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The human story behind Australia’s modernist history

The human story behind Australia’s modernist history

At a glittering event at the DKO studio in Melbourne, the launch of a new book was celebrated with champagne and cheers.

The architecture of postcolonialism: Restoring Ethiopia’s Africa Hall

The architecture of postcolonialism: Restoring Ethiopia’s Africa Hall

Architectus Conrad Gargett’s revitalisation of Africa Hall in Addis Ababa traces lines of historical, cultural and architectural significance.

Australia’s oldest continuous architecture practice commemorates 140 years

Australia’s oldest continuous architecture practice commemorates 140 years

To honour Wilson Architects’ storied legacy, the practice has released a tome titled Genius Loci.

A river-inspired tribute reshaping Melbourne’s skyline

A river-inspired tribute reshaping Melbourne’s skyline

Seafarers’ intricate façade, designed by FK, is set to leave a lasting legacy on Melbourne’s urban fabric.

Shrine of Remembrance design exhibition wonders what might have been

Shrine of Remembrance design exhibition wonders what might have been

An exhibition uncovers the design history of Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance, marking the building’s 90th anniversary.

New book explores Glenn Murcutt’s unbuilt works

New book explores Glenn Murcutt’s unbuilt works

A new book by Nick Sissons with contributions from Glenn Murcutt outlays some of the Pritzker Prize-winner’s unrealised designs.

The dialectic of colonialism: Rethinking maps, remaking our cities

The dialectic of colonialism: Rethinking maps, remaking our cities

Dallas Rogers, Head of Urban Discipline at the School of Architecture, Design and Planning, University of Sydney, comments on the history of map-making in our cities.

Celebrating Eileen Gray, a designer “too rich for the punditry to take”

Celebrating Eileen Gray, a designer “too rich for the punditry to take”

Despite designing one of history’s most coveted side tables, Eileen Gray’s popularity faced significant gaps due to the challenges encountered by female designers in the early 20th century.

Three Canberra architects on lessons from history for a planned city

Three Canberra architects on lessons from history for a planned city

We spoke with three architects currently practising in Canberra to investigate the city’s planned history and what it means to work in that shadow.

Ramses the Great in residence at the Australian Museum

Ramses the Great in residence at the Australian Museum

There’s still time to see the milestone exhibition, Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs – the display of Egyptian riches runs until 19 May.

Book review: ‘The Religious Architecture of Alvar, Aino and Elissa Aalto’

Book review: ‘The Religious Architecture of Alvar, Aino and Elissa Aalto’

A new book investigates the religious architecture of Studio Aalto, the Finnish practice that has influenced the work of architects including Glenn Murcutt and Jørn Utzon.

Robert Puksand comment: Have you ever wondered why you design the way you do?

Robert Puksand comment: Have you ever wondered why you design the way you do?

In this opinion piece, the founder of Gray Puksand reflects on past influences as well as the trends and technologies influencing today’s designers.