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Events
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.
Ideas
The Review, part two: ‘Truth and Lies in Architecture’ by Richard Francis-Jones
Timothy Alouani-Roby met with Richard Francis-Jones of fjcstudio (previously fjmtstudio) to discuss his timely, provocative and, quite frankly, necessary book on architecture. In this second part of the book review, we turn to the question of what architects can do in the face of crises from climate breakdown to alienation of place.
Events
The Review, part one: ‘Truth and Lies in Architecture’ by Richard Francis-Jones
Timothy Alouani-Roby met with Richard Francis-Jones of fjcstudio (formerly fjmtstudio) to discuss his timely, provocative and, quite frankly, necessary book on architecture. In this first part of the book review, we consider the alienation and commodification of the profession, as well as its place in society.
News
Brave new worlds made possible with Tilt
Ostensibly an industrial design consultancy, Tilt was born of the observation of an increasing gap between architectural ambition and construction capability. The skill set lies in facilitating the inherently creative bent of architects, landscape architects and artists with engineering and industrial design solutions.
Project
6 wintergardens bring biophilia back home and into work
We seek out 6 inspiring wintergardens that enhance wellbeing and biophilic principles within all manner of spaces – from work and home to hotels and learning arenas. It’s time to get your greenery on!
People
bangawarra: voices leading change
Joining their considerable forces in 2018, Jo Kinniburgh and Shannon Foster, as bangawarra (meaning to make, to design and to bring about through sustained effort), have a monumental task ahead of them.
Project
Connecting with Country: an architectural framework for Blackwattle Bay
In planning the future of NSW’s Blackwattle Bay, fjmtstudio and Bangawarra have collaborated on a Connecting with Country Framework that reaches beyond the physical to acknowledge the stories and cultural significance of the site.
Project
An expansive atrium shines in CBA’s impressive Sydney offices
Davenport Campbell delivers the second phase of CBA’s South Eveleigh campus with a future-fit workplace that aligns people with tech and innovation.
Project
What contemporary library design looks like at its best
Libraries as newly reimagined hubs of technology and activity continue to grow in both scale and scope, with architects and designers responding to impress.
CPD
How to Help Architects Achieve their Objectives through Clever Design
Presented by TILT
News
It’s official: the 2020 Sustainability Awards shortlist is here
The 2020 Sustainability Awards shortlist has been announced and this year, there have been quite a few very pleasant surprises.
Edit
The Indesign Edit On Working The Workplace
Welcome to the first edition of The Indesign Edit. In this issue, we focus on commercial projects and feature three of the best that workplace design has to offer.
News
Institute’s 2019 Architecture Award winners revealed
Diverse, responsive and innovative, 35 winners and 12 commendations have been revealed for the Institute’s 2019 Architecture Awards.
Ideas
Rising expectations: The rise of vertical schools
Vertical education. It’s a fact, but is it also a fad? Paul McGillick looks at how education is reaching for the skies.
Project
Ministry by design: fjmt’s Salamanca Building
When the politics of a project involve Parliament itself, the architectural facilitator must be expert in multi-party negotiation. fjmt brings the design conversation back to the land and its people with Salamanca Building at Parliament Square, Hobart.
Ideas
Strategising for Success in a nutshell
Recorded during FRONT, this seminar brings together a band of experts to discuss the ways in which workplace strategy, and its consultants, can and should work more closely with clients and designers – all for a better outcome for the end user.
News
The Institute’s 2018 National Architecture Awards shortlist revealed
Take a look at the outstanding work that made the cut in the Australian Institute of Architects’ national awards program.
Dissections
Salamanca
The new Parliament Square development symbolises the current rejuvenation of Hobart and the Salamanca Building is the key.
Articles
From the ground up: How Tappeti believes we can transform the design industry, one rug at a time
Luxury rug brand and FRONT exhibitor Tappeti prove that sometimes, finding outstanding design is simply a question of looking down.
Products
From The Ground Up: How Tappeti Believes We Can Transform The Design Industry, One Rug At A Time
Luxury rug brand and FRONT exhibitor Tappeti prove that sometimes, finding outstanding design is simply a question of looking down.
Articles
Australian Design Taking Home The Top Prizes On The World Stage!
Design can change the world. As a member of the architecture and design community, you are the visionary—the creative problem solver who is constantly redefining the way we work, play, and organise our lives.
Articles
It’s unanimous: Australian design is among the best in the world!
If the 2017 global Shaw Contract Design Awards revealed anything, it’s that Australian designers really know how to embrace change and take a risk.
Dissections
200 George Street Sydney, by FJMT featuring AR-MA
How are advances in technology allowing industrial desing engineers to create an agile working model for their industry? FJMT’s recent 200 George Street project featuring AR-MA demonstrates the outcome of a sophisticated digital design, capitalising on the hybrid skills of technology-native architects.
Project
200 George by fjmt
Sydney’s city skyline has a new, gold-hued tower among its sparkling silver skyscrapers. 200 George by fjmt is a 37-storey office building, quite unlike its predecessors.