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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.

‘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.

“My place defines what type of writings I do”: Meet Baka Bina, Papua New Guinean writer

“My place defines what type of writings I do”: Meet Baka Bina, Papua New Guinean writer

The fourth edition of the First Nations Writers Festival took place in May 2025, and we spoke to Baka Barakove Bina about the importance of place and home in his writing, as well as the things that make the Pacific region so distinctive.

Rethinking Plastics in Product Design: The new book aiming to guide sustainable transitions

Rethinking Plastics in Product Design: The new book aiming to guide sustainable transitions

Geoff Isaac’s book provides industrial designers and manufacturers with the knowledge needed for a transition to sustainable material choices.

The Joy of Books

The Joy of Books

In his seminal essay, Stéphane Mallarmé famously wrote: “Everything in the world exists to end up as a book.” Wutopia Lab embraced this ideal, conceiving Shanghai Book City as, quite literally, a vertical city made of books.

Where Melbourne goes next

Where Melbourne goes next

Looking to the future, NH Architecture has collaborated with RMIT Architecture and embarked on years of research to understand and anticipate the urban landscape of Melbourne.

SANAA in Sydney: Interview with Art Gallery of NSW director

SANAA in Sydney: Interview with Art Gallery of NSW director

Michael Brand talks us through a new book on the architecture of Naala Badu, the culmination of Sydney Modern Project.

New Danish book tells stories of spatial justice in architecture

New Danish book tells stories of spatial justice in architecture

Aarhus, Denmark is the backdrop for a thought-provoking new book that challenges the architectural discipline to confront issues of diversity, discrimination and inclusion.

The human story behind Australia’s modernist history

The human story behind Australia’s modernist history

At a glittering event at the DKO studio in Melbourne, the launch of a new book was celebrated with champagne and cheers.

Climate crisis informs new graphic novel, Cabal

Climate crisis informs new graphic novel, Cabal

Andrew van der Westhuyzen, one of Australia’s pre-eminent creatives, has launched his debut book Cabal, the first in a series of illustrated science-fiction short story works. 

Newly released toolkit gives architects key strategies for climate-resilient design

Newly released toolkit gives architects key strategies for climate-resilient design

Drawing on years of experience, Marra+Yeh Architects has made a new toolkit available online for everyone.

Australia’s oldest continuous architecture practice commemorates 140 years

Australia’s oldest continuous architecture practice commemorates 140 years

To honour Wilson Architects’ storied legacy, the practice has released a tome titled Genius Loci.