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The architecture of postcolonialism: Restoring Ethiopia’s Africa Hall

The architecture of postcolonialism: Restoring Ethiopia’s Africa Hall

Architectus Conrad Gargett’s revitalisation of Africa Hall in Addis Ababa traces lines of historical, cultural and architectural significance.

Towers of senior living

Towers of senior living

Architectus Conrad Gargett lead the way in design for health and wellness for seniors with this latest project in Brisbane.

Winners at the World Architecture Festival in Singapore

Winners at the World Architecture Festival in Singapore

The 2023 World Architecture Festival (WAF) features no less than 44 category prizes – find out about the winners and commendations from days one and two here.

What can we learn from the ‘Blue Zones’ as we strive to live longer and age well?

What can we learn from the ‘Blue Zones’ as we strive to live longer and age well?

A specialist in senior living, Dr YE Ng of Architectus Conrad Gargett draws on research into the ‘Blue Zones’ – regions worldwide where people have the longest lifespans – to offer insights into the key ingredients to create places for ageing well. 

Victorian Heart Hospital wins The Health and Wellbeing Space at 2023 INDE.Awards

Victorian Heart Hospital wins The Health and Wellbeing Space at 2023 INDE.Awards

The winner of The Health and Wellbeing Space category changes lives in all the right ways and is a paragon of best practice design for the future.

Southern hemisphere gets its first dedicated cardiac hospital

Southern hemisphere gets its first dedicated cardiac hospital

The Victorian Heart Hospital by Conrad Gargett plus Wardle has won The Health and Wellbeing Space at the 2023 INDE.Awards. It sets a new design agenda where patient and staff wellbeing is central to function and form.

Who’s been On The Move throughout August?

Who’s been On The Move throughout August?

It’s been a busy month as usual across the design industry in Australia and the wider Asia Pacific. We track the latest promotions and moves.

Four extraordinary practices on show for The Building category at the 2023 INDE.Awards

Four extraordinary practices on show for The Building category at the 2023 INDE.Awards

It’s a feast of design knowledge as four of the best Australian practices come together to discuss their shortlisted projects in The Building category at this year’s INDE.Awards.

On The Move: Design careers move forward in May

On The Move: Design careers move forward in May

Promotions, senior appointments, mergers and more: this month’s On The Move column has it all. Find out who’s doing what with their careers in design.

Architectus and Conrad Gargett merger complete

Architectus and Conrad Gargett merger complete

Business operations at the two renowned design firms have officially merged. The news will mean that the newly merged practice will be one of Australia’s largest.

Warning to all architects: Ignore design culture at your peril

Warning to all architects: Ignore design culture at your peril

Australian architect and Conrad Gargett principal Dale Swan laments the lack of design culture in some practices across the country. According to Dale, it’s often what leads promising young architects and designers to exit such studios.

Raising the barre: Conrad Gargett’s Queensland Ballet

Raising the barre: Conrad Gargett’s Queensland Ballet

A new home for the Queensland Ballet is not only aesthetically beautiful but filled with every amenity to help support and encourage the dancers and the dance.