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Articles

Future architects embrace on-Country learning at Baaka

1 month ago | australiandesignreview.com | Tim McDonald |Sophie Berrill

In a seminal initiative, multi-award-winning architecture practice Kaunitz Yeunghas partnered with The University of Sydney to offer an immersive on-Country field trip that will enlighten and inform the next generation of architects.
The evolution of Australian design identity

2 months ago | australiandesignreview.com | Tim McDonald |Sophie Berrill

For more than 60,000 years, First Nations Australians have fostered a deep relationship with the land, developing structures that merge with the natural environment. These traditional design principles, rooted in sustainability and cultural narratives, continue to inform contemporary architecture. Architecture is an expression. It can act as an explanation of its surroundings or contradict and defy them. Whichever the case, it articulates a sense of place – an imprint of identity.
Young architects invited to shape the future of the profession

2 months ago | australiandesignreview.com | Tim McDonald |Sophie Berrill

The Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) has launched a significant survey to gather insights from young architects and architecture students across the Commonwealth. This initiative aims to highlight their perspectives, aspirations and challenges, ensuring their voices contribute to shaping the future of the profession through policy, education and training.
Five ways to build a design culture that transforms workplaces

Jan 21, 2025 | australiandesignreview.com | Tim McDonald |Sophie Berrill

‘Design culture’ puts conversations about design into the daily activities of a studio. In architecture, it’s not just a practice – writes TURNER associate director James Lauman, leader of the firm’s Design Culture Panel – it’s a philosophy that shapes how teams design, collaborate and connect, laying the foundation for effective projects. Below, Lauman gives his five tips for building a strong design culture that can transform teams, communities and places.
Luxury meets lifestyle at Saint Private Social Club

Jan 15, 2025 | australiandesignreview.com | Tim McDonald

A new era of wellness in St Kilda has opened its doors to a vibrant community seeking their best lives. Gurner Group has unveiled its latest luxury concept, Saint Private Social Club, located at 1 Wellington Street, St Kilda. Building on the runaway success of Saint Haven. This exclusive new club combines ultra-luxury amenities with a vibrant community atmosphere, offering members a unique escape from the pressures of daily life.
Timeless Italy reimagined in Brisbane’s River City

Jan 14, 2025 | australiandesignreview.com | Tim McDonald |Helena Morgan |Charlotte Huston

At Brisbane’s Cucina Regina, designed by Australian-based design studio Tom Mark Henry, European grandeur is captured in a classic yet warm milieu that bucks the clichéd trends of Italian design. As you step into Cucina Regina, affectionately named for its prime position at Queen’s Wharf Brisbane, a sense of anticipation stirs within you. The venue’s name, meaning “The Queen’s kitchen,” is perfectly apt as a place where royalty meets warmth and elegance embraces comfort.
Australian wins competition to redesign Ukrainian symbol of freedom

Jan 12, 2025 | australiandesignreview.com | Sophie Berrill |Tim McDonald

Sydney-based architect Jansen Che is one of three joint winners of The Norman Foster Foundation Kharkiv Freedom Square Revival Competition to redesign “one of Ukraine’s most important symbols”, according to competition organisers.
What if design could mimic nature’s cycles?

Jan 7, 2025 | australiandesignreview.com | Tim McDonald

Whole systems thinking represents a paradigm shift in design philosophy, emphasising the intricate relationships among components within a system. At its core, whole systems thinking advocates viewing designs not in isolation but as integral parts of a larger ecological and social tapestry.
Operational best practices for facility management leaders

Dec 3, 2024 | incleanmag.com.au | Tim McDonald

Facility leaders, tasked with balancing daily operations, regulatory compliance and employee satisfaction, must navigate a landscape shaped by rapid technological advancements and shifting workforce dynamics. Success in this environment depends on implementing systems that not only streamline processes but also anticipate potential disruptions.
Pioneering housing solution tackles post-disaster shelter needs

Dec 2, 2024 | australiandesignreview.com | Tim McDonald

A groundbreaking initiative could revolutionise how communities recover from disasters by providing quicker access to high-quality temporary homes that are both sustainable and cost-effective. This bio-based housing system, designed in a collaboration between researchers, government agencies and industry partners, incorporates waste cardboard and locally sourced, underutilised timber to create innovative structural panels.