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“I don’t think we ever imagined it would be as successful as it is”: Ivan Harbour returns to Barangaroo

“I don’t think we ever imagined it would be as successful as it is”: Ivan Harbour returns to Barangaroo

The Senior Design Director at RSHP reflects on Barangaroo South Masterplan during a visit to Sydney marking ten years since the completion of the first phase.

Oyster terrazzo by the harbour

Oyster terrazzo by the harbour

Pier Pavilion by Besley & Spresser provides a refreshing, architecturally thoughtful and versatile public space by the water at Barangaroo.

Civic activation at 55 Collins Street

Civic activation at 55 Collins Street

Grimshaw has completed a revitalisation of Collins Place, adding new layers to an already historically and architecturally rich site in Melbourne’s CBD.

Abdullah and Artedomus combine to create Arden Station façade

Abdullah and Artedomus combine to create Arden Station façade

Designed by artist Abdul Abdullah, the porcelain façade for this Melbourne train station has been executed with custom-printed Fiandre DYS panels.

The unexpected in the everyday: Drez on agency, architecture and art

The unexpected in the everyday: Drez on agency, architecture and art

The Melbourne-based artist works at the intersection of art and architecture. In a new exhibition at MAGMA Galleries, he turns his focus on urban space and agency to a smaller scale.

Tadao Ando’s MPavilion to remain open until 2030

Tadao Ando’s MPavilion to remain open until 2030

The Naomi Milgrom Foundation has announced that the MPavilion, designed by Tadao Ando, will stay in Queen Victoria Gardens for five more years.

Seidler-inspired office warmth

Seidler-inspired office warmth

Taking cues from Harry Seidler’s materials and curving corridors as well as luxury hotels and hospitality design, GroupGSA has completed a new suite of offices in Sydney.

UNSW housing analytics lab launches in Sydney

UNSW housing analytics lab launches in Sydney

A new analytics lab led by UNSW researchers will draw on generative AI in an attempt to tackle Australia’s housing crisis, and has opened with an event attended by the NSW Premier in Eveleigh.

The cultural value of craft: How craft communities strengthen regional identity

The cultural value of craft: How craft communities strengthen regional identity

As a UNESCO Creative City of Craft and Folk Art, Ballarat is hosting Craft Lab and The Great Takeaway this month. Nicole Durling, Executive Director at Craft Victoria, tells us more.

Touring One Sydney Harbour with the Renzo Piano Building Workshop team

Touring One Sydney Harbour with the Renzo Piano Building Workshop team

With the trio of buildings at One Sydney Harbour in full operation, our editor joined the visiting Renzo Piano Building Workshop team for a site visit.

Layers of meaning in Greenaway Architects’ Melbourne pavilion

Layers of meaning in Greenaway Architects’ Melbourne pavilion

Designed with culture and meaning, Casuarina Pavilion is a jewel in the crown of Melbourne city and a place where everyone can come together to celebrate Country.

How can architecture be a good neighbour?

How can architecture be a good neighbour?

As an entry to The Multi-Residential Building category at the 2024 INDE.Awards, NH Architecture and Bird de la Coeur Architects have achieved an exemplary outcome with a project that addresses the challenges of social and affordable housing.