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“The missing middle”: Contemporary terraces and the future of urban density

“The missing middle”: Contemporary terraces and the future of urban density

SJB is well versed in designing residential architecture and, while Ashbury Terraces might be a relatively small project in relation to Sydney as a whole, it provokes some fundamental questions about the future of Australian cities.

Space, light and generosity in the terrace house typology

Space, light and generosity in the terrace house typology

This shortlisted residential project channels the story of a house through decades of ownership by the same client. With sensitive touches and an ambitious overall design vision, Annandale Terrace by Sam Crawford Architects is a delightful home.

Regional design and the tactful art of rebuilding communities

Regional design and the tactful art of rebuilding communities

Takt is designing architecture that is sustainable, sensitive and desirable. This studio is leading the way as a beating architectural heart in the regions and is in sync not only with the landscape but with the local communities who call it their home.

On a roll: Make is on the march across Sydney

On a roll: Make is on the march across Sydney

Not content with recent awards for Brookfield Place in Sydney and 80 Charlotte Street in London, this employee-owned practice is on a competition winning streak.

Working where the grass is greener: Turner Studio’s Norwest Business Park

Working where the grass is greener: Turner Studio’s Norwest Business Park

This Sydney business park by Turner Studio has its own amenity-rich mixed-use precinct – a slice of CBD life in the ‘burbs.

The 3 winners named Habitus House of the Year

The 3 winners named Habitus House of the Year

In November the Melbourne design community came out to Stylecraft to celebrate Habitus House of the Year 2022 – and discover the program’s three crowning winners.

Reimagining the classic terrace with Smart Design Studio

Reimagining the classic terrace with Smart Design Studio

Smart Design Studio has explored the classic terraced house as a convenient and comfortable luxury staple for Mirvac’s latest development. Read on for a sneak peek of the Portman Terraces, due for completion in 2023.

Roger Wood and Randal Marsh: Custodians of sculptural architecture

Roger Wood and Randal Marsh: Custodians of sculptural architecture

40 years of blurring the line between art and architecture, Wood Marsh is simply extraordinary.

Sky and sea is key: Why One Sydney Harbour is the dream address

Sky and sea is key: Why One Sydney Harbour is the dream address

Renzo Piano and State of Craft put an emphasis on light and transparency, with operable facades and winter gardens also integrated into the design.

What’s in a rebrand? Studio Johnston weighs in.

What’s in a rebrand? Studio Johnston weighs in.

Studio Johnston will continue to bring its acclaimed design talent to new residential and commercial projects, with a renewed focus on interiors and the collaborative process.

Heat stroke, wasp bites, and homes with a whole lot of soul

Heat stroke, wasp bites, and homes with a whole lot of soul

Our very own editor at Indesign, Jan Henderson, has co-authored a book with photographer Dianna Snape. It saw them traverse the Australian continent – in the midst of the pandemic no less – to get to the heart of (architectural) matters. Indesignlive chats with the two authors.

Australia 108, now officially the tallest residential tower in the Southern Hemisphere

Australia 108, now officially the tallest residential tower in the Southern Hemisphere

Australia’s latest super-skyscraper – Australia 108 – is now officially the tallest residential tower in the Southern Hemisphere from floor to roof, standing 319-metres tall, 100-storeys.