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‘Sticky tenants’ with Make Architects: UK learnings for Australian build-to-rent

‘Sticky tenants’ with Make Architects: UK learnings for Australian build-to-rent

What can Australian build-to-rent (BTR) developers learn from the experienced UK market and how can these lessons be applied locally? Frank Filskow shares valuable insights from Make’s work and research in the UK and Australia.

Export your architecture: New international agreements make it easier to practise overseas

Export your architecture: New international agreements make it easier to practise overseas

A set of landmark agreements made by the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia is ensuring that Australian and New Zealand architects will find it easier to have their professional registration recognised internationally.

Stylecraft hosts a feast of photography with I SHOT 23

Stylecraft hosts a feast of photography with I SHOT 23

This year, the Image Makers Association of Australia has expanded its offering with three exhibitions in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth.

Tadao Ando and 10 years of MPavilion

Tadao Ando and 10 years of MPavilion

Marking a decade of MPavilion and Ando’s first ever Australian project, the 2023 iteration is open in Melbourne.

An unprecedented inquiry into precedents with Kevin Carmody

An unprecedented inquiry into precedents with Kevin Carmody

Following his recent keynote speech at the 2023 Australian Architecture Conference, we spoke to architect Kevin Carmody about his inspirations and experience.

Five of the best landscape architecture practices

Five of the best landscape architecture practices

Landscape architecture is enjoying a rise in prominence. Today, it’s taking a seat at the design table from the very beginning of a project, so we bring you some of the leading practices.

Australian Pavilion set to chase the sun at Osaka Expo

Australian Pavilion set to chase the sun at Osaka Expo

Led by Buchan, the striking concept design for the Australian contribution to Expo 2025 in Osaka has been unveiled.

“A unique intersection between tertiary education and professional practice”: 10 years of MADE by the Opera House

“A unique intersection between tertiary education and professional practice”: 10 years of MADE by the Opera House

Arup is celebrating not only the 50th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House, but also ten years of MADE by the Opera House, the Multidisciplinary Australian Danish Exchange program for which it was one of eight founding partners.

Kaunitz Yeung Architecture comment: Architecture and The Voice

Kaunitz Yeung Architecture comment: Architecture and The Voice

On the eve of The Voice referendum, David Kaunitz comments on the power of listening and collaboration in Indigenous communities.

A new benchmark for architecture rises with the quantification of social impact

A new benchmark for architecture rises with the quantification of social impact

Amongst the ever-shifting landscape of architecture and design, a new paradigm is taking root – one which places more emphasis on the relationship between design and quality of life than ever before.

Comment: Susanne Pini on build-to-rent, the new place activator

Comment: Susanne Pini on build-to-rent, the new place activator

In this comment piece, Rothelowman principal, Susanne Pini, argues that the build-to-rent model makes for a much richer mix of spaces in our cities.

It’s all in the hospitality: The Great Room makes its Australian debut with Sydney coworking space

It’s all in the hospitality: The Great Room makes its Australian debut with Sydney coworking space

Coworking spaces continues to grow in line with demand in Australia. The hospitality-led coworking space, The Great Room, has recently launched its first Australian location in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.