Planning & Design Articles
Tree Topped Parliamentary Pyramid
The masterplan for a new National Assembly Building in Burkino Faso has been released detailing a range of public spaces for the locals to come together and continue the country's tradition of gathering beneath the trees to discuss community concerns.
Precast Concrete Completes Darling Harbour
Design Landscapes was excited to be a part of the Darling Harbour Live redevelopment, contributing extensive landscape works and successfully integrating precast concrete elements to the revitalised Sydney site.
Multi-Directional Elevator a Game Changer
Once a concept, now a reality, the multi-directional elevator is set to affect the way buildings are designed and constructed, altering the potential of the ground level footprint and reshaping city skylines.
Sydney Fish Market Architect Announced
UrbanGrowthNSW has finally announced the architects that will be creating the new Sydney Fish Markets in Blackwattle Bay; a $250m project that will refresh the 72-year old iconic Sydney venue.
Pedestrian Friendly and Sustainable City
Phase 2 of Dubai’s Masdar City is set to begin construction, moving the development on its way toward creating a pedestrian-orientated community zone that will form part of a sustainable eco-city.
Heritage Site Gets Ecological Upgrade
A heritage site in France will receive a facelift with the addition of modern architecture and increased greenspace in a bid to optimise the site and retrieve it from obsolescence.
Flour Mill Revival
Continuing the trend of repurposing old industrial spaces and creating new public entertainment venues, the Flour Mill of Summer Hill is currently being transformed into a mixed-use community space.
Space Needle Spruce-up
Seattle’s famous tourist attraction, the Space Needle, will undergo a major ‘minimalist’ renovation project totalling $100 million to preserve the structure for future generations of eager visitors.
Airport Landscape Transformed
The newly reenvisionsed Terminal 2 of Helsinki airport will receive an undulating roof and public landscape in a bid to provide a more pleasant and more efficient experience for travellers.
Unique Landscape in the Heart of NYC
West 8 founder Adriaan Geuze, reveals the beauty behind his landscape design of a 1-acre garden for One Manhattan Square. The garden will feature seasonal and evergreen natives, across several unique garden spaces.
$1.2 Million Green Fund
The City of Melbourne has announced that it will allocate $1.2 million in a new initiative to help fund green projects in and around Melbourne. Find out if your project type is eligible and submit your EOI.
From Papermill to Public Hub
Snøhetta has released redevelopment plans for a cultural complex on the site of an abandoned papermill that has locked up views of Oregon’s Willamette Falls, the second largest waterfall by volume in North America, for the past 150 years.
Google London’s HQ
Google has recently submitted a planning application for the company’s headquarters in London that feature a huge rooftop garden, running track and swimming pool, as well as a ground level retail area.
Mediterranean Masterplan
10 Design has released their first images of their Jefaira Seafront Development along Egypt’s North Coast. Spanning 550 hectares, the site stretches 3km along the Mediterranean coastline.
Melbourne Waterfront a Go
Development plans for the revitalisation of the West Melbourne Waterfront are a go, with the 2.8 hectare mixed–use project receiving the green light to proceed from the City of Melbourne.
Seoul Skygarden
South Korea’s answer to the High Line has just opened in Seoul in the shape of a kilometre-long elevated park featuring 24,000 trees, shrubs and flowers to create a more pedestrian-friendly passage across the busy city.
Running in Circles
The redeveloped Navy Yard in Philadelphia features a circular landscape design by New York based landscape architecture firm James Corner Field Operations and functions as a social and active hub for the local inhabitants.
Undercover in Miami
A winning design for Florida’s West Palm Beach waterfront offers visitors a series of “bioclimatic” domes that will promote public engagement during the off season in this popular tourist destination.
Hit the ‘Green’ Slopes
A new civic centre in Beijing will offer visitors a surprising facility – a giant ski slope – on its green roof, together with an Olympic-sized indoor ice skating ring, amphitheatre, organic farm and more.
The Domino Effect
A new development in Brooklyn, New York, includes the revival of the historic Domino Sugar factory and the creation of much-needed public space in the neighbourhood in the form of a waterfront esplanade, sporting fields, gardens and children’s play zone.
Reclaimed Island Becomes Entertainment Paradise
Newly released plans for Hainan Island in China highlight the reclaimed island as a premium luxury tourist destination that capitalises on the areas natural resources and offers a plethora of public space for entertainment and cultural activities.
