The Brisbane Regional Architecture Awards announced for 2015
14 May 2015The results of the 2015 Brisbane Regional Architecture Awards were announced on Friday May 8, with judges handing out 45 regional commendations and two major awards. more
Local BE Collective designs United Nations’ Africa Hall refurbishment
07 May 2015Brisbane-based engineering consultancy BE Collective has recently completed a design commission for the preservation of one of Africa's most important heritage-listed buildings, the Africa Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. more
Local artists invited to enter the King Street Canvas competition
07 May 2015In the lead up to the opening of Brisbane Showgrounds' new high street, King Street, Lend Lease has invited Queensland artists to create an artwork for submission to the King Street Canvas Competition. more
New co-working space WORKROOM launches at Showroom in Paddington
30 Apr 2015Working from home can be great – you can focus, work to the hours that suit you and – let's face it – not wear pants if you so desire. But sometimes working from home is not so great and you just need to get out of the house. more
Queensland’s first Art Series Hotel set for Spring Hill
23 Apr 2015Asian Pacific Group is bringing its renowned Art Series Hotel brand to Queensland, with the launch of The Johnson Apartments planned for September 16. more
Woodsters crafts custom-made timber designs
09 Apr 2015Focusing in the importance of hand-crafted quality designs, local design team Woodsters is responsible for the fit-out of many much-loved cafes, retail stores and residences in our fair city. more
New hotel Capri by Fraser opens in Brisbane City next week
26 Mar 2015Brisbane City is about to gain a new hotel, with the opening of the urban-inspired, design-led Capri by Fraser set for Wednesday April 1. more
View Brisbane’s history from Queen Street’s high-rise public park
19 Mar 2015Brisbane is soon to gain a new public green space – which will be uniquely positioned on the fourth floor of the new Grocon building at 480 Queen Street. As well as providing city goers with a sheltered park area, the new space will also give the public a view to an almost-forgotten piece of Brisbane history. more
Nord Architects Copenhagen head to Australia for the 2015 Droga residency
12 Mar 2015Understanding that architecture is fundamental to Australian culture, the Australian Institute of Architects Foundation launched the Droga Architect in Residence program, inviting prominent architects based outside of Australia to engage with the public and architectural community. more
Kingsford Smith Drive upgrade plans revealed
05 Mar 2015Brisbane City Council has revealed new reference designs for the planned staged upgrade of Kingsford Smith Drive, aiming to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety along the riverside stretch. more
Meet Selling Houses Australia landscape designer Charlie Albone plus win $5000 towards a balcony makeover
19 Feb 2015Alfresco living is a widely celebrated aspect of the Queensland lifestyle and with its tropical climate and sunny outlook, Brisbane is the perfect spot to make the most of outdoor entertaining. Where better to celebrate this amazing outdoor lifestyle than on the river? As part of Mirvac’s Summer Festival, Mirvac has extended an invitation to The Weekend Edition readers to join renowned Selling Houses Australia landscape designer Charlie Albone and his celebrity stylist wife, Juliet Love on Saturday February 28, at the unveiling of its new Unison display balcony, custom-designed by the duo. On the day, Charlie Albone will be on hand to show you how to quickly and easily transform your balconies from basic to beautiful. What’s more, if you’ve long hankered after an outdoor oasis to rival that of the rich and famous, now’s your chance to make that dream come true. Mirvac is… more
World’s first flood-resilient ferry terminal launches in Milton
19 Feb 2015Incorporating world-first technology, the Milton ferry terminal has reopened for the first time since the 2011 floods with a design to withstand the test of time. more
Proposals announced for the Queen’s Wharf precinct
08 Jan 2015The highly anticipated plans for the proposed Queen’s Wharf precinct have been unveiled from both the Destination Brisbane Consortium and Greenland Crown, presenting an exciting new landscape for the riverside stretch. more
Iconic Bulimba ferry terminal reopens
18 Dec 2014After closing earlier this year for a much-needed upgrade, the historic Bulimba ferry terminal has finally reopened, increasing its previous capacity and adding new and faster services from its Oxford Street location. more
Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital opens
04 Dec 2014Brisbane has gained a brand-new medical facility, with the opening of the Lady Cilento Children's Hospital on November 29. more
Brisbane Transit Centre set to be demolished
04 Dec 2014Brisbane's ugliest building may be replaced by a brand new transit centre on Roma Street. more
Local architects assembled for Opera on Cordelia development
27 Nov 2014South Brisbane’s $100-million Opera on Cordelia will bring together three of Brisbane’s top architects and designers to ensure the development has a distinct Brisbane feel. more
The New Inchcolm Hotel and Suites reopens its doors
20 Nov 2014Nodding to its rich history and embracing its existing 1920s architecture, The New Inchcolm Hotel and Suites has had a fresh refurbishment, boasting a restaurant, bar and boutique rooms. more
Lightspace launches sibling venue Prospect Studios in Fortitude Valley
13 Nov 2014Following in the footsteps of its big brother Lightspace, Prospect Studios has now opened in Fortitude Valley, offering co-working spaces and an intimate function venue. more
Brisbane project takes out top prizes at the 2014 National Architecture Awards
13 Nov 2014The Australian Institute of Architects National Architecture Awards took place in Darwin on November 6, with a number of Queensland architects awarded with top honours. more