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Moffat Morphing House / Arcke

Miwa Negoro — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

One block back from the surf break at Moffat Heads, on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, this compact (75m² internal area) home inhabits the rear of a classic beach shack. Inspired by our clients' passion for camping, entertaining, and being outdoors, Moffat Morphing House was conceptualised as a sustainable, small-footprint house for a couple to enjoy in their semi-retirement.

Vespa House / Habitat Studio Architects

Miwa Negoro — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Vespa is a striking subtropical retreat that masterfully balances privacy, openness, and connection to nature. Designed as a sanctuary for a young family, the residence offers a dynamic interplay of raw concrete, warm timber, and striking black detailing—an architectural language rooted in biophilic principles and crafted to foster a deeper connection with its environment. Emphasising natural light, passive ventilation, and material authenticity, the dwelling becomes a tranquil retreat softened by cascading greenery and an abundance of daylight.

Cobbadah Beach House / Hayman + Charlton Architects

Miwa Negoro — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Cobbadah Beach House is a multi-generational home located at Tugun, a laid-back surf beach on the Gold Coast in southern Queensland. The house is situated on the ridge of a densely vegetated bluff above a beach, with panoramic views to South Stradbroke Island to the north and Coolangatta headland to the south.

East Room House / Loucas Zahos Architects

Hana Abdel — Sat, 04 Jun 2022 23:00:00 +0000

East Room House is located in an established suburb in Brisbane, Australia’s inner north-east amongst traditional character homes. Instinctively, the architecture of the house draws on queues from its vernacular context.

Australia is Building the World’s First Coral Conservation Facility

Christele Harrouk — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 06:30:00 +0000

Contreras Earl Architecture has revealed its design for the world-first coral ark. Located at the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef in Port Douglas, North Queensland, Australia, the conservation facility “aims to secure the long-term future and biodiversity of corals worldwide which are under severe threat due to climate change”.

Sculptural Mixed-Use Complex Designed for Suburban Queensland

Eric Baldwin — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 13:00:00 +0000

Design practice Conrad Gargett have created a proposal for a sculptural mixed-use complex in the Brisbane suburbs of Queensland, Australia. Sited in Lutwyche, the project aims to become an integrated development built to accommodate an ageing population in Queensland. Dubbed Lamington Markets, the design overlays public amenities and commercial spaces with local recreation space.

Contreras Earl Designs Sweeping Queensland Tower in Australia

Eric Baldwin — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Contreras Earl Architecture has designed a new tower along Broadbeach in Queensland, Australia. Dubbed "Sand", the project is designed to be an iconic landmark for the suburb drawing from the beachside and urban context. The mid-rise development includes a total of 15 boutique beachside apartments in the 18 story tower, with each floor designed as its own unit.

This Cave-Like Luxury Apartment is Planned for Australia's Gold Coast

Yiling Shen — Sun, 10 Jun 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Contreras Earl Architecture, in collaboration with the Sunland Group, designed a 44-story residential tower in Queensland, Australia. The "Hedges Pedestal," a two-story base and communal areas for residents, was conceived by Contreras Earl Architecture and draws inspiration from the coastal location of the site; its curving exterior façade, which includes a sculptural anodized aluminum, resembles the curves of wind erosion on the sand. Meanwhile, floors 3 through 44 were designed in-house by developer Sunland Group.

Cox Architecture Wins Competition for North Queensland Rugby Stadium

Patrick Lynch — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 14:00:00 +0000

Cox Architecture has been selected as the winners of an invited competition for the new North Queensland Stadium in Townsville, Australia, beating out finalist proposals from BVN Architecture, Hassell and Populous. With a roof design inspired by the native Pandanus tree, the new stadium will provide seating for 25,000 spectators as the new home to the National Rugby League’s North Queensland Cowboys.

Lyons and m3architecture Selected to Design Sustainable Futures Building at the University of Queensland, Australia

Sabrina Santos — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 16:00:00 +0000

Firms Lyons and m3architecture have been selected to design the Sustainable Futures Building at the St Lucia campus of the University of Queensland.

Watch: How to Build a Primitive Hut

AD Editorial Team — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 04:00:00 +0000

The notion of the "Primitive Hut" has been part of the architectural discourse for decades; indeed, history suggests that it provided the Ancient Greeks with direct inspiration for Doric Order. But how do you build a wattle and daub hut, or create tiled roof, or develop primitive underfloor heating—all from scratch—today?

Zaha Hadid Designs Two "Sculptural" Towers for Australia's Gold Coast

Karissa Rosenfield — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 11:53:25 +0000

Zaha Hadid has unveiled plans for two "sculptural" towers and a new privately-owned cultural precinct at Mariner's Cove on Australia's Gold Coast. Commissioned by Sunland Group, the $600 million mixed-use project will include two 44-story residential towers, ground floor retail, a 69-suite boutique hotel and underground aquarium, along with an art gallery, museum and outdoor sculptural gardens.

Abedian School of Architecture Lecture Series 2014

Sebastian Jordana — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0000

The Abedian School of Architecture at Bond University released their complete lecture series for 2014. The cycle began in January and had its formal opening on February 8 with Peter Cook and Gavin Robotham, who designed the building. It will continue throughout the year with lectures by Kristen Whittle, John Wardle, Paul Minifie, Dagmar Reindhart, Lindsay and Kerry Clare, and finally Andrew Kudless on November 20.