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“Collector of stories”: Tim Ross is designing another legacy on television

“Collector of stories”: Tim Ross is designing another legacy on television

The first series of Designing a Legacy aired in 2020 and self-proclaimed design nerd, Tim Ross, is back with a two-part series on ABC. It’s a chance to bring important architectural issues to a national broadcasting audience.

Comment: Fender Katsalidis principal Jessica Lee on the three biggest trends in aged care design

Comment: Fender Katsalidis principal Jessica Lee on the three biggest trends in aged care design

In this comment piece written by Jessica Lee, talks us through the standout trends in designing for aged care.

SJB wins competition for Broadway student living development

SJB wins competition for Broadway student living development

The design of 263-279 Broadway SJB with Land and Form Studios has been announced as the winner of a competition held by City of Sydney. It’s set to redefine student living in the heart of Glebe.

Moving between tradition and modernity at Chennai’s Boat Club Apartments

Moving between tradition and modernity at Chennai’s Boat Club Apartments

SJK Architects is an award-winning practice based in Mumbai. For this project, however, the focus is in Chennai, where Boat Club Apartments combine a sense of communal living with privacy and independence.

A very grand opening: Winnings launches new showroom designed by Cera Stribley

A very grand opening: Winnings launches new showroom designed by Cera Stribley

A busy event in Sydney marked the official opening of the Winnings Flagship Redfern Showroom which will host retailers Winnings Appliances, Spence & Lyda and Rogerseller. It’s only phase one but it already sets a high bar for Australian retail.

Nimbleness with Nimbus: On the agility of a small, focused practice

Nimbleness with Nimbus: On the agility of a small, focused practice

Nimbus Architecture and Heritage, based in Parramatta, is a boutique practice with – as the name suggests – a focus on heritage work. Timothy Alouani-Roby spoke to co-director Jesse Mowbray to find out what drives the design there.

Ben McCarthy and gohome design new Club Lounging Collection

Ben McCarthy and gohome design new Club Lounging Collection

A spectacular new furniture release is here. With a recent launch event in Sydney, gohome is celebrating the new collection of lounges, ottomans and tables created by award-winning designer, Ben McCarthy.

A decade on, and 10 years from now – with Cera Stribley

A decade on, and 10 years from now – with Cera Stribley

To mark a full decade in practice, Cera Stribley co-founders Domenic Cerantonio and Chris Stribley share their thoughts on what the future might hold.

Bates Smart and the build-to-rent model for city living

Bates Smart and the build-to-rent model for city living

That’s it. It’s a no-brainer. Move to central Melbourne and rent at LIV Munro where the apartments are beautifully conceived and the amenities are beyond outstanding. Build-to-rent is making waves and, through excellent design, the lifestyle of this new way of living is elevated to another dimension.

“Be as loud, corporate or elegant as you want”: Pipeline by Derlot

“Be as loud, corporate or elegant as you want”: Pipeline by Derlot

Pipeline by Derlot is here and it ties in rather nicely with today’s habits of working from home. We find out what Alexander Lotersztain has to say about the product.

Architectus and Conrad Gargett merger complete

Architectus and Conrad Gargett merger complete

Business operations at the two renowned design firms have officially merged. The news will mean that the newly merged practice will be one of Australia’s largest.

Subtle touches to bring new life to a Børge Mogensen classic

Subtle touches to bring new life to a Børge Mogensen classic

Børge Mogensen is a name seen with increasing regularity as his classic Danish designs prove to be as comfortable as they are iconic. Original lounges are a constant in auctions with original pieces fetching high prices.