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post updated 12 May 2026

Australian Architecture Designs – chronological list

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12 May 2026
Mensa Kitchen, Adelaide, South Australia
Architects: Splintr Joinery

photo : Jack Fenby

11 May 2026
Portside Chirstian College Senior School, Ethelton, Adelaide, South Australia
Architects: DesignInc

photo : Sam Noonan Photography
The architecture maximises the compact footprint through a layered arrangement of learning communities linked by open circulation spaces, glazed stairwells, and central learning commons. Together, these elements encourage transparency, interaction, and connectivity between year levels while fostering a greater sense of independence and ownership for senior students.

6 May 2026
St Philips Central Australian Discovery Centre, Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Architecture: DesignInc

photo : Sam Noonan Photography
Sustainability is thoughtfully woven into every aspect of the design. Passive strategies—such as optimized shading, natural ventilation, and climate-responsive planning—work alongside energy-efficient systems to address the demands of the harsh environment. Together, these elements minimize environmental impact while enhancing comfort and supporting the overall wellbeing of those who experience the space.

1 May 2026
Powerhouse Paramatta Building, western Sydney
Architecture Design: Moreau Kusunoki and Genton

photo Courtesy of Powerhouse Studio
Located in the rapidly developing City of Parramatta in Western Sydney on Dharug land, this transformational project marks the first state cultural institution to be established in one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most diverse regions. Construction began over four years ago, and the main building, delivered by Lendlease, is now complete. Interior exhibition fit-outs are underway, with final public domain works continuing across the site.

1 May 2026
Kavillo Studios Accommodation and Events Space, Buckaroo, New South Wales
Architecture: Cameron Anderson Architects

photograph © Amber Hooper
Expanding on its architectural accommodation, Kavillo’s events offering transforms the private retreat into a space for collective experience. The open-air structure adopts the same material language of rammed earth, timber, and steel, and is carefully scaled to sit lightly and unobtrusively within the landscape.

23 April 2026
The Treehouse, Northern Beaches, New South Wales
Architect: 43 north architecture

photograph © Simon Whitbread

21 April 2026
Pointe Living Tower, Sydney, NSW
Architect: Luigi Rosselli Architects

photograph © Martin Mischkulnig
Pointe Living is a nine-storey residential development conceived as a model of hybrid housing, offering the comfort and spatial qualities of a private home within a multi-residential building. It combines generous, well-appointed apartments with the convenience and ease of apartment living, making it particularly appealing to downsizers.

13 April 2026
House in a Garden, Kew, Victoria
Architecture: Edition Office

photo : Maxime Delvaux
Every room and vantage point is embraced by surrounding foliage, where the passage of time is marked by seasonal shifts in color. While outward views exist, the internal experience remains contained and intimate. Spaces invite quiet reflection, with glimpses to the exterior softly moderated by a slender timber batten screen.

1 April 2026
Keon Park Station, Strathmore, Victoria
Architecture: Wood Marsh

photo : Peter Bennetts
Keon Park Station operates as a contemporary civic gateway along Melbourne’s Mernda Line, positioned roughly 14 kilometres north-east of the CBD. It serves the suburb of Thomastown at a municipal edge where the City of Whittlesea meets the City of Darebin. The project was delivered by the North Western Program Alliance as part of the Keon Parade Level Crossing Removal, a broader initiative to improve safety, connectivity, and traffic flow across the rail network.

25 February 2026
97 Alma Road Apartments, St Kilda East
Architecture: Kerstin Thompson Architects
This collection of apartments and townhouses has been designed by Kerstin Thompson Architects for Neometro, one of Melbourne’s longest-established design-focused and socially driven development groups, in partnership with Besen.
The project reflects a strong emphasis on thoughtful urban living, combining high-quality architectural design with a socially conscious development approach that responds to both community and environmental considerations.

19 January 2026
Burswood Point waterfront redevelopment, Perth, Western Australia
Masterplan: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)
Precinct B Landscape and public realm: Grant Associates
Set along the Swan River at the tip of Burswood Peninsula, just 3.5 kilometres from the Perth CBD, Precinct B is envisioned as a new mixed-use waterfront neighbourhood on a previously untouched stretch of river foreshore. The development is structured around a generous network of public open spaces, with riverfront parkland and civic gathering places forming its social and spatial backbone. Landscape is not treated as an addition but as the defining framework, shaping how the precinct is experienced and connected.

