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UNSW housing analytics lab launches in Sydney

UNSW housing analytics lab launches in Sydney

A new analytics lab led by UNSW researchers will draw on generative AI in an attempt to tackle Australia’s housing crisis, and has opened with an event attended by the NSW Premier in Eveleigh.

ArtMade Architects’ Director weighs in on NSW Housing Policy

ArtMade Architects’ Director weighs in on NSW Housing Policy

With more NSW Housing Policy rolled out early this year, ArtMade Architects’ Sherif Saad comments on the importance of good design to its success.

Hassell’s vision for Australia’s newest city in over a century starts with workplace design

Hassell’s vision for Australia’s newest city in over a century starts with workplace design

In Western Sydney, Hassell’s First Building for Bradfield City Centre aims to be regenerative, adaptable and connected to First Nations culture.

Where Melbourne goes next

Where Melbourne goes next

Looking to the future, NH Architecture has collaborated with RMIT Architecture and embarked on years of research to understand and anticipate the urban landscape of Melbourne.

Finding Brisbane’s 2032 sweet spot

Finding Brisbane’s 2032 sweet spot

With experience in the 2012 London and 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, WilkinsonEyre is proposing a bold new vision to kickstart Brisbane 2032.

Sydney-based architect is joint winner in Norman Foster Foundation competition

Sydney-based architect is joint winner in Norman Foster Foundation competition

In a prestigious design competition for a site in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Jansen Che has been announced as one of three winners at the competition stage.

Don’t demolish Flemington Estate, says OFFICE – ‘Retain, Repair, Reinvest’

Don’t demolish Flemington Estate, says OFFICE – ‘Retain, Repair, Reinvest’

Australia’s only not-for-profit architectural practice, OFFICE, is supporting the residents of Victoria’s housing estates in their fight to save their homes and communities.

Comment: Designing for community harmony in mixed-use urban renewal

Comment: Designing for community harmony in mixed-use urban renewal

“The primary objective is to mitigate noise at the source” – this comment piece by Daniele Albanese, Head of Acoustics APAC, Cundall delves into how this pre-emptive solution can be soundly integrated.

A win for high-quality housing with EM BE CE

A win for high-quality housing with EM BE CE

EM BE CE’s competition-winning design for an inner-city affordable housing development achieves efficiency and durability without sacrificing elegant design.

The beating green heart of SJB’s plan for Sydney Olympic Park

The beating green heart of SJB’s plan for Sydney Olympic Park

The next phase for Sydney Olympic Park is now on exhibition as part of the SOP Master Plan 2050.

Sydney Metro Central and Crows Nest Stations open to public

Sydney Metro Central and Crows Nest Stations open to public

Part of Australia’s largest public transport project, the Sydney Metro Chatswood to Sydenham line officially welcomed passengers on Monday 19th August.

Learning from the Global South with Tosin Oshinowo

Learning from the Global South with Tosin Oshinowo

The Nigerian architect was recently in Australia for Melbourne Design Week. We spoke to her about the power of design in cities such as Lagos.