This Month
The unusual move that made this seller $4.8m
Most people with a large block to offload would do just that, but this vendor developed it – and made a much bigger profit in the process.
- Michael Bleby
June
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‘Huge demand’: Australia’s largest design firm expands worldwide
Architecture practice Woods Bagot is focusing on growing demands for luxury and non-traditional consultancy services for design firms.
- Michael Bleby and Patrick Duffy
Cannon-Brookes’ $10m office reno tops architecture awards
The focus on giving new life to old buildings is crucial at a time when preserving embodied carbon of existing buildings is an increasing priority.
- Michael Bleby
The slick design on show inside Martin Place’s new metro
Designing the station below the city’s “civic heart” was a three-dimensional puzzle, says its architect. Which makes the feeling of calmness inside all the more remarkable.
- Stephen Todd
Elizabeth Bay residents fight developer for more – not less – density
Fortis’ $214 million project in a Sydney inner harbourside suburb has put it at odds with city authorities and locals opposing more gentrification.
- Michael Bleby
Paris 2024: a first look at the newly restored Grand Palais
The timeless Paris monument and exhibition space has been restored to host fencing and taekwondo events under its soaring glass dome.
- Stephen Todd
How a $2m retrofit stacks up for investors
Two-thirds of Australia’s current buildings will still be standing by 2050, the target year for net zero emissions. Boosting their energy efficiency is crucial – and pays off.
- Michael Bleby
A house for all seasons made entirely of concrete and plywood
This small Melbourne home is low energy, looks lovely and might win a big architecture prize.
- Stephen Todd
May
Building a dream home? These Melbourne beauties are an ode to concrete
Make a street statement with this silky-smooth material. It may be costly to produce but its versatility and durability make it a joy to live with.
- Stephen Todd
April
Melbourne ranked Australia’s best airport and Doha world’s No.1
Singapore lost its top spot, but Asia shone elsewhere as Seoul Incheon came third, while Tokyo’s twin facilities of Haneda and Narita placed fourth and fifth.
- Alex Millson
David Droga plans new home for Tamarama headland site
The owners and designer Luigi Rosselli aim to create a house on the landmark Sydney site that better reflects its location and the environment.
- Michael Bleby
A luxurious weekend in Singapore – yet off the beaten track
It’s easy to stick to hectic Orchard Road or Marina Bay on a fleeting visit to the city state. But a quieter, more authentic enclave awaits you, too.
- Ingrid Fuary-Wagner
March
Melbourne’s medium-density housing miracle
A 14-apartment development won local approval by mimicking the scale of a local church building. Can it be repeated elsewhere?
- Michael Bleby
Singapore’s secret restaurant with two world’s best chefs
AIR, in the Dempsey district, shows what can happen when creative visions from different professional perspectives combine.
- Stephen Todd
Real estate investors turn to lawyers after ‘huge’ CO2 shock
Property owners across Europe will need to invest vast sums in renovations to ensure their buildings are not emitting illegal levels of carbon dioxide.
- Frances Schwartzkopff and Gautam Naik
Mr Conviviality: Japanese designer bags architecture’s top prize
“Starchitects” have had a stranglehold on the prestigious Pritzker Prize in past years. Now it’s celebrating those with a common touch.
- Robin Pogrebin
February
How to avoid the ‘Madonna effect’ when renovating your home
How should old houses be redesigned for modern living? A new book documents some of the country’s best makeovers – and the results are beautiful and surprising.
- Stephen Clark
‘Plyscrapers’ take tall buildings to new heights
Could the era of generic glass towers be coming to an end? An expert on tall buildings says the future lies in high-rises using engineered timber.
- Tony Davis
January
City life is too lonely. Urban planning can help
Casual encounters - with neighbours, your local barista or even a passerby in a park - may not generate deep connections - but they don’t need to.
- Linda Poon
December 2023
The eclectic houses of Australian suburbia
A new book showcases the range of architectural styles celebrated in the popular Instagram account, with many reflecting the playful character of Australia.
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- Isabella Steger