‘It’s a terrible syndrome’:What’s with our love of international ‘starchitects’?

‘It’s a terrible syndrome’:What’s with our love of international ‘starchitects’?

With rare exceptions,Australia still prefers to use architects based overseas for local public projects. Globalisation at work,or cultural cringe on a grand scale?

  • byNick Bryant

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Missoni joins Valentino as luxe retail bounces back in Sydney

Missoni joins Valentino as luxe retail bounces back in Sydney

Luxury retailers Missoni and Brunello Cucinelli have set a hectic pace in snaring prime leases in 25 Martin Place as the city comes back to life with workers and the influx of new residents.

  • byCarolyn Cummins
Bronze cladding lifts ‘tired’ Flinders Lane office

Bronze cladding lifts ‘tired’ Flinders Lane office

Melbourne is fortunate to have a number of significant 1980s buildings,with many still well-preserved today.

  • byStephen Crafti
How you can experience award-winning architect designed homes
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How you can experience award-winning architect designed homes

There are some famous houses designed by architects you can now rent for a holiday,ranging from boatsheds and tree houses to mansions overlooking the beach.

  • byJulie Power
Perrottet,Trump and their architecture of pie-eyed beauty

Perrottet,Trump and their architecture of pie-eyed beauty

NSW’s new Premier,when he was treasurer,did a demolition job on modern architecture,but don’t be distracted - his main focus is plain old demolition.

  • byElizabeth Farrelly
From deepfake Tom Cruise to sham QR codes:Can people be trained to spot the hoaxes?
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From deepfake Tom Cruise to sham QR codes:Can people be trained to spot the hoaxes?

Trillions of photos are created every year. Many are faked,or used out of context. A new visual literacy centre at Sydney University will explore whether we can train ourselves to spot fakes.

  • byJulie Power
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‘Plonked on a plaza’:Skyscraper plan puts spotlight on heritage laws

‘Plonked on a plaza’:Skyscraper plan puts spotlight on heritage laws

Plans for a tower to be built near Shell House in Melbourne’s CBD have sparked debate over protection for public space and modern architecture,amid fears it will “set a dangerous precedent”.

  • byClay Lucas
Sydney’s cluster of Seidler buildings at risk of being demolished

Sydney’s cluster of Seidler buildings at risk of being demolished

The City of Sydney council classifies Harry Seidler’s apartment blocks as detracting from the heritage precincts in Sydney’s inner east.

  • byMegan Gorrey
Harry Seidler,the'great disruptor'of modern Australian architecture
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Harry Seidler,the'great disruptor'of modern Australian architecture

The architect with big ideas,big talent,and a personality to match helped shape the way Australians live today.

  • byJulie Power
Brutal but beautiful:Stokes'list of Sydney's architectural gems

Brutal but beautiful:Stokes'list of Sydney's architectural gems

Planning Minister Rob Stokes has fired another salvo in the architecture wars gripping Sydney. After his cabinet colleague Dominic Perrottet listed his top 10 buildings that should be demolished,Mr Stokes listed his favourites.

  • byJulie Power
Perrottet warms to White Bay but savages other architectural landmarks

Perrottet warms to White Bay but savages other architectural landmarks

NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet says Sydney is littered with scars from the architectural establishment’s love for utilitarianism. .

  • byTom Rabe andJulie Power