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NSW Architecture Award winners 2025.

Sydney metro stations, weird and wonderful homes sweep top awards

One architect spent his first pay cheque as a pimply teenager on a copy of Houses magazine. Now he’s won the award for best new home in NSW.

  • Julie Power

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From slum to glam. These old workmen’s dwellings in the Rocks are now an Instagrammable spot, especially for the newly married.

From ugly duckling to glamour puss: The heritage homes winning friends and influencers

Once considered gloomy in the extreme, this row of workers’ housing has been adapted to be smart and light-filled and is proving popular with tourists.

  • Julie Power
Architect David Wagner at the MPavilion in the Queen Victoria Gardens.

Council to decide if Tadao Ando’s pavilion is global artwork or expensive risk to public safety

The future of Tadao Ando’s MPavilion hangs in the balance as the City of Melbourne considers a request for a five-year extension for the temporary structure.

  • Cara Waters
Housing targets in Mosman.

The two north shore councils resisting ‘cookie cutter’ housing

It was touted as a solution to Sydney’s housing shortage but two councils are fighting the “pattern book”, earning a rebuke from the state’s planning minister.

  • David Barwell
The team behind Metronet’s Morley-Ellenbrook line collected a bunch of accolades at the recent state architecture awards.

On track: The train line winning prizes and transforming Perth

The Morley-Ellenbrook line’s domination of this year’s WA Architecture Awards acknowledges how rail is reshaping our city.

  • Mark Naglazas
Habilis adapted an old furniture factory and warehouse with the help of $3 million in philanthropic donations and a $1 million grant from the NSW Minister for Mental Health.

Could this be the most efficient form of welfare?

Many people living with severe mental illness are homeless, and often end up in hospital or jail. Could dedicated housing be the answer?

  • Julie Power
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Inside the Sydney apartments where every living room has a sunny view

This block changed shape to make sure every apartment in the block got a view and at least two hours of sunlight in winter. That makes it rare.

  • Julie Power
Curator Anna Dearnley and Comedian and architecture enthusiast Tim Ross have created an exhibition at the State Library of NSW, called The Australian Dream?

Beyond the claptrap and cliche: Tim Ross’ top architectural treasures

Comedian Tim Ross has spent a year trawling the State Library of NSW’s archives for stories about how we live. The results can be seen in a new exhibition.

  • Julie Power
A happy home means something different for everyone, but natural light and personal mementos are common themes.

Is your house making you sad? This guide to anti-depressive living will help

We spend a considerable amount of our time at home and for most it is more than just four walls. Here’s the lowdown on how to create the positive vibes.

  • Robyn Willis
A steel-clad top level encloses the more informal terrace.

Parisienne-style restaurant served with a twist: red paint running down naked bodies

Maison Batard takes its design cues from restaurateur Chris Lucas and his wife Sarah’s trips to the French capital.

  • Stephen Crafti

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