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“Imagining a future history”: The six new schools of outer Melbourne

“Imagining a future history”: The six new schools of outer Melbourne

The task facing ARM Architecture was to create six new schools across five sites in Melbourne’s outer suburbs.

Anita B. Lawrence Centre launches: 25-year anniversary marks renaming of UNSW Red Centre

Anita B. Lawrence Centre launches: 25-year anniversary marks renaming of UNSW Red Centre

As part of UNSW’s Celebrating Women on Campus project, the home of UNSW’s School of Built Environment has been renamed in honour of a trailblazing architecture graduate.

Spontaneity and collaboration in the place where unicorns work

Spontaneity and collaboration in the place where unicorns work

Adaptable, neurodiverse work settings define this boundary-pushing workplace designed by Geyer for fintech unicorn, Tyro, and its next-gen talent.

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.

An education in revitalisation: BSPN in Somerville House’s heritage heart

An education in revitalisation: BSPN in Somerville House’s heritage heart

BSPN has restored Fewings Building’s Queenslander vernacular, recapturing its former glory while bringing it well and truly into the 21st century.

Modern seating with a classic twist

Modern seating with a classic twist

The humble stacking chair receives a contemporary facelift with the new Aula chair by Wilkhahn.

Intersecting innovations: Accelerating advances in science through collaborative infrastructure

Intersecting innovations: Accelerating advances in science through collaborative infrastructure

In this comment piece, Graeme Spencer, national director of science and education at HDR, discusses the state of scientific and technological innovation across the design industry.

The school that went underground: Ivanhoe’s world class sporting complex

The school that went underground: Ivanhoe’s world class sporting complex

At Ivanhoe Grammar, McIldowie Partners has tackled a demanding brief head-on. With multiple levels and a wealth of facilities, the new Sports and Aquatic Centre brings top class facilities without losing a connection to the landscape.

A portrait of the architect as a young man

A portrait of the architect as a young man

No, this not a review of James Joyce’s latest novel. Timothy Alouani-Roby spoke with Matthews Architects’ managing director, Gerald Matthews, and recently registered architect, Aiden Moon, about the changing face of architectural education and the transition to practice.

Transforming life in the library: Spowers at Chadstone Campus

Transforming life in the library: Spowers at Chadstone Campus

Through a strategy of reusing materials and maintaining the existing layout, Spowers has transformed the Chadstone campus library in Victoria. With strong input from end-users, the fit-out is a model of sustainable and conscientious design.

Autex Acoustics, supporter of The Learning Space category in the 2023 INDE.Awards

Autex Acoustics, supporter of The Learning Space category in the 2023 INDE.Awards

As the supporter of The Learning Space in the 2023 INDE.Awards, Autex Acoustics is passionate about education and providing the best products to aid teaching and learning. However, there is so much more to this company who have a world view of sustainability and helping our planet repair.

Q&A: Offline versus online learning with Spowers’ Scott Allardyce

Q&A: Offline versus online learning with Spowers’ Scott Allardyce

Spowers is a Victorian design practice, delivering architecture, interior design and masterplanning across a range of sectors. Hear director Scott Allardyce’s take on equitable hybrid learning environments.