Architecture

Pulpo Cactus lamp
The sculptural forms of cactuses growing in Mexico inspired this lamp by Mickaël Koska for Pulpo. The cylindrical pyrex glass capsules, handcrafted in France, come in various colours and sizes, and can be grouped together in different combinations of three and five.
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No. 1 rug by Cappelen Dimyr

No. 1 rug
The No. 1 rug by Cappelen Dimyr, a creative collective based in Copenhagen, is a decorative statement piece that can be wall-hung or used as a floor rug. Hand-knotted in natural, unbleached wool, No. 1 features alternating high- and low-pile arcs in a bohemian pattern.
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Terra watering can by Snøhetta

Terra watering can
Inspired by the undulating waves and reflective qualities of water, the Terra watering can by Snøhetta for Georg Jensen is part of a new collection of plant accessories. The age-old tool has been reinvented with a distinctive, beautifully rounded form in stainless steel.
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Arrange desktop series by Big-Game

Arrange desktop series
Designed by Switzerland’s Big-Game, the Arrange desktop series has values of sustainability at its core. The configurable trays are made from 100 percent recycled – and recyclable – plastic, with a lid in either anodized aluminium or cork.
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Wool Check throw by Paul Smith and Maharam

Wool Check throw
A collaboration between Paul Smith and Maharam, the Wool Check throw, woven in the United Kingdom, features expansive colour blocking and a pure wool construction. Its lofty, felted surface is the result of an intricate finishing process.
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Circular Logic rug collection by Gavin Harris

Circular Logic rug collection
A study in the humble circle and its capacity to connect, repel or overlap, the Circular Logic rug collection by Australian designer Gavin Harris comprises four designs that can be custom sized and coloured to suit any space. Each rug is hand-tufted in New Zealand wool.
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Bricks cutting and serving boards by Dinesen

Dinesen homewares
Danish family-owned brand Dinesen, known for creating bespoke wooden planks for interiors, has launched a new collection of homewares and furniture designed to promote wellbeing. Among the new pieces are Bricks (pictured), which can be used as cutting or serving boards.
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Chubby vase by Wang and Söderström

Chubby vase
Hay has launched an array of curvaceous homewares by Wang and Söderström, including the Chubby vase (pictured). Artful and organically shaped, the pieces are 3D-printed before being moulded in porcelain and stoneware at a ceramic factory.
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Aeyre homewares by Reliquia Collective

Aeyre homewares
Cult jewellery label Reliquia Collective has launched its first venture into homewares, Aeyre, with the aim of nurturing comfortable, beautiful and inspiring living spaces. The collection includes organic incense, candles, colourful resin pieces and glassware.
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Octaevo paper vase by Jaime Hayon

Octaevo paper vase
Artist–designer Jaime Hayon has reimagined the iconic paper vase of Barcelona-based design firm Octaevo using his signature line illustrations. Inspired by ancient Greek and Roman mythology, the artworks feature blue and white shades with bold gold accents.
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Riihitie plant pot by Aino Aalto

Riihitie plant pot
Originally created by Aino Aalto for the terrace of the home she and Alvar built on Helsinki’s Riihitie Road, the handmade Artek Riihitie plant pot embodies the Aaltos’ shared belief that even the smallest details are worthy of our time and attention.
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Como Mirror by Beatrix Rowe

Como mirror
Created by interior designer Beatrix Rowe, the Como mirror from Grazia and Co. can be hung vertically or horizontally, its hooks adorned or left empty to show off their sculptural form. It is available in a powdercoated metal frame, or brass in natural or bronze finish.
graziaandco.com.au
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PaperWall, the newest addition to the Elton Group collection, is a wood fibre based paper surface that replicates the patterning, grain and texture of timber and other materials with impressive realism. Among the finishes are a wide range of oak looks – from pale oak to charcoal oak – a Shou Sugi Ban finish, corten […] More

Fifteen emerging architects from New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania have been named on the Australian Institute of Architects’ Dulux Study Tour shortlist. From this list, five will be selected by the jury for the prize, which will be touring Australia for the first time in 2021. The prize is open to architects and […] More

A Woods Bagot-designed office building will form a key part of the Perth City Link precinct – an area that will reconnect Perth CBD and Northbridge.
The 14-storey King Street Campus building will occupy Lot 10, one of the parcels of land released by Development WA as part of the precinct transformation.
Perth City Link is an area of 13.5 hectares freed up by the sinking of the railway lines and bus station. It includes Yagan Square by Lyons Architecture with Iredale Pedersen Hook and Aspect Studios and a future Edith Cowan University campus.
Woods Bagot’s design is inspired by a historic lake and river ecosystem that was an important part of the Mooro people’s land, drawing on the river cliffs of that ancient ecology.
“The carving of the eastern and northern facades is where we see this most prominently,” the architects state in planning documents.
“The facades are broken up to create overhangs, under-hangs, stone faces, glimpses of timber and concrete-like materials, and planted landscapes.
“The voids on the eastern facade are generous and pull deeply into the floorplate.”
The building will accommodate 26,350 square metres of office floorspace, as well as food, beverage and retail tenancies fronting King and Roe streets, and a “wellness centre” and end-of-trip facilities for office workers fronting Jilli Path.

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King Street Campus by Woods Bagot.

