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CARD finds value in the everyday

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CARD finds value in the everyday

For emerging Melbourne practice CARD, architecture is grounded in authenticity, responsiveness and collaboration, with a focus on robust materials, practical thinking and the realities of everyday life.

A book on constructing your own home with Melbourne architect, Alexander Hill

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A book on constructing your own home with Melbourne architect, Alexander Hill

‘Find Your Way Home’ is a comprehensive guide to designing, renovating and building your own home in Australia based on the ‘Three Hat Approach.’

Thirty years of practice: How PTID has evolved

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Thirty years of practice: How PTID has evolved

As PTID marks 30 years of practice, founder Cameron Harvey reflects on the people-first principles and adaptive thinking that continue to shape the studio’s work.

This ribbon-like infrastructure is more than just a pedestrian bridge

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This ribbon-like infrastructure is more than just a pedestrian bridge

Integrating connectivity, biodiversity, culture and ecology, this pedestrian bridge by the Melbourne-Shanghai-based firm, BAU, is a hybrid public destination for leisure and relaxation.

Manuel Der Hagopian: Public housing advocate

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Manuel Der Hagopian: Public housing advocate

Manuel Der Hagopian of G8A believes that public housing is necessary to maintain social balance and that good architecture which serves people is borne of a deep understanding of time and place.

Is it possible to be stress-free in the profession of architecture?

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Is it possible to be stress-free in the profession of architecture?

Architecture is reportedly a profession of stress. How can workplace culture alleviate the daily pressures that come with the job? Vietnamese architect Vo Trong Nghia resets the priorities of his busy, award-winning firm.

Is it possible to be stress-free in the profession of architecture?

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Is it possible to be stress-free in the profession of architecture?

Architecture is reportedly a profession of stress. How can workplace culture alleviate the daily pressures that come with the job? Vietnamese architect Vo Trong Nghia resets the priorities of his busy, award-winning firm.

COLOURS works with people to rethink public realms for positive impact

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COLOURS works with people to rethink public realms for positive impact

Design consultancy COLOURS tears down the architecture and public space silos to create meaningful places for people and the environment.

Martha Thorne On The Future Of Architecture Practice, Education And Gender Issues

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Martha Thorne On The Future Of Architecture Practice, Education And Gender Issues

As the Dean of IE University’s School of Architecture and Design and the Executive Director of the Pritzker Prize, Martha Thorne is embedded in key issues of architecture for today and tomorrow.