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NSW Government releases nine new architect-designed mid-rise housing patterns

NSW Government releases nine new architect-designed mid-rise housing patterns

The Minns Labor Government has unveiled nine new architect-designed mid-rise apartment patterns, expanding the NSW Housing Pattern Book and accelerating the delivery of accessible, high-quality housing across the state.

Brunswick Yard: Carr’s largest residential project

Brunswick Yard: Carr’s largest residential project

Carr’s largest residential project to date integrates concrete, steel mesh and landscape across 122 apartments in Melbourne’s Brunswick.

Marella by Mosaic elevates coastal living on the Gold Coast

Marella by Mosaic elevates coastal living on the Gold Coast

Completed in 2025, Marella by Mosaic is a 30-storey residential tower in Broadbeach designed by Plus Studio. The project brings sculptural form, ocean views and hotel-style amenities together in a refined expression of coastal living.

Comment: To reach net-zero, we must tackle the ‘too hard’ basket

Comment: To reach net-zero, we must tackle the ‘too hard’ basket

In this comment piece by Dr Matthias Irger – Head of Sustainability at COX Architecture – he argues for an approach to design that prioritises retrofitting, renovation and reuse.

Sanjay Puri Architects delivers Screen 504

Sanjay Puri Architects delivers Screen 504

Screen 504 is a multi-residential building that pays homage to the past by reinterpreting traditional design for the future.

NSW launches landmark Housing Pattern Book (and it’s only $1 for now!)

NSW launches landmark Housing Pattern Book (and it’s only $1 for now!)

Featuring designs by Studio Johnston, Sam Crawford Architects, SAHA and others, the NSW Pattern Book for low-rise homes is a milestone in housing design.

BVN and OCULUS’s Pyrmont Place plans

BVN and OCULUS’s Pyrmont Place plans

A major urban renewal project has been proposed for Sydney’s inner harbour, with developer Landream revealing plans for Pyrmont Place precinct designed by BVN.

UNSW housing analytics lab launches in Sydney

UNSW housing analytics lab launches in Sydney

A new analytics lab led by UNSW researchers will draw on generative AI in an attempt to tackle Australia’s housing crisis, and has opened with an event attended by the NSW Premier in Eveleigh.

Touring One Sydney Harbour with the Renzo Piano Building Workshop team

Touring One Sydney Harbour with the Renzo Piano Building Workshop team

With the trio of buildings at One Sydney Harbour in full operation, our editor joined the visiting Renzo Piano Building Workshop team for a site visit.

“A precursor of what’s to come”: Cox Architecture in the Hills

“A precursor of what’s to come”: Cox Architecture in the Hills

A new residential building is paving the way for great design in northwest Sydney and Cox Architecture is at the forefront of making change for the better.

Bates Smart-designed luxury retirement living apartments deliver hotel experience

Bates Smart-designed luxury retirement living apartments deliver hotel experience

Leading Australian retirement company Keyton announces the completion of their first high-end Ardency retirement living project in Victoria.

Ribbon-cutting marks official opening of Woods Bagot-designed tower

Ribbon-cutting marks official opening of Woods Bagot-designed tower

Designed by Woods Bagot with interior design by Richards Stanisich, AURA is a mixed-use precinct in North Sydney that has just been officially opened.