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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.

Vale Murray Pope OAM: A marketing luminary and community champion

Vale Murray Pope OAM: A marketing luminary and community champion

The Australian marketing and advertising community is mourning the loss of Murray Robert Pope, a distinguished marketing strategist and community leader who passed away peacefully at his home on October 20th, 2025.

Vale Nicholas Grimshaw

Vale Nicholas Grimshaw

British architect Sir Nicholas Grimshaw CBE PPRA has died at the age of 85.

Vale Di Ritter

Vale Di Ritter

The design community is in mourning after receiving the news of the death of much-loved and respected interior designer, Di Ritter.

Vale Simon Barr

Vale Simon Barr

We offer our condolences and here republish words from Simon’s former practice, fjcstudio.

Vale Khai Liew

Vale Khai Liew

It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of Khai Liew. Khai was one of nature’s true gentleman and an enormous talent – he will be greatly missed.

Vale Rodolfo Dordoni 1954 – 2023

Vale Rodolfo Dordoni 1954 – 2023

This week we say goodbye to renowned Italian designer Rodolfo Dordoni and reflect on the enormous influence he had on the design industry.

Design community bids farewell to Giuseppe and Maria Fanuli

Design community bids farewell to Giuseppe and Maria Fanuli

With heavy hearts, the Fanuli family and design community bids farewell to Giuseppe and Maria Fanuli, the esteemed founders of Fanuli Furniture.

Vale Mark Robinson of Flack Studio

Vale Mark Robinson of Flack Studio

It is with sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Flack Studio’s Mark Robinson. One of the Australian design world’s most beautiful people, Mark was that rare person who only saw good in fostering friendships and collaboration.

Vale Jill Stansfield

Vale Jill Stansfield

The Design Institute of Australia’s (DIA) first female national president, Jill Stansfield LFDIA, has sadly passed away on June 20th, aged 72, following a 10 year fight against Multiple Myeloma.

Homage to Art Gensler, you put the Art in architecture

Homage to Art Gensler, you put the Art in architecture

Modern architecture would not be as it is today, if it weren’t for Art Gensler. We reflect on his remarkable built legacy, in the wake of the preeminent architect’s passing, 10 May, 2021.

Vale Nigel Hobbs

Vale Nigel Hobbs

We remember the life and work of Nigel Hobbs, a true visionary and advocate for workplace wellness through design in Australia.