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A modernist icon gains a new communal space

A modernist icon gains a new communal space

Wood Marsh has transformed a disused caretaker’s apartment within Melbourne’s heritage-listed Fairlie building into a wellness centre that extends the legacy of one of Australia’s most significant residential towers.

The winners of the 2026 NSW Architecture Awards

The winners of the 2026 NSW Architecture Awards

From landmark transport infrastructure and adaptive reuse to inventive housing and regional projects, the 2026 NSW Architecture Awards recognised the breadth of architecture shaping the state.

The Lands by Capella reopens a Sydney landmark

The Lands by Capella reopens a Sydney landmark

At The Lands by Capella, Hassell and Purcell take a restrained approach to adaptive reuse — working with the existing building to reintroduce it as a public, mixed-use destination.

A grand architectural tour of India – from a student’s perspective

A grand architectural tour of India – from a student’s perspective

What insights, impressions and inspirations does a student of architecture gain from travel? Khushi Chevli, based in Sydney, recently travelled around India, so we asked her to share the experience with us.

Recasting density in the suburban garden

Recasting density in the suburban garden

In Melbourne, Justin Mallia Architecture reshapes a compromised heritage site into a flexible, multi-residential home — balancing density, landscape and long-term adaptability through a careful reworking of form, light and ground.

Keiji Ashizawa Design transforms historic Singapore restaurant

Keiji Ashizawa Design transforms historic Singapore restaurant

The Japanese firm brings elements of calm into Loca Niru, a fine-dining restaurant housed in a 146-year-old mansion in Singapore.

Rodd & Gunn reimagined

Rodd & Gunn reimagined

With a superb design for the new Rodd & Gunn flagship in Melbourne’s CBD, Studio Y has created something very special that takes the idea of retail to another level.

Garde Hotel opens a new hospitality chapter in Fremantle

Garde Hotel opens a new hospitality chapter in Fremantle

Matthew Crawford Architects and Foolscap rework Garde Hotel’s heritage buildings into a place-aware, craft-rich addition to Western Australia’s hospitality landscape.

Omnicom’s Melbourne headquarters revitalises a heritage icon on Bourke Street

Omnicom’s Melbourne headquarters revitalises a heritage icon on Bourke Street

The new headquarters for Omnicom in Melbourne’s CBD sees heritage re-invigorated with style and finesse.

Stepping into Singapore: Humanscale HQ marks APAC expansion

Stepping into Singapore: Humanscale HQ marks APAC expansion

Humanscale’s new showroom is about the modern workplace, with ergonomic excellence, sustainable design and architectural heritage in Singapore.

Epula by Luchetti Krelle: A feast for the senses in Sydney’s GPO building

Epula by Luchetti Krelle: A feast for the senses in Sydney’s GPO building

Luchetti Krelle’s timeless design at Epula marries heritage grandeur with classic sophistication, celebrating the spirit of a European piazza whilst remaining unmistakably of its place.

Kennedy Nolan appointed to lead next phase at Abbotsford Convent

Kennedy Nolan appointed to lead next phase at Abbotsford Convent

Abbotsford Convent has appointed Kennedy Nolan to guide the next stage of development at the heritage-listed Melbourne precinct, continuing its evolution as a cultural and community landmark.