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Address: Level 18, MLC Centre, 19 Martin Place 2000 Sydney, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 Continuing the celebration of our significant project anniversaries this month, the Sydney Nanoscience Hub at the University of Sydney also celebrates its fifth year since completion. The only building in Australia designed to house such an advanced research capability alongside comprehensive tertiary teaching facilities, the Sydney Nanoscience Hub includes high performance laboratories, academic workspace, teaching facilities and informal student learning environments to mee...t the demanding requirements of nanoscience research. Having been recognised in award programs from the Australian Institute of Architects, NSW Chapter and the Master Builders Association (NSW Chapter), the hub expresses its function in an overtly modern yet sensitive manner to complement its heritage context and enhance the campus environment. Read more about the Sydney Nanoscience Hub here - https://bit.ly/32BE862

25.01.2022 After spending two years hidden behind scaffolding and suspended 55 metres in the air while the buildings façade was restored, the iconic Shell House clock now sits proudly on the rooftop of this landmark heritage building as part of the collaborative Brookfield Place Sydney development. Architectus Senior Team Member Dan Solomon and Make Architects Director Simon Lincoln share insights into the complex restoration of Sydneys Shell House with the Australian Design Review. R...ead the article here - https://bit.ly/33jDbOH Make Architects Taylor Thomson Whitting (TTW) #MultiplexConstruction #BrookfieldProperties #shellhouse #brookfieldplacesydney #restoration

24.01.2022 Today we celebrate, along with Brookfield Properties, Make Architects, Multiplex and TTW Engineers, the topping out of construction and the renaming of the world-class Wynyard project to Brookfield Place Sydney. The topping out took place at the projects centrepiece, 10 Carrington Street - a 27-level PCA Premium Grade commercial tower offering world-class facilities, amenities and finishes to set a new standard in workplace design. Architectus Principal and CEO Ray Brown sai...d, It has been a privilege to work on the landmark Brookfield Place Sydney project with Brookfield Properties and Make Architects, and the topping out of the commercial tower is a significant milestone for the project team." On completion in 2021, Brookfield Place Sydney will provide bespoke accommodation for a range of tenants while delivering Sydneysiders an exciting new retail and commercial precinct, a revitalised Wynyard Lane and major upgrade to Wynyard Stations George Street entrance, connecting to a grand transit hall and public concourse. Read more about Brookfield Place Sydney here - https://bit.ly/3gpLVqI #brookfieldplacesydney #brookfield Make Architects #multiplexconstruction Taylor Thomson Whitting (TTW) #commercialarchitecture #toppingout

23.01.2022 Do you have a passion for architecture, design and producing digital content? Then our Digital Content Coordinator role could be a perfect fit for you. Visit our website for more details - https://lnkd.in/dYnKVpe Photography by Brett Boardman Photography.

23.01.2022 Together with our partners TTW, Make Architects, Multiplex Constructions and Brookfield Properties, we are thrilled to announce that Shell House has been awarded the prestigious Australian Engineering Excellence Award in the 2020 Australian Engineering Excellence Awards! Over the last six years Architectus and Make Architects have been collaborating on the restoration of the heritage building as part of the broader precinct project Brookfield Place Sydney. One of the citys f...inest surviving examples of the Inter-War Commercial Palazzo style, Shell House was designed by Australian architect Spain and Cosh for the Shell Oil Companys Sydney Headquarters. Congratulations to the entire team for all their hard work on this complex heritage project. Read more about Brookfield Place Sydney here - https://bit.ly/3gpLVqI Make Architects Taylor Thomson Whitting (TTW) #MultiplexConstruction #BrookfieldProperties Engineers Australia #AEEA2020 #shellhouse #brookfieldplacesydney

22.01.2022 The State Library Victoria Vision 2020 Redevelopment has been shortlisted in the Heritage and Public Architecture categories of the Australian Institute of Architects 2020 National Architecture Awards! One of Melbournes most loved institutions, the State Library of Victoria took out three awards during the AIA VIC Chapter awards program earlier in the year, including an award for Heritage and Public Architecture, and the acclaimed Melbourne Prize. We look forward to watching... the award announcements during the livestreamed ceremony on 5 November. Read more about the State Library Victoria here - http://bit.ly/36kR9j0 Photography by Brett Boardman Photography. Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects State Library Victoria The Australian Institute of Architects

