Painting Industry News

Patchwork, Elizabeth Bay by Other Architects

Architecture AU - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 15:54
A gentle renovation of a 1939 apartment is a joyful exercise of good judgement and a reminder that doing less is as important a design decision as doing more.

Public invited to have their say on new Sunshine Coast station designs

Architecture AU - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 11:28
Community consultation is now open on several stations attached to a new rail line dubbed “The Wave”, which is “set to revolutionise travel across the Sunshine Coast,” the Queensland government has said.

Why your brain has to work harder in an open-plan office than private offices

Architecture AU - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 11:27
Research has shown the significant hidden toll of poor office design on productivity, health and employee retention – better design at work should be seen as a necessity.

Council pursues EOI for Manly Town Hall renewal

Architecture AU - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 16:03
The Northern Beaches Council is welcoming ideas to pioneer a fresh iteration of the landmark building, so that it continues serving the community.

BVN celebrates centenary with launch of digital archive, publication and foundation

Architecture AU - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 13:35
This month marks 100 years since global practice BVN was founded by Arthur Bligh in Toowoomba, Queensland.

New Bankstown hospital approved

Architecture AU - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 11:10
The $2 billion project is set to be the largest-ever investment in a public hospital in New South Wales.

Mixed-use development approved for iconic Oxford Street site

Architecture AU - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 08:52
Soon to become the second renovation of Paddington's Verona Cinema site from Sydney architect Tonkin Zulaikha Greer, the approved project envisions a new amenity and residential hub.

Blocks smaller than tennis courts allowed under Brisbane planning changes

Building and Construction - Sun, 08/23/2026 - 07:10
The council is expecting the changes to clear the way for terrace-style housing and townhouse developments on blocks, which can be as small as 120 square metres.

Mizrachi Synagogue by Common Office

Architecture AU - Fri, 08/21/2026 - 14:41
A 1970s Bondi synagogue is given new life through a restrained redesign by Common Office, balancing Jewish tradition, architectural heritage and the everyday needs of a close-knit community.

UTS designer awarded 2026 Australian Graduate of the Year

Architecture AU - Fri, 08/21/2026 - 11:12
University of Technology Sydney design graduate Jannah Abdellatif has been named the 2026 Madeline Lester Australian Graduate of the Year, the highest honour in the Design Institute of Australia’s Graduates of the Year Awards (GOTYAs).

New South Wales government announces policy framework amid data centre growth

Architecture AU - Fri, 08/21/2026 - 10:34
The new regulations will require future data centre investment to be matched with boosted investment in renewable energy and water infrastructure.

Vision for the redevelopment of former Ivanhoe water tank site unveiled

Architecture AU - Fri, 08/21/2026 - 10:29
A freshly submitted proposal envisions the introduction of over 200 dwellings and a new park designed by DKO Architecture to the Ivanhoe community.

Sydney Airport expansion masterplan approved and underway

Architecture AU - Fri, 08/21/2026 - 09:48
The approved masterplan includes expansion of the airport’s T1 international terminal and a redevelopment of the T2 and T3 domestic terminals, allowing the airport to accommodate a 75 percent increase in passengers over the next 20 years.

Darlinghurst House by Anthony Gill Architects

Architecture AU - Fri, 08/21/2026 - 09:45
A new house by Anthony Gill Architects celebrates the unconventional opportunities arising from its confined and layered context within the inner-Sydney suburb of Darlinghurst.

Evergrande founder sentenced to life in prison by Chinese court

Building and Construction - Thu, 08/20/2026 - 17:38
Hui Ka Yan, who had faced eight charges including misuse of funds and illegally taking public deposits, pleaded guilty in April, following China Evergrande's collapse five years ago after a quarter of a century in operation.

Keith Neighbour's house granted state heritage status

Architecture AU - Thu, 08/20/2026 - 15:22
The 1958 Neighbour House in Adelaide’ Torrens Park served as the home of esteemed architect Keith Neighbour and his family.

Yitpi Yartapuultiku Aboriginal Cultural Centre by Ashley Halliday Architects and Wax Design

Architecture AU - Thu, 08/20/2026 - 09:43
A new Living Cultural Centre on the banks of the Yerta Bulti/Port River is a testament to deep listening, regenerative design, and the story of a long fight for cultural restoration.

New Bunnings store rejected by WA Planning Commission

Building and Construction - Wed, 08/19/2026 - 18:10
Planning authorities decline a fiercely contested multimillion-dollar plan for Bunnings to build a new store 10km from its existing premises in Bunbury.

Revisited: Grimwade House by McGlashan and Everist

Architecture AU - Wed, 08/19/2026 - 17:15
Grimwade House on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula is well-known as a precursor to McGlashan and Everist’s ambitious design for Heide II. But this remarkable residence, designed in 1960–62 by a young David McGlashan for his father-in-law, deserves to be understood on its own terms.

Emerging Queensland makers celebrated at new HOTA exhibition

Architecture AU - Wed, 08/19/2026 - 09:57
Emerging Queensland makers celebrated at new HOTA exhibition

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