Architecture
The Sirius question: Inside the Sydney building rocking the property conversation
As new owners move in over the next few weeks, the block remains a flashpoint in the debate about public housing in Sydney.
- by Julie Power
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Stickybeaks rejoice: Brisbane Open House returns with free access to historic buildings
A former premier’s residence, New Farm’s 1869 “Pink Flats” building is one of the suburb’s historic gems on show.
- by Nick Dent
The unexpected Sydney project in the hunt for a world architecture prize
Of the Australian-designed projects on the shortlist for a prestigious global prize, one is not usually known for architectural greatness.
- by Julie Power
A stately home in Melbourne’s south-east gets an impressive upgrade
This grand Victorian beauty built in 1875 has an entry hall, observation tower, large formal rooms, original stables and an equine arena.
- by Heather Nette King
Far from groovy: How did this 70s house win a top architecture award?
Think of sunken lounges - often referred to as “conversation pits” - indoor gardens, exposed timber ceilings, built-in bespoke joinery, and vast open plan entertaining areas.
- by Stephen Crafti
These are the best new houses in NSW. Which would you choose?
See a gallery of the top new houses in the state as judged by the Australian Institute of Architects and vote for your favourite.
- by Julie Power
Sport and architecture: It’s a slam dunk in the Olympics of NSW building design
The NSW Architecture Awards have gone big this year, dominated by a wave of new sporting and outdoor recreational facilities catering to millions.
- by Julie Power
What lies beneath: 10 of the world’s most incredible underground structures
Put ordinary buildings underground and they transform into something far more interesting and otherworldly.
- by Brian Johnston
It closed twice and was reborn. How Melbourne’s first laneway bar was resurrected
When Meyers Place closed in 2017, it was the end of an era. It has since been reborn in replica form, with every detail perfectly preserved – but one thing is different.
- by Cara Waters
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Blacktown
‘The forgotten bits of Sydney’: Our newest sports hub is one out of the box
Blacktown’s city architect Bill Tsakalos says Sydney’s west has been neglected by architects. Not any more.
- by Julie Power
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The spot in Sydney where if you sing to whales, they sing back
Two new lookouts at North Head seem to conjure the whales, and there’s an eerie echo straight out of Finding Nemo.
- by Julie Power
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