22.01.2022 Urbanism might have been the greater force that drove the development of our global centres over the last century, but the on-going pandemic is now causing us to reflect on this as potentially harmful. Architectus Senior Associate and urban designer Michele McSharry shares her insights with Indesignlive into how, and why, our cities might never be the same again. Read Micheles article here https://bit.ly/2CfrmPV

22.01.2022 Our appreciation for the space in and around our homes has shifted in light of the restrictions we have faced this year, with emphasis on how our surroundings affect our mental and physical wellbeing. Surrounded by spectacular coastal sandstone formations and native coastal landscape, the Harbord Diggers intergenerational community hub in Freshwater offers seniors living residents ultimate flexibility with operable facades and flexi-rooms to accommodate varying lifestyle requ...irements, and how the apartment engages with the headland environment. A dramatic sunken garden at the centre of the project brings light and air to the various layers of mixed programs below and are planted with endemic species that mimic the natural occurrence of verdant species within the protected crevices of the headland, providing a serene environment for residents to relax outdoors. Read more about Harbord Diggers here - https://bit.ly/3kBHTiC

21.01.2022 How can we build stronger, more resilient businesses and leverage the opportunities of business as unusual in the face of COVID-19? In a panel discussion for The University of Melbourne designed to empower and ignite ideas during these uncertain times, Architectus Principal Marina Carroll, Lendlease Head of Workplace Health and Wellbeing Duncan Young, and AECOM Group Director - Buildings + Places Sarah Caruana will share their experiences in maintaining community engagement and stakeholder relationships, building resilience while supporting mental and physical wellbeing, and will explore the transition from traditional design and collaboration approaches to a virtual environment. Taking place at 5:30pm on Wednesday, 12 August, you can register for this online event here https://bit.ly/2CewdRt

20.01.2022 Two of our projects have been shortlisted in the 2020 Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation & Excellence Awards. Nominated by Investa, the Architectus-designed mixed use commercial development, Barrack Place, has been shortlisted for the Award for Best Office Development and Award for Best Sustainable Development New Buildings. Designed by Foster + Partners, delivered by Multiplex and Architectus and nominated by Frasers Property Group, DUO Centra...l Park has been shortlisted for the Award for Best Mixed Use Development. The awards, which showcase superior examples of iconic projects in property development and investment, will be presented at a virtual ceremony on 22 October. To register for this event, click here https://bit.ly/3kwNC8b We wish the best of luck to all 2020 finalists. Investa Property Group Frasers Property Australia Foster + Partners #MultiplexConstruction Property Council Rider Levett Bucknall Limited

20.01.2022 Architectus Associate, Brindha Kugan recently spoke with Australian Design Review about how her experience working across different sectors has shaped her as an architect and prepared her for designing during todays tumultuous times. Brindha also shares her insights about the importance for women in the architecture and design industry to leverage every opportunity presented to them. Read Brindhas interview here https://bit.ly/3iLVbI3

19.01.2022 The Melbourne Prize was awarded to our State Library Victoria 2020 Vision Redevelopment on Friday night in recognition of the significant contribution the project makes to the civic life of Melbourne. Victorian Architecture Awards chair of juries Ingrid Bakker has spoken about the redevelopment, stating, The project has been highly collaborative and like all good architectural outcomes, there has been a significant focus on the diverse community users and the context of the ...building being in the heart of Melbourne. With collaboration at the heart of the redevelopment, we reflect on the design of the Childrens Quarter, and how some of the librarys smallest visitors contributed some of the biggest ideas. To read the article, click here - https://bit.ly/2Wf0s1u Vic Chapter - Australian Institute of Architects

19.01.2022 Lucas Primary School in Ballarat is the first of four Victorian primary schools delivered as part of the New Schools 2020 project for the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA). Fundamentally, our goal is to provide warm, welcoming and engaging learning environments that will help teachers facilitate continuous, connected and collaborative learning experiences for every child. Each learning neighbourhood houses two learning communities comprising nine purposefully designe...d learning settings including; a presentation space, small rooms for meetings and learning support, zones for collaboration, reading nooks, and dedicated spaces for wet and messy activities. These spatially diverse environments permit a wide variety of expressive languages and modes of learning by enabling children and teachers to choose the setting that best suits their needs. They can also customise each setting by organising loose furniture and mobile storage units according to their specific activities. Learn more about Lucas Primary here https://bit.ly/2P6IEBG K2LD Architects Pty Ltd DesignInc Architects #schooldesign #primaryschools #educationarchitecture

