform urban spaces.

Ideas
BVN Associate in the vanguard of Aboriginal women architects
With her recent registration, Tiana Furner is among the first cohort of Indigenous women registered as architects in Queensland and indeed Australia.

News
Geelong Design Week showcases a UNESCO City of Design
This November, a ten-day festival in Geelong will showcase various events, celebrating culture, craft and creative vision.

Project
Sculpting stories: Kulbardi Season amalgamates Indigenous art and architecture
A fusion of modern materials and Indigenous symbolism, Kulbardi Season reimagines the facade of the Perth Transport Operations Control Centre.

Ideas
Balarinji comment: Designing with Country offers a unique opportunity for designers
In this comment piece, Indigenous Creative Lead at Balarinji, Johnny Bridges, discusses designing with Country and the environment.

Articles
Meet the Indigenous business that’s reshaping Australia’s commercial furniture landscape
Zenith RBA are changing commercial specification for the better

Project
Danielle Brustman, SJB and Supercontext collaborate on Harbour Early Learning
A multi-sensory learning space that amalgamates innovative design with educational philosophy to design a stimulating environment.