Two complementary apartment towers designed by Rothelowman will be built in Brisbane’s West End, under a planning proposal submitted to council.
Towers to create vertical village in Brisbane’s West End
Towers to create vertical village in Brisbane’s West End
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Hassell and SO-IL’s masterplan for phase one of the Melbourne Arts Precinct transformation (MAPT) will be considered at a council meeting on 1 February.
A step forward for transformation of Melbourne’s arts precinct
A step forward for transformation of Melbourne’s arts precinct
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A Maggie Edmond designed amphitheatre and Paul Couch designed pavilion in Melbourne have been state heritage listed.
Fairfield Park amphitheatre gains state heritage protection
Fairfield Park amphitheatre gains state heritage protection
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Three purpose-built quarantine centres in Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth have been designed by Billard Leece Partnership together with Aecom.
Billard Leece Partnership, Aecom design Australia’s quarantine facilities
Billard Leece Partnership, Aecom design Australia’s quarantine facilities
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The family who now own this home were immediately thrilled with its location in Berlin’s Mitte neighbourhood – literally the centre of town. Less satisfying were the layout and quality of the recently completed top-floor extension. Nevertheless, architects Petr Barth and Taras Breker advised the family…

Berlin Houzz Tour: How 2 Apartments Were Remade as 1 Penthouse (12 photos)
Berlin Houzz Tour: How 2 Apartments Were Remade as 1 Penthouse (12 photos)
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It’s been a stressful day at work, but all is calm when you set foot inside your living room – the air conditioning has taken the edge off the heat, the blinds are already closed, the music’s playing, and the lights are dimmed just the way you like them. According to the experts we spoke to, automation…

So What Can a ‘Smart’ Living Room Do? (14 photos)
So What Can a ‘Smart’ Living Room Do? (14 photos)
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Regional stone pairs with original stonework to recreate Villa Bacchini, a remote Italian chalet

Preserving an Italian Villa
Preserving an Italian Villa
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In this Q&A series, we turn the spotlight on one thought-provoking renovation each week. Here, Stephen Mallinger, director at building firm Mallinger Constructions, shares the fascinating story…

From Asbestos-Ridden Shack to Award-Winning Pad With Killer Views (23 photos)
From Asbestos-Ridden Shack to Award-Winning Pad With Killer Views (23 photos)
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Julia Foyster grew up in Germany. Twelve years ago she decided to backpack through Australia with a friend. She joined Willing Workers on Organic Farms (WWOOF) and worked and lived with farming families in exchange for board and accommodation. She harvested coffee beans; picked, packed and sliced mangoes;…

Dirty Hands & Glorious Sunsets: Daily Life on a NSW Produce Farm (12 photos)
Dirty Hands & Glorious Sunsets: Daily Life on a NSW Produce Farm (12 photos)
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The NSW Land and Environment Court has approved a five-storey apartment building proposal designed by Hill Thalis Architecture and Urban Projects which includes 20 percent affordable housing.
Court upholds approval of Double Bay apartments with affordable housing
Court upholds approval of Double Bay apartments with affordable housing
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