19.01.2022 Join us for a conversation with Dr. Kellee Frith Education Environments Strategist at Architectus and Mark van den Enden our National Sector Leader in Education; listen to them unpick the word pedagogy and describe how deep engagement and conversations with educators are laying the foundation for Architectus approach to the design of learning environments. Kellee talks about pedagogy as the philosophy and practice of teaching and describes her role in facilitating dialogu...e with educators to understand what is inherent in their practice, and how in turn environments can be designed to fully support that practice. Mark gives us the architects view, describing how Kellees approach and insights have enriched our design, with some great examples from recent projects. Thank you to Architectus Principal Dario Spralja for convening the conversation, we look forward to more to come! Listen to the conversation here - https://bit.ly/39VmhIM

17.01.2022 The reality will more likely be an agile workspace where you book a table, be there for a day, two days, then it will be fully cleaned out and ready for the next person, says Architectus Principal and CEO Ray Brown in a candid interview with the Australian Design Review. Ray shares his thoughts on life in the studio post-COVID, explaining that workplaces will need to provide better reasons for staff to make their way back to the office, and draw inspirations from the stick...y campus model that many universities have implemented so well. Read the full article here - https://bit.ly/3i57NJc #workplacedesign #stickycampus #postcovid19

17.01.2022 Join Architectus Principal Karl Traeger at the first of the Aviation/Aerospace Australia's Beyond COVID-19 virtual series where airports, airport design and transformation and air traffic control will be discussed, with an overall focus on how the aviation and aerospace industries and organisational landscape will look beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. An authority in aviation architecture, Karl leads Architectus projects in the field. He has been instrumental in the design an...d delivery of airport terminal and security projects across the Asia-Pacific with a portfolio that includes projects in Australia, China, Singapore and Indonesia. During the panel discussion Karl will showcase Architectus research and innovation projects conducted over the past 3 years where digital design tools have been developed to solve problems ranging from dynamic calibration of design options against IATA Standards through to how you might prepare a child on the autism spectrum for their first trip to the airport. Register for this free online event here - https://bit.ly/33BkBTM

17.01.2022 We are thrilled to announce that we have been selected, in partnership with James Cubitt Architects, as the principal design consultant for the $15 million Boilerhouse Discovery Space, where we will lead an impressive multi-disciplinary team collaborating with the University of New England and its community to bring new life and visitors to the former industrial site. Encouraging children to explore and develop an interest in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and ...maths) disciplines, the Boilerhouse Discovery Space will include spaces dedicated to music and performance, space and the universe, ecosystems, geology and archaeology, patterns and numbers, agriculture, energy, brain building and, construction. Architectus Principal and National Public Sector Leader Dr Stephen Long said, "It's our responsibility to respond to the dynamic spaces of the original Boilerhouse with a design that awakens the young minds and senses of all those who visit. This project has the potential to influence and shape lives." Construction tenders are expected to be called next year and it is planned that the Boilerhouse Discovery Space will open in mid-2023. Read more here - https://bit.ly/2FJ6Cl2 University of New England, AU #JamesCubittArchitectsBrisbane Arup #BlighTanner ASPECT Studios

16.01.2022 This week we are celebrating NAIDOC Week and Architectus is proud to be in the final stages of establishing our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan. We are committed to honouring Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters, and seas, and their rich contribution to society. As architects and designers, we have a responsibility to understand, respect and acknowledge the places that host the projects we... develop. This occurs ideally through deep consultation and engagement with First Peoples in the design process and results in built form that is deeply founded in place and context. We are privileged to be collaborating with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, designers and artists on several current projects. We look forward to sharing the stories and creative outcomes of these projects with you soon. #naidocweek #naidocweek2020 #alwayswasalwayswillbe

15.01.2022 The Peoples Choice Award for the 2020 Australian Timber Design Awards has opened for voting and two of our projects are in the running. The Macquarie University Clinical Education Building and the State Library Victoria Vision 2020 Redevelopment have been shortlisted for awards. Timber was the key material chosen in the design of both these projects for its warmth, tactile appeal, longevity, sustainability, prefabricated construction opportunities, and its unique ability to ...harmonise contemporary form and function. To cast your vote for the 2020 Timber Design People's Choice Award, click here - https://bit.ly/3kLijYt Voting closes 30 September 2020.

