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UNSW housing analytics lab launches in Sydney

UNSW housing analytics lab launches in Sydney

A new analytics lab led by UNSW researchers will draw on generative AI in an attempt to tackle Australia’s housing crisis, and has opened with an event attended by the NSW Premier in Eveleigh.

ArtMade Architects’ Director weighs in on NSW Housing Policy

ArtMade Architects’ Director weighs in on NSW Housing Policy

With more NSW Housing Policy rolled out early this year, ArtMade Architects’ Sherif Saad comments on the importance of good design to its success.

“Density used to sound like a betrayal of the Australian dream”: Matthews Architects Q&A

“Density used to sound like a betrayal of the Australian dream”: Matthews Architects Q&A

Gerald Matthews of Matthews Architects provides insight on South Australia’s 2024 Future Living code amendment, focusing on co-located living.

Repurpose with purpose: FK at 500 Bourke Street

Repurpose with purpose: FK at 500 Bourke Street

The $160 million transformation of 500 Bourke Street in Melbourne’s CBD has revitalised a 1970s Brutalist icon, originally designed by Godfrey & Spowers.

Don’t demolish Flemington Estate, says OFFICE – ‘Retain, Repair, Reinvest’

Don’t demolish Flemington Estate, says OFFICE – ‘Retain, Repair, Reinvest’

Australia’s only not-for-profit architectural practice, OFFICE, is supporting the residents of Victoria’s housing estates in their fight to save their homes and communities.

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.

Comment: Designing for community harmony in mixed-use urban renewal

Comment: Designing for community harmony in mixed-use urban renewal

“The primary objective is to mitigate noise at the source” – this comment piece by Daniele Albanese, Head of Acoustics APAC, Cundall delves into how this pre-emptive solution can be soundly integrated.

Gensler forecasts the trends of 2025

Gensler forecasts the trends of 2025

Let’s find out what’s in store for design in 2025 from Gensler.

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.

Stories Indesign: MP Max Chandler-Mather on housing crises and the politics of architecture

Stories Indesign: MP Max Chandler-Mather on housing crises and the politics of architecture

In this episode of Stories Indesign podcast, Timothy Alouani-Roby speaks to Greens MP and spokesperson for housing and homelessness, Max Chandler-Mather.

“Architecture is the silent scaffolding that enables the making and breaking of worlds”: Kabage Karanja Q&A

“Architecture is the silent scaffolding that enables the making and breaking of worlds”: Kabage Karanja Q&A

We caught up with Kabage Karanja, co-founder and co-director of Cave_bureau, ahead of the Living Cities Forum in Sydney and Melbourne.

Living Cities Forum rolls into Sydney and Melbourne

Living Cities Forum rolls into Sydney and Melbourne

The 2024 Living Cities Forum hits Australia in September, with a range of international speakers standing out amidst an expanded program.