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Encore Cremorne by Fieldwork, a fusion of forms in brick and glass

Encore Cremorne by Fieldwork, a fusion of forms in brick and glass

New seven-storey glazed office tower meets single-storey red brick heritage warehouse at Encore Cremorne.

A winery, a castle and some new architecture. What more could you need?

A winery, a castle and some new architecture. What more could you need?

The reimagining of All Saints Estate by Technē includes new architecture and sensitive interiors for a multifaceted hospitality offering at the regional winery.

There’s nothing mediocre about Babylon Brisbane by Hogg & Lamb

There’s nothing mediocre about Babylon Brisbane by Hogg & Lamb

Having previously designed Babylon Sydney, it was important for Hogg & Lamb that Babylon Brisbane becomes a sister restaurant while responding anew to Brisbane’s climate and clientele.  

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.

Tropical Space delivers an innovative office building in Ho Chi Minh City

Tropical Space delivers an innovative office building in Ho Chi Minh City

Designed with commitment to sustainability and featuring the integration of solid clay bricks, Premier Office seamlessly blends into the urban fabric of Tan Binh district.

10 years carbon neutral: How bricks are cementing our future

10 years carbon neutral: How bricks are cementing our future

It’s not small feat to achieve a carbon neutral brick, but Brickworks achieved this a decade ago. Ten years on, the company recaps for us just what goes into a carbon neutral brick.

The brave new world of brick

The brave new world of brick

In this second part of a series on Brickworks, we move on to the future of brick. Exciting innovations are taking place, pushing design and material technology in new directions.

Centennial celebrations: 100 years of Bowral Bricks

Centennial celebrations: 100 years of Bowral Bricks

To mark its 100th birthday, Brickworks has released a publication, 100 Years of Bowral Bricks, documenting the significant milestones in their rich and diverse history. In this first part of two, we delve into the history of bricks.

Anonym crafts a rock climber’s haven within perforated walls

Anonym crafts a rock climber’s haven within perforated walls

Sailom House by Anonym brings three families under one roof, responding to their eclectic combination of hobbies with unique design elements, including a rock climbing wall.

Interval Architects Reinterpret The Past With Tower Of Bricks

Interval Architects Reinterpret The Past With Tower Of Bricks

A former brick kiln in Hengshui, China has been referenced and reinterpreted by Interval Architects with a new brick-faced observation tower at an art centre.

Brick It Up: MAKK Architects Create A Refuge With Brick

Brick It Up: MAKK Architects Create A Refuge With Brick

In the Yuk Tong Avenue House, MAKK Architects combine pattern making with climate control using humble, robust brick.

Richards & Spence’s jewel in the crown: The Calile Hotel

Richards & Spence’s jewel in the crown: The Calile Hotel

With the recent opening of The Calile Hotel – Richards & Spence’s latest addition to the James Street precinct they helped to revitalise – we thought it was time to sit down with the practice to explore its unique and transformative approach to design.