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Art and learning take centre stage in new addition to Tarrawarra Museum of Art

Victoria’s art scene is humming with the opening of the new Eva and Marc Besen Centre designed by Kerstin Thompson Architects (KTA).

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New LIFE for Clonard College

Its beauty is in its form and function and The Oak Centre sits proud in the landscape of Clonard College.

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Don’t demolish Flemington Estate, says OFFICE – ‘Retain, Repair, Reinvest’

Australia’s only not-for-profit architectural practice, OFFICE, is supporting the residents of Victoria’s housing estates in their fight to save their homes and communities.

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Well-heeled wine-tasting at Giant Steps by Fiona Lynch Office

Eccentricity and refinement blend at Giant Steps Wines’ new Tasting Room – a picture-perfect place for guests to wine down.

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A winery, a castle and some new architecture. What more could you need?

The reimagining of All Saints Estate by Technē includes new architecture and sensitive interiors for a multifaceted hospitality offering at the regional winery.

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Towards a regenerative landscape architecture with Phillip Withers

With a recent book on natural Australian gardens, we spoke with the Victorian landscape designer on what it means to take a truly holistic approach to the environment.

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A celebration of community in a pint-sized space: Technē’s makeover for Monumental Ice Creamery

A compact space in Albury, NSW, undergoes a transformative redesign by Technē Architecture + Interior Design, marking the tenth anniversary of Monumental Ice Creamery.

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India Mahdavi and Daniel Emma soak the NGV International with sumptuous colour

NGV has done it once again, securing the internationally renowned India Mahdavi to design its latest major exhibition. Meanwhile, Daniel Emma studio takes over the NGV Kids gallery. All in all, it makes for an outstanding exhibition visit at NGV International.

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Victorian Architecture Awards 2023: Your comprehensive wrap

The 2023 Victorian Architecture Awards winners have been announced, spotlighting creative collaborations and a sustainable ethos in architecture. This year’s honours underscore the instrumental role of architectural design in shaping our everyday experiences across Melbourne and regional Victoria.

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Bendigo Law Courts by Wardle wins at Victorian Architecture Awards

Winner of the The William Wardell Award for Public Architecture at Victorian Architecture Awards 2023, Bendigo Law Courts by Wardle places consultation front and centre in defining what court should be and how it might be experienced.

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Five outstanding projects shortlisted for the 2023 Victorian Architecture Awards

The Australian Institute of Architects has unveiled its 2023 Victorian Architecture Awards shortlist, featuring remarkable design innovation. Here, we delve into the unique stories of five standout projects — a mix of wellness centres, commercial spaces and residential precincts.

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Tackling housing density on the Victorian Architecture Awards shortlist

The shortlist for the Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Architecture Awards has been published. Nightingale Village is one of the projects in the mix and we spoke to Austin Maynard Architects about their part in it.