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Architecture as a cultural negotiator

Architecture as a cultural negotiator

As Snøhetta marks ten years of permanent presence in Australia, co-founder Kjetil Trædal Thorsen reflects on Country, civic generosity, regenerative design and why architecture must keep imagining “memories of the future.”

SyLon Report: Housing as infrastructure, housing in crisis

SyLon Report: Housing as infrastructure, housing in crisis

AFK Studios’ Earle Arney joined STORIESINDESIGN podcast last year to speak about SyLon. Here, we reproduce a summary on a recent report with NLA that builds on research into housing as infrastructure amidst a landscape of housing crisis.

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.

Changemaker by design

Changemaker by design

Kerstin Thompson, architect and advocate, has influenced the language of Australian architecture and made a profound difference to people and place.

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. 

Surround sound of colour and movement

Surround sound of colour and movement

Discover Doreme’s Kolkata workplace and showroom — a neon wonderland celebrating children’s joy with bespoke design.

Genso turns the racecourse into a cinematic city

Genso turns the racecourse into a cinematic city

Joyce Wang Studio transforms Sha Tin Racecourse into Genso, a retrofuturist dining and entertainment world with a cinematic atmosphere.

“Nothing lost, everything gained”: Michael Jones returns and reflects in the Byera Hadley diaries

“Nothing lost, everything gained”: Michael Jones returns and reflects in the Byera Hadley diaries

AJC Architects’ Michael Jones has completed his travelling research scholarship in Europe and reports back on initial findings — with much relevance for Sydney and beyond.

Standout furniture launches from Milan Design Week 2026

Standout furniture launches from Milan Design Week 2026

From indoor-outdoor furniture systems and archival reissues to experimental lighting, circular materials and collectible surfaces, these launches captured Milan Design Week’s broader conversation around comfort, craft, longevity and atmosphere.

BLUORNG Gurgaon carves out a new retail landscape

BLUORNG Gurgaon carves out a new retail landscape

When is a cave not exactly a cave? Metanoia Designs LLP transforms BLUORNG’s Gurgaon flagship into a cave-like retail environment, turning streetwear display into an immersive architectural experience.

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.

Materia makes the case for expressive Passivhaus

Materia makes the case for expressive Passivhaus

At Materia, Maurie Novak tests Passivhaus against an expressive architectural brief, using his own St Kilda home to question what high-performance housing can look like.