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Australian Architectural News in 2025

Key contemporary Aussie architectural + property designs. Modern built environment updates pictures.

Australian Building News in 2025, chronological:

22 December 2025
Frankston Tech School, Melbourne, Victoria
Architects: Gray Puksand
Frankston Tech School is carefully positioned to align with the nearby START regional trade training centre, while establishing a distinct identity of its own within the campus. It is integrated with existing pedestrian, vehicle, and transport networks, as well as the newly formed campus “green spine,” allowing it to function as both a connected and clearly defined educational hub.

7 October 2025
Canberra Institute of Technology, Australian Capital Territory
Architecture: Gray Puksand

photo : Adam McGrath Photography
Gray Puksand, in close partnership with Lendlease, Infrastructure Canberra, and the Canberra Institute of Technology, is helping to realise a bold and transformative vision for Woden Town Centre. This landmark development brings together a state-of-the-art vocational training campus, a dedicated youth foyer, and a major new public transport interchange.

27 September 2025
Woodleigh Futures Studio, Victoria
Design: McIldowie Partners
The Woodleigh Futures Studio is conceived as far more than a conventional school building. The Regenerative Futures Studio operates as a carbon-sequestering, solar-powered living ecosystem—one that actively filters pollution, supports habitat for animal life, and functions with an ambition toward near-zero waste.

15 September 2025
Denman Village Prospect Amenities, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Architecture: Carter Williamson Architects
Nestled between the Mount Stromlo Observatory and the emblematic Clem Cummings Bus Stop, the project introduces bespoke play structures and carefully considered amenities that embed layers of cultural and historical reference within the landscape. Through elements such as circular keyhole windows and expressive steel framing, the design captures moments of light and shadow, with rounded geometries offering a subtle yet recognisable nod to the legacy of Clem Cummings.

11 June 2025
Western Sydney Airport, NSW
Design: Woods Bagot + Zaha Hadid Architects and Cox Architecture

photo : Multiplexa
The newly completed Western Sydney International Airport Terminal presents a design that is deeply grounded in its local context, shaped by natural light, and conceived for the evolving demands of future aviation. Recognised with a 5 Star Green Star Rating, the terminal embodies sustainable design at every scale.

3 June 2025
Oran Park Studios, Macarthur Region, New South Wales
As an unbuilt proposal, Oran Park Studios presents significant potential for future development, with the project team committed to realising a bold vision for a contemporary creative precinct.
Positioned in a strategic growth location, the development is intended to become a major hub for the creative industries, offering state-of-the-art infrastructure alongside innovative film, television, and production facilities designed to support a wide range of creative and media practices.

27 April 2025
Medlow Bath Station and Footbridge, NSW, Australia
Designers: Architecture: DesignInc in collaboration with TZG Architects
DesignInc, in collaboration with heritage specialists Tonkin Zulaikha Greer (TZG), developed a concept for a new 36-metre pedestrian bridge that links the community directly with its local station. The design carefully respects the heritage values of the Blue Mountains Village and Station Group, balancing historical sensitivity with contemporary function.

24 April 2025
RDOCA Animal Care Centre, O’halloran Hill, Adelaide, South Australia
Architect: Ashley Halliday Architects
The new Animal Care Campus at Ityamaiitpinna Yarta (Glenthorne National Park) embodies the RSPCA’s commitment to world-class animal care standards while establishing a vibrant community destination. The campus provides a comprehensive suite of facilities, including spaces for animal care and welfare education, training programs, volunteer support, and allied services. It also accommodates fostering and adoption services, creating a dynamic environment where community engagement and animal wellbeing are closely intertwined.

