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‘Sticky tenants’ with Make Architects: UK learnings for Australian build-to-rent

What can Australian build-to-rent (BTR) developers learn from the experienced UK market and how can these lessons be applied locally? Frank Filskow shares valuable insights from Make’s work and research in the UK and Australia.

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From tired office to luxury aged care: Adaptive reuse with Fender Katsalidis

The Alba is a transformative adaptive reuse project in Melbourne, transforming a dilapidated office building into a refined aged care residence.

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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.

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Koichi Takada on nature, luxury and his latest collaboration with Lexus

As LANDMARK by Lexus returns for its sixth iteration, Sydney-based Japanese architect Koichi Takada is reflecting on the place of nature in design.

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Kristen Whittle and the quest for soulful density

Building on a profound depth of experience, Kristen Whittle is orchestrating his very own studio with a humanistic design philosophy based on care.

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Comment: Susanne Pini on build-to-rent, the new place activator

In this comment piece, Rothelowman principal, Susanne Pini, argues that the build-to-rent model makes for a much richer mix of spaces in our cities.

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Pritzker Prize-winning architects Lacaton & Vassal launch Sydney exhibition

Curated by France-based architects Lacaton & Vassal, ‘Living in the City’ runs at the Tin Sheds Gallery within the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning until September 23.

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Plus Architecture comment: What inspired us about the Scandinavian housing model?

Plus Architecture’s Patric Przeradzki offers four key takeaways from the Scandinavian housing model. Przeradzki argues they can be applied in Australia to work towards healthier, safer and more cohesive residential communities.

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Three essential changes: NSW AIA criticises the state’s Affordable Housing Strategy

The NSW Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects, led by president Adam Haddow, voices concerns about the NSW Affordable Housing Strategy, citing a risk of abuse for financial gain. The Institute advocates for permanent affordable housing, management by registered non-profits and a restriction on development approval times to deter land banking.

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Sustainable, livable and naturally urban: Sydney’s future at the VIVID Collectivity Talks

While Sydney’s VIVID celebration is typically associated with stunning visuals and light shows, it is also a place to ponder the futures of the harbour city.

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Tackling housing density on the Victorian Architecture Awards shortlist

The shortlist for the Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Architecture Awards has been published. Nightingale Village is one of the projects in the mix and we spoke to Austin Maynard Architects about their part in it.

‘Sticky tenants’ with Make Architects: UK learnings for Australian build-to-rent

From tired office to luxury aged care: Adaptive reuse with Fender Katsalidis

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

Koichi Takada on nature, luxury and his latest collaboration with Lexus

Kristen Whittle and the quest for soulful density

Comment: Susanne Pini on build-to-rent, the new place activator

Pritzker Prize-winning architects Lacaton & Vassal launch Sydney exhibition

Plus Architecture comment: What inspired us about the Scandinavian housing model?

Three essential changes: NSW AIA criticises the state’s Affordable Housing Strategy

Sustainable, livable and naturally urban: Sydney’s future at the VIVID Collectivity Talks

Tackling housing density on the Victorian Architecture Awards shortlist

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