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Design without borders
From lighting and large-scale art installations to experiments with paper, plastics and fungi, Edward Linacre Studio is entering a new chapter built around creativity, collaboration and sustainable material research.
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Celebrating ten years of Indo-Pacific design: 2026 INDE.Award winners revealed
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the 2026 INDE.Awards recognised the outstanding people, projects and products shaping design across the Indo-Pacific.
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Changemaker by design
Kerstin Thompson, architect and advocate, has influenced the language of Australian architecture and made a profound difference to people and place.
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Designing density with character in our inner suburbs
Kerstin Thompson of KTA and Neometro Director Lochlan Sinclair discuss density, character and the inner city during a recent gathering in St Kilda East.
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Australian Institute of Architects 2025 National Architecture Awards
The Australian Institute of Architects has unveiled 43 projects representing the pinnacle of contemporary design, with winners addressing housing, climate and affordability crises through innovative solutions.
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Major Award Winners at the 2025 Victorian Architecture Awards announced
From public buildings to private dwellings, the 2025 Victorian Architecture Awards celebrated excellence across the board – here, we take a look at the major winners.
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Art and learning take centre stage in new addition to Tarrawarra Museum of Art
Victoria’s art scene is humming with the opening of the new Eva and Marc Besen Centre designed by Kerstin Thompson Architects (KTA).
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Echoes of Country at Bundanon
Bundanon has announced its third major exhibition for 2024. Bagan Bariwariganyan: echoes of country and running from November 2nd to February 9th, 2025.
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Shaping our communities: The 2024 Victorian Architecture Awards
The 2024 Victorian Architecture Awards honour exceptional architectural design across Melbourne and regional Victoria, acknowledging innovative projects that shape sustainable communities. Recognising achievements in collaboration, sustainability and innovation, here are the winners:
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Work & Play: INDESIGN #91 is here!
The latest print magazine is about to arrive! With Guest Editor Adam Haddow in the hot seat, we are delighted to share some of the highlights.
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Towards a golden age of Australian architecture?
On the eve of 2024, our new editor, Timothy Alouani-Roby, addresses an exciting yet provocative open letter to the Australian architecture community on the opportunities of an era.
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AIA Gold Medallist Kerstin Thompson at the World Architecture Festival
Timothy Alouani-Roby caught up with the Melbourne-based architect at the World Architecture Festival (WAF) after her AIA Gold Medal speech.
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Five insights from Australian designers at the 2023 World Architecture Festival
We asked prominent designers travelling to Singapore a simple question: what does Australian design bring to WAF? Here are the five main topics that came up.
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Winners at the World Architecture Festival in Singapore
The 2023 World Architecture Festival (WAF) features no less than 44 category prizes – find out about the winners and commendations from days one and two here.
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A look inside Melbourne Holocaust Museum with CEO Jayne Josem
Working with Kerstin Thompson Architects, Melbourne Holocaust Museum has undergone an enlightening redevelopment. It’s resulted in a transformative experience for both staff members and visitors alike.
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One year in Bundanon: A retrospective on The Bridge and Art Museum by Kerstin Thompson Architects, part two
Kerstin Thompson Architects’ work at Bundanon recently marked its one-year anniversary. With Thompson having recently been awarded the AIA Gold Medal, it’s a fitting time for a mini-retrospective, continued here in this second part.
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One year in Bundanon: A retrospective on The Bridge and Art Museum by Kerstin Thompson Architects, part one
Kerstin Thompson Architects’ work at Bundanon recently marked its one-year anniversary. Having garnered such international attention, and with Thompson having recently been awarded the AIA Gold Medal, it’s a fitting time for a mini-retrospective on this architectural success story.
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All about Kerstin Thompson: Indesign Luminary and AIA Gold Medal recipient
Congratulations to Kerstin Thompson, 2023 recipient of the Australian Institute of Architects’ Gold Medal. We revisit Kerstin’s many accomplishments, among them being named an INDESIGN Luminary.
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8 elegant black building exteriors
The elegance of a black building exterior has gained traction due to remarkable architects creating incredible projects.
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Love letter to Melbourne: Open House program launched
Open House Melbourne has launched its 2022 program and it’s the post-COVID return to normal that we’ve all been craving… plus more. Here is what we’ll be booking to see.
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Institute’s 2019 Architecture Award winners revealed
Diverse, responsive and innovative, 35 winners and 12 commendations have been revealed for the Institute’s 2019 Architecture Awards.
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The Institute’s 2018 National Architecture Awards shortlist revealed
Take a look at the outstanding work that made the cut in the Australian Institute of Architects’ national awards program.