Researchers are inviting architectural workers to participate in a second survey about the impact of workplace culture and professional identity on wellbeing. The landmark Wellbeing of Architects survey was first conducted in 2021 and had more than 2,000 participants, the majority of whom were registered architects or undertaking registration. The results of the first survey […] More
Archisource has announced the winners of its 2022 Drawing of the Year contest. Yichen Sheng of Melbourne School of Design received the Architectural Award 2022 for a drawing, Vessel of Machine. The judges lauded the mix of traditional drawing methods and creative flair, as well as the selective use of colour. “The strong composition and […] More
Major construction has begun at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Theatres Building, which will receive upgrades designed by NH Architecture and Snøhetta. The project marks the Theatres Building’s first upgrades since its 1984 opening. Works include refurbishing the auditorium, bringing sound and staging technologies up to international standards and improving accessibility with new lifts, seats and floors. […] More
Architect and former national president of the Australian Institute of Architects Helen Lochhead has been appointed to the board of the National Capital Authority, where she will serve a five-year term. Lochhead is currently a board member of the Australian Heritage Council, a non-executive director of the Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Australia, […] More
A $500 million biomedical research facility in Adelaide has reached a construction milestone, topping out at 15 storeys (74 metres). Designed by Woods Bagot, the future home to the Australian Bragg Centre will be Australia’s first proton therapy unit, offering a form of radiotherapy that uses beams of protons to treat diseased tissue. The centre […] More
Newcastle Airport has announced a $240 million partnership with Commonwealth Bank that would fund the airport’s redevelopment, including a new international passenger terminal to be designed by Cox Architecture. The terminal expansion is precipitated by airfield upgrades that will allow for larger, long-haul aircraft carrying up to 400 passengers – more than double the domestic […] More
The Australian Tapestry Workshop has launched the 2023 Tapestry Design Prize for Architects (TDPA) – a unique contest that invites architects from around the world to design a tapestry for a hypothetical site. The 2023 site is the award-winning Bundanon Art Museum, which was designed by Kerstin Thompson Architects. Entrants are challenged to design a […] More
The Australian Institute of Architects has announced the jury for the 2023 National Architecture Awards. The five-member panel comprises the Institute’s national president, Shannon Battisson (chair); architects Shaneen Fantin, William Smart and Stephanie Kitingan; and builder Scott Burchell. “As a jury, we are thrilled to come together to witness work across the country and celebrate […] More
