Architecture Australia

Ask architects which Australian magazine they choose to read or to publish their work and the answer is most likely Architecture Australia. If you want to be up to date with the best built works and the issues that matter, then Architecture Australia is for you. Its commissioned contributors are independent, highly respected practitioners, architectural thinkers and design commentators and each article is supported by images from leading architectural photographers. Provocative, informative and engaging – it is the national magazine of the Australian Institute of Architects.

Amplifying the value of architecture in a world on fire

Building resilience

Selected writers and photographers

Architecture Australia

The Warehouses J.AR Office • In an industrial estate in Currumbin, five assorted warehouse buildings have been unified into a “carefully choreographed composition” that is resilient enough for its flood-prone site yet comfortable enough to offer tenants a sense of domesticity.

Industry insights • KONE: Pioneering tomorrow’s architecture through early engagement, innovation and collaboration

Berninneit Cultural and Community Centre Jackson Clements Burrows Architects • In Cowes on Victoria’s Phillip Island, a new multifunctional facility makes a bold – but not pompous – insertion into the modest urban fabric and provides the diverse regional community with “a singular cultural heart.”

The Cottage School Taylor and Hinds Architects • Cleverly negotiating its suburban context, the first phase of a long-term masterplan for a community-led primary school in Hobart supports its educational philosophy and makes all spaces into learning spaces.

Industry insights • The Zip HydroTap Celsius Plus All-In-One Pull-Out: five water types at the tip of your fingers.

DOSSIER • Seasons and cycles: Transforming practice for climate resilience

Cities on the front line • As Australia faces more intense extreme weather events, cities and urban infrastructure become increasingly vulnerable. Laure Poncet from the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes looks at what happened across the country in 2023, and what we need to design for in the future.

Shifting narratives for a shifting climate • It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the climate challenges we face. Historian and theorist Daniel Barber and climate education expert Liz Brogden discuss how we might shift away from business-as-usual, explore other narratives and describe paths to realistic alternative futures.

Building for the present and the future • There is much to be learnt from vernacular design strategies that exploit adaptation and mitigation techniques, rather than casting nature as an entity to be conquered, argues Carol Marra.

Resilience and densification: An alternative pathway • The holistic design approach required to build climate-resilient cities involves transforming practice, according to Paola Leardini, who has been testing out water sensitive strategies in Brisbane.

“The bush is ready to blow again”: Intelligent planning through the Indigenous Estate • During their history on Country, Aboriginal people have lived through significant changes in climate, demonstrating unique strategies that have allowed life and community to thrive. This knowledge is vital as we design spaces for the future.

Building back better: The role of the architect in community recovery, repair and resilience • Architects have skills perfectly suited to post-disaster recovery, but systems and conventions have hindered these efforts. Justine Clark spoke to Robert Stent about how we can reconfigure our processes to contribute in effective, appropriate ways.

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