Tag: Sydney
Density done well key to stemming Sydney’s exodus of the young
The New South Wales Productivity Commission has thrown its weight behind affordable, higher density housing in inner-Sydney suburbs, after it identified a mass exodus of younger residents due to high housing costs.
Harbourside public domain designs released
The New South Wales government has released a design for the public outdoor areas of the Harbourside Shopping Centre redevelopment in Tumbalong/Darling Harbour.
Final design for Sydney Harbour Bridge cycleway revealed
The final design of the 200-metre-long Sydney Harbour Bridge cycleway has been unveiled, with construction expected to start in early 2024.
Competition launched for Western Sydney University’s Indigenous Centre of Excellence
Australian architects and designers are invited to submit expressions of interest for the re-design of Western Sydney University’s Indigenous Centre of Excellence.
Snøhetta, Hassell win competition for landmark Darling Harbour redevelopment
Snøhetta and Hassell have won an international design competition for the redevelopment of the Harbourside shopping centre in Sydney’s Darling Harbour.
A new public square for central Sydney
The City of Sydney has released early concepts for a major new public square adjacent to Sydney’s Central Station, developed in consultation with Spackman Mossop Michaels and Tonkin Zulaikha Greer.
Five entries shortlisted in Barangaroo pavilion competition
Infrastructure NSW has revealed the five finalists in a competition to design a waterfront pavilion in Sydney’s Barangaroo.
Schools, aerotropolis next in line for fast-tracking
A number of education facilities and a planning policy for the Western Sydney Aerotropolis are among the penultimate tranche of projects to be fast-tracked through the NSW planning system.
Transformative, city-making proposal for central Sydney
A team led by FJMT has won a design excellence competition to transform half a city block in Sydney with a proposal that will make its mark in the city skyline.
Ideas competition to reimagine Sydney’s public spaces
The competition seeks ideas that could enhance the way public spaces bring people together and encourage inclusivity.
A memorial to Sydney’s victims of hate
Waverley Council in Sydney has released shortlisted designs for a memorial in Bondi.
Sydney Fish Market approved
The NSW government has approved the $750 million redevelopment of the Sydney Fish Market.
Hassell completes stations, parks and plazas for Sydney Metro Northwest
The first leg of Sydney’s new driverless Sydney Metro railway project is finished, replete with new train stations and surrounding landscapes designed by Hassell.
Construction begins on $40m bike and pedestrian bridge in Sydney
Work has begun on the construction of a cycle and pedestrian bridge in Sydney’s North Ryde, designed by KI Studio.
NSW government to plant 5 million new trees across Sydney
The NSW government has announced plans to plant five million new trees across Sydney by 2030.
Australian project wins Europe’s oldest built environment award
A park rehabilitation and storm water re-use project in Sydney by Turf Design Studio and Environmental Partnership has won one of the top awards at the UK Civic Trust Awards.
Australian project recognized in Europe’s oldest built environment awards
The Sydney Part Water Re-use project by Turf Design Studio and Environmental Partnership is in the running to receive a Civic Trust Award.
Disused Green Square lot to become 2,000-square-metre public square
Work will soon begin on the construction of a new public park on a vacant block of land in the Green Square urban renewal precinct, designed by Oculus.
Four teams compete to design Sydney Park apartments
The design of a residential complex enveloped by Sydney Park will be decided through an invited competition between four architectural teams.
Parks, piers and boulevards among final proposals for Barangaroo South
The Grant Associates-led design comes after a controversial court case in 2016 that found that the authority of the Planning Assessment Commission was limited by legislation affecting the Crown casino.
