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Making a HOME in Venice

Making a HOME in Venice

Developed by an all-First Nations curatorial and creative team, the Australia Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale has officially opened.

Australian design on show at Osaka World Expo

Australian design on show at Osaka World Expo

The 2025 Osaka World Expo 2025 is well and truly open, with Buchan’s Pavilion representing Australia on the global stage.

Giving form to yarning: Stories Indesign with Venice Architecture Biennale team

Giving form to yarning: Stories Indesign with Venice Architecture Biennale team

Dr Michael Mossman and Jack Gillmer-Lilley, two of the Creative Directors for the 2025 Australia Pavilion, join us for an in-person podcast to discuss their project, HOME, and Indigenising the built environment.

CK Architecture design for connection

CK Architecture design for connection

Aunty Agnes Shea High School acknowledges historical connections to Country while providing a framework for future generations to engage with First Nations knowledge and traditions.

Hassell’s vision for Australia’s newest city in over a century starts with workplace design

Hassell’s vision for Australia’s newest city in over a century starts with workplace design

In Western Sydney, Hassell’s First Building for Bradfield City Centre aims to be regenerative, adaptable and connected to First Nations culture.

What does designing with Country mean today?

What does designing with Country mean today?

Yerrabingin CEO Christian Hampson on how the concept is maturing and the overlap with fundamental design principles, as well as some pitfalls to avoid.

Architectus’ Ruah Centre for Women and Children marks an Australian first

Architectus’ Ruah Centre for Women and Children marks an Australian first

Architectus has delivered Perth’s new Ruah Centre for Women and Children (RCWC), the first purpose-built facility of its kind in Australia for women and children affected by family and domestic violence.

BVN Associate in the vanguard of Aboriginal women architects

BVN Associate in the vanguard of Aboriginal women architects

With her recent registration, Tiana Furner is among the first cohort of Indigenous women registered as architects in Queensland and indeed Australia.

Two-day gathering to explore First Nations design

Two-day gathering to explore First Nations design

UNSW Galleries is set to host ‘barangga: First Nations Design Gathering,’ a two-day event focused on integrating Country into public art on October 25-26th.

A new era of education at Flinders City Campus by Architectus

A new era of education at Flinders City Campus by Architectus

Architectus elevates Flinders University’s Adelaide presence with a culturally resonant vertical campus, amalgamating advanced learning environments with industry integration and community engagement.

Balarinji comment: Designing with Country offers a unique opportunity for designers

Balarinji comment: Designing with Country offers a unique opportunity for designers

In this comment piece, Indigenous Creative Lead at Balarinji, Johnny Bridges, discusses designing with Country and the environment.

Reflections from Nguluway DesignInc and DesignInc Sydney’s National Reconciliation Week Panel

Reflections from Nguluway DesignInc and DesignInc Sydney’s National Reconciliation Week Panel

The panel at Nguluway DesignInc and DesignInc Sydney’s event encouraged industry professionals to prioritise reconciliation through education, collaboration and inclusive practices.