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Inside Precinct 75’s build-to-rent transformation

Inside Precinct 75’s build-to-rent transformation

COX Architecture uses saturated colour and hotel-style amenity across the historic St Peters location, designed for Coronation Property.

The calm space

The calm space

Through expert architecture, EBD Architects has provided a human face to great design and created a project that enhances the lives of people and community.

“We wanted the building to spark interest and character on the street”

“We wanted the building to spark interest and character on the street”

Kiri Morgan, Director at Nightworks Studio, talks to us about the New Zealand practice’s very own new production space at Lawson St.

Gray Puksand transforms workplaces into learning spaces

Gray Puksand transforms workplaces into learning spaces

Gray Puksand’s adaptive reuse of former Melbourne office into Hester Hornbrook Academy’s new City Campus shows how architecture can support wellbeing, connection and community.

Bundarra unites heritage and modern design

Bundarra unites heritage and modern design

Smart Design Studio and Those Architects combine landmark and workplace in Bundarra, a Surry Hills gateway blending old and new.

Kennedy Nolan appointed to lead next phase at Abbotsford Convent

Kennedy Nolan appointed to lead next phase at Abbotsford Convent

Abbotsford Convent has appointed Kennedy Nolan to guide the next stage of development at the heritage-listed Melbourne precinct, continuing its evolution as a cultural and community landmark.

Comment: To reach net-zero, we must tackle the ‘too hard’ basket

Comment: To reach net-zero, we must tackle the ‘too hard’ basket

In this comment piece by Dr Matthias Irger – Head of Sustainability at COX Architecture – he argues for an approach to design that prioritises retrofitting, renovation and reuse.

Sydney’s multipurpose urban courtyard

Sydney’s multipurpose urban courtyard

Tzannes has completed work at The Brewery in Sydney’s Central Park, marking the culmination of an internationally significant adaptive reuse project.

Adaptive reuse secures new life for Brisbane Therapy Centre

Adaptive reuse secures new life for Brisbane Therapy Centre

Jesse Lockhart-Krause, Director of Lockhart-Krause Architects, tells us about a storied building in Queensland that has now become a functional workplace for a therapy centre.

Moments of material reuse magic as Hassell designs Arup’s Brisbane office

Moments of material reuse magic as Hassell designs Arup’s Brisbane office

Reuse, resourcefulness and material transformations bring unexpected stories to Arup’s new Brisbane office, designed by Hassell.

SALT HQ supports the needs of the business

SALT HQ supports the needs of the business

THISS Studio has completed the interior fit out of a flexible office and creative space in east London for independent communications studio, SALT.

Civic activation at 55 Collins Street

Civic activation at 55 Collins Street

Grimshaw has completed a revitalisation of Collins Place, adding new layers to an already historically and architecturally rich site in Melbourne’s CBD.