Take Me to the River
Plans to revitalise Detroit’s east riverfront area include a range of ‘inclusive’ and ‘accessible’ programs that will improve community access and redefine the public zone with the creation of eight acres of recreation space.
A City-defining Space
A design by Australian firm deciBel(Architecture))) for a mixed-use public space in Hanoi draws inspiration from the country’s national flower – the lotus – and offers placemaking value for thousands of residents and visitors.
Gold Coast to Shine Again
The proposed Gold Coast Integrated Resort looks set to provide Queensland with another iconic tourist destination, promising world-class casinos, luxury retail and dining precincts, six-star hotels and multiple entertainment arenas.
Singapore's District of the Future
A new commercial mixed-use masterplan will turn the Jurong Lake District in Singapore into a ‘district of the future’ with a variety of landscaped greenspaces centred around a new high-speed rail terminal.
Reviving the Rocks
By divesting itself of commercial land and property assets, the New South Wales government hopes to fund the refurbishment of Sydney’s iconic Rocks area.
JFK Gets an Upgrade
New York’s JFK airport is set to receive USD $10 billion overhaul, designed to transform the hub into “a unified, interconnected, world-class complex" to serve an expected 100 million passengers by 2050.
Outdoor Hub for Hong Kong
Taikoo Place, a new public space under construction in Hong Kong, will offer 6410 square meters of lushly landscaped recreation space for special events, concerts and outdoor markets.
Skybridge Connection
A mixed-used development in Miami will offer stunning views of the Miami River from 243m up via a skybridge that connects the two tower structure and promises 360-degree viewing.
Laneway Do-over
Reinventing the laneways of urban spaces to become vibrant cultures of commercialism and socialisation open up opportunities to reclaim valuable real estate and create safer communities. Check out some cities that are already doing it well...
Reclaim the Wild
Angus Bruce, head of landscape architecture at HASSELL, shares his opinion on the trend toward ‘reclaiming the wild’ in urban and green spaces as a more authentic means for people to experience public space.
Drive it Underground
Our preoccupation with removing vehicles from city centres continues this week with an idea from PLP Architects that would see cars driven underground to free up ground level space for parks and pedestrians.
Revolutionary Design Awarded
Landscape Architecture student Taneile Nixon has become this year’s winner of the Karl Langer Award for her revolutionary ideas regarding coastal disaster management and creating community resilience.
Flying High
Global architect firm Aedas has double their success with two international competitions wins to develop airports in Shenzhen and Hong Kong, cementing their reputation as leaders in airport design.
Lose It or Move It?
With visions of car-free cities becoming an ever more popular dream for future town planning, could a network of moving walkways be the answer to transporting citizens across the urban sprawl?
A Sinuous Solution
The sinuous body of a dragon is the inspiration for a mixed-used infrastructure that will knit new pathways into an existing network of transport and recreation trails to create a solution to traffic and safety issues in Hong Kong.
Modern Place Making
The recently completed Eden Lane in Brisbane is part of a residential and commercial precinct that includes a vibrant, landscaped public thoroughfare offering significant community engagement and convenient amenities.
Public Space Goes Dynamic
Underutilised space in Stockholm will be redeveloped into a new dynamic public arena, using landscaping and new structures to minimise noise and pollution and increase street-level connectivity.
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Fun[an] for All
A redevelopment project in Singapore will escalate the Funan mall into a technology savvy mixed-use complex with a public cycle system to encourage biking into, through and around the building.
2016 Landscape of the Year
The Kopupaka Reserve in Auckland has taken out the title of World Landscape of the Year 2016 at the World Architecture Festival. Distinctive ‘woven’ structures helped to set this design apart and gain well-deserved recognition on the international stage.
Sydney Fish Market Upgrade
Plans for a new $250M Sydney Fish Market to be added to the new Bays Precinct development will be double the size of the current market and include outdoor dining and a rooftop bar to attract international visitors.
Judy Bates - LNA President
ODS gets to know Judy Bates, newly appointed President of the Master Landscapers Association. We explore her background in horticulture and ask what her plans are for her tenure as President.
Hospital Overhaul
A historic redevelopment is in the works for the old Royal Adelaide Hospital site in Adelaide’s east end, with four new sectors being developed to support interests in tourism, culture and innovation.
1000 Trees
Designed to provide ample green space at its base, Mille Arbres turns design on its head with a reverse pyramid structure that offers a “new way of living in an urban environment that closely combines nature and architecture” within the centre of Paris.
