Tag: Public
Mount Alexander College by Kosloff Architecture
On a site that has hosted many forms of education, a new vertical school structure in inner-Melbourne suburb Flemington complements a contemporary and non-traditional pedagogical approach yet remains adaptable to future change.
Swimming pool and accommodation cabins proposed for NSW zoo
A development application has been filed for a swimming pool, events centre and vacation cabins at the Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, New South Wales.
Cultural centre underway in south Perth
The City of Melville Council in south Perth has endorsed plans for a new Library and Cultural Centre designed by Christou Design Group.
Construction begins on Adelaide Aquatic Centre
Construction has begun on a new aquatic centre in Adelaide designed by JPE Design Studio, Warren and Mahoney and Yellaka (Karl Winda Telfer).
Winning design for Griffith Park Precinct unveiled
The City of Bankstown-Canterbury has unveiled the winning design to transform an under-utilised park in Bankstown.
Powerhouse Castle Hill by Lahzimmo Architects
North-east of the Sydney CBD, a partnership between client, architect and builder has resulted in a starkly beautiful storage facility that welcomes the community and addresses the future of publicly funded museums.
Gabba stadium to stay, despite review recommendation
The Queensland government has axed the $2.7 billion proposal to demolish and rebuild Gabba stadium for the 2023 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Architect appointed for civic precinct in Melbourne’s Glen Waverley
The vision for the Glen Waverley Civic Precinct project is to establish a lively and contemporary community hub. The proposal includes the redevelopment of the existing library along with the introduction of new community facilities.
National environmental art gallery to be established in Victoria’s Hall Gap
Plans for an art and environment precinct featuring a national centre for environmental art in Halls Gap, Victoria, have been revealed.
Australian Embassy in Washington, D.C. by Bates Smart
The design practice’s second embassy building in the United States retains the material tactility of the first, but it demonstrates a more sophisticated layering of space in line with the evolution of Australia’s architecture.
Designs released for Adelaide Football Club grounds in Thebarton
The new multi-purpose Adelaide Football Club grounds at Thebarton Oval and Kings Reserve will serve as a training facility and in-season match location for the club, as well as a place for community to gather.
Plans unveiled to transform a 90s arthouse cinema in Paddington
Plans to redevelop an arthouse cinema in Sydney’s Paddington have been released, with the charming movie theatre set to be redeveloped into an eight-storey, mixed-use building.
Canberra waterfront set to be transformed into urban park
The National Capital Authority has approved designs to transform the Lake Burley Griffin waterfront at Acton into a people-focused urban park by a consortium led by Aspect Studios.
‘Futuristic’ Binishells celebrate 50th anniversary
In 1974, the Department of Public Works in New South Wales launched a program that would see inflatable concrete shells used for the rapid development public schools. Fifty years on, one school has plans to restore theirs.
Competition forthcoming for Finnish architecture museum
The City of Helsinki will soon launch an international two-stage design competition for a building that will house the New Museum of Architecture and Design.
Architects ‘bewildered’ by secret termination of competition-winning scheme
Architects Jessica Spresser and Peter Besley said they were “blindsided” by a government decision to axe their design for National Memorial for Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse.
Ideas wanted for reimagining Canberra’s City Hill
The ACT Government has initiated a six-week consultation period to collate community input on how to transform Canberra’s City Hill park – dubbed the “roundabout rabbit warren” – into a more inviting public space.
Barangaroo Cutaway fitout to begin
The project, designed by FJC Studio, will create a new cultural facility over three levels and a new facade adjacent to Nawi Cove.
Construction begins on Hawthorn Football Club’s new home base
The Hawthorn Hawks Australian Football League (AFL) team will soon flock to a new home ground, with construction now underway at Kennedy Community Centre in Melbourne’s south-east.
Construction begins on Rockhampton Zoo visitor hub
Rockhampton Regional Council has announced construction on a new visitor hub at the city’s zoo will soon get underway.
