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Funding cuts are an existential threat to Australian Design Centre

Funding cuts are an existential threat to Australian Design Centre

The Australian Design Centre (ADC) is facing a crisis as core funding cuts leave NSW without a government-funded organisation dedicated to craft and design practice.

Four architects discuss the NSW Housing Pattern Book

Four architects discuss the NSW Housing Pattern Book

In this episode of Stories Indesign, architects from Studio Johnston, Sam Crawford Architects, SAHA and Carter Williamson discuss their involvement in the recently launched NSW Pattern Book.

NSW launches landmark Housing Pattern Book (and it’s only $1 for now!)

NSW launches landmark Housing Pattern Book (and it’s only $1 for now!)

Featuring designs by Studio Johnston, Sam Crawford Architects, SAHA and others, the NSW Pattern Book for low-rise homes is a milestone in housing design.

Hassell celebrates Capella milestone

Hassell celebrates Capella milestone

The Lands by Capella has had its official naming ceremony, marking the next chapter in the transformation of one of Sydney’s most revered heritage buildings. 

UNSW housing analytics lab launches in Sydney

UNSW housing analytics lab launches in Sydney

A new analytics lab led by UNSW researchers will draw on generative AI in an attempt to tackle Australia’s housing crisis, and has opened with an event attended by the NSW Premier in Eveleigh.

ArtMade Architects’ Director weighs in on NSW Housing Policy

ArtMade Architects’ Director weighs in on NSW Housing Policy

With more NSW Housing Policy rolled out early this year, ArtMade Architects’ Sherif Saad comments on the importance of good design to its success.

This new embassy “softens the boundaries between formality and warmth”

This new embassy “softens the boundaries between formality and warmth”

Architectkidd brings curves, texture, warmth and dynamic details into the interior design of the Kuwait Embassy in Brunei.

“Density used to sound like a betrayal of the Australian dream”: Matthews Architects Q&A

“Density used to sound like a betrayal of the Australian dream”: Matthews Architects Q&A

Gerald Matthews of Matthews Architects provides insight on South Australia’s 2024 Future Living code amendment, focusing on co-located living.

Don’t demolish Flemington Estate, says OFFICE – ‘Retain, Repair, Reinvest’

Don’t demolish Flemington Estate, says OFFICE – ‘Retain, Repair, Reinvest’

Australia’s only not-for-profit architectural practice, OFFICE, is supporting the residents of Victoria’s housing estates in their fight to save their homes and communities.

Flying high: How The Mill Architecture + Design partnered with Milliken to reimagine a government agency HQ in Canberra

Flying high: How The Mill Architecture + Design partnered with Milliken to reimagine a government agency HQ in Canberra

The brief for the new Government Agency office in Canberra was a challenging combination of high performance and high concept. The Mill Architecture + Design turned to Milliken to bring the ambitious project to life.

Weaving hidden First Nations stories into the built environment

Weaving hidden First Nations stories into the built environment

An exciting new collaboration involving Autex Acoustics, Willie Weston and Lisa Waup colourfully brings First Nations design to high-performance acoustics.