Isla Sutherland studied a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English and Philosophy, and has completed a Masters of Publishing and Communications at the University of Melbourne. She has written for lifestyle publications including Broadsheet, Time Out, Architectural Review and The Halliday Wine Companion, and was a staff writer for ArchitectureAU.
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Sydney council unveils longterm plan for pedestrian-friendly precinct
Randwick City Council has unveiled a draft masterplan to turn Maroubra Junction into a pedestrian-centred green boulevard.
Urban forest proposed for Melbourne’s Arts Precinct
The City of Melbourne will transform an under-utilised section of road in Melbourne’s Arts Precinct into a “sustainable and resilient” green space.
Consortium selected for Circular Quay renewal
Transport for NSW has appointed a consortium to lead planning and design delivery for its Circular Quay Renewal project.
2022 Australian Urban Design Awards announced
The Australian Urban Design Awards were announced on 30 November at an online ceremony, with five major projects from across the country recognized for their contribution to Australia’s urban landscape.
Kids’ hospital park inspired by ‘healing energy of Country’
A green space next to the Perth Children’s Hospital will undergo a $4 million upgrade to include a nature playground, amphitheatre, entertainment space and a natural learning precinct.
Former Canberra dairy farm to become integrated neighbourhood
UK practices David Chipperfield Architects (DCA) and Assemble, and Australian landscape architect Jane Irwin have created a masterplan for an interconnected residential neighbourhood on a former dairy farm in Canberra.
Expressions of interest open for 2023 Melbourne Design Week
The National Gallery of Victoria is now taking expressions of interests for participation in the next festival.
Design selected for Parramatta riverfront precinct
SJB and Land and Form Studios have won a design competition for 25-27 Leeds Street, in Rhodes East, part of an area on the Parramatta River waterfront set for rejuvenation.
Design unveiled for $478m Sydney biomedical precinct
Designs by Denton Corker Marshall and HDR have been selected for an integrated health, education and research precinct for the University of Sydney and the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.
Sydney council sets energy targets for developments
The City of Sydney has unanimously endorsed controls that require new buildings and major developments to be net-zero in energy use by 2026.