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Architecture as a cultural negotiator

Architecture as a cultural negotiator

As Snøhetta marks ten years of permanent presence in Australia, co-founder Kjetil Trædal Thorsen reflects on Country, civic generosity, regenerative design and why architecture must keep imagining “memories of the future.”

The Byera Hadley diaries: Agriculture and architecture rendezvous in Europe

The Byera Hadley diaries: Agriculture and architecture rendezvous in Europe

Currently in Europe researching straw as a waste material as part of his research scholarship, AJC Architects’ Michael Jones reports back on what he’s seen and learned so far.

Reframing the everyday: HDR elevates public amenities at Pyrmont Bridge East

Reframing the everyday: HDR elevates public amenities at Pyrmont Bridge East

HDR reimagines Pyrmont Bridge East Amenities through adaptive reuse, elevating civic design with inclusive, sustainable intent.

A living laboratory at school

A living laboratory at school

At Kilvington Grammar, ClarkeHopkinsClarke Architects (CHC) has converted an old single-storey library into three levels of flexible, collaborative learning spaces.

Australia Post’s circular workplace rethinks what a national institution can be

Australia Post’s circular workplace rethinks what a national institution can be

Australia Post’s new Melbourne Support Centre by Hassell showcases circular design, adaptive reuse and a community-focused approach to work.

HDR predicts seven megatrends to shape Australian architecture and design in 2026

HDR predicts seven megatrends to shape Australian architecture and design in 2026

In the New Year, architecture will be defined by its ability to orchestrate relationships between inside and outside, public and private, humans and ecology, and data and intuition.

The Mill: Where architecture meets athletic performance

The Mill: Where architecture meets athletic performance

Warren and Mahoney’s The Mill in Queenstown blends architecture, wellbeing and landscape, creating a transparent training facility.

Foster + Partners launches first Australian exhibition at Parkline Place

Foster + Partners launches first Australian exhibition at Parkline Place

Civic Vision, a major exhibition showcasing the global work of Foster + Partners, has officially opened in Sydney.

Sydney Design Week winners announced

Sydney Design Week winners announced

The winners of two major Powerhouse design initiatives – the Holdmark Innovation Award and the Carl Nielsen Design Accelerator – have been announced with the launch of Sydney Design Week 2025.

2025 Sustainability Awards Shortlist revealed

2025 Sustainability Awards Shortlist revealed

Now in their 19th year, the Architecture & Design Sustainability Awards are Australia’s leading program dedicated to recognising innovation and excellence in sustainable architecture and design.

Creating beauty that lasts for generations

Creating beauty that lasts for generations

With the Evershield® Anodising 50-Year Warranty, AAF offers peace of mind that architectural aluminium will remain vibrant, resilient, and beautiful for generations.

Moments of material reuse magic as Hassell designs Arup’s Brisbane office

Moments of material reuse magic as Hassell designs Arup’s Brisbane office

Reuse, resourcefulness and material transformations bring unexpected stories to Arup’s new Brisbane office, designed by Hassell.