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A straw odyssey: Australian architect heads to Europe for waste materials research

A straw odyssey: Australian architect heads to Europe for waste materials research

Byera Hadley Scholarship-winner Michael Jones is about to set off on a research trip across five countries. He tells us why his research focus, straw, is a sleeping giant in the context of climate crisis and built environment waste.

Casa Kartell is a home within a showroom as Roberto Palomba visits Australia

Casa Kartell is a home within a showroom as Roberto Palomba visits Australia

As Roberto Palomba visits Australia, Space Furniture unveils a 450-square-metre apartment installation that positions Kartell not as a collection of objects, but as a complete way of living.

Álvaro Siza and Duccio Malagamba, from sketch to photograph

Álvaro Siza and Duccio Malagamba, from sketch to photograph

‘Before After’ by Álvaro Siza and photographer Duccio Malagamba examines the relationship between architectural conception and completed building.

RIBA Gold Medal awarded to Níall McLaughlin

RIBA Gold Medal awarded to Níall McLaughlin

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced that the Irish architect, educator and writer will receive the 2026 Royal Gold Medal for architecture.

GUBI CEO joins the podcast during a visit from Europe

GUBI CEO joins the podcast during a visit from Europe

Arranged with the assistance of Cult, Marie Kristine Schmidt joins Timothy Alouani-Roby at The Commons in Sydney.

Foster + Partners launches first Australian exhibition at Parkline Place

Foster + Partners launches first Australian exhibition at Parkline Place

Civic Vision, a major exhibition showcasing the global work of Foster + Partners, has officially opened in Sydney.

Architecture as laboratory: Notes from the Venice Biennale with David Holm

Architecture as laboratory: Notes from the Venice Biennale with David Holm

In this comment piece, COX Principal David Holm reflects on Carlo Ratti’s curatorship in which climate, colonisation and gender equity took centre stage at the Venice Biennale.

Stories Indesign: Piers Taylor and the Glenn Murcutt Symposium

Stories Indesign: Piers Taylor and the Glenn Murcutt Symposium

Piers Taylor joins Timothy Alouani-Roby at The Commons to discuss overlaps with Glenn Murcutt and Francis Kéré, his renowned ‘Studio in the Woods,’ and the sheer desire to make things with whatever might be at hand. 

Highlights from across Copenhagen’s 3daysofdesign 2025

Highlights from across Copenhagen’s 3daysofdesign 2025

Take a whirlwind tour of some of the standout appearances at 3daysofdesign 2025.

Space Furniture unveils world’s first B&B Italia Outdoor store  

Space Furniture unveils world’s first B&B Italia Outdoor store  

Space Furniture has opened the world’s first standalone B&B Italia Outdoor showroom, a landmark space celebrating an enduring partnership of over 30 years with B&B Italia.

Stories Indesign: Mosaics of culture with Hicham Lahlou

Stories Indesign: Mosaics of culture with Hicham Lahlou

Hicham Lahlou, international industrial designer and interior architect, joins me on the podcast to discuss the overlaps between African and Australian design.

Behind the Brand with Kvadrat Senior VP, Njusja de Gier

Behind the Brand with Kvadrat Senior VP, Njusja de Gier

As Kvadrat announces its full independence, Njusja de Gier shares some insight on her fascinating and rather unorthodox career path.