Sydney Opera House
News
Manuelle Gautrand on architecture that moves us
The extraordinary French architect, Manuelle Gautrand, has recently completed PHIVE, a major civic project in Paramatta, NSW. We took the opportunity to talk with her about architecture.
Events
Vinu Daniel, UTZON Lecturer, joins us on Stories Indesign
Fresh from the Australian Architecture Conference, Vinu joined Timothy Alouani-Roby at The Commons in Surry Hills to discuss vagabond architecture, linear practice, mud and more.
Events
Vinu Daniel, Timothy Hill and more at Australian Architecture Conference
The 2025 Australian Architecture Conference has just taken place over two days at the Sydney Opera House and Seymour Centre, with a plethora of international and local speakers.
News
The Dulux Colour Awards celebrate a paradigm-shifting approach to colour usage
At the 28th Dulux Colour Awards, designers were celebrated for their unwavering efforts to use colour to elevate architecture and design.
Events
Those famed Calder mobiles and the creative genius of Kentridge: How great opera is made
What began in creative response to Alexander Calder’s 1960s opera, has blossomed into a two-part opera that reveals the creative genius of artist William Kentridge. For ‘Sibyl’, he brings new vision to set design, fusing opera, animation and live performance to enrapture audiences.
Events
“A unique intersection between tertiary education and professional practice”: 10 years of MADE by the Opera House
Arup is celebrating not only the 50th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House, but also ten years of MADE by the Opera House, the Multidisciplinary Australian Danish Exchange program for which it was one of eight founding partners.
Events
John McAslan + Partners: Celebrating a new book and five years in Sydney
Luminaries from across the architecture community recently gathered at the Opera House to mark both a book launch and the five-year anniversary of John McAslan + Partners’ Sydney practice.
Furniture
The era of Eero Saarinen: A life of iconic design
The life and career of Finnish-American architect and industrial designer Eero Saarinen set the stage for some of the world’s most iconic landmarks – both in the public realm and within our very own lounge rooms and workplaces. On the 75th anniversary of his Womb Chair we take a look back over Saarinen’s career.
Events
The 2023 NSW AIA Awards recognise winners both large and small
The 2023 NSW AIA Awards acknowledged a broad spectrum of innovative projects, with the restoration of the iconic Sydney Opera House taking centre stage.
Project
Aural awakening: ARM’s Sydney Opera House Concert Hall renewal
In one of its biggest projects to date, ARM Architecture has completed the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall renewal. And it looks and sounds extraordinary.
Ideas
ARM’s Mark Raggatt on how design can deepen our experience of a city
From high school theatre buff to accomplished architect, Mark Raggatt reveals what drew him to his career, and outlines what his practice hopes to achieve as it expands into New South Wales, Australia.
People
ARM’s Mark Raggatt on how design can deepen our experience of a city
From high school theatre buff to accomplished architect, Mark Raggatt reveals what drew him to his career, and outlines what his practice hopes to achieve as it expands into NSW.
Ideas
The house always wins… Stephen Todd reflects on the Sydney Opera House being the “biggest billboard”
In case you missed it, Sydney’s design community rallied together to try and stop the sails of Sydney Opera House being turned into a glorified billboard…
News
Sydney Architecture Festival unveils its 2018 program
The Sydney Architecture Festival has announced a brilliant and exciting program for its 2018 season, including New York-based architectural critic Karen Stein as the orator for World Architecture Day.
Project
State of the Art: Sydney Opera House Renewal
The Sydney Opera House has unveiled designs for an impressive renewal project by ARM architecture. While an upgrade might be long overdue, are we overlooking the bigger picture?
Articles
A tribute to the architectural masters of Danish design
International company, VOLA continues to honour the remarkable artistry of Arne Jacobsen with products that pioneer the conversation of bathroom aesthetics around the world inspired by the Danish way of life and timeless, exceptional craftsmanship.