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Bathla workers stood down as company struggles to stay afloat

Building and Construction - Fri, 08/28/2026 - 18:54
Staff of major property developer Bathla group have been stood down as the company struggles to stay afloat.

Open House program launches in Victoria’s south-east

Architecture AU - Fri, 08/28/2026 - 17:03
The first-ever Open House Latrobe event will take place in October, opening up significant buildings, infrastructure and landscapes across Gippsland region.

Victorian government approves $1.5 billion skyscraper for Melbourne Southbank site

Architecture AU - Fri, 08/28/2026 - 16:03
Designed by Cox, the 67-storey tower is set to restore the heritage-listed Queens Bridge Hotel as the building’s key entry point.

NSW Government Architect Abbie Galvin appointed Powerhouse Parramatta interim CEO

Architecture AU - Fri, 08/28/2026 - 13:40
The leadership change follows “new allegations” and a resulting investigation into the institution’s governance and procurement.

Powerhouse Parramatta unveils exhibition line-up ahead of opening

Architecture AU - Fri, 08/28/2026 - 13:35
Powerhouse Parramatta unveils exhibition line-up ahead of opening

Newport Apartment by Mima Architects

Architecture AU - Fri, 08/28/2026 - 11:42
Shaped by its owner's love of boats, fishing and life by the water, this compact Newport dwelling rejects the polished language of Sydney’s luxury apartments and presents a retreat that is warm and tactile.

Thornbury Eucalypt House by Card

Architecture AU - Thu, 08/27/2026 - 09:02
Card’s lightweight timber addition to a Thornbury home is thoughtfully composed around a spectacular Eucalypt.

‘A giant blanket’: how better insulation lowers energy costs for homeowners and the grid

Architecture AU - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 13:24
On a societal level, improving insulation in walls, floors and ceilings is one of the most effective ways to reduce peak energy demand – and this is increasingly important, as Australia faces a surge in electricity demand from data centres, electric vehicles and electric household appliances.

Wyndham Law Courts by Lyons

Architecture AU - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 13:22
The expansive Wyndham Law Courts offers lessons in complex, community-focused design that attunes to users’ needs as much as institutional function.

Emerging architects invited to submit to Unbuilt exhibition

Architecture AU - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 13:16
Expressions of interest are now open for an Adelaide Design Week exhibition that will provide visibility to unrealised architecture, which might have otherwise remained unseen.

The Edit: A round-up of favourite furniture and objects

Architecture AU - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 10:44
InteriorsAu editor Cassie Hansen gathers together her favourite design items that have crossed her desk in August 2026.

No. 156 by Tom Mark Henry

Architecture AU - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 08:24
Through experimental material application, this Tom Mark Henry design deftly achieves timelessness and wide appeal without forsaking abundant personality.

Patchwork, Elizabeth Bay by Other Architects

Architecture AU - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 15:54
A gentle renovation of a 1939 apartment is a joyful exercise of good judgement and a reminder that doing less is as important a design decision as doing more.

Public invited to have their say on new Sunshine Coast station designs

Architecture AU - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 11:28
Community consultation is now open on several stations attached to a new rail line dubbed “The Wave”, which is “set to revolutionise travel across the Sunshine Coast,” the Queensland government has said.

Why your brain has to work harder in an open-plan office than private offices

Architecture AU - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 11:27
Research has shown the significant hidden toll of poor office design on productivity, health and employee retention – better design at work should be seen as a necessity.

Council pursues EOI for Manly Town Hall renewal

Architecture AU - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 16:03
The Northern Beaches Council is welcoming ideas to pioneer a fresh iteration of the landmark building, so that it continues serving the community.

BVN celebrates centenary with launch of digital archive, publication and foundation

Architecture AU - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 13:35
This month marks 100 years since global practice BVN was founded by Arthur Bligh in Toowoomba, Queensland.

New Bankstown hospital approved

Architecture AU - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 11:10
The $2 billion project is set to be the largest-ever investment in a public hospital in New South Wales.

Mixed-use development approved for iconic Oxford Street site

Architecture AU - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 08:52
Soon to become the second renovation of Paddington's Verona Cinema site from Sydney architect Tonkin Zulaikha Greer, the approved project envisions a new amenity and residential hub.

Blocks smaller than tennis courts allowed under Brisbane planning changes

Building and Construction - Sun, 08/23/2026 - 07:10
The council is expecting the changes to clear the way for terrace-style housing and townhouse developments on blocks, which can be as small as 120 square metres.

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