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Halls of power
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This article originally appeared in INDESIGN #92 – find out more here.A large and bright central atrium, with plantings to one end and a forest of First Nation Larrakitj poles at the other, explicates Australia as a nation that is open to engagement with the world. “For us, that was the key idea: a representation of a future-focused country that is grounded, welcoming and open,” says Mark Healey, Director at Bates Smart and Director of Interiors on this project.The interior pal -
Byera Hadley travelling scholar: What I learned about Autism-friendly design across three continents
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I built my first quiet space out of bookshelves.Before I studied architecture, I worked in after-school care. A child was overwhelmed — the centre was loud and bright, it was raining and everyone was stuck inside. I asked if he wanted somewhere quieter; a nod, and I pushed two low bookshelves together in a corner of the room, then draped a thin blanket over the gap. He climbed in, headphones on until he was comfortable to come out. It wasn’t sophisticated, but it worked.I know now th -
Planning approval granted to 140-year-old factory redevelopment in Melbourne
Warren and Mahoney’s design involves adaptive reuse of the Schweppes Cordial Factory in Abbotsford with a mass-timber, all-electric addition. -
New Parramatta Open event set to debut in August
The one-day program invites visitors into Parramatta’s most significant buildings and spaces. -
MONA unveils concept for new Bangkok museum
The newly unveiled vision for the museum’s Thai outpost, whose early renderings have been developed by Six Degrees Architects, will “be unconventional and unique,” said MONA project lead Leigh Carmichael. -
After home batteries, could the humble water heater be the next big step forward?
Fears the Iran conflict would trigger a surge in power prices have been quelled by the rapid roll-out of home and grid-scale batteries. A national push for efficient electric hot water systems could build on this momentum. -
Urban trees cool the world’s cities more than we thought – but we can’t rely on them alone
New research shows that, globally, trees almost halve how much heat is trapped by the urban heat island effect – but it is far from even, with trees often concentrated in wealthier and suburban areas, and scarcer in low-income cities or rapidly growing regions. -
Woods Bagot brings four individually crafted homes to Bondi
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Just 500 metres from Bondi Beach, 22 Edward Street is a boutique residential development by Woods Bagot for Cadmium Property comprising four individually designed homes. Rather than treating the residences as variations of a single plan, the project approaches each dwelling as a distinct home, united by a shared architectural language and a close relationship to landscape.The development includes two Garden Homes and two Pool Homes, each responding differently to the site’s north-facing or -
Kiwi Architects make their presence felt in the shortlist of the 2026 INDE.Awards
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Aotearoa New Zealand is a force to reckoned with in the world of architecture and design and, with the most ever submissions for the 2026 INDE.Awards, the standing of the country on our Indo-Pacific regional stage is assured.In this, the tenth anniversary year of the INDE.Awards we welcomed the Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects as Strategic Partners of the program and the Institute should be proud of the contribution of its members.Nine submissions were shortlisted in t -
Home Calling by Blair Smith Architecture
A Victorian home in Melbourne’s inner suburbs is reimagined with surprise and sensory delight, answering a family’s yearning to return home after years living abroad. -
Justine Clark on whether inclusive design should move from aspiration to obligation
ArchitectureAu Asks the Melbourne architectural researcher and advocate, “Our building code ensures occupants’ safety, amenity, health and accessibility – what about their sense of belonging?” -
Australian government announces plan for new AI and data centre regulations
The new regulations would govern where large-scale AI data centres are built, along with their power and water usage, so that they are “net-generators, not net-users,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said. -
World Architecture Festival shortlist is here!
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The shortlist for the 2026 World Architecture Festival (WAF) has been announced, with 416 projects selected from more than 630 entries across architecture, interiors, landscape and future project categories. Finalists will present their work live to an international judging panel at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from 18–20th November.The shortlisted projects span 43 award categories, with completed buildings, interiors, landscape designs and speculative -
Reporting back from a Scandinavian design odyssey
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I recently returned from a whirlwind European trip that took in 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen, a few days in Stockholm, and finally for me a pilgrimage through Finland to experience the work of Aino and Alvar Aalto.Let’s start in Copenhagen.
&Tradition Copenhagen.
