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Making waves

Making waves

Sydney’s first surf park by ClarkeHopkinsClarke and OCULUS is a truly mixed-use project combining sporting, leisure, training, hospitality, retail and community facilities.

“The opposing priorities of speed and leisure”: Woods Bagot on airport design

“The opposing priorities of speed and leisure”: Woods Bagot on airport design

With Woods Bagot as Lead Design & Delivery Architect for Western Sydney International Airport (WSI), Ian Lomas comments on the debate between speed and leisure in airports.

Shangchen Bathhouse is a sensory exploration of wellbeing

Shangchen Bathhouse is a sensory exploration of wellbeing

Shangchen Bathhouse, conceived by Wei Zhixue for WUXING YOUXING SPACE DESIGN, goes beyond problem-solving, delving into the infinite possibilities of sensory exploration.

Sam Crawford Architects and the fire-ravaged puzzle of Parramatta Park

Sam Crawford Architects and the fire-ravaged puzzle of Parramatta Park

In 2016, a fire destroyed a cafe in Sydney’s Parramatta Park. With a sensitive touch, both materially and historically, the architects have brought new life to the site by designing a pavilion that respects what was there before.

Subtle touches reinvigorate this RACV Country Club

Subtle touches reinvigorate this RACV Country Club

Technē has walked a fine line in its redesign of RACV’s Healesville Country Club in Victoria. The popular venue has been rejuvenated in a way that honours its pre-existing character and membership.

Sydney sporting history echoes through Cox Architecture’s new stadium

Sydney sporting history echoes through Cox Architecture’s new stadium

Cox Architecture brings a new level of functional sophistication to the Sydney Football Stadium site while also reinforcing its strong connection to place. It’s a new architectural landmark for the city.

Joost Bakker – “You don’t need a grand idea to change the world”

Joost Bakker – “You don’t need a grand idea to change the world”

Joost Bakker gives the fashion industry his green thumbs up with outdoor lifestyle brand, Kathmandu.