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Vale Frank Gehry: 1929-2025

Vale Frank Gehry: 1929-2025

We republish an article in memory of the late architect by UTS, whose Dr Chau Chak Wing Building was Gehry’s first built project in Australia. The internationally revered architect passed away on 5th December.

Brahman Perera’s contemporary cocoon for One Point Seven Four

Brahman Perera’s contemporary cocoon for One Point Seven Four

A calm, gallery-like boutique by Brahman Perera for One Point Seven Four brings contemporary luxury and craft to Strand Arcade.

Winners announced for 2025 Habitus House of the Year with Winnings

Winners announced for 2025 Habitus House of the Year with Winnings

With 26 shortlisted homes, a 13-member jury and four standout winners, the 2025 Habitus House of the Year program wrapped up last night in Sydney with Winnings.

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.

Ed Lippmann celebrates four decades of architecture

Ed Lippmann celebrates four decades of architecture

The eponymous practice founder reflects on four decades of work in a new book launched by Lord Mayor Clover Moore, tracing lessons from New York to Sydney and revisiting seminal works including 8 Chifley Square and the Andrew “Boy” Charlton Pool.

The Parlour Room Redfern offers luxury through curves and craft  

The Parlour Room Redfern offers luxury through curves and craft  

Tom Mark Henry refines a layered design legacy into a softly sculpted retreat in Redfern, where light, tactility and crafted detail define a new expression of restrained luxury.

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.

Inside Surry Hills Village

Inside Surry Hills Village

Seven years in the making, the new Surry Hills Village is here with doors open and crowds gathering.

Leone Lorrimer: A life in architecture, leadership and change

Leone Lorrimer: A life in architecture, leadership and change

Across four decades, Leone Lorrimer LFRAIA GAICD reshaped Australian architecture through strategic vision, global influence and fearless leadership.

New book explores the architecture of multigenerational living

New book explores the architecture of multigenerational living

‘Come Together’ takes a global view of multigenerational design, an increasingly popular phenomenon with some especially notable examples in Australia.

Emerald Sound: A dialogue between architecture, design and craft

Emerald Sound: A dialogue between architecture, design and craft

Tappeti’s latest rugs have been unveiled at one of Luigi Rosselli’s stunning Sydney coastal homes alongside furniture by Design Nation.

Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1 wins Australian Good Design Award Gold

Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1 wins Australian Good Design Award Gold

Australia’s first planted light rail corridor sets new benchmark for transport-led urban transformation.