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Australian projects recognised in RIBA International Awards for Excellence 2026
4+ hour, 40+ min ago (299+ words) Thirty-four projects across 15 countries were recognised, with four hailing from Australia. Four Australian projects have been recognised in the Royal Institute of British Architects" (RIBA) International Awards for Excellence 2026. Among the 34 award-winning projects across 15 countries, awards group chair Neil Gillespie…...
Nature and nurture: 2026 Dulux Study Tour, Vienna
5+ hour, 24+ min ago (233+ words) On the third and final leg of the tour, Vienna's vast array of multi-residential projects presented a fundamentally different way of thinking about housing as a product of both nature and nurture. Gleis 21 by Einszueins Architektur. Tour winner Jasmine Placentino…...
2026 WA Architecture Awards
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (512+ words) An ambitious relocation of multiple university faculties into a vertical CBD campus received the highest honour in this year's awards. Across this year's Australian Institute of Architects' 2026 Western Australian Architecture Awards, the jury pointed to acts of repair, civic generosity…...
2026 ACT Architecture Awards
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (287+ words) From a purpose-built Aboriginal youth centre to civic projects that give back to the urban realm, this year's winners highlighted architecture's capacity to strengthen communities. Projects spanning residential, education, commercial and public architecture were honoured at the Australian Institute of…...
Winners revealed: 2026 Australian Interior Design Awards
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (260+ words) Great innovation, a sense of authenticity and equisite materiality and detailing were the common hallmarks among the winners of the 2026 Australian Interior Design Awards, announced on 12 June in Sydney. The jury commented that, "narratives are refined, concepts are carefully considered…...
Life of Riley by Akin Atelier
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (268+ words) A Surry Hills terrace renovation by Akin Atelier makes the case that the quality of a building is inseparable from the quality of the process that produced it. A new interment space for a local church community in Western Australia…...
St Thomas More Columbarium by Simon Pendal Architect
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (583+ words) A new interment space for a local church community in Western Australia is a demonstration of life-enhancing civic architecture made with humanity and care. In Bateman, approximately 10 kilometres east of Fremantle, Western Australia, is a new civic ensemble worthy of…...
One to Watch: Bare Architects
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (263+ words) This young studio based in south-west Western Australia is propelled by an ethos of stepping lightly, designing elemental homes that engage with the landscape. Matilda's first solo project came in 2018, Petit Eco Cabin, which was holiday accommodation for a winery…...
Powerhouse and David Jones open Australian Design Commission 2026 applications
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (258+ words) Applications are now open for the 202627 Powerhouse and David Jones Australian Design Commission, an initiative that supports emerging and established Australian designers to develop new products for the contemporary home. The annual commission offers one Australian designer $50, 000 and a nine-month…...
La Grotta by Vokes and Peters
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (197+ words) A 15-year-long labour of love, this architect's home has evolved concurrently with a career dedicated to the sensitive evolution of Queensland houses. Existing features including picture rails have been retained. Artwork: David Band; family portraits: Alanna Jayne Mc Tiernan. Published…...