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“He leapt across conceptual fences unscalable for most of us but, he would be there to lend a hand, and to pull us up. He was always challenging the shape of our beliefs and knowledges. His unerring questioning and expanded perspective provided space to consider additional ways to understand, he continually pushed to generate awareness […] More
Architectus has unveiled designs for a major overhaul of the public high school and primary school at Chatswood, a high-growth suburb on Sydney’s lower north shore. Chatswood Public School and Chatswood High School are located on the Pacific Highway and Centennial Avenue respectively; the redevelopment will retain the two campuses, developing a distinct character for […] More
Plans for a curvaceous hotel in the Barossa Valley, to be constructed at a cost of $50 million, have been revealed. Designed by Adelaide-based practice Intro Architecture, the Oscar Seppeltsfield hotel will rise to 12 storeys and contain approximately 70 rooms, each with a balcony. The top level will comprise a “sky bar” and the […] More
Construction is set to begin on the renewal of a heritage library and civic centre in Sydney’s Haberfield, designed by Lahznimmo. The first stage of the project, the refurbishment of Mervyn Fletcher Hall, was completed in October 2019. The project also involves the expansion and modernizing of the Haberfield Library and Community Rooms. Included in […] More
The Association of Consulting Architects has released the results of its second “pulse check” survey of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Australian architecture practices. Preliminary results reveal practices have “serious concerns” about the effect of the pandemic on workflow, finances and employment. Of particular concern are the 89 percent of responding practices that […] More
Developer Mirvac has revised its plans to redevelop the Harbourside Shopping Centre in Darling Harbour, submitting a new concept proposal for a redevelopment designed by FJMT and Aspect Studios to the NSW Government. The project would include the demolition of the existing centre, to be replaced with a new shopping centre and a 153-metre tower […] More
A group of young architects in the United Kingdom have launched a petition calling for the shutdown of construction sites, in the midst of widespread lockdowns to limit the spread of COVID-19. The Architecture Foundation’s Young Network said in their petition, “Construction workers are unable to do their work and social distance at the same […] More
The NSW government has released details of a strategy for the planning of the Pyrmont peninsula, pressing ahead with a community consultation process despite the COVID-19 outbreak. In a statement, planning minister Rob Stokes said, “The planning system is keeping people in jobs, unlocking investment opportunities and keeping the economy moving through this unprecedented crisis. […] More
