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• National Aquatic Centre concept design unveiled

  23-07-2026 07:09 via architectureau.com
  
  A team of three architects has been announced as the designers of Brisbane’s new Olympic aquatic venue, with their design drawing inspiration from the movement of wind and water.
  
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• Paola Lenti makes a case for colour confidence

  23-07-2026 05:34 via indesignlive.com
  
  Fresh from its launch at Milan Design Week, Paola Lenti’s Chromatic Alphabet made its Australian debut at dedece Sydney, where CEO Anna Lenti led architects and designers through the brand’s latest approach to colour.More than a palette, the Chromatic Alphabet organises over 30 years of Paola Lenti‘s material research into 44 colour families spanning textiles, ceramics, concrete and woven fibres. During the workshop, guests were encouraged to handle samples, build combinations
  
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• “A moment of global significance”: Atlassian tops out in Sydney

  23-07-2026 04:25 via indesignlive.com
  
  Atlassian Central in Sydney has reached its full structural height, marking a construction milestone for the 39-storey commercial tower that combines mass timber with steel and concrete. According to the project team, the building is now the world’s tallest hybrid timber tower, standing more than 180 metres tall.Developed by Dexus and co-owned with Atlassian, the tower has been designed by SHoP Architects and BVN, with construction delivered by Built in a joint venture with Obayashi Corpor
  
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• Homes on the 2026 National Architecture Awards shortlist

  23-07-2026 04:09 via architectureau.com
  
  Fourteen homes located across Australia and one home overseas are in contention to win the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2026 National Architecture Awards.
  
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• Apartment on the Loop by Billy Maynard Architects

  23-07-2026 03:31 via architectureau.com
  
  A harbourside apartment renovation by Billy Maynard Architects flirts with preservation and reinvention, artfully assembling influences from past and present, near and far, to create an iconic Sydney bolthole.
  
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• The national architecture awards shortlist has dropped!

  23-07-2026 03:26 via indesignlive.com
  
  The AIA’s freshly announced 62-strong shortlist covers Australian residential and urban design projects from almost every state and territory, as well as several overseas inclusions.Australian Institute of Architects 2026 National Architecture Awards Jury Chair, Adam Haddow, explained the jury’s shortlisting process and the importance of the Awards: “This year’s shortlist is a reminder of what’s at stake when we talk about architecture. These aren’t just build
  
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• New 37-storey tower scheme approved for Arden Station precinct

  23-07-2026 02:18 via architectureau.com
  
  A proposal for two new towers beside Arden Station in North Melbourne has been greenlit by the Victorian state government, despite concerns from the City of Melbourne.
  
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• Allen Kong on whether inclusive design should move from aspiration to obligation

  23-07-2026 00:34 via architectureau.com
  
  ArchitectureAu Asks the Melbourne architect, “Our building code ensures occupants’ safety, amenity, health and accessibility – what about their sense of belonging?”
  
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