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Highlights from Stockholm Design Week 2025

Highlights from Stockholm Design Week 2025

From bio-based innovations to circular design, this year’s fair redefined the role of materials in shaping the future of interiors as sustainable materials and a thoughtful approach to the impact of design on our world took centre stage.

A state-of-the-art veterinary facility by Gardiner Architects

A state-of-the-art veterinary facility by Gardiner Architects

The Cat Clinic in Melbourne is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art veterinary facility that sets a new standard for feline care.

Repurpose with purpose: FK at 500 Bourke Street

Repurpose with purpose: FK at 500 Bourke Street

The $160 million transformation of 500 Bourke Street in Melbourne’s CBD has revitalised a 1970s Brutalist icon, originally designed by Godfrey & Spowers.

A destination fit for a king

A destination fit for a king

Contemporary meets heritage at the Sawai Man Mahal in Rajasthan, the perfect place to stay for a holiday in this beautiful region of India.

Gensler forecasts the trends of 2025

Gensler forecasts the trends of 2025

Let’s find out what’s in store for design in 2025 from Gensler.

Climate crisis informs new graphic novel, Cabal

Climate crisis informs new graphic novel, Cabal

Andrew van der Westhuyzen, one of Australia’s pre-eminent creatives, has launched his debut book Cabal, the first in a series of illustrated science-fiction short story works. 

Carbon neutral, high-performance seating from Steelcase

Carbon neutral, high-performance seating from Steelcase

Matching style with a capacity to maximise workplace performance, these office chairs lead the field in terms of carbon abatement and sustainability.

Newly released toolkit gives architects key strategies for climate-resilient design

Newly released toolkit gives architects key strategies for climate-resilient design

Drawing on years of experience, Marra+Yeh Architects has made a new toolkit available online for everyone.

Vert: A practical solution to creating greener cities

Vert: A practical solution to creating greener cities

Vert, an innovative demountable pergola designed for urban greening, is reshaping the way we think about sustainability in urban architecture.

A win for high-quality housing with EM BE CE

A win for high-quality housing with EM BE CE

EM BE CE’s competition-winning design for an inner-city affordable housing development achieves efficiency and durability without sacrificing elegant design.

‘Meeting Architectural Design Goals for Finishing Aluminium, while Reducing Environmental Impacts’

‘Meeting Architectural Design Goals for Finishing Aluminium, while Reducing Environmental Impacts’

Presented by Australia’s largest independent aluminium finisher, this CPD Live session outlines why this increasingly popular material leads the way in terms of not just design potential and aesthetic appeal, but also sustainability.

Home Truth at NGV: Breathe confronts the elephant in the oversized room

Home Truth at NGV: Breathe confronts the elephant in the oversized room

Melbourne-based architects Breathe have constructed an unfinished house at the NGV that puts the question of house sizes in Australia on the agenda.