15.01.2022 You cant think about a period of change as being a circle that takes you back to where you started. We need to be thinking about the future on a national level, on a global level, on a personal level as well. Everybody needs to be thinking about, what have I learned through this period and how do I want that to impact what my future looks like?, says Architectus Engagement and Strategy Leader Hannah Beveridge. Hannah recently spoke to Architectus Principal and Gazella Editor Sophie Cleland on workplace design and her approach to client engagement. Read the article here https://bit.ly/3bJxOvU

14.01.2022 Architectus’ Karl Eckermann, Hugh Nagle and Casey Doyle, together with Ethos Urban’s Ben Weaver and JLL’s Nick Prestwood have teamed up with the Property Industry Foundation to provide advice on the creation of therapy spaces for children at a mid-century building in Morayfield, Queensland. As a national sponsor of the Property Industry Foundation, we’re proud to support the Act for Kids initiative, a beneficiary of the Property Industry Foundation that works with children from disadvantaged backgrounds and helps them and their carers to work together to live an ordinary life. Read more here - https://pif.com.au/spaces-for-healing-building-new-therapy/

12.01.2022 For many children school toilets are a source of great anxiety, which can be disruptive to learning and may negatively impact their health and wellbeing. Architectus Education Environments Strategist Dr. Kellee Frith explores how university research was used to rethink the design of childrens toilets, sharing the functional and spatial design principles that were incorporated into the bathroom design of four Victorian primary schools designed as part of the New Schools 2020 project for the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA). Read the article here https://bit.ly/302NDJG

12.01.2022 It is well documented that having a connection with nature is good for our health, well-being and happiness, and having access to nature has become even more important to us in recent times. Located on a hillside above gum forest sloping towards Shrimptons Creek, NATURA responds to its sites rich ecological context as well as the evolving character of the burgeoning Macquarie Park precinct in Sydneys north-west. These connections to the creek and forest and the nearby Lane... Cove National Park set the tone of the residential project, which links deeply with nature. Architectus worked with ecology and biodiversity consultancy, SLR and landscape architects, Aspect Studios to ensure the project respected, preserved and connected to these rich natural environments. Built to the height of the neighbouring gum forest, the local sandstone and timber that comprise the open ground plane and podium level echo the tonal and material qualities of these native trees. Communal gardens, gathering spaces, an open-air pool, and new footpaths and bike trails extend residents connections with nature and the outdoors. Read more about NATURA here - https://bit.ly/2G5yPCI Romeciti Capital Investment Group #SLRConsulting ASPECT Studios

11.01.2022 We love hearing about the experiences people have in the buildings and spaces we design. Here is a review from a patient of the Werribee Mercy Hospital in Victoria, which had its first intake of patients in 2018. Architectus, in collaboration with HDR, led the multidisciplinary team to devise a structural, staging, acoustic and servicing strategy that allowed the original two-level hospital to maintain operations during construction of the four levels above. Realised from des...ign to completion within three years, the design of the Werribee Mercy Hospital Stage 1C development puts patients at the highest priority, ensuring safe and efficient operational requirements are achieved within a serene environment that affords views and attractive aspects to all patient beds. Read more about the Werribee Mercy Hospital here - https://bit.ly/2EVJn7a

11.01.2022 Architectus and Bligh Tanner, in partnership with Sydney Water, have delivered one of the most significant urban planning projects in Australia, Urban Typologies and Stormwater Management. Shaping a cooler and greener Western Sydney, the innovative urban design approach to stormwater management resolves challenges around urban density, urban greening and sustainable water management. Focussed on Western Sydneys Wianamatta South Creek corridor, otherwise known as Western Park...land City, the strategy places urban microclimate at the forefront of urban planning. Architectus, Bligh Tanner and Sydney Water produced the Report following the design, analysis and testing of multiple urban typologies. Architectus Associate and Urban Designer, Oscar Stanish said the project sets new benchmarks for the integration of urban design, planning and sustainable stormwater management. "Its implementation will deliver the State Governments objectives of a cool, green and sustainable Western Parkland City. The Reports recommendations are designed for simple and realistic implementation by planning authorities and developers across a broad range of uses, including office, industrial and residential developments. Read more here - https://bit.ly/3cfGeLE #urbantypologies #westernsydney #aerotropolis

