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Carter Williamson marks 21 years of practice

Carter Williamson marks 21 years of practice

Sydney studio Carter Williamson Architects celebrates 21 years, reflecting on two decades of civic-minded architecture.

A village in the sky: rethinking retirement living in Sydney

A village in the sky: rethinking retirement living in Sydney

Architectus reimagines ageing in place with Australia’s tallest retirement community, combining housing, care and community in Sydney.

Manuelle Gautrand on architecture that moves us

Manuelle Gautrand on architecture that moves us

The extraordinary French architect, Manuelle Gautrand, has recently completed PHIVE, a major civic project in Paramatta, NSW. We took the opportunity to talk with her about architecture.

Melbourne Metro and the design heft of transport infrastructure

Melbourne Metro and the design heft of transport infrastructure

Ingrid Bakker, Principal and Joint Project Director at Hassell, discusses the wider importance of the “city-shaping” Metro Tunnel completed alongside WW+P Architects and RSHP.

Oyster terrazzo by the harbour

Oyster terrazzo by the harbour

Pier Pavilion by Besley & Spresser provides a refreshing, architecturally thoughtful and versatile public space by the water at Barangaroo.

Foster + Partners launches first Australian exhibition at Parkline Place

Foster + Partners launches first Australian exhibition at Parkline Place

Civic Vision, a major exhibition showcasing the global work of Foster + Partners, has officially opened in Sydney.

Happy New Year, happy new Fish Market

Happy New Year, happy new Fish Market

With a date now set for January 2026, Sydney’s landmark project is taking shape as a significant and welcome addition to civic life in the city.

Foster + Partners exhibition is coming to Sydney’s Parkline Place

Foster + Partners exhibition is coming to Sydney’s Parkline Place

‘Civic Vision | Foster + Partners’ is the first comprehensive exhibition of the practice’s work to be held in Australia, providing an in-depth look at its global portfolio of work since it was founded in 1967 by Norman Foster.

Studio Lotus’ Biju Janata Dal Party HQ connects with the streetscape in India

Studio Lotus’ Biju Janata Dal Party HQ connects with the streetscape in India

Biju Janata Dal Party Headquarters’ connection with the streetscape is a testament to the inclusive development and regional pride of design in Odisha.

Monumentality with a certain softness: Moreau Kusunoki and Genton on Powerhouse Parramatta

Monumentality with a certain softness: Moreau Kusunoki and Genton on Powerhouse Parramatta

We met the architectural design team behind Powerhouse Parramatta as they gave a talk on the milestone project at Western Sydney University.

Santuario de La Salle church by CAZA is a modern interpretation of the Colosseum

Santuario de La Salle church by CAZA is a modern interpretation of the Colosseum

The church has an outer skin made of vertical slats and 14 separate doors that lead worshippers to the central circular core.

Bringing it home: Claire Sharpe returns to Warren and Mahoney Wellington

Bringing it home: Claire Sharpe returns to Warren and Mahoney Wellington

She thinks big and has the credentials to back it up. Returning to the Wellington studio of Warren and Mahoney in 2022, this architect brings home a wealth of expertise.