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From architecture offices to comedy clubs: Nick White's career journey

Architecture AU - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 10:17
Rising comedian Nick White traded in a steady architecture career for the comedy stage, amassing over 700,000 social media followers along the way. We chat to Nick about his architectural roots and why designing cabinetry is easier than writing a sketch.

DIA's 2025 Australian Graduate of the Year recipient announced

Architecture AU - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 09:29
Swinburne graduate Lauren Roberts has received the 2025 Madeline Lester Award, honouring her sustainable and community-focused approach to interior architecture.

Architectural polycarbonate takes on a new form in this Melbourne light installation

Architecture AU - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 09:00
Luminaire designer Jan Flook discusses his latest work, Beacon, for Charter Hall’s 300 La Trobe Street in Melbourne.

First House: Darlinghurst Apartment by Brad Swartz Architects

Architecture AU - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 17:02
Initially planned as a quick flip, this inventive apartment became architect Brad Swartz’s home for seven years, garnering international attention and inspiring an abiding design philosophy for living well in small spaces.

One to Watch: Kuri Studio

Architecture AU - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 15:21
This Sydney studio’s early work reveals a love for craft and a skill for making hardworking, adaptable design solutions appear effortless.

Entries open: 2026 Australian Good Design Awards

Architecture AU - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 10:42
This year’s awards are guided by the theme “Design that Leads,” recognising projects that do more than simply respond to change.

Sydney Children’s Hospital Stage One and Minderoo Children’s Comprehensive Cancer Centre by Billard Leece Partnership

Architecture AU - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 09:55
The highly considered new facilities at Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick, are as welcoming as they are ambitious – a triumph of patient-centred health design.

What are we missing materially when we talk about neurodivergence in education spaces?

Architecture AU - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 09:10
Architect Agatha Partyka draws on lived experience to examine how material choices shape our understanding of neurodivergence in education spaces.

Middle East war causes PVC prices to skyrocket

Building and Construction - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 07:31
Conflict in the Middle East has disrupted petroleum and gas supply chains, causing PVC prices to skyrocket in Australia.

Melbourne allocates $26 million in new and upgraded green space

Architecture AU - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 15:58
Thirteen new or upgraded parks are set to be delivered in and around Melbourne, according to the city’s draft budget for the year ahead.

25-year masterplan unveiled to transform Sydney Olympic Park

Architecture AU - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 13:22
The Sydney Olympic Park Master Plan 2050 outlines the delivery of 15,000 new homes across the 640-hectare precinct over the next 25 years.

Housing construction costs are already rising, increasing risks of builders going bust

Architecture AU - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 12:03
As a result of the fuel crisis, sudden and unpredictable cost spikes are putting intense pressure on construction businesses – many of which are still recovering from COVID-19 while also trying to meet surging demand for new homes and major infrastructure across the country.

Former Newcastle rail station to become tourism and hospitality hub under new plans

Architecture AU - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 11:29
The New South Wales government has announced plans to introduce a mix of new permanent uses at the former Newcastle rail terminus, including dining, retail, event spaces and accommodation.

Beyond the game: Sporting pavilions for people and place

Architecture AU - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 10:36
Across regional and urban settings, these sporting pavilions move beyond functional requirements to create spaces for community life to unfold.

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