Architecture Australia, January 1996
Architecture AustraliaProvocative, informative and engaging discussion of the best built works and the issues and events that matter.
Comment
RAIA President
Architecture and society divergingIf, as is often said, architecture is the mother of all the arts, then in years to come the late twentieth century …
Edge Conditions
In competitions for Wagga Wagga and Sydney’s Cockatoo Island, entrants suggest futures for two ambigous sites: an inland lake and a harbour island. Winning schemes are discussed here by Michael Ostwald and Rod Simpson.
Features
Letters
Flaws at the Edges Recently I visited the newly completed Children’s Hospital for Sydney at Westmead (AA July/August 1995). I struck me as a highly …
Street Theatre
Street Theatre at night.Lower Level PlanUpper Level Plan & Lower Level Roof PlanAuditoriumGround floor entry and stairs to dress circle.Review Patrick O`Carrigan Photography Ben WrigleyEntrances …
Refreshments
20 Meyers Place, Melbourne, by Six Degrees20 Meyers Place Photography by John Gollings20 Meyers Place Photography by John GollingsMaisy’s Café Photography by Ross HoneysettMore photos …
Storey Hall
RMIT’s daring campaign of architectural patronage brings another controversial public building to Melbourne.
Tank House
Deconstruction loosens up on the Gold Coast: Phillip Follent and Craig Channon shoot the breezes with a farmhouse addition for children.
Studio Vista
Seriously braving independent practice, Brisbane’s Alice Hampson sculpts a meticulous studio at home—an enclosed realm with a prospect to the city.
Radar
Headlines
What’s been happening? Check this bulletin of newsNational By now a winner should have been announced for the national Aboriginal cultural centre proposed for Acton …
Books
Foundations of Identity: Building Early Sydney 1788-1822 By Peter Bridges. Parramatta: A Town Caught In Time, 1870 By Shylie and Ken Brown with Carol Liston …
Review
Arts + Industry GalleryA gallery of contemporary design, operated by Arts + Industry and directed by Valerie Austin. At 51 Little Latrobe Street, Melbourne; opened …
Projects
City and rural projects on the boards, lately concluded or in the delicate hands of the builders.