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Hotel, hospitality and conference centre: The Penrith precinct setting a new benchmark for Western Sydney

Hotel, hospitality and conference centre: The Penrith precinct setting a new benchmark for Western Sydney

The opening of Penrith’s first five-star hotel and a world-class conference centre designed by Turner Studio marks an exciting new chapter in the story of Western Sydney.

Luke Moloney Architecture, Interior Space winner at the 2023 INDE.Awards

Luke Moloney Architecture, Interior Space winner at the 2023 INDE.Awards

Highlands House by Luke Moloney Architecture leads the way in expert residential interior design as winner of The Interior Space category at the 2023 INDE.Awards.

Hear from 3XN as Sydney’s “theatre of fish” reaches retail milestone

Hear from 3XN as Sydney’s “theatre of fish” reaches retail milestone

We spoke to Fred Holt of 3XN Architects about the design of Sydney’s new fish market and an important retail milestone on the way to its completion in 2024.

‘Amodern’ program announced for Sydney Design Week 2023

‘Amodern’ program announced for Sydney Design Week 2023

Powerhouse has announced a bumper program for this year’s Sydney Design Week. Set to run 15-24 September, it features more than 60 events across the city.

A celebration of community in a pint-sized space: Technē’s makeover for Monumental Ice Creamery

A celebration of community in a pint-sized space: Technē’s makeover for Monumental Ice Creamery

A compact space in Albury, NSW, undergoes a transformative redesign by Technē Architecture + Interior Design, marking the tenth anniversary of Monumental Ice Creamery.

From birdsong to crashing waves: The sound and vision of Vivid Sydney 2023

From birdsong to crashing waves: The sound and vision of Vivid Sydney 2023

As Vivid Sydney wraps for another sensational year, Gillian Serisier spoke with Mandylights lighting designer Tom Wightwick, one of the incredible minds behind recent light events including Sydney World Pride (Opening Ceremony, Domain Dance Party, Rainbow Republic), Poem of the Eternal City (a major theatrical production in Uzbekistan) and this year’s Vivid.

The Wrong Shop at the right place: Sydney’s Edition Gallery by Living Edge hosts artistic design exhibition

The Wrong Shop at the right place: Sydney’s Edition Gallery by Living Edge hosts artistic design exhibition

Drawing on Milan experience and marking its first showcase in Australia with a collection of works from contemporary designers, The Wrong Shop is putting on an exhibition hosted by Living Edge. The pop-up is open to the public every Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 12pm – 4pm.

Danish legacy lands Down Under: Bang & Olufsen unveils flagship Sydney after Copenhagen’s 3daysofdesign

Danish legacy lands Down Under: Bang & Olufsen unveils flagship Sydney after Copenhagen’s 3daysofdesign

Danish luxury audio firm Bang & Olufsen expands its global presence with a new flagship store in Sydney’s Double Bay. The news comes hot on the heels of a celebration of its rich design history at the renowned 3daysofdesign event in Copenhagen.

“The most ancient of stories”: AKIN announced as winner of design competition for Barangaroo’s Harbour Park

“The most ancient of stories”: AKIN announced as winner of design competition for Barangaroo’s Harbour Park

The NSW Government has announced the winning design for Harbour Park at Sydney’s Barangaroo. AKIN, a First Nations-led design, will cover the 1.85 hectares of open space with a “regenerated natural retreat in the heart of the city.”

Drawing on drawing: Powerhouse exhibition ‘A Line, A Web, A World’ opens

Drawing on drawing: Powerhouse exhibition ‘A Line, A Web, A World’ opens

This latest exhibition begins 1 July at the Powerhouse Ultimo. Focused on drawing in the widest sense — in fact, challenging the idea of what drawing is in the first place — it’s an exhibition that will be especially interesting to designers and creatives.

The 2023 NSW AIA Awards recognise winners both large and small

The 2023 NSW AIA Awards recognise winners both large and small

The 2023 NSW AIA Awards acknowledged a broad spectrum of innovative projects, with the restoration of the iconic Sydney Opera House taking centre stage.

Best practice in animal welfare: BARC by Sam Crawford Architects

Best practice in animal welfare: BARC by Sam Crawford Architects

Considered and humane, BARC sets a new benchmark in pet management that considers all aspects of both the relinquishing and adoption of pets. It’s a Sydney project that meets the international benchmark of animal wellbeing design.