The main pedestrian access will be via a prominent, staired entry on King Street, oriented towards primary pedestrian flows from the Perth Busport and Perth Railway Station.
Designs were presented to Development WA’s design review panel on 3 March 2021. The panel praised the high levels of street activation and said the development was “on the correct path to achieving design excellence.” It did, however, raise concerns about the large expanses of limestone cladding at the lower levels, which could create a “harsh environment” before the landscaping matures.
In response, the design team said that the carved “cliff” under the plaza-level “outcrops” was one of the key design features.
“This carved component forms a solid foundation to the building, without impacting transparency. It also forms an aesthetically pleasing feature to screen the car-parking levels. The carved plane becomes a backdrop to the retail tenancies – allowing their fit-out to float in front of the double-height wall at the back of the tenancies.”
The design will be refined in consultation with the anchor tenant, who has not yet been revealed. The landscape architect is Plan E.
Public comments on the proposal are open until 6 May. More

Construction has begun on a mammoth commercial development in Melbourne’s CBD designed by Cox Architecture and Gensler. Victorian treasurer Tim Pallas and Melbourne mayor Sally Capp turned the first sod for the $1.5 billion project at a ceremony on 21 April, touting construction jobs and economic stimulus. The two-tower project will accommodate 84,000 square metres […] More

Cumulus Studio has completed a 25-unit social housing development in inner-city Hobart. The $11.7 million project is part of a state government initiative to deliver 1,500 new homes for social housing over the next three years. Located on a former council car park on Goulburn Street, the housing complex will be home to the elderly […] More

The Caulfield Racecourse Reserve Trust has unveiled a $570 million vision to transform the historic race track in Melbourne’s south east into a more open, community-friendly precinct.
MGS Architects has developed concept plans for the redevelopment, which would aim to create modern facilities for sport, recreation and community events, as well as providing public parks and “beautiful landscapes.” The project would also see the horse racing facilities upgraded.
Sam Almaliki, the trust’s chairperson, said that over the next 15 years the reserve would become an increasingly accessible and activated space, supporting diverse uses and events.
“Access into all Reserve areas will be improved and parts of the Reserve that currently are not accessible to the public will become available to be transformed into exciting new parks, recreations spaces and landscapes,” he said.

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Caulfield Racecourse redevelopment concept by MGS Architects.

A 15-year land management plan calls for the provision of a large indoor sporting and community facility; “extensive” turf and synthetic playing fields for outdoor sports such as cricket, football, soccer and hockey; and a criterium circuit for cycling.
New heathland and wetland areas and large park spaces would also lead to enhanced biodiversity outcomes.
“The reserve of the future will be the centre of community life: a community and events destination of state significance with an enduring reputation as a premier thoroughbred horse racing venue,” said Almaliki. “It will be an accessible, vibrant, flexible and inclusive space within the broader Caulfield precinct.”
The Caulfield Racecourse Reserve Trust was established under the Caulfield Racecourse Reserve Act 2017 to manage Caulfield Racecourse Reserve for “racing, recreation and public park purposes.” At the time, the local council urged the trust prioritise public access to the reserve.
“It is Council’s longstanding position that a better balance needs to be achieved at the Caulfield Racecourse Reserve between racing, recreation, and use as a public park,” a Glen Eira City Council statement reads.
The trust will now work with the council and state government to develop a business case, expected to be completed later in 2021. More

Brisbane’s Gabba stadium will be transformed to become the main stadium of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games should the city win the hosting rights, the state’s premier has revealed.
Populus, which designed the last major upgrade to the stadium in 2020, has produced concept deigns for the redeveloped stadium, which would increase its capacity to 50,000 from the current 42,000.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk told media the existing stadium would be “essentially demolished” and a new one built, at a cost of around $1 billion.
“The Gabba has been home to our sport since 1895,” she said. “A home for the 2032 Olympic Paralympic Games could be its crowning glory.
Populous director Chris Paterson said the Gabba was extraordinarily well located, being close to the CBD and transport options.
“Brisbane already boasts the world’s best rectangular stadium in Suncorp Stadium,” he said.
“This is an opportunity to complement it with the best round field stadium right in the centre of the city.”

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The premier said the stadium, formally known as the Brisbane Cricket Ground, was an ideal choice for redevelopment as it was already the city’s main stadium for AFL, cricket and other events. It will also have its own Cross River Rail station competed by the time the of the 2032 Olympics.
The redevelopment would also include a new pedestrian plaza linking the stadium to the Cross River Rail station, which is currently under construction.
The Premier said the pedestrian plaza could become central hub for the games in its own right.
“I can see the river lined with people watching big screens all taking part in the fun and excitement of the games,” she said.
“There’s South Bank leading to West End which is connected to Roma Street via the Kurilpa Bridge with a new bridge under construction for the new Queen’s Wharf development.
“There are city cats offering even more options for transport.
“All of this is infrastructure we already have.”
The Gabba, which takes its name from its suburb, Woolloongabba, hosted its first game of cricket in December 1896. Along with cricket, it was home to greyhound racing until 1993, when work began to turn it into a “state-of-the-art” stadium, designed by Daryl Jackson, which has since also hosted AFL team the Bears, which later became Lions.
The premier has also said that the mooted Brisbane Live precinct could become the home of swimming for the games. More