concrete
Workplace
Seidler, Nervi and fjcstudio walk into an office tower
Set within hallowed architectural surroundings amidst the ghosts of Harry Seidler and Pier Luigi Nervi, fjcstudio’s new Sydney home brings geometric clarity and a spirit of creative exchange to a challenging workplace fit-out.
News
“A moment of global significance”: Atlassian tops out in Sydney
Atlassian Central by SHoP Architects and BVN has reached its full structural height, marking a construction milestone for the 39-storey commercial tower in Sydney.
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“It’s a privilege to be able to support”: OFFICE works with Victorian Aboriginal Health Service
The Melbourne-based, not-for-profit practice has designed a new fit-out and outdoor gathering space for the Victorian Aboriginal Healthcare Service.
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Golden Avenue, brutal Brisbane
J.AR OFFICE’s hospitality venue in Brisbane strives to create a small oasis of shade and greenery amidst the concrete jungle of the city. Jared Webb tells us more.
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Materia makes the case for expressive Passivhaus
At Materia, Maurie Novak tests Passivhaus against an expressive architectural brief, using his own St Kilda home to question what high-performance housing can look like.
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Inside the quiet beauty of Setouchi Retreat Aonagi on Shikoku
Tadao Ando’s Setouchi Retreat Aonagi conjures luxury through concrete, light, silence and a deeply immersive relationship with nature.
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Inside Precinct 75’s build-to-rent transformation
COX Architecture uses saturated colour and hotel-style amenity across the historic St Peters location, designed for Coronation Property.
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Bundarra unites heritage and modern design
Smart Design Studio and Those Architects combine landmark and workplace in Bundarra, a Surry Hills gateway blending old and new.
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A new precedent for ZARA’s future international projects
AIM Architecture’s new ZARA Asia flagship store located in the heart of Xinjiekou, Nanjing’s commercial district, raises the bar on the experiential for customers and takes the fashion brand to new heights.
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Shed your skin: The Warehouses’ metamorphosis by J.AR Office
J.AR Office has redesigned the traditional warehouse typology into a contemporary precinct.
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A vision for learning, legacy and landscape
Architectus delivers the Duigan Centre: A thoughtful design for education and community at Brighton Grammar.
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Ordered, modern and effortlessly stylish dining in Adelaide
Sofia by Sans-Arc Studio, with its rich colours and material textures, is a thoughtful addition to the city’s hospitality scene.
Events
Brutalism in Sydney: A book tour of the city’s concrete heritage
A new book documents the brutalist architecture of Sydney, putting the movement into historical context and highlighting its ongoing relevance.
Ideas
Buddhist meditation and bamboo with Vo Trong Nghia
The Vietnamese architect discusses insatiable construction markets and dwindling urban ecologies. For the latter, he recommends bamboo; for the former, meditation.
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W Osaka: Tadao Ando’s hometown hotel is a monolith of hidden delights
Ando’s sleek, stark, black box rises above Osaka’s skyline and hides a treasure trove of interiors designed by Concrete.
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Mapping concrete and Brutalist architecture across Australia, Asia and beyond
From concrete Tokyo to Brutalist Sydney, Blue Crow Media provides a way into new cities — or perhaps a closer look at familiar ones — for the architectural connoisseur, especially those with a keen interest in the twentieth century history.
Workplace
Making mid-century modern sculpture go green in London
Following recent award wins for Brookfield Place Sydney, Make has also been recognised for a landmark workplace project in London. At 80 Charlotte Street, you’ll find architecture in tune with its surroundings.
Ideas
Concrete revolution – 5 ground breaking poured concrete structures
Gillian Serisier rounds up 5 outstanding examples of poured concrete structures. Prepare to be wowed by seamless stretches of materiality.
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Wonderwall designs a Japanese winery ‘bunker’ inspired by winemaking
Set into a hillside in Japan, the concrete bunker aesthetic of this winery, designed by Wonderwall, belies a fastidious approach to wine-making that defines its layout.
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Online offline: AIM Architecture’s retail journey for Harmay
Designed by AIM Architecture, online cosmetic brand Harmay’s first brick-and-mortar store in Hong Kong is a curious, delightful counterpoint to the transactional straightforwardness of online shopping.
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Minimalist retail by Adam Kane Architects
Adam Kane Architects brings its signature minimalist aesthetics to a retail environment, creating an elegant space for brides to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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A slice of Italy in Melbourne: Biasol’s Pentolina
An Italian pasta bar in Melbourne’s CBD by Biasol Design drew design inspiration from the likes of ancient Rome and the modern, culture hub that Melbourne itself has developed.
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A subterranean café in Seoul
Semi-submerged below the ground Café Oriente in Seoul, designed by Labotory harmonises traditional Korean aesthetics with a minimalist approach.
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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.