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Flipping the mirror ball

Flipping the mirror ball

The absolutely hottest spot in Kuala Lumpur, Lane 23 by K2LD is all about having fun.

R.Evolution: Plus Studio completes nine-year vision for South Melbourne

R.Evolution: Plus Studio completes nine-year vision for South Melbourne

The final tower in R.Corporation’s R.Iconic precinct demonstrates how density can create connection — through a 20-metre void, one-acre rooftop and nine years of learning what makes vertical neighbourhoods work.

Five years on: What The Pacifica taught us about vertical living

Five years on: What The Pacifica taught us about vertical living

Designed by Plus Studio for Hengyi, The Pacifica reveals how climate-aware design, shared amenity and ground-plane thinking can reshape vertical living in Auckland.

Rhodes Central: A 20 year vision for community-centred urban growth

Rhodes Central: A 20 year vision for community-centred urban growth

Billbergia and SJB complete Stage Two of the $3 billion Rhodes masterplan, delivering critical infrastructure alongside 1,600 new homes in Sydney’s evolving inner west.

NSW Government releases nine new architect-designed mid-rise housing patterns

NSW Government releases nine new architect-designed mid-rise housing patterns

The Minns Labor Government has unveiled nine new architect-designed mid-rise apartment patterns, expanding the NSW Housing Pattern Book and accelerating the delivery of accessible, high-quality housing across the state.

Brunswick Yard: Carr’s largest residential project

Brunswick Yard: Carr’s largest residential project

Carr’s largest residential project to date integrates concrete, steel mesh and landscape across 122 apartments in Melbourne’s Brunswick.

Marella by Mosaic elevates coastal living on the Gold Coast

Marella by Mosaic elevates coastal living on the Gold Coast

Completed in 2025, Marella by Mosaic is a 30-storey residential tower in Broadbeach designed by Plus Studio. The project brings sculptural form, ocean views and hotel-style amenities together in a refined expression of coastal living.

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.

Sanjay Puri Architects delivers Screen 504

Sanjay Puri Architects delivers Screen 504

Screen 504 is a multi-residential building that pays homage to the past by reinterpreting traditional design for the future.

NSW launches landmark Housing Pattern Book (and it’s only $1 for now!)

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.

BVN and OCULUS’s Pyrmont Place plans

BVN and OCULUS’s Pyrmont Place plans

A major urban renewal project has been proposed for Sydney’s inner harbour, with developer Landream revealing plans for Pyrmont Place precinct designed by BVN.

UNSW housing analytics lab launches in Sydney

UNSW housing analytics lab launches in Sydney

A new analytics lab led by UNSW researchers will draw on generative AI in an attempt to tackle Australia’s housing crisis, and has opened with an event attended by the NSW Premier in Eveleigh.