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NSW Government releases nine new architect-designed mid-rise housing patterns

NSW Government releases nine new architect-designed mid-rise housing patterns

The Minns Labor Government has unveiled nine new architect-designed mid-rise apartment patterns, expanding the NSW Housing Pattern Book and accelerating the delivery of accessible, high-quality housing across the state.

Parliamentary Friends for Australian Urban Design reconvenes for the 48th Australian Parliament

Parliamentary Friends for Australian Urban Design reconvenes for the 48th Australian Parliament

The Parliamentary Friends reconvened at Parliament House, uniting political and professional leaders to champion architecture and design.

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.

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.

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.

“I don’t think we ever imagined it would be as successful as it is”: Ivan Harbour returns to Barangaroo

“I don’t think we ever imagined it would be as successful as it is”: Ivan Harbour returns to Barangaroo

The Senior Design Director at RSHP reflects on Barangaroo South Masterplan during a visit to Sydney marking ten years since the completion of the first phase.

Brunswick Yard: Carr’s largest residential project

Brunswick Yard: Carr’s largest residential project

Carr’s largest residential project to date integrates concrete, steel mesh and landscape across 122 apartments in Melbourne’s Brunswick.

Marella by Mosaic elevates coastal living on the Gold Coast

Marella by Mosaic elevates coastal living on the Gold Coast

Completed in 2025, Marella by Mosaic is a 30-storey residential tower in Broadbeach designed by Plus Studio. The project brings sculptural form, ocean views and hotel-style amenities together in a refined expression of coastal living.

Plus Studio and ICD Property unveil plans for major West End riverside precinct

Plus Studio and ICD Property unveil plans for major West End riverside precinct

Plus Studio and ICD Property have submitted a proposal for a development on Brisbane’s Donkin Street, using a 1.68-hectare former industrial site as a new riverside residential and community destination.

Happy New Year, happy new Fish Market

Happy New Year, happy new Fish Market

With a date now set for January 2026, Sydney’s landmark project is taking shape as a significant and welcome addition to civic life in the city.

Foster + Partners exhibition is coming to Sydney’s Parkline Place

Foster + Partners exhibition is coming to Sydney’s Parkline Place

‘Civic Vision | Foster + Partners’ is the first comprehensive exhibition of the practice’s work to be held in Australia, providing an in-depth look at its global portfolio of work since it was founded in 1967 by Norman Foster.

DKO announces new senior promotions across Australia

DKO announces new senior promotions across Australia

Continually making its presence felt on the architecture and design scene, DKO has seen a plethora of promotions across its studios in mid-year.