09.01.2022 Brisbane development 443 Queen St has been awarded Australias first 6 Star Green Star Design & As Built Version 1.2 Design Review certified rating for a residential tower by the Green Building Council of Australia! Designed in association with WOHA Architects and brought to life by Probuild Constructions for Cbus Property, 443 Queen St is known as a Queenslander home in the sky and the states first truly subtropical apartment tower due to its low energy, sustainable des...ign and response to the local climate. Radically different from standard residential towers which require mechanical ventilation, artificial light and contain sealed access corridors, 443 Queen St has naturally lit and ventilated spaces, and arrival gardens at every level. The building has been configured to shade from summer sun and to capture winter sun and the cooling breezes that sweep through our city, reducing the buildings energy consumption by an estimated 60 percent. Read more about 443 Queen St here - http://bit.ly/2U53t3P

09.01.2022 Barrack Place has won the 2020 Rider Levett Bucknall NSW State Development of the Year Award in the Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation & Excellence state awards! Renowned for being Australias healthiest office building, Barrack Place was chosen for the various forward thinking wellness principles that have been incorporated into its design, as well as its use of smart technology, innovative sustainability features and vibrant retail precinct,... setting a new benchmark of workplace design in NSW. Architectus Principal Colin Odbert said, We are extremely excited to hear that Investas Barrack Place has been recognised as 2020 NSW Development of the Year and are proud to have contributed to the realisation of this fantastic transformational project. Its has been a wonderful 7 year journey working with our clients and friends at Investa and the rest of the design and delivery team. Read more about Barrack Place here http://bit.ly/2LOYwaF We look forward to celebrating with our industry colleagues and friends at the virtual PCA Innovation & Excellence Awards on 22 October. Investa Property Group Property Council Rider Levett Bucknall Limited

07.01.2022 Workplace fit out, Westpac 123 Eagle Street, has been recognised at the 2020 Master Builders Queensland Housing and Construction Awards picking up an award in the Refurbishment / Renovation over $750,000 category. Congratulations to FDC Consutrction and our other partners on this project. Working closely with Westpac, we formulated the aspirational and functional brief for the interior refurbishment and the design of an exceptional workplace aligned with their guidelines an...d local requirements. The design response recognises the cultural importance of encompassing the local differentiators of Westpacs Brisbane offices, and the importance of engagement with local stakeholders to ensure a local overlay to the design outcome. Read more about the 123 Eagle Street project here - https://bit.ly/2E8mqgl FDC Building Generate Property Group WT Partnership #kniscodevelopmentsolutions WSP in Australia

07.01.2022 A pathway into healthcare, the Sunshine Coast Health Institute (SCHI) is part of a larger health precinct focussed on training the next generation of health professionals. Renowned for its unique location connected to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH), SCHI sets a new standard in healthcare tertiary teaching facilities. Designed to the same spatial and technical specifications as the actual rooms in SCUH with identical hospital-grade medical equipment, students re...ceive accurate and hands-on learning within the facilities they will be working in. Designed to create natural, freely accessible social spaces that take full advantage of the benign seaside climate, the entire precinct offers high levels of public and natural amenity and, through connection to the local community, enhances the experience of patients and staff and contributes to their wellbeing. In association with HDR. Learn more about the SCHI here - https://bit.ly/2QLep3R

06.01.2022 Designed to support and celebrate the Year 10 to 12s school completion pathway, Homestead Senior Secondary College promotes collaborative and self-guided learning through a series of informal learning settings that are threaded between and among the programmed learning spaces. In this familiar, safe and engaging practice-ground, students learn and refine the life-long skills of collaboration, listening, and problem solving, to set them up for successful further education and.../or workplace practice. Read more about Homestead Senior Secondary College here - https://bit.ly/2Pf9zeC K2LD Architects Pty Ltd #schooldesign #secondaryschool #educationarchitecture

06.01.2022 We are thrilled to announce the State Library Victoria Vision 2020 Redevelopment as the recipient of the Melbourne Prize together with awards for Heritage and Public architecture in the 2020 Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Chapter awards program. The redevelopment opens 40% more space to the public and returns the magnificent Ian Potter Queens Hall to the city for everyones use and enjoyment. Designed by Architectus and Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects, the rede...velopment reveals the beautiful scale and detail of each space and makes the visitor experience cohesive and enjoyable; connecting people to the Librarys wonderful collections, to each other and to our community. Its a huge honour to receive the Melbourne Prize and incredible to have received a total of three awards in a field of such amazing projects. All practices should be congratulated and thanks goes especially to AIA and the juries for achieving an exceptional awards program in such challenging circumstances. This project means so much to our practice and we cant wait until the people of Melbourne can experience and enjoy the redevelopment again", Architectus Principal Ruth Wilson said. Photography by Trevor Mein. #heritagearchitecture #publicarchitecture #vicarchitectureawards Vic Chapter - Australian Institute of Architects

