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“Beyond pure functionality”: Tilt’s façade innovation at Sydney logistics hub

“Beyond pure functionality”: Tilt’s façade innovation at Sydney logistics hub

Tilt Industrial Design’s work on this Western Sydney logistics hub with Mirvac and SBA Architects stands out for its blending of function and aesthetics.

Troy Uleman comment: Sydney Metro and why we need more great stations

Troy Uleman comment: Sydney Metro and why we need more great stations

The John McAslan + Partners Sydney studio lead and director writes on the importance of transport infrastructure.

The new Sydney Fish Market takes shape

The new Sydney Fish Market takes shape

Construction is well underway at 3XN’s milestone project for the new Sydney Fish Market, designed with BVN and ASPECT Studios.

Sydney Metro Central and Crows Nest Stations open to public

Sydney Metro Central and Crows Nest Stations open to public

Part of Australia’s largest public transport project, the Sydney Metro Chatswood to Sydenham line officially welcomed passengers on Monday 19th August.

Indigenous heritage lacquers the walls of Australia’s newest rail stations

Indigenous heritage lacquers the walls of Australia’s newest rail stations

As an act of designing with Country, the integration of Indigenous art into rail infrastructure honours deep histories while symbolising a vibrant future for First Nations peoples.

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.

HDR outlines six megatrends for 2024

HDR outlines six megatrends for 2024

In a climate of innovation, HDR’s architecture practice has forecasted six trajectories of change that will have a transformative impact over the coming year and redefine city-shaping for the foreseeable future.

Hatch comment: The future of urban regeneration is here

Hatch comment: The future of urban regeneration is here

In this comment piece, Mike Day, partner at Hatch, draws on his three decades as an urban design leader to offer insights into how Australian cities could become fit for the future.

Q&A: Hassell and Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel Project at WAF

Q&A: Hassell and Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel Project at WAF

Hassell recently presented its gigantic Metro Tunnel Project at the World Architecture Festival (WAF) alongside collaborators Weston Williamson and RSHP. We spoke to Hassell principal Ingrid Bakker about the scale of the work and what’s driving the design.

Adam Haddow comments on new NSW housing manifesto

Adam Haddow comments on new NSW housing manifesto

The AIA NSW Chapter President reacts to a recent announcement by the Minns state government aimed at tackling the housing crisis.

Decluttering Central Station for space, light and circulation

Decluttering Central Station for space, light and circulation

The Northern Concourse at Sydney’s Central Station, a significant infrastructure project in the context of the city’s evolving transport system, has recently been completed by Woods Bagot in collaboration with John McAslan + Partners.

Terminal architecture: Arkhefield’s advanced design for Brisbane cruise passengers

Terminal architecture: Arkhefield’s advanced design for Brisbane cruise passengers

Designed by Arkhefield and with all of the security considerations of an international airport, only on water, Brisbane International Cruise Terminal is the most advanced in Australasia.