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A new chapter – HOTA’s main gallery closes to make way for the city’s new home for visual arts

16 May 2019

After more than 33 years, HOTA's original art gallery, which has seen more than 1.24 million visitors through the doors and around 700 exhibitions, has closed its doors to the public, heralding a thrilling new chapter for the city's arts hub. The Main Gallery's closure is another step in the evolution of HOTA's spectacular new $60.5-million purpose-built six-level gallery, which is set to open in early 2021. more

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Innovation celebrated at Australian Institute of Architects’ 2019 Gold Coast Regional Architecture Awards

24 Apr 2019

The Gold Coast is home to many talented architects and ambitious buildings, but two notable exceptions were highlighted last month in an awards ceremony celebrating creativity and innovation in our great region. more

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31 Broadbeach brings sky-high luxury to the coastline

04 Apr 2019

Have you dreamt of waking up and watching the waves roll in from the comfort of your (king-sized) bed? We all have. Those wanting to turn that recurring dream into a reality need to get acquainted with the Gold Coast's newest luxury seaside address – 31 Broadbeach. more

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Gold Coast Open House gives you the keys to the city

18 Oct 2018

As locals, we don't often stop and take in our surroundings and appreciate just how far this fabulous city has come. So, consider Gold Coast Open House your chance to slow down, enjoy and revel in the evolution of architecture on the Gold Coast by getting a tour of some of the city's most iconic spaces. The event, held on Saturday October 27, will see 39 properties – which are normally closed to the public – opened up for just one day. more

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Design excellence recognised at the Gold Coast Urban Design Awards

15 Nov 2017

The Parklands project at the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct, the Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre at Carrara and City Village Terrace Homes have been recognised in the 2017 Gold Coast Urban Design Awards. more

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City of Gold Coast reveals concepts for new art gallery

01 Dec 2016

We’re getting pretty pumped for what’s to come with the Gold Coast Arts Precinct – and if the concept designs for the city’s new $53 million art gallery are anything to go by, the new arts hub is going to be pretty spectacular. more

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Enter the Urban Oasis Public Art Competition

29 Oct 2015

If you’ve ever dreamt of leaving your mark on the Gold Coast and have some skills of the artistic kind, the Urban Oasis Public Art Competition could be just the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. more

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Proposed new amphitheatre for Gold Coast Cultural Precinct

17 Sep 2015

A new concept for the Gold Coast Cultural Precinct’s Stage 1 amphitheatre has been presented to council as an alternative to The Splash design that was unveiled earlier this year. more

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Kiyomi and Cucina Vivo shortlisted for international design award

16 Jul 2015

Jupiters Hotel & Casino’s two newest dining venues, Kiyomi and Cucina Vivo, have been shortlisted for the prestigious International Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2015. more

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Multimillion-dollar convention centre unveiled at Sea World

02 Jul 2015

Sea World Resort & Water Park has expanded its offering to include a new state-of-the-art convention centre that is expected to attract a new business delegate market to the resort. more

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Local BE Collective designs United Nations’ Africa Hall refurbishment

07 May 2015

Brisbane-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

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Eco Sustainable House showcases cutting-edge sustainable design

16 Apr 2015

Local company Eco Sustainable House (ESH) is pushing the envelope when it comes to environmental design to create beautiful beach house-style homes that seamlessly and subtly integrate eco technology to set a new standard in environmentally conscious living. more

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A win for the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre

02 Apr 2015

The Gold Coast Aquatic Centre has been awarded Building of the Year at the 2015 Gold Coast/Northern Rivers Regional Architecture Awards by the Australian Institute of Architects. more

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Jayson Pate Design is a poet among architects

05 Mar 2015

The striking facades and stunning interiors of The Fish House in Burleigh Heads, Hellenika in Nobby Beach and Vivre a Vie in Mermaid Beach have injected some urban chic into the Gold Coast’s cityscape and are the work of local company, Jayson Pate Design. more

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The Molitor revives Parisian poolside glamour

18 Sep 2014

The trick to finding a hotel in Paris that isn't exorbitantly priced is to focus your search in one of the double-digit arrondissements. And that's also where you'll find some of the city's most creative new dwellings, including its latest gem, The Molitor, a hotel with two historic swimming pools as its centrepieces. more