Tag: Civic design
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Yellamundie library opens in Sydney
A new library in south-west Sydney’s Liverpool has opened, marking the first stage of a wider $600 million activation of Liverpool Civic Place.
The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre Sutherland
The inventive refurbishment of an existing performance venue extends the community’s opportunities and opens up the growing suburb’s civic heart.
Coffs Harbour cultural and civic space opens
Coffs Harbour City Council has opened its $82 million new cultural and civic space – Yarrila Place – designed by BVN.
Powerhouse Ultimo redevelopment scrapped
The New South Wales government has announced it will axe the previously mooted $481 million redevelopment of Powerhouse Ultimo.
Design competition launched for Parramatta theatres redevelopment
The City of Parramatta has opened expressions of interest for the Riverside Theatres Redevelopment Design Competition.
‘Landmark’ transformation of central Melbourne unveiled
A 3.2 hectare precinct south of the Queen Victoria Market is set to become a three-tower complex with a 1.8 hectare park on the site of the market’s existing car park.
Designs revealed for new Adelaide Aquatic Centre
The South Australian government has unveiled concept designs for a new Adelaide Aquatic Centre, which will replace the existing centre in the northern park lands at Pardipardinyilla / Denise Norton Park.
2023 Australian Interior Design Awards: Retail Design – joint winner
Postal Hall by Trower Falvo Architects with Alessio Fini
Liverpool’s civic centre reaches milestone
The first stage of Liverpool Civic Place has topped out. The development includes offices and a hotel alongside council facilities.
Major upgrades begin at Arts Centre Melbourne
Construction has begun on the refurbishment of Arts Centre Melbourne’s Theatres Building as part of the Victorian government’s $1.7 billion transformation of Melbourne Arts Precinct.
Regional council taps Melbourne School of Design to advise on new gallery project
Southern Grampians Shire Council has signed a partnership agreement with Melbourne School of Design to advise on its New Hamilton Gallery project.
NH Architecture to design revamp of Canberra’s Kingston Arts Precinct
The ACT government’s Suburban Land Agency and Arts ACT have appointed NH Architecture as the principal design team for the redevelopment of Kingston Arts Precinct.
Extra $97.6 million for Perth Concert Hall project
An additional $97.6 million has been committed to Perth Concert Hall redevelopments, the WA government announced.
New Farm Neighbourhood Centre by Vokes and Peters with Zuzana and Nicholas
With its alterations and additions to an inner-suburban Brisbane Queenslander, a local design team created spaces that work together like an ensemble cast to encourage human habitation and celebrate the community’s daily routines.
Wardle’s Bendigo Law Courts complete
The $152-million project is the first regional specialist court facility in Victoria, accommodating a range of critical judicial services.
Koorie Heritage Trust set to expand
The Yarra Building at Melbourne’s Federation Square, once destined for demolition, will soon be home to the first dedicated First Nations arts and culture centre in an Australian capital city.