05.01.2022 In 2020, Open House Melbourne will defy convention in these unconventional times by adopting new ways to stay connected, think, explore and advocate for inclusive change. The thirteenth Open House Melbourne will present the largest collection of virtual tours in Australia, and an unrivalled program of free, live, interactive and on-demand digital content - in keeping with the true spirit of Open House Melbourne. Melbournes physical doors may be closed, but our House is more ...Open than ever. Architectus is excited to be part of Open House Melbourne, explore the full July and weekend program here https://bit.ly/2Cfz24E #OpenHouseMelb2020 #virtualtour #melbournearchitecture

05.01.2022 It is a big month of observing project anniversaries at Architectus with the Loreto Mandeville Centre celebrating its fifth year since completion. The recipient of six industry awards, including the esteemed 2016 Australian Institute of Architects National Award for Educational Architecture, the Loreto Mandeville Centre is a focal point for the school community in function and location, acting as a link to all school operations and housing school administration, a staff centr...e, lecture theatre, learning resource centre, year 12 centre, and a basement level car park. The central atrium continues the existing courtyard language of the campus, further promoting a pedagogy in which learning environments are blended inside and out. Informal learning spaces are interwoven throughout the light-filled indoor environment, encouraging interaction between students and teaching staff. We look forward to continuing to inspire and engage teachers and students through design for many generations to come. Photography by Trevor Mein. Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak #education #architecture

04.01.2022 Eynesbury Primary School received a visit today from Victorian Minister of Education James Merlino, Local Member for Melton District Stephen McGhie, Architectus Project Architect Laura Venier, VSBA Senior Project Officer Clare Hoy and Project Manager at Ireland Brown Constructions Tom McKay for a special tour of the school grounds in celebration of the school’s completion. Eynesbury Primary School forms one of 8 schools designed as part of the New Schools 2020 Project designe...d by Architectus, K2LD and DesignInc, the school provides warm, welcoming and engaging learning environments which have been carefully crafted to help teachers facilitate continuous, connected and collaborative learning experiences for every child. Mark van den Enden, National Sector Leader for Education said that ‘The visitors were particularly impressed with the high calibre of learning spaces and the variety of learning settings that were provided as part of the design.’ Eynesbury Primary School will take in its first cohort of students in January 2021 following an official opening ceremony. #education #newschools #learningenvironments

04.01.2022 Dont miss the online tour of the State Library Victoria at 11:00am today, one of the exclusive events taking place during Open House Melbourne's Open House Weekend program. In a presentation titled The Jewel in the Crown: the story behind the redevelopment of the Ian Potter Queens Hall, Architectus Principal Ruth Wilson and Associate Simon Farr will take you on a guided tour inside the roof of Ian Potter Queens Hall, and describe the how the majestic hall was lovingly re...vealed during the librarys Vision 2020 redevelopment. Open House Weekend kicks off today with a hive of web-based events and activities to inspire and engage architecture enthusiasts and Melburnians alike a perfect opportunity to celebrate one of the worlds most liveable cities from the comfort of your own home anywhere in the world! View the full 2020 Open House Weekend program here https://bit.ly/2WMmAAB Photography by Peter Casamento. Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects #Andronas #openhousemelb2020 #virtualtour #melbournearchitecture

04.01.2022 While we should expect new technologies that will make buildings more resilient, increasing our emphasis on design features that we already know to be effective in preventing the spread of communicable diseases may be among our most powerful tools to safeguard urban populations faced with future pandemics, says Architectus Principal and CEO Ray Brown. Ray shares insights on how key design principles used on commercial tower 1 Bligh Street may be utilised to pandemic proof... city buildings in the future. Read more here - https://bit.ly/3m3dXwq Architecture & Design #pandemicproof #resilientdesign #architecture

