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The heritage, humanity and provenance of comfort, with KFive

The heritage, humanity and provenance of comfort, with KFive

KFive kicks off a year of 25th anniversary celebrations with an intimate in-conversation about ‘comfort’, at the Melbourne Art Fair.

New FK-led research bolsters the importance of adaptive reuse in workplace design

New FK-led research bolsters the importance of adaptive reuse in workplace design

FK’s Nicky Drobis takes us through a recent poll of 1,000 office workers across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane that suggests a preference for reuse – despite an ‘awareness gap’.

A straw odyssey: Australian architect heads to Europe for waste materials research

A straw odyssey: Australian architect heads to Europe for waste materials research

Byera Hadley Scholarship-winner Michael Jones is about to set off on a research trip across five countries. He tells us why his research focus, straw, is a sleeping giant in the context of climate crisis and built environment waste.

Setting the blueprint for Bradfield City’s first precinct

Setting the blueprint for Bradfield City’s first precinct

The master plan and reference design for Bradfield City’s First Land Release has been unveiled, positioning the precinct as a sustainable, mixed-use gateway shaped by Country, community and long-term urban ambition.

Designing education on a grand scale

Designing education on a grand scale

Monash University Malayasia will be making its presence felt with a grand new project in Kuala Lumpur.

LINAK EXPERIENCE™: Movement, heritage, and design responsibility

LINAK EXPERIENCE™: Movement, heritage, and design responsibility

Designing for movement is not just about mechanics and aesthetics, it is about creating spaces that move with us, support wellbeing, and integrate responsible material choices.

Mangrove garden: Bean Buro reimagines corporate culture in Hong Kong

Mangrove garden: Bean Buro reimagines corporate culture in Hong Kong

Bean Buro transforms a financial office into a biophilic workplace using local art, hospitality design and wellbeing-driven spaces.

Forested Future documentary explores forestry, stewardship and material culture

Forested Future documentary explores forestry, stewardship and material culture

AHEC has produced a documentary exploring forestry and stewardship through long-term forest management and human responsibility.

A force for good

A force for good

MillerKnoll releases the 2025 Better World Report showcasing how design can drive meaningful change through measurable progress across social, environmental and governance initiatives

Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick opens with integrated care and research by BLP

Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick opens with integrated care and research by BLP

BLP’s new Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick building brings together paediatric care, family-centred design and Australia’s first Children’s Comprehensive Cancer Centre in a major addition to the Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct.

Eco Outdoor hosts Sydney panel on design, carbon and long-term value

Eco Outdoor hosts Sydney panel on design, carbon and long-term value

Eco Outdoor recently brought together developers, sustainability experts and local architects such as Adam Haddow to discuss design fundamentals, carbon targets and long-term thinking.

Reimagining urban life through nature

Reimagining urban life through nature

In Naturalizing Architecture, Takada moves beyond biomimicry to propose a regenerative vision for the urban environment.