Artspace – installation art space...
A focus on emerging ideas in contemporary art and culture in the historic Gunnery building in Woolloomooloo
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Sydney architecture site...
Sydney architecture – reviews and images of historic and contemporary buildings
Less cars in central Melbourne...
Lord Mayor Robert Doyle has unveiled an ambitious $25.6m plan to redevelop Swanston Street, including designs for four new ”city squares”.
The proposal will see private vehicles and taxis banned from the city’s major thoroughfare and limited hours of operation for delivery vehicles.
The UNESCO global Cities of Design...
Will an Australian city get recognised by UNESCO as a City of Design? Currently Melbourne is identified as a City of Literature. The current appointed cities are – Berlin, Buenos Aires, Kobe, Montreal, Nagoya and Shenzhen.
Montreal bus shelter design competition...
The winning concept in the Montreal city bus shelter design competition was submitted by the consortium Leblanc + Turcotte + Spooner. The competition was for the design of a new bus shelter incorporating various elements including an advertising poster frame, a bench and a solar power system. The STM plans to have 400 new shelters built for installation all across its network, gradually replacing the current models and responding to new needs.
The design features a communications column, which could house various components including dynamic digital displays and backlit advertising posters. An integrated solar power system will ensure lighting of shelters that cannot be connected to the power grid.
Haiti: Architecture for Humanity...
Building a more sustainable future using the power of design. Through a global network of building professionals, Architecture for Humanity brings design, construction and development services to communities in need.
Construction site graphics...
Tone down the sell but no need to be bland with construction site hoardings. Finding a balance between a corporate message and streetscape artwork can enhance the project brand and create the desired engagement and interest with passing pedestrians.
The kayak of the landscape...
This sea kayak scale prototype is crafted from cedar timber from the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Architect Luke Johnson explores environmentally and geologically connected approaches to form and materiality.
Smart-Sign Technology...
Article in Wall Street Journal 12 January 2010
Intel Corp. and Microsoft Corp. are promoting the idea of advanced digital signs in stores that aren’t just for shoppers to look at. These look back.
The two technology giants said that they will collaborate to help companies create and use new forms of digital signs. By exploiting Intel chips and Microsoft software, the companies hope to bring more interactivity to such devices and help retailers customized marketing offers to consumers.
Urban Design Forum – December 2009...
The Urban Design Forum December 09 Quarterly Newsletter was published on 4 January 2010. Note that Griffith University is now offering courses in architecture.
