Sam Crawford Architects
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Byera Hadley travelling scholar: What I learned about Autism-friendly design across three continents
Illiana Jones, a graduate at Sam Crawford Architects, reports back from her recent Byera Hadley Travelling Scholarship on autism-friendly design from London to Cairo.
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The winners of the 2026 NSW Architecture Awards
From landmark transport infrastructure and adaptive reuse to inventive housing and regional projects, the 2026 NSW Architecture Awards recognised the breadth of architecture shaping the state.
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The long history behind this sporting pavilion design
A new Sydney sports pavilion designed by Sam Crawford Architects (SCA) finds inspiration in the deep archaeological history of Indigenous sites nearby.
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Layers of the rainforest incorporated into these concept hiking huts
A collaboration of creatives led by Sam Crawford Architects has produced a concept for the ultimate on-Country experience that both respects and sensitively interacts with the landscape.
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Four architects discuss the NSW Housing Pattern Book
In this episode of Stories Indesign, architects from Studio Johnston, Sam Crawford Architects, SAHA and Carter Williamson discuss their involvement in the recently launched NSW Pattern Book.
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NSW launches landmark Housing Pattern Book (and it’s only $1 for now!)
Featuring designs by Studio Johnston, Sam Crawford Architects, SAHA and others, the NSW Pattern Book for low-rise homes is a milestone in housing design.
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The 2025 NSW Architecture Awards shortlist has been revealed
The 2025 NSW Architecture Awards shortlist is out, spotlighting standout projects from across New South Wales. Winners will be announced Friday 20th June at ILUMINA Sydney.
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A sensitive response to the natural environment
The Matraville Youth and Community Hall is a balanced response to the environment and the community it serves.
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“Architecture is an act of love”: Sam Crawford Architects marks 25 years
As the highly respected and multi-award-winning Sydney practice celebrates a quarter of a century, Sam Crawford reflects on his the journey so far in this comprehensive Q&A.
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Warming up for WAF: Shortlist announced for Singapore 2024
The shortlist for the 2024 World Architecture Festival has just been announced, with some standout nominees from our region.
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Sam’s Federation-red pavilion lights up a new community hub in Sydney
In a project both thoughtful and practical, Sam Crawford Architects (SCA) has completed a multifunctional community centre in Sydney’s inner west.
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Best practice in animal welfare: BARC by Sam Crawford Architects
Considered and humane, BARC sets a new benchmark in pet management that considers all aspects of both the relinquishing and adoption of pets. It’s a Sydney project that meets the international benchmark of animal wellbeing design.
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A spectre is haunting the workplace – the spectre of flexibility
We are all settling into a new way of working now that the pandemic is somewhat behind us. However, changes are occurring within the very structure of work itself across the architecture and design community, with flexibility, health and wellbeing taking centre stage.
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Space, light and generosity in the terrace house typology
This shortlisted residential project channels the story of a house through decades of ownership by the same client. With sensitive touches and an ambitious overall design vision, Annandale Terrace by Sam Crawford Architects is a delightful home.
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Bara Bridge: The gateway with the swollen belly of an eel
Linking the nearby light rail with Centennial Park, Sam Crawford Architects has designed a symbolically rich bridge that is also striking in form and materiality. It draws on Indigenous history and architectural archetypes to sit with natural ease on the site.
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Sam Crawford Architects and the fire-ravaged puzzle of Parramatta Park
In 2016, a fire destroyed a cafe in Sydney’s Parramatta Park. With a sensitive touch, both materially and historically, the architects have brought new life to the site by designing a pavilion that respects what was there before.
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I Love Todd Sampson
Andy Macdonald, Architectural Producer of ‘I Love Todd Sampson’ spoke to Amelia Chandler about the challenges and opportunities faced in staging a one of a kind performance in Sydney’s historic Pier 2/3