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The fabulous fabulous New Bahru

The fabulous fabulous New Bahru

In Singapore, old meets new and does it with style and grace in FARM’s culturally appropriate, site-specific design. It’s a place that provides connection for everyone who visits.

Repurpose with purpose: FK at 500 Bourke Street

Repurpose with purpose: FK at 500 Bourke Street

The $160 million transformation of 500 Bourke Street in Melbourne’s CBD has revitalised a 1970s Brutalist icon, originally designed by Godfrey & Spowers.

A destination fit for a king

A destination fit for a king

Contemporary meets heritage at the Sawai Man Mahal in Rajasthan, the perfect place to stay for a holiday in this beautiful region of India.

Don’t demolish Flemington Estate, says OFFICE – ‘Retain, Repair, Reinvest’

Don’t demolish Flemington Estate, says OFFICE – ‘Retain, Repair, Reinvest’

Australia’s only not-for-profit architectural practice, OFFICE, is supporting the residents of Victoria’s housing estates in their fight to save their homes and communities.

Once upon a time in Rosebery

Once upon a time in Rosebery

Notable for its adaptive reuse and retail presence, Rosebery Engine Yards is a landmark mixed-use project in Sydney’s inner south.

Saturday Indesign panel discussions covered a wide range of critical ideas in 2024

Saturday Indesign panel discussions covered a wide range of critical ideas in 2024

Saturday Indesign 2024 featured a series of design discussions on topics ranging from adaptive reuse to Australian aesthetics.

The 2024 Sustainability Awards shortlist is here!

The 2024 Sustainability Awards shortlist is here!

It’s a celebration of groundbreaking innovation in sustainable design – here’s your shortlist for the 2024 Sustainability Awards

Gelato Messina churns up the heat with a gelateria design to swoon for

Gelato Messina churns up the heat with a gelateria design to swoon for

Gelato Messina serves up delectable ice cream with a heaping helping of history and a sprinkle of mid-century flair.

Long life, loose fit: The ‘chameleon architecture’ of 151 Toorak Road will evolve and adapt

Long life, loose fit: The ‘chameleon architecture’ of 151 Toorak Road will evolve and adapt

Making a statement in South Yarra, 151 Toorak Road by Bird de la Coeur Architects is both sustainable and adaptable as a design for today and the future.

Fireflies and sushi where Tokyo meets Sydney hospitality design

Fireflies and sushi where Tokyo meets Sydney hospitality design

Vie Studio has designed a glowing example of a dynamic hospitality setting, inspired by Japan’s undulating fascination with fireflies.

Today’s students expect more: Q&A with Architectus

Today’s students expect more: Q&A with Architectus

We spoke to Architectus Principals, Marina Carroll and Diana Rosenthal, about meeting the needs of students today and the evolution of tertiary institutions.

Comment: Lighting and circular economy on a finite planet

Comment: Lighting and circular economy on a finite planet

In this comment piece, Matt Marshall, Head of Lighting Design at Cundall Singapore, considers circular thinking and how to make a high impact in the right way.