sydney

Mesh to impress: Steelcase launches Karman

With the opening of Steelcase’s new Sydney showroom comes the launch of Karman. A task chair that heralds a changing of the times.

Projects

Homegrown melody: Kiln by Fiona Lynch Studio

Set atop the Ace Hotel Sydney, Kiln is a unique expression of Australia by Fiona Lynch Office. Mandi Keighran brings us a lyrical review of this restaurant that is the talk of Sydney.

People

“It was beautiful timing”: Sydney’s Curatorial+Co. moves to new gallery space

The art gallery and consultancy, founded in 2015, is moving to the city arts district on William Street in Woolloomooloo.

People

DesignOffice x The Commons: Seamless collaboration to create co-working spaces with character

The Commons has been providing co-working spaces since 2016 and, following collaboration with DesignOffice, has two fresh sites in prime Sydney locations. We spoke to The Commons founder, Cliff Ho, and DesignOffice co-director, Damien Mulvihill, about using local touches to balance function and connection.

People

In-depth Q&A on AI with Woods Bagot’s Jet Geaghan, part one

Artificial Intelligence is the topic of the day. Whether it fills you with excitement, dread or something in between, it’s a crucial time to tackle the issues at hand with nuance and depth. Woods Bagot associate and tech advocate, Jet Geaghan, helps us peel back the layers, in this two-part series.

Ideas

Precinct in the park: The magnetic workplace at Darling Quarter South Building

Darling Quarter South Building represents the cutting edge of workplace design. It’s collaborative, campus-like and defined by fluid connections.

News

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.

People

Agent for change: SJB’s Adam Haddow in profile

Once the domain of the ‘starchitect’, architecture has become a much more inclusive and accessible practice, with people like SJB director Adam Haddow leading the way.

News

Paper & Clay: “Timeless materiality” on show at Arthouse Gallery’s latest exhibition

Paper & Clay brings the work of 29 Australian artists working in the enduring fields of clay and paper, together with the exceptional Maiori ‘Huggy’ collection of furniture by designer Antonie Lesur.

News

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.

News

CUT N POLISH — the best and most fun art market in Sydney

CUT N POLISH, hosted by Sydney’s Carriageworks, is a one day art market event featuring a wide range of artists. Lionel Bawden was just one stand-out.

News

Oozing elegance: The new hotel in the historic heart of sandstone Sydney

Make Architects has completed work on an iconic sandstone building in Sydney’s CBD. With light heritage touches and an emphasis on public connection, Capella Sydney is a new hotel filled with architectural grace.