04.01.2022 Its not only the aesthetics or location of a home that make it a pleasant place to live, but also the sustainability principles that have been incorporated into the design to create living spaces that are comfortable, healthy and sustainable. The award-winning UNSW Village student accommodation at the Kensington campus incorporates sustainability into the core of the design, with principles and technologies including cross ventilation and natural daylighting to all spaces, i...nsulated walls and roofs, solar hot water, grey water reuse for laundries, orientation and sunshading, and rainwater storage. Thin-plan buildings and the layout of units provide effective natural cross ventilation throughout, and hollow core slabs allow for vented cross ventilation, even while bedroom doors and windows are closed. Units contain operable windows in all living and sleeping spaces, and most bathrooms are positioned at external walls, enabling natural ventilation and daylight. Read more about the UNSW Village student accommodation here https://bit.ly/3ai6cNI

03.01.2022 Congratulations to Edith Cowan University (ECU) on your new state-of-the-art campus in the heart of the Perth CBD! It's been a privilege to collaborate with you on creating the vision for this fantastic project. The world-class campus is designed to bring the energy and vibrancy of more than 9,000 students and staff to the heart of Perth's CBD by 2025. Read more here - https://bit.ly/2ZRhmVp

03.01.2022 Alan J Duffy explores concepts for incorporating biophilia into new school design and discusses four key strategies to bring the outdoors into learning spaces after findings determine that greater exposure to nature increases academic performance, health and wellbeing. Read Alans article titled The nature of new school design an evolving concept here https://bit.ly/2BWlElx

02.01.2022 Major works have commenced on a new National Herbarium of NSW, after NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces the Hon. Rob Stokes, NSW Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney the Hon. Stuart Ayres, Botanic Gardens Greater Sydney Chief Executive Denise Ora, and the local member for Camden Mr Peter Sidgreaves MP marked the commencement of construction at a sod turning ceremony at The Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan last week during National Science W...eek. Designed through a collaboration between Architectus, architect, Richard Leplastrier and landscape architect, Craig Burton, and in conjunction with FDC Building, the Herbarium will house a growing collection of over 1.4 million botanical specimens, which are essential for informing and making decisions about the conservation and management of our natural environment. Architectus Principal Luke Johnson said, "Its a privilege to work on this environmentally significant project. The research and visitor interaction with the new Herbariums plant collection will facilitate positive environmental and societal outcomes for generations to come." Construction on the Herbarium is expected to be completed by 2021. Read more about the new National Herbarium of NSW here - http://bit.ly/2VzbK0K #herbarium #sodturningceremony #construction

02.01.2022 Join Architectus Principal Mark Talbot at the 2020 Super Design Festival ‘Light Bulb Moment’ panel discussion on November 18 2020. Mark will be discussing how lighting can be used as an intelligent design tool, and a primary source of inspiration in the initial stages of concept design with fellow panellists Donn Salisbury (Electrolight), Danilo Mandelli (Delta Light N.V.) and Pascale Gomes-McNabb (PGM DESIGN), and moderated by Andre Tammes (Design Matrix). To register, click here - https://www.superdesignfestival.com/even/light-bulb-moment/

02.01.2022 When it comes to healthcare, we design for people; for patient care, for the healing process and for lived experiences. To give the patient the best care, we have to support the doctors, nurses, clinicians, researchers and staff to do their very best work. We do this by designing state of the art facilities that are safe, functional, comfortable and ultimately a place where health care professionals love to work.... Click here to learn more about our healthcare work - https://bit.ly/3jxIvEp

01.01.2022 Today we are celebrating with John Holland the topping out of 275 George Street. Our team joined John Holland, the Honourable Rob Stokes, the Lord Mayor Clover Moore and the wider project team to mark the construction milestone at a formal celebration held on the rooftop. The boutique office building occupies a significant location in Sydneys central business district at the gateway where George Street transitions from an environment of towers and open space to a street defi...ned by podia and street walls. This prominent location means the building enjoys an exceptional outlook to the north and east. The architectural language is defined by a finely detailed glazed curtain wall with vertical sandstone elements that speak to the history of the city and use of sandstone as a defining material of Sydneys colonial history. The new corner A-Grade office tower has been upgraded mid-construction to meet the latest PCA standards and incorporates additional automation to reduce the physical touchpoints for future tenants and visitors. Targeting a 5 Star Green Star and 5 Star NABERS Energy rating, the 15-storey, 7200 m2 NLA building includes typical column free floorplates of 500 m2 NLA, ground and subterranean retail and premium end of trip facilities.