3daysofdesign is a social, energetic and surprisingly expansive festival that now attracts designers, makers and brands from around the world. The major Danish names are all there, from HAY, Muuto and &Tradition to GUBI and -
“A dialogue between advanced digital technology and traditional craftsmanship”
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The work of Enter Projects Asia (EPA) is globally recognised and one of its most spectacular projects, Terminal 2 Kempegowda International Airport Interiors (in collaboration with SOM), was named the Best of The Best winner at the INDE.Awards just last year. Following on from this and other successes for a variety of projects over the preceding 18 months, EPA’s latest completed commission is a study in design and delight that again showcases Patrick Keane’s working material of c -
Fresh Finds: Foster harmony and embrace contrast
Foster harmony and embrace contrast with a curated selection of understated classics and vibrant, off-beat pieces for the home. -
WA government seeks proposals for Swan River heritage site
Creative Industries Minister Simon McGurk said the EOI process “has been designed to encourage strong, innovative proposals” to redevelop the 7.9-hectare Sunset Heritage Precinct site. -
Eco Outdoor's Ben Kerr shares how he's shaping his product offering in an era of 'short termism'
Eco Outdoor founder Ben Kerr shares the secret to design and construction longevity in an era of heightened wastefulness. -
Eco Outdoor's Ben Kerr shares how he's shaping his product offering in an era of heightened wastefulness
Eco Outdoor founder Ben Kerr shares the secret to design and construction longevity in an era of heightened wastefulness. -
DIA urges designers to "Write Designer" in 2026 Census
The Design Institute of Australia has launched “Write Designer,” a new campaign asking designers to identify their profession consistently in the 2026 Census, helping strengthen industry recognition for the future. -
A powerhouse partnership
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As partners in life and practice, Sonali and Manit Rastogi have spent three decades redefining the possibilities of sustainable architecture. Together they founded Morphogenesis in New Delhi in 1996, and in 2026 the practice celebrates its 30th anniversary while continuing to lead the conversation around sustainability and future-focused design.With offices across New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune and Bengaluru, Morphogenesis is guided by its S.O.U.L. philosophy, emphasising sustainability, optimisation, -
Workplace designed as an urban sanctuary
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We spoke with Kenny Kinugasa-Tsui, Co-Founder and Director, and Lorène Faure, Co-Founder and Design Director, of Bean Buro about designing a workplace that blurs the line between office and hospitality.The project sits within one of Hong Kong‘s busiest districts. How did the site influence the design?Kenny Kinugasa-Tsui: The project is located in the heart of Wan Chai, Hong Kong — a dynamic urban neighbourhood known for the contrast between old and new. The site gave us an opp -
Copenhagen special: 3daysofdesign roundtable podcast is here!
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LISTEN HERE!Four guests from different parts of the design community joined me at the University of Sydney for this roundtable special to discuss the recently completed 3daysofdesign. Claire Delmar (STUDIO CD), Eva-Marie Prineas (Studio Prineas), Jason Gibney (JGDW) and Anton Assaad (Great Dane, Hästens) experienced this year’s event as curators and designers attached to their own studio practices or businesses, with both family and colleagues — all providing a rich variety -
Australian projects recognised on 2026 World Architecture Festival Awards shortlist
Twenty Australian projects and three international projects by Australian architects have been recognised on the shortlist. -
60-storey Chatswood towers on exhibition
Located near the suburb’s transport hub, the $1.3 billion proposal aims to deliver apartments for more than 1,000 residents. -
Q&A: Kengo Kuma in Milan
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How did the collaboration with Jaipur Rugs come about?Kengo Kuma: My first introduction to Jaipur Rugs was in the summer of 2024, when I met Greg, the Artistic Director, in Delhi. At the time, I did not expect this encounter to develop into a long collaboration, but after nearly two years, we are now approaching the product launch. Working with artisans always brings new discoveries, and Jaipur Rugs was particularly memorable. To achieve the subtle variations of colour and tone we envisione -
Melbourne Metro Tunnel by Hassell, Weston Williamson and Partners, and Rogers Stirk Harbour and Partners
The long-awaited Metro Tunnel project delivers Melbourne its first truly metro-style commuter rail network, with five new city stations promising fine-grained urban connectivity. -
A modernist icon gains a new communal space
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Melbourne‘s Fairlie building has historically occupied an important place in Australian modernism. Completed in 1961 by Yuncken Freeman Brothers, Griffiths & Simpson, the South Yarra apartment tower is recognised for its prefabricated concrete frame, curtain wall façade and distinctive pilotis that lift the building lightly from the ground.Now, one of its smallest spaces has undergone a careful transformation. Designed by Wood Marsh, the new Fairlie Wellness Centre reimagines th -
Extreme heat is harming remote First Nations communities – it’s time we listen to them
As the climate changes, temperatures in our towns and cities will only keep rising. However, remote First Nations communities are already finding innovative ways to cope with extreme heat. -
Yeo Yo by Archaea
Confident and joyful in expression, this addition takes cues from a humble childhood toy, reimagining a 1925 Adelaide bungalow through curved forms and crafted detail.
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