Architecture & Design

05/06/2026

🌿 We’re proud to welcome StoneSet Permeable Paving as a new Partner for the Sustainable Builder/Developer of the Year category in Architecture & Design’s 20th Sustainability Awards & Summit!

As specialists in permeable paving solutions, Stoneset is helping create more sustainable and resilient urban environments through innovative surfaces that improve stormwater management, reduce runoff, and support greener, healthier communities.

By providing practical solutions that balance environmental performance with long-term durability, Stoneset continues to champion the principles of sustainable development and responsible construction across the built environment.

Thank you, Stoneset, for joining us in this milestone 20th Anniversary program and for supporting sustainable design and construction.

Entries are now open for 2026—don’t miss your chance to be recognised among the industry's best.

🔗 Head to https://www.sustainablebuildingawards.com.au/ to enter now.

04/06/2026

With over 20 years' experience in the design and architecture industry, Sampson will lead Unispace’s Design team across Australia, servicing multinational clients and continuing to elevate the design offering, which specialises in commercial interiors and life sciences spaces.

“We’re pleased to welcome Joel to Unispace, as he steps into his new role to lead our Design team,” says Kevin McCabe, the Managing Director, Australia at Unispace. “Hiring Joel marks the next evolution of growth for Design at Unispace and the wider business.”

Unispace has announced the appointment of Joel Sampson as Senior Principal, Design.

03/06/2026

With office leases of 12 months or less increasing by nearly 30%, commercial spaces face unprecedented churn. Is your flooring infrastructure built to survive the shift?

Permanently bonding timber or stone to raised access floors creates a major paradox: it locks away the underfloor services and flexibility the system was specified for in the first place, leading to costly demolition and massive fit-out waste.

ASP Access Floors Pty Ltd's new whitepaper, "Maintaining Flexibility in Raised Floor Systems," explores how magnetic flooring bridges the gap between premium design and operational agility.

Discover how to preserve asset value, reduce downtime, and support circular economy principles with solutions like our Magnes® Timber and Eclipse® Porcelain ranges.

🔗 Download the whitepaper: https://ow.ly/Czi050Z5r14

03/06/2026

The City of Sydney has unveiled a 2026/27 budget exceeding $1 billion, combining a $671 million operational programme with more than $265 million in capital works to advance a programme of city-shaping investment that includes the long-anticipated $150 million Town Hall square, a $78 million Mandible Street sports precinct and the renewal of major parks, pools and public streets across Sydney, New South Wales.

The budget forms part of the council’s 10-year financial plan, which forecasts total expenditure of $2.3 billion over the decade to meet the needs of a municipality of 242,000 residents. Of the capital works allocation, $170 million is directed at asset renewal across roads, open spaces, recreational facilities and heritage infrastructure.

City of Sydney commits $1B+ to public realm in 2026/27, funding the $150M Town Hall Square, George Street upgrades and Sydney CBD park renewals.

03/06/2026

After more than four decades with Bates Smart, award-winning designer Jeffery Copolov is stepping down from the practice’s leadership team on 1 July, leaving a legacy of integrated architecture and interior design across major projects nationwide.

Widely recognised for a design approach characterised by his classically modern and timeless style as well as attention to detail, Copolov has played a significant role in shaping some of Australia’s residential, commercial and hospitality environments. His portfolio also extends across retail, healthcare, education and workplace projects, while his longstanding relationships with major clients have spanned decades.

Jeffery Copolov will retire from his role as Director at Bates Smart on 1 July, bringing to a close a distinguished 40-year chapter that helped shape the renowned architecture practice’s interior design offering and influence the broader Australian design industry.

02/06/2026

New Partnership Launch

Nero Tapware expands its portfolio through a new partnership with American Standard.

Discover more: https://ow.ly/7sgm50Z4435

02/06/2026

Designed for mission-led organisation VMCH, St Clare is a world-class retirement precinct in Melbourne's inner-east by Woods Bagot.

Comprising 103 residences and resort-style amenities, the project offers a community-focused setting for those over 55, supporting a continuum-of-care residential model for ageing in place.

Woods Bagot’s St Clare retirement precinct in Kew reimagines ageing in place through inclusive design, heritage reuse, adaptable residences and community-focused amenities.

02/06/2026

🌿 We’re proud to welcome NeXTimber by Timberlink as a new Partner for the Institutional & Public Buildings category in Architecture & Design’s 20th Sustainability Awards & Summit!

As a leader in engineered mass timber solutions, NeXTimber is helping drive the transition to a lower-carbon built environment through innovative products that combine structural performance, design flexibility, and the environmental benefits of responsibly sourced timber.

From education facilities and civic buildings to community infrastructure, NeXTimber continues to champion sustainable construction by supporting renewable materials that store carbon, reduce embodied emissions, and contribute to healthier, more resilient buildings.

Thank you, NeXTimber by Timberlink, for joining us in this milestone 20th Anniversary program and for supporting the projects shaping the future of sustainable public and institutional architecture.

Entries are now open for 2026—don’t miss your chance to be recognised among the industry's best.

🔗 Head to https://www.sustainablebuildingawards.com.au/ to enter now.

02/06/2026

With high-end residential demand remaining exceptionally resilient, how are premium developments evolving to meet the market's shifting priorities around lifestyle and health?

In this episode of Talking Architecture & Design, we sit down with Jim Hunter, Managing Director of Capital Corporation, to discuss their landmark luxury development: The Residences at Wahroonga Estate.

Having officially broken ground on Sydney's Upper North Shore, this project represents a unique master planning partnership with the Seventh-day Adventist Church and award-winning builder DASCO, featuring architecture by GroupGSA and interiors by Coco Republic.

Jim unpacks the strategic vision behind the development, exploring how its location next door to Sydney Adventist Hospital has driven a strong commercial response. The conversation highlights how the intersection of design excellence, community impact, and wellness-focused living is acting as a catalyst for the region's residential market.

Listen now - https://ow.ly/vvcb50Z6rSS

31/05/2026

We're proud to be partnering with Futurebuild Australia - the most important event of the year for the industry.

📅 11-13 June 2026 | ICC Sydney

Free for trade. That means all sessions across 3 full days, plus CPD accredited by the Australian Institute of Architects, at no cost.

An incredible line-up of industry leaders will be covering everything from design and spec through to build and retrofit.

Register now and save $50.

👉 Secure yours today: https://bit.ly/4vYtrWq