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Render of the proposed Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Aquatic Centre at Mount Coot-tha, designed by Richard Groves and Bates Smart architects.

Mount Coot-tha or Mount Olympus? Bold vision for Olympic pool to loom over Brisbane 2032

A Brisbane architect has come up with a bold plan for an Olympic pool on Mount Coot-tha, with a design that might not be as crazy as it sounds.

  • Cameron Atfield

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The interior of Australia’s Washington, DC embassy was praised by judges for its “casualness”.

Less ‘timidness’, more confidence: What our newest embassy buildings tell the world

Our consulate in Washington, DC, recently won a big gong. Like our embassies in Jakarta and Bangkok, it projects a new image of Australia to the world.

  • Luke Slattery
The sense of architectural history, with the retention of arches and stone walls, anchors the hotel in its locale.

This timeless hotel combines history, design and craftsmanship

Five historic buildings brought seamlessly up-to-date provide a place for people to slow down and connect in this charming Porto hotel.

  • Karen McCartney
Michael Patroni and the spaceagency team outside their offices in Fremantle.

Design of the times: award-winning Perth architect reflects on four decades of building and designing hospitality hotspots

From pioneering craft beer brewpubs to breezy cafes and new-wave hotels, Michael Patroni has seen – and designed – it all.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
How Lego's little world became a giant leap.
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One small brick for man, one giant leap for mankind

How Lego's little world became a giant leap.

How Lego's little world became a giant leap.
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One small brick for man, one giant leap for mankind

How Lego's little world became a giant leap.

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Brisbane’s City Botanic Gardens are an example of a popular green and blue space that also encourages social gathering and recreation.

Why Brisbane needs more green space, not less

As climate change intensifies the severity of flooding across the city, our green spaces play a major role in safeguarding the community.

  • Ali Cheshmehzangi
This Melbourne front garden designed by Emmaline Bowman includes a multitude of layers to support a diverse range of wildlife

How to create a native garden that birds and people will love

Even if your outdoor area is small – or confined to a balcony – it’s possible to design a space that’s welcoming to pollinators and passersby.

  • Megan Backhouse
Model 9093 kettle by Michael Graves.

Designer homeware that does more than just look good

The pull of Alessi has lured famous architects and designers to put their stamp on products such as kettles, bowls and juice squeezer, adding another layer to their value.

  • Stephen Crafti
Large sliding glass doors connect the living area with a verandah screened by black battens. Inside, warmth is created by a natural colour palette provided by timber-lined ceilings and floors, leather furniture, including a Fogia “Tiki” sofa by Andreas Engesvik, and suspended fireplace.

Beneath the living area of this Byron Bay house is an all-black concrete pool

The dramatic exterior of a house in the hinterland’s conceals a warm sanctuary inside.

  • Susan Redman

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