22 April 2025
St Columba’s College, Essendon, Melbourne, Victoria
Design: Sora Interiors
The three-level structure integrates advanced digital infrastructure with adaptable, modular learning spaces, providing the flexibility required to support evolving teaching methods and curricula.
A sculptural precast concrete façade is paired with expansive glass-walled classrooms to encourage transparency, visual connectivity, and interaction throughout the building. Together, these elements enhance student engagement and promote collaboration and cross-disciplinary exchange within the learning environment.

27 March 2025
Rosby Wines Cellar Door and Gallery, Mudgee, New South Wales
Architects: Cameron Anderson Architects

photo © Amber Hooper
The roof of the new building rises in acknowledgement of the upper vineyard and adjacent mud hut, forming a deliberate architectural gesture that pays respect to the origins and history of the site.
Large free-spanning rammed earth lintels extend the scale of the window and door openings, demonstrating an ambitious integration of engineering and craftsmanship. Through careful construction and considered structural design, the project pushes the conventional limits of rammed earth construction while maintaining a strong connection to the material character of the landscape.

24 March 2025
Woodville High School, Saint Clair, Adelaide, South Australia
Architects: DesignInc

photo : Richard Humphrys
The flexible new learning environment supports a distinctive Horticultural Program, Food Technology, and Vocational Education and Training (VET), enabling students to develop practical skills while expanding future community and career pathways.
Improved access to outdoor spaces and gardens has further enriched the learning experience, creating greater opportunities for wellbeing, accessibility, inclusivity, and play. The connection between indoor and outdoor environments encourages hands-on learning and supports a more engaging and holistic educational setting.

19 February 2025
Epping Wine Cellar Sydney, NSW
Interior Design: Studio Minosa
Drawing inspiration from acclaimed wineries both locally and internationally, Epping Wine Cellar has transformed a previously “subterranean” space into a refined and immersive wine cellar experience.
Through a carefully curated atmosphere and richly detailed interior design, the cellar creates an environment that is both elegant and inviting. The project engages the senses through its materiality, lighting, and spatial character, establishing a distinctive setting that celebrates wine culture and hospitality.

6 February 2025
Tiwu Kumangka Library, Blackwood, Adelaide, South Australia
Architects: DesignInc

photo : David Sievers
Designed in collaboration with the council’s Strategic, Community, Library, and Open Space teams, Tiwu Kumangka brings together existing library and community services within a single expanded facility located adjacent to Waite Street Reserve.
As a key component of a broader precinct master plan, the development strengthens connections between shared public spaces throughout the centre of Blackwood. The project supports civic engagement and community interaction by creating an integrated, accessible, and flexible public destination for learning, gathering, and recreation.

3 February 2025
Fellowship Apartments, Fellows Street, Studley Park, Kew, Victoria
Architects: Timothy Kaye, Sora Interiors and Zynergy Property
Studley Park is renowned for its rich collection of post-war architecture, including residences designed by notable architects such as Robin Boyd, John Murphy, Phyllis Murphy, and Guilford Bell.
Given this distinguished architectural lineage, along with the presence of many significant period homes, the development was conceived as a boutique-style project carefully integrated into its sensitive surroundings. The design responds respectfully to the character and scale of the area, aiming to complement rather than compete with the established architectural context.

21 January 2025
The Cat Clinic, Caulfield South, Victoria
Architecture: Gardiner Architects
The Cat Clinic is a state-of-the-art veterinary facility designed to prioritise the wellbeing of both patients and staff. Located in Melbourne, the pioneering commercial project spans two levels and approximately 335 square metres, situated on a 650 square metre site.
The design combines specialist clinical functionality with a calm and supportive environment, creating a contemporary veterinary setting tailored to the specific needs of feline care while enhancing comfort, efficiency, and workplace wellbeing.

1 January 2025
Darlington Public School Building Award, Sydney, NSW
Design: fjcstudio
The transformed school now integrates more seamlessly with its surrounding context, offering views into an internal courtyard from the main entrance. This design approach fosters a balance between privacy and community, creating a nurturing environment for students while maintaining visual connection and openness.
The project also extends its role beyond the school itself by providing facilities that are accessible to the wider public, including a community hall, a covered outdoor learning area, and a library. These shared spaces strengthen the relationship between the school and the local community, supporting broader civic engagement and use.

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