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AIA Gold Medallist Kerstin Thompson at the World Architecture Festival

AIA Gold Medallist Kerstin Thompson at the World Architecture Festival

Timothy Alouani-Roby caught up with the Melbourne-based architect at the World Architecture Festival (WAF) after her AIA Gold Medal speech.

Five insights from Australian designers at the 2023 World Architecture Festival

Five insights from Australian designers at the 2023 World Architecture Festival

We asked prominent designers travelling to Singapore a simple question: what does Australian design bring to WAF? Here are the five main topics that came up.

First look: Architectus unveils preliminary design concepts for UNE Tamworth Campus

First look: Architectus unveils preliminary design concepts for UNE Tamworth Campus

The University of New England (UNE) recently hosted a community reveal of Architectus’ initial vision for the proposed Tamworth campus. We walk you through the update.

EiM unveils Singapore’s inaugural net-zero international school building

EiM unveils Singapore’s inaugural net-zero international school building

The Greenhouse located at the Dulwich College (Singapore) campus in Bukit Batok, marks a significant stride towards sustainable design, with a focus on holistic education and environmental responsibility.

Rooftop renewal of a Sydney modernist gem

Rooftop renewal of a Sydney modernist gem

Ground-breaking in its day and an icon of Australian campus architecture, the University of Sydney’s Fisher Library is celebrating 60 years with a very special reactivation.

CHES manifests new modes of learning in pre-tertiary education

CHES manifests new modes of learning in pre-tertiary education

This pre-tertiary education facility by Fieldwork and Brand Architects elevates modern day learning through connections with nature, progressive sustainability measures and flexible work spaces. Check out CHES.

Meadowbank Tafe poised to become central hub of skills-based learning

Meadowbank Tafe poised to become central hub of skills-based learning

Australia’s first tertiary campus with the facilities to host both trade and digital skills-based education under one roof is now complete. Designed and delivered by Gray Puksand, the campus is ready to address Australia’s skills shortages.

Collaborative laboratories at the ANU with Hassell

Collaborative laboratories at the ANU with Hassell

Canberra’s Australian National University has a new facility in the Hassell-designed Research School of Physics. It’s taking science into the future and a new era of capability.

Case study: Biophilic design tactics in Australian school design

Case study: Biophilic design tactics in Australian school design

More relevant than ever, biophilia has become a centrepiece of education design. Speaking with Lyons, ThomsonAdsett, Capral, Krause and more, we gain insight into the best products and smartest approaches dissolving the boundaries between inside and out.

“From council car park to vertical campus”: Bankstown City Campus by HDR

“From council car park to vertical campus”: Bankstown City Campus by HDR

HDR, in collaboration with Walker Corporation and Lyons, has designed Western Sydney University’s new 26,500 square metre vertical Bankstown City Campus as part of a $340M investment in the area.

The vertical campus turned outside in: Wurun Senior College

The vertical campus turned outside in: Wurun Senior College

The winner of The Learning Space at the 2023 INDE.Awards has been named: Wurun Senior Campus by GHD Design and Grimshaw.

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.