ArchitectureAu

19/12/2024

As 2024 draws to a close, we look ahead at the major architectural projects due to open their doors in 2025.

19/12/2024

The redevelopment aims to futureproof the site of the Royal Hobart Show by rezoning a portion of it for medium-density housing.

19/12/2024

The proposed project is anticipated to deliver a combination of new and refurbished healthcare facilities, aimed at supporting the rapid growth of communities along the NSW and Victorian border.

Concept designs for the new $558 million Albury Wodonga Regional Hospital have been unveiled.

12/12/2024

Candalepas Associates' residential tower and mixed-use podium brings lyricism to Sydney's grittier end.

10/12/2024

Entries for the 2025 ArchitectureAU Award for Social Impact are now open!⁠
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This program recognises the profoundly transformative impact that built works can have on the communities that occupy them, from the planning stages through to established use and future potential.⁠
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Projects may relate to social cohesion, racial justice, inclusive housing, accessibility, equity, social sustainability or other areas where design can make a difference to society. This accolade is the only national recognition of this type of work within Australia, and offers a $5,000 cash prize.⁠
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Meet our jurors:⁠
Helen Barrie ⁠
Amelia Borg ⁠
Shaneen Fantin
Philip Thalis ⁠
Katelin Butler ⁠
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Jury convenor:⁠
Rory Hyde ⁠
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Special thanks to our presenting partner . Enter now via the link below:
https://aausocialimpact.com.au/⁠
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10/12/2024

The project, designed by Designinc and Architectus Conrad Gargett, has been touted by the state government as Victoria’s first all-electric hospital.

10/12/2024

Em Be Ce have aimed to embed ideas of efficiency, flexibility and durability into their winning design for an affordable housing development in Sydney.

05/12/2024

Designed by Bates Smart and Richards and Spence, the three-tower scheme seeks to revitalise heritage while “leaving a lasting legacy for tourism” beyond the city’s 2032 Olympic Games.

03/12/2024

The Populous-designed stadium overhaul is set to enhance attendee experience at the city’s sports events and concerts.

03/12/2024

Linda Cheng argues that as a piece of cultural reflection, the NGV's 2024 Architecture Commission offers a chance for architects to introspect on how the argument for building smaller is landing in the market.

28/11/2024

The new apartment buildings will replace Carlton’s existing 1960s public housing towers, in what will be the first of 44 to be redeveloped under Victoria’s biggest urban renewal project.

28/11/2024

Elizabeth Farrelly asks: can architecture itself, that three-dimensional animal, have moral qualities?

28/11/2024

The new 23-kilometre railway line, designed by Hassell in collaboration with Djinjama, will accommodate six new metro stations and precincts.

Initial concepts for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport line, designed by Hassell in collaboration with Djinjama, have been released to the public, showcasing designs that incorporate narratives led by Country.

21/11/2024

The 2025 AA Prize for Unbuilt Works shortlist has been announced! From 79 entries, 22 proposals have been shortlisted.⁠
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This award seeks conceptually rigorous, inventive responses for contemporary architectural issues. The prize promotes debate and to generate ideas about architecture by rewarding compelling work in its conceptual stages.⁠
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The winner will be announced on 16 January 2025 on ArchitectureAu.com and in the January/February issue of Architecture Australia magazine.⁠
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🔗 Head to the link in bio for the full shortlist.⁠
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The AA Prize for Unbuilt Work is organized by Architecture Media, publisher of ArchitectureAU.com.
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Image 1: Apparatus of Lost Identities by Chiyuan (Lily) Li
Image 2: Bajinhurrba Knowledge Centre by Hunt Architects
Image 3: Intertwining by Agnes Leonardi
Image 4: Gestūrā by Jasmine O'Loughlin
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18/11/2024

The six winning proposals will shape the future of Australian housing by providing templates for streamlined planning approval within NSW.

14/11/2024

The facility is the first of its kind in the state, functioning as a consolidated hub for holistic support services.

The Ruah Centre for Women and Children – Western Australia's first consolidated, purpose-built support facility for women and children affected by domestic violence – is now complete.

14/11/2024

Breathe’s design provocatively offsets the average Australian home footprint against a smaller, more environmentally sustainable alternative.

12/11/2024

FJC Studio associate Alessandro Rossi was "humbled" to hear their project had won given its modest scale.

FJC Studio has made global architecture history, winning its second World Building of the Year award at the World Architecture Festival.