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NGV announces upcoming Triennial 2026 highlights
The National Gallery of Victoria's upcoming Triennial 2026 transforms its gallery and public spaces with ambitious installations and spatial experiments by global designers.
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Lune Lonsdale Street by In Addition
In Addition’s Lonsdale Street flagship for Lune scales the iconic brand into a monumental interior where pastry production becomes a bold public performance.
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NSW government proposes single statewide community consultation framework
The proposed Community Participation Plan would replace more than 100 existing plans across the state with a single, consistent process for public input on planning proposals.
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Australia’s first new cathedral in over a century planned for Sydney
The 7.7-hectare cathedral precinct is the first Australian project for London-based Níall McLaughlin Architects, working alongside local practice Hayball.
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Carlton Laneway House by MRTN Architects
Inspired by a patchwork aesthetic of outbuildings and extensions, this laneway addition reorients a Melbourne terrace for the evolving demands of multigenerational living.
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Growing EV popularity is leading to queues at fast chargers – could a kerbside charger network help?
Australians in a position to go electric need to be confident in their ability to charge cheaply and conveniently. Relying on public fast chargers won’t be enough – EV drivers will need a high quality public kerbside charging network.
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Six architecture firms appointed to design Sydney Metro West stations
Early designs have been unveiled for stations at Westmead, North Strathfield, Burwood North, Five Dock, The Bays and Hunter Street.
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Brisbane’s Treasury Building set to be transformed into university campus
Set to open next year, the heritage adaptation will accommodate around 6,000 students and 200 staff by 2028.
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Beat extreme heat with smart shading
A product round-up featured in ArchitectureAu Products April 2026 issue.
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Honeydripper by Claire Markwick-Smith
At Adelaide’s Honeydripper, designer Claire Markwick-Smith creates a 1970s vinyl sanctuary where acoustic rigour and warm materiality foster a soulful, unhurried space.
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Finalists revealed for 2026 Dulux Colour Awards
From 540 entries, a jury of esteemed designers and architects has selected 94 finalists in this year's awards.
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Mountain House by Studio Steen
A beautifully crafted cocoon, this off-grid, one-bedroom home in Tasmanian bushland is a special setting for quiet contemplation.
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Tasmanian hiking trail plans cleared by federal government
Set to be the state’s “next iconic walk,” the proposed multi-day hike in the Tyndall Range is slated for completion in 2029.
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Three further LGBTIQA+ Sydney icons considered for local heritage register
Following the City of Sydney’s heritage-listing of three buildings of LGBTIQA+ significance last year, the council is proposing to list a further three historic inner-city sites.
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Building calm
Three school projects by Project 12 Architecture evidence a growing movement toward creating inclusive education environments with various strategies that address sensory stimulation.
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AI is shaping our environment – where do architects step in?
The expanding physical footprint of artificial intelligence is reshaping built and natural environments, placing new responsibility on architects and planners to guide the delivery of this infrastructure.
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How to manage client budgets for residential projects
Michael Roper, Lachlan Nielsen and Kate Fitzgerald discuss their strategies for ensuring a values alignment between architect and client, and managing expectations when it comes to project costs.
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Aldgate House by Fabrikate
Aldgate House sits amongst dense and established surrounds in the foothills of Adelaide. Fabrikate steer away from reinvention and instead direct the focus to a sharpening of what was already in place, while being an open expression of its current owners and custodians.
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Five analogue products that embrace tactility
Forget touch screens and remote controls – we're turning back time with this curated collection of analogue-inspired products that bring a refreshing sense of tactility to an era of digitisation.
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From architecture offices to comedy clubs: Nick White's career journey
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.
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