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The retail centre designed to bring Chongqing’s streetscape indoors

The retail centre designed to bring Chongqing’s streetscape indoors

CapitaMall Skyview is a new shopping centre in Chongqing, China designed by CLOU architects and offering a layered interior that mirrors the city’s distinctive urban landscape.

Davenport Campbell: Forget ‘future-proof,’ because your workplace is about to perceive, adapt and evolve 

Davenport Campbell: Forget ‘future-proof,’ because your workplace is about to perceive, adapt and evolve 

Davenport Campbell’s Neill Johanson shares insights from WORKTECH25 and the impact of AI on the workplace experience.

Towards “an architecture of abundance and embraces paradox”

Towards “an architecture of abundance and embraces paradox”

‘Second Century Modernism’ is a new book by American architect, John Jennifer Marx, and calls for a newly rebalanced modern movement with more paradox and community.

Perth Design Week reveals new 2026 format

Perth Design Week reveals new 2026 format

Following a strong 2025, Perth Design Week (PDW) is set to take on a special format with ten major events in 2026.

Open House Melbourne 2025: The packed program is upon us!

Open House Melbourne 2025: The packed program is upon us!

This year’s Open House Melbourne Weekend program has been unveiled, with almost 200 buildings, places and experiences set to open to the public in July.

‘City Living: Neometro residents and works’

‘City Living: Neometro residents and works’

This new book tells resident stories about how good design creates liveable, high-density homes with socially led developer Neometro.

Hassell celebrates Capella milestone

Hassell celebrates Capella milestone

The Lands by Capella has had its official naming ceremony, marking the next chapter in the transformation of one of Sydney’s most revered heritage buildings. 

All about Sydney Metro as the 2025 NSW Architecture Awards winners are announced

All about Sydney Metro as the 2025 NSW Architecture Awards winners are announced

The very best of NSW architecture was celebrated in the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2025 NSW Architecture Awards in a gala celebration at Sydney’s ILUMINA.

“When we design for neurodiversity, we design for everyone”

“When we design for neurodiversity, we design for everyone”

The Altro Neurodiversity Forum 2025 gathered leading architects, designers, thought-leaders and advocates in March at the Manly Pacific Hotel in Sydney.

Seidler-inspired office warmth

Seidler-inspired office warmth

Taking cues from Harry Seidler’s materials and curving corridors as well as luxury hotels and hospitality design, GroupGSA has completed a new suite of offices in Sydney.

Australian Passivhaus Association clarifies one comprehensive standard

Australian Passivhaus Association clarifies one comprehensive standard

The Australian Passivhaus Association (APA) has released a guide outlining the process for achieving the international Passivhaus Standard, providing clarity on appropriate use of the term and the legal risks of incorrect assertions.

“Design for the range, not the average”: Workplace design with Dr Nigel Oseland

“Design for the range, not the average”: Workplace design with Dr Nigel Oseland

The workplace strategist and environmental psychologist was in Sydney earlier this year to give a talk at Haworth on the fallacies of the ‘average’ in workplace design.