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Shortlisters announced for mid-year NSW Architecture Awards

Shortlisters announced for mid-year NSW Architecture Awards

The Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) has announced the shortlist for the 2026 New South Wales Architecture Awards, with more than 120 projects recognised across 13 categories.

STORIESINDESIGN with RIBA Royal Gold Medallist, Níall McLaughlin

STORIESINDESIGN with RIBA Royal Gold Medallist, Níall McLaughlin

Recently in Australia as plans for the first new cathedral in over a century in Sydney were announced, Níall McLaughlin met Timothy Alouani-Roby during his visit to discuss community, tradition, inspiration and the history of architecture. 

25 years of Greg Natale: Beyond the decorative

25 years of Greg Natale: Beyond the decorative

This November marks 25 years since Greg Natale opened his Sydney studio. In the decades since, he has built one of Australia’s most recognisable design practices, defined by pattern and decorative conviction.

HOME Parramatta and the question of renting well

HOME Parramatta and the question of renting well

As build-to-rent gains ground in Australia, HOME Parramatta asks what architecture can offer beyond supply: stability, shared amenity and a less provisional model of rental living.

Woods Bagot reimagines its very own Sydney studio

Woods Bagot reimagines its very own Sydney studio

Woods Bagot has completed the refurbishment of its Sydney studio, delivering a purpose-built creative environment designed to reflect a collaborative culture and signature design thinking.

Generations of knowledge, contemporary design

Generations of knowledge, contemporary design

Three generations of family knowledge and expertise shape Raffine’s approach: sculptural furniture in natural materials, tailored customer service, and timeless designs built to endure.

Níall McLaughlin Architects announces new cathedral project during visit to Australia

Níall McLaughlin Architects announces new cathedral project during visit to Australia

While in Sydney, RIBA Royal Gold Medal-winner Níall McLaughlin has been announced as the design firm for the first Roman Catholic cathedral in Australia in over a century.

A COX carnival of colour in the workplace

A COX carnival of colour in the workplace

A bold approach to colour aims to balance flexible workspace functionality with convivial areas of connection in this Sydney office by COX Architecture.

Listen now: SJB hits the half-century

Listen now: SJB hits the half-century

Five SJB directors join STORIESINDESIGN podcast the morning after celebrations at the NGV marking 50 years of practice for the Australian design firm.

Bathurst is fast becoming a hub for regional design and hospitality

Bathurst is fast becoming a hub for regional design and hospitality

With its historic buildings, natural scenery and a growing hospitality scene, the Bathurst region of New South Wales is a strong destination for design lovers.

Student housing moves into the city

Student housing moves into the city

With projects such as Scape Kensington by Plus Studio, student accommodation in Sydney is shifting from isolated housing towards integrated urban infrastructure.

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

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.