Tag: Public
Winning design for Griffith Park Precinct unveiled
The City of Bankstown-Canterbury has unveiled the winning design to transform an under-utilised park in Bankstown.
Canberra waterfront set to be transformed into urban park
The National Capital Authority has approved designs to transform the Lake Burley Griffin waterfront at Acton into a people-focused urban park by a consortium led by Aspect Studios.
Draft masterplan released for Melbourne’s ‘Greenline’
The City of Melbourne has a draft masterplan for transformation of the Birrarung’s (Yarra river) north bank.
Redevelopment of WA’s first national park underway
John Forrest National Park in the hills east of Perth is set to undergo a $17 million transformation to improve access and create a new park centre.
Grimshaw, Aspect to design Twelve Apostles visitor centre
The Victorian government has appointed Grimshaw and Aspect Studios to design the Visitor Experience Centre as part of the $108 million Twelve Apostles Precinct Redevelopment.
Design ideas unveiled for Melbourne’s Greenline
City of Melbourne has released new design ideas for its four-kilometre-long Greenline project, which will transform the north bank of Birrarung/Yarra River.
Not neutral: Diverse and inclusive public spaces
Nicole Kalms examines how an intersectional approach to design, which recognizes the value of lived experience, can ensure that minoritized people can safely access public amenity.
Victoria’s Family Violence Memorial opens
The Victorian government has unveiled a new memorial for victims and survivors of family violence in Melbourne’s St Andrews Place.
A new vision for the future of Sydney
The City of Sydney has released its updated vision for the future of the city into 2050, set to make Sydney more “liveable, sustainable and diverse.”
Winning design announced for Sydney Harbour Bridge cycleway
A team led by Aspect Studios has been selected as the winner of a design competition for a cycleway on Sydney’s Harbour Bridge.
A step forward for transformation of Melbourne’s arts precinct
Hassell and SO-IL’s masterplan for phase one of the Melbourne Arts Precinct transformation (MAPT) was considered at a council meeting on 1 February.
‘Greenline’ promenade proposed for Melbourne’s river edge
The City of Melbourne has released its plans for a four-kilometrepromenade along the north bank of Birrarung (Yarra River).
New reptilian conservation centre at Taronga Zoo
A new reptile and amphibian conservation centre will be built at Taronga Zoo in Sydney to replace the existing Reptile World exhibit.
Melbourne racecourse to become community-friendly precinct
A $570 million vision to transform the historic race track in Melbourne into a more open, community-friendly precinct has been unveiled.
Native flora and fauna exhibit at Taronga Zoo approved
A new $16 million exhibit for Australian animals in their natural habitats, designed by Lahznimmo Architects and Spackman, Mossop and Michaels, has been approved by the NSW government.
Post-pandemic cities can permanently reclaim public spaces as gathering places
Paradoxically, the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to healthier buildings and more active cities with long-term public health benefits, writes Anne-Marie Broudehoux.
Vision for 64-hectare Brisbane park finalized
Brisbane council’s final vision to transform a golf course into a public park will include revegetated forests, native bushland pockets and restored waterholes.
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.
Design for new Australian exhibit at Taronga Zoo
Lahznimmo Architects and Spackman, Mossop and Michaels have designed a new exhibit for Taronga Zoo for Australian animals in their natural habitats.
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.
