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Australian Institute of Architects 2025 National Architecture Awards

Australian Institute of Architects 2025 National Architecture Awards

The Australian Institute of Architects has unveiled 43 projects representing the pinnacle of contemporary design, with winners addressing housing, climate and affordability crises through innovative solutions.

Canberra Lyric Theatre: reimagining a national stage

Canberra Lyric Theatre: reimagining a national stage

COX Architecture and Yerrabingin reveal the design for Canberra Lyric Theatre — a world-class, inclusive venue for the nation’s capital.

Enrico Taglietti’s life in design on show in Canberra exhibition

Enrico Taglietti’s life in design on show in Canberra exhibition

A retrospective at Canberra Museum + Gallery honours Enrico Taglietti, shaping the exhibition through his own design principles.

Journey East: Azuma Den opens in Canberra

Journey East: Azuma Den opens in Canberra

Designed by Kelly Ross, the newest addition to Bisa Hospitality’s portfolio represents more than just another restaurant opening.

Will Lynes calls for architects and designers to value the ancient trade of signwriting

Will Lynes calls for architects and designers to value the ancient trade of signwriting

Despite its long and rich history, signwriting is a profession in decline. Will Lynes’ new show, Oily Water at Canberra Glassworks, aims to showcase the techniques of the trade to highlight its potential in design.

It’s all about CONTEXT

It’s all about CONTEXT

The Regional Architecture Association (RAA) is putting on an experience in Canberra in March 2025.

Architectus makes a home in Canberra

Architectus makes a home in Canberra

Having opened a Canberra studio in 2024, Associate Principal and Canberra Studio Leader Alex Lawlor tells us how things are going in the capital.

MED Barton: Luchetti Krelle’s seaside escape in the heart of Canberra

MED Barton: Luchetti Krelle’s seaside escape in the heart of Canberra

Inspired by a Mediterranean ambience, Luchetti Krelle has crafted a warm and atmospheric hospitality offering in the Australian capital.

Continuity and contemporaneity: Winning design team for new National Sculpture Garden revealed

Continuity and contemporaneity: Winning design team for new National Sculpture Garden revealed

Multidisciplinary team CO-AP Holdings has been announced as winners of the National Sculpture Garden Design Competition.

Ngurra: The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Precinct Competition

Ngurra: The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Precinct Competition

Set in Canberra and led by Hassell, Edition Office, COLA Studio and Djinjama, the winning design concept is the National Indigenous Knowledge and Cultural Centre.

Landscape design competition news at the National Gallery Sculpture Garden

Landscape design competition news at the National Gallery Sculpture Garden

Set to undergo a $60-million revitalisation, the National Gallery of Australia has announced the launch of a landscape design competition for its Sculpture Garden.

Flying high: How The Mill Architecture + Design partnered with Milliken to reimagine a government agency HQ in Canberra

Flying high: How The Mill Architecture + Design partnered with Milliken to reimagine a government agency HQ in Canberra

The brief for the new Government Agency office in Canberra was a challenging combination of high performance and high concept. The Mill Architecture + Design turned to Milliken to bring the ambitious project to life.