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How listening to Country can lead to better design

How listening to Country can lead to better design

Designed to represent the bends of the Baaka (Darling) River, it is hoped this cultural centre will help inspire the next generation of architects.

Architect's hands-on approach reframing museum spaces

Architect's hands-on approach reframing museum spaces

Architect's hands-on approach reframing museum spaces

Architect's hands-on approach reframing museum spaces

Worimi and Biripi architect Jack Gillmer has always had a passion for design but a three-month stint in Paris has helped explore new depths in his craft.

Architect delivers a big home truth on Aussie housing

Architect delivers a big home truth on Aussie housing

Architect delivers a big home truth on Aussie housing

Architect delivers a big home truth on Aussie housing

An architectural labyrinth has been installed at the National Gallery of Victoria - and its footprint is the size of the average newly-built Australian house.

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Aussie public school wins international design prize

Aussie public school wins international design prize

A small inner Sydney public school has risen above major international design hubs to be named the World Building of the Year.

From electric to people power: historic plant wins gong

From electric to people power: historic plant wins gong

A public building on the site of a historic rural power station and an outback arts space are among the winners of Australia's top architecture awards.

The underground tale of Arts Centre's electric glow-up

The underground tale of Arts Centre's electric glow-up

One of Australia's biggest performing arts centres is midway through a major renovation. But theatregoers will never see the most vital part of the project.

Aust Venice entry an architectural riposte to 'no' vote

Aust Venice entry an architectural riposte to 'no' vote

The 'no' vote in the referendum on an Indigenous voice to parliament has inspired Australia's entry for the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale in Italy.

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More than moon dust: Space architect prints new habitat

More than moon dust: Space architect prints new habitat

More than moon dust: Space architect prints new habitat

More than moon dust: Space architect prints new habitat

Off-planet habitats could be 3D-printed from moon dust or Martian "soil", a space architect says, and teach Earthians a valuable lesson in sustainable living.

Home office clocks on to win architecture prize

Home office clocks on to win architecture prize

Home office clocks on to win architecture prize

Home office clocks on to win architecture prize

A functional home office is coveted by many work-from-home employees, with one example in Brisbane winning an award for architecture.

'A simple life': the reincarnation of rural churches

'A simple life': the reincarnation of rural churches

'A simple life': the reincarnation of rural churches

'A simple life': the reincarnation of rural churches

Rural churches are getting second lives as music studios, luxury homes and cosy BnBs after the COVID-19 pandemic, which left many in search of a quiet life.

Architecture winner gets air with massive inflatable

Architecture winner gets air with massive inflatable

Architecture winner gets air with massive inflatable

Architecture winner gets air with massive inflatable

A 14-metre-high balloon that can "breathe" is the latest in the National Gallery of Victoria's architecture commissions.

Turnbull double act call for 'more density, everywhere'

Turnbull double act call for 'more density, everywhere'

Turnbull double act call for 'more density, everywhere'

Turnbull double act call for 'more density, everywhere'

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull and former Sydney mayor Lucy Turnbull have weighed into housing affordability debate as part of a national address.

'Shorts and t-shirt' gallery among architecture winners

'Shorts and t-shirt' gallery among architecture winners

'Shorts and t-shirt' gallery among architecture winners

'Shorts and t-shirt' gallery among architecture winners

Public art galleries in Rockhampton and Sydney are among the winners at the 2023 National Architecture Awards.

Southern comfort: country hotel wins top design prize

Southern comfort: country hotel wins top design prize

Southern comfort: country hotel wins top design prize

Southern comfort: country hotel wins top design prize

Once a looming council building and home to a NSW Southern Highlands mayor, the transformation of Moss Manor has been recognised with a top architecture award.

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Tim Minchin pens ironic Opera House anniversary tribute

Performer Tim Minchin has penned an ode to the Sydney Opera House to mark the 50th anniversary of its opening by Queen Elizabeth II on October 20, 1973.

Sydney Opera House marks half a century on the harbour

In a special lecture marking the 50th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House opening, the building architect's children reflect on his legacy.

Founder draws on seeds of change with hemp construction

At a processing mill in northern Tasmania, a women-only start-up with bold expansion plans is using an unlikely material to shake up the construction sector.

Modular home installed in a day wins design award

A pre-fabricated, low-cost modular home has won the national Houses award for the best new home under 200 square metres.

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