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First look: Architectus unveils preliminary design concepts for UNE Tamworth Campus

First look: Architectus unveils preliminary design concepts for UNE Tamworth Campus

The University of New England (UNE) recently hosted a community reveal of Architectus’ initial vision for the proposed Tamworth campus. We walk you through the update.

GroupGSA’s Sydney fit-out wins at the Polytec Design Awards 2023

GroupGSA’s Sydney fit-out wins at the Polytec Design Awards 2023

GroupGSA has been named national winner, Polytec’s highest design honour, for an enthralling commercial fit-out which spotlights Australian talent and craftsmanship.

Culture and craftsmanship: a spirited new home for South Sydney icons

Culture and craftsmanship: a spirited new home for South Sydney icons

Workspace Commercial Furniture delivers a thoughtful tribute to the essence of South Sydney – from honouring the traditional custodians of the land to celebrating the community’s beloved Rabbitohs.

Where the ocean and mountains meet: Yarrila Place by BVN

Where the ocean and mountains meet: Yarrila Place by BVN

Yarrila Place, which celebrated its grand opening in September, is a new and colourful landmark housing a cutting-edge museum, art gallery, library and essential council services.

Kaunitz Yeung Architecture comment: Architecture and The Voice

Kaunitz Yeung Architecture comment: Architecture and The Voice

On the eve of The Voice referendum, David Kaunitz comments on the power of listening and collaboration in Indigenous communities.

Meet the 4 First Nation’s artists behind Tappeti’s breathtaking Indigenous Collection

Meet the 4 First Nation’s artists behind Tappeti’s breathtaking Indigenous Collection

An ode to the power of collaboration, Tappeti’s new Indigenous Collection translates original artworks by four leading First Nation artists into three-dimensional luxury rugs – using only the finest natural materials such as wool and artsilk.

Cooee Art to Art Leven: Australia’s oldest Indigenous gallery relaunches with country x Country

Cooee Art to Art Leven: Australia’s oldest Indigenous gallery relaunches with country x Country

Australia’s longest-running Indigenous gallery, is rebranding as Art Leven under the continued directorship of Mirri Leven to broaden focus while continuing to support First Nations art.

Landmark Indigenous art installation unveiled on Melbourne’s Westgate Freeway

Landmark Indigenous art installation unveiled on Melbourne’s Westgate Freeway

Tilt and First Peoples artist Lisa Waup have collaborated to bring an Indigenous public art installation to Melbourne’s Westgate Freeway. This artwork integrates Indigenous narratives into the urban landscape in a significant Australian first.

“Instantly welcoming and culturally agnostic”: Darebin Intercultural Centre by Sibling Architecture

“Instantly welcoming and culturally agnostic”: Darebin Intercultural Centre by Sibling Architecture

Darebin Intercultural Centre is a project bursting with colour and texture. At the core of this public work, however, Sibling Architecture has confronted questions of cultural inclusion and the colonial heritage of the built environment in ways that run much deeper than surface level.

Woods Bagot comment: ‘People-centric care’ sounds obvious, but we’re stuck in a system

Woods Bagot comment: ‘People-centric care’ sounds obvious, but we’re stuck in a system

In this comment piece on healthcare design, Edwina Bennett, associate principal at Woods Bagot, asserts that it’s time to prioritise people with new ways of organising our health spaces.

The Review, part two: ‘Truth and Lies in Architecture’ by Richard Francis-Jones

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.

The Review, part one: ‘Truth and Lies in Architecture’ by Richard Francis-Jones

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.