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Designing density with character in our inner suburbs

Designing density with character in our inner suburbs

Kerstin Thompson of KTA and Neometro Director Lochlan Sinclair discuss density, character and the inner city during a recent gathering in St Kilda East.

Shophouse-inspired Soori Penang is a personal tribute to home and place

Shophouse-inspired Soori Penang is a personal tribute to home and place

Architect Soo K. Chan restores the shophouse typology, informed by the memory of growing up in one within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town in Penang.

Elevate: Cottee Parker launches scheme for next generation of architectural leaders

Elevate: Cottee Parker launches scheme for next generation of architectural leaders

Cottee Parker Architects has launched ‘Elevate,’ an eight-month program designed to rethink how emerging leaders are mentored, recognised and prepared for the realities of contemporary practice. 

All that glitters

All that glitters

Paying homage to tradition and culture while imbuing the design with a contemporary language, Sabari Gold and Diamonds store by Parinamah is authentic, innovative and incredibly beautiful.

These New Zealand mountain cabins mediate human shelter and alpine scale

These New Zealand mountain cabins mediate human shelter and alpine scale

In the mountains of New Zealand’s South Island, a pair of remote cabins provide serene shelter with interiors informed by natural tones, materials and even local creatures.

Join us for a talk on architecture and writing at fjcstudio!

Join us for a talk on architecture and writing at fjcstudio!

Our editor will be speaking at an upcoming circlesix event hosted by fjcstudio at Sydney’s Australia Square. Register here to attend.

An open-air theatre by the Seto Inland Sea

An open-air theatre by the Seto Inland Sea

In Kobe, Japan, TOTTEI GREEN HILL by Tomohiro Hata Architect & Associates brings a new, versatile event space to a previously industrial marina.

Phillip Mathieson discusses his career, influences and design approach on the podcast

Phillip Mathieson discusses his career, influences and design approach on the podcast

In this STORIESINDESIGN conversation, architect Phillip Mathieson discusses his formative personal experiences and his residentially focused work out of Sydney.

Will you be travelling to Milan Design Week 2026?

Will you be travelling to Milan Design Week 2026?

Salone del Mobile arrives in April and we’ll have our team over there as usual – get in touch if you’re heading over from Australia, New Zealand or the wider Asia-Pacific.

A book on constructing your own home with Melbourne architect, Alexander Hill

A book on constructing your own home with Melbourne architect, Alexander Hill

‘Find Your Way Home’ is a comprehensive guide to designing, renovating and building your own home in Australia based on the ‘Three Hat Approach.’

Italian design icon Roberto Palomba joins the podcast during Australia trip

Italian design icon Roberto Palomba joins the podcast during Australia trip

Italian architect and designer Roberto Palomba has been travelling across Australia in February 2026 for a series of talks, showroom events and product launches.

Reframing the everyday: HDR elevates public amenities at Pyrmont Bridge East

Reframing the everyday: HDR elevates public amenities at Pyrmont Bridge East

HDR reimagines Pyrmont Bridge East Amenities through adaptive reuse, elevating civic design with inclusive, sustainable intent.