Architecture

Architecture in Limbo Aaron Betsky on how the COVID-19 pandemic has brought the profession to an apparent standstill. Laurian Ghinitoiu OMA's Norra Tornen highrise in Stockholm It is a boring time for architecture. That is not necessarily a bad thing. New buildings that have been recently been announced or have just opened include the elegant (David Adjaye, Hon. FAIA’s proposed addition to the Princeton Art Museum or Diller Scofidio + Renfro’s Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago), the head-scratching (OMA’s pixelated block tower in Stockholm, which somehow won this year’s Highrise Award), and the seemingly banal (Berlin’s long-awaited new...

Hassell's mental health facility design lauded Hassell has designed the new AU$91m Ipswich Hospital Acute Mental Health Unit. The purpose-built facility will include 50 beds and provide an environment that is responsive to people accessing mental health care/treatment, uses emerging models of care, and innovative technologies, including Queensland’s first-of-its-type integrated mental health assessment centre. Developing the business case concept, the Hassell-led team has produced a design that integrates architecture, landscape architecture and interior design to reflect West Moreton Health's vision of establishing a healing environment for mental health that nurtures wellbeing and mindfulness. Hassell project leader, Stephen Watson says the...

Parramatta Council releases new Epping pool design Two new pool designs at the centre of a planned $22.8 million upgrade of Epping Pool have been released by the City of Parramatta Council. City of Parramatta lord mayor Bob Dwyer says, “Our Epping Pool Draft Concept Plan proposes a new and improved recreational space within Dence Park. I invite the public to have their say on the draft plan and help shape the design of Epping Pool.” Nestled in bushland, the refurbished two-storey facility will feature a new and expanded 50-metre, eight-lane outdoor pool; a new 25-metre indoor pool; additional change...

THE BLOCK 2020 Kitchens feature SATARA KITCHEN STOOLS Satara Australia Last nights Kitchen Reveal on THE BLOCK attracted 1.058million viewers and  featured the best kitchens the Show has ever seen, “Today I am seeing kitchens I haven’t seen before, these kitchens are ahead of the curve,” said judge Neale Whitaker.  And  we are so very thrilled that 4 out of 5 of them featured Satara Kitchen Stools.House 1' s kitchen was jugded as Scandi  - utiltarian.  This kitchen featured our Tailored Fibreglass Kitchen Stool designed here in Australia and crafted entirely from Fibreglass.House 2's kitchen featured an enormous curved Dolomite Stone Bench that...

B&Q launches brand new lighting range with hundreds of stylish designs B&Q BRIGHT NEW THINGS B&Q launches brand new lighting range with hundreds of stylish designs ●       The new range is the largest from the DIY retailer and features over 500 stylish new pendants, floor lamps, ceiling lights, wall lamps, table lamps and shades●       With everything from modern elegant designs to Art Deco-inspired orbs and industrial style pendants, B&Q has lights that set the mood in any part of the house.  8TH OCTOBER 2020: B&Q today unveils a stunning new lighting range, featuring over 500 stylish designs. The range, available in store and online from today, is the...