1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (192+ words) This year's shortlist features an impressive 226 projects, which together reflect a compelling and diverse narrative of the current industry landscape, highlighting creativity, authenticity and thoughtful design. The shortlisted projects are in the following categories: The awards and commendations will be…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (373+ words) Thirteen new or upgraded parks are set to be delivered in and around Melbourne, according to the city's draft budget for the year ahead. Image: Courtesy City of Melbourne The City of Melbourne has released its Draft Budget 202627, outlining a…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (453+ words) The design by Cox Architecture will deliver more than 1, 500 dwellings opposite the soon-to-be-built Gurrowa Place development at Queen Victoria Market. Victoria's Minister for Planning Sonia Kilkenny has approved plans for a 67-storey residential mixed-use development at 400 Queen Street in Melbourne's…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (538+ words) In 2026, twelve winners have been named, including nine projects selected from 27 shortlisted entries, and three individuals. The winners of this year's Australian Urban Design Awards have been revealed, showcasing exemplar urban design projects, leaders and initiatives from across the country....

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (625+ words) Ten percent of the development is planned as housing for low-income women and women-led families. Image: Breathe, courtesy of Development Victoria Not-for-profit organisation Nightingale Housing has been selected to develop a former rail spur in Alphington, in Melbourne's east, with…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (208+ words) Architecture Au Melbourne's 20-year-old red steps on the cards for renovation The City of Melbourne's City Design branch is proposing to renovate the existing stairs, foregoing a design competition for the renewal of the South Melbourne site that was agreed…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (212+ words) Given carte blanche in Southbank, Flack Studio distils Melbourne's effortless eclecticism into Hannah Street Hotel " a layered, atmospheric world where modern nostalgia, surprise and soul collide. It's also evident that the hotel comes alive not through its physical gestures alone,…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (316+ words) The project is one of 24 projects to have won a "world title" at the tenth iteration of the Prix Versailles. Foster and Partners and Cox Architecture's design for Sydney Metro's Gadigal Station has taken out a "world title" at the…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (372+ words) Architectus will lead the design of the project, which is set to transform the Footscray Library site and its car park into a cultural hub with an expanded library, performing arts venue and open space. Maribyrnong City Council is seeking…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (419+ words) The new Sydney Fish Market has opened as the largest public market hall operating in the southern hemisphere. Designed by Danish-born, international architecture practice 3 XN in association with Australian practices BVN and Aspect Studios, the project relocates the existing fish…...