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Four Australian projects which embrace the beauty of American Hardwood

Four Australian projects which embrace the beauty of American Hardwood

American Hardwoods are known for their unmatched beauty, diversity of species and sustainability. Here we take a look at some of the most significant projects that have paved the way for the ongoing success of American hardwoods in Australian design.

From birdsong to crashing waves: The sound and vision of Vivid Sydney 2023

From birdsong to crashing waves: The sound and vision of Vivid Sydney 2023

As Vivid Sydney wraps for another sensational year, Gillian Serisier spoke with Mandylights lighting designer Tom Wightwick, one of the incredible minds behind recent light events including Sydney World Pride (Opening Ceremony, Domain Dance Party, Rainbow Republic), Poem of the Eternal City (a major theatrical production in Uzbekistan) and this year’s Vivid.

“The most ancient of stories”: AKIN announced as winner of design competition for Barangaroo’s Harbour Park

“The most ancient of stories”: AKIN announced as winner of design competition for Barangaroo’s Harbour Park

The NSW Government has announced the winning design for Harbour Park at Sydney’s Barangaroo. AKIN, a First Nations-led design, will cover the 1.85 hectares of open space with a “regenerated natural retreat in the heart of the city.”

“Cultural artefacts that seem to have floated up from the bottom of the harbour”

“Cultural artefacts that seem to have floated up from the bottom of the harbour”

As part of this year’s Sydney Festival, a major public artwork by Brenda L. Croft is unveiled along the Barangaroo waterfront. At once thoughtful and bold, ‘Naabami (thou shall/will see): Barangaroo (army of me)’ highlights First Nations women and girls.

Competition news: Opportunity to design Sydney Harbour Park with Infrastructure NSW

Competition news: Opportunity to design Sydney Harbour Park with Infrastructure NSW

Plans for Sydney’s next great public space are underway, opening a rare opportunity for design teams to answer the call to design a 1.85-hectare Harbour Park that will sit at the heart of Barangaroo, right on the foreshore of Sydney Harbour.

“Designing our future”: Mapping a process of self-reflection with Tzannes

“Designing our future”: Mapping a process of self-reflection with Tzannes

Sydney architecture studio Tzannes is launching its new website. What began as an exercise in arranging a portfolio of award-winning work has evolved into a profound process of self-reflection as the practice readies itself for a multigenerational future.

One Sydney Harbour has views, specs and amenity to die for

One Sydney Harbour has views, specs and amenity to die for

With architecture by Renzo Piano, interiors by Daniel Goldberg and Chris Darling and developed by Lendlease, no expense has been spared on the multi-residential towers of One Sydney Harbour.

Behold the timeless winning design for Pier Pavilion, Sydney

Behold the timeless winning design for Pier Pavilion, Sydney

Jessica Spresser may be an emerging Australian architect but her design for Pier Pavilion — a new public pavilion to be developed at Barangaroo, Sydney — is timeless.

The finishing touches on First Sentier Investors’ Barangaroo office

The finishing touches on First Sentier Investors’ Barangaroo office

For First Sentier Investors’ new workplace in Barangaroo, the team were after an authentic and pared-back aesthetic, and thanks to Tongue n Groove, this was easily achieved.

Expand your design possibilities with Verosol

Expand your design possibilities with Verosol

The high-performance solar fabric of Verosol has put the company on the map – cooling down buildings naturally and in style, but there’s a lot more to explore.

FRONT.design 2019: A true showcase of design with a hospitable twist

FRONT.design 2019: A true showcase of design with a hospitable twist

From the new central location – and enough rain to last a month – to industry topics that left you thinking more deeply, we wrap-up an epic two days of FRONT.design 2019.

Get the most out of FRONT.design – here’s how!

Get the most out of FRONT.design – here’s how!

 FRONT.design is nearly here! Register today, download the program guide and start planning your visit. Here are 8 ways you can get the most out of our action-packed design program.