ASLA Launches Landscape VR
A new video utilising VR technology brings Toronto’s Underpass Park to life, highlighting award-winning landscape architecture and demonstrating the benefits of emerging technology to the industry.
Car Free Zone
When completed, The Kruunusillat, reputed to become Finland’s longest bridge, will span Helsinki’s Kruunuvuorensilta Bay, providing a critical transport link to the city centre. The bridge will support an already superior public transport system by provid
Victorian Metro Tunnel Begins Construction
Work has begun on the Victorian Metro Tunnel, slated to be biggest public transport project in Victoria’s history. At a cost of $10.9 billion the new tunnel will provide a sorely needed boost in services for commuters.
Much Needed Facelift for Central Station
Central Station in Brisbane is set to undergo a long overdue facelift of its facilities with a $67 million revitalisation project that will create hundreds of local jobs and significantly reduce commuter congestion.
All Types of Playspaces
CCEP, pioneers of independent playground certification, are fully conversant in all types of playspaces, including nature play and water play, ensuring compliance to the most current safety standards.
Urban Icon Transformed
A masterplan for Milwaukee’s riverfront will see an iconic building transformed, turning the urban relic back into a space that encourages connectivity and provides increased relevance for future generations of urban dwellers.
Bicycle Parking to Tackle Overcrowding in Zurich
In an attempt to tackle overcrowding at Stadelhofen Station in Zurich, Architect Santiago Calatrava has unveiled an office building design set to be integrated with the station's public space that will include 1000 bicycle spaces to encourage commuters to
To Hurstville and Beyond
BEYOND - a $700 million visionary masterplan for Hurstville - will consist of a new residential and commercial precinct that will form a mini-urban village complete with lushly landscaped spaces.
Forest City: A Bold Approach to ‘Eco’
Pegged as one of the world’s most ambitious projects, Forest City is a mammoth development off the coast of Malaysia comprised of four man-made islands utilising 3-D multi-tiered urban planning to build a multi-billion dollar eco smart city.
Hamburg Port Masterplan
Integrated terraces, green roofs and solar systems crown a new development in Germany that will include a range of public spaces as part of the masterplan for the Hamburg Innovation Port.
Public Opinion on Public Space
The City of Melbourne has opened their $15.9 million public space development plan up to public opinion, with the city calling for comments on the proposed transformation of Southbank Boulevard.
A River Divided
A complex waterfront scheme for the Greater Anatolia region of Turkey will create essential public facilities as part of a plan to unite city zones and reintegrate the Kızılırmak River back into public life.
SOH Gets an Upgrade
The Sydney Opera House is scheduled to undergo a $202 million renovation that will improve the functionality of this world famous landmark and increase its $4.6 billion national-identity value.
Green Spaces Conquer Urban Jungle
A new proposal, dubbed "The Thailine", would see nearly 1 million square metres of existing space below major highways in Bangkok re-purposed into public spaces and green areas.
Mixed-Use Opportunities
A new approach to retail and green space has been realised in Tokyo with the execution of ‘Lograod Daikayama’, a complex merging of park and commercial facilities that caters to pedestrians.
Cultural Centre of WA to Expand
A museum design for Western Australia, inclusive of a huge public square, has been released by Architecture firms OMA and Hassell which strives to complement adjoining historical structures.
Smart Cities of the Future
Integrated smart spaces and sustainability measures are the future for residential development, as demonstrated by a project in Yarrabend, which features holistically designed green spaces and has a six-star EnviroDevelopment certification score.
China’s Green Park Mall
A new shopping centre and leisure park complex currently under construction in China will include a sky walking corridor and rooftop pool, creating a prototype sustainable development that is a first for the country.
Sustainable Neverland
A sustainable ‘Neverland’ was the inspiration behind Group8asia’s dream island competition entry; creating a land where nature and serenity transform the dense urban fabric.
NZ Transport Hub a New Standard
The recently completed transport hub in Christchurch, New Zealand – the first major civic infrastructure completed after the 2011 earthquake – is setting new standards for civic design that enhances public user experience.
Former Rail Line to Become Public Domain
The NSW Government’s Newcastle Urban Transformation and Transport Program has taken a leap forward with the lodgement of a rezoning proposal that includes new green spaces and an urban plaza as part of the City's $500-million upgrade.
Mountain Poetic
An intriguing landscape design in China reflects the cultural and agricultural heritage of the rural area, providing a practical solution for the local wildlife and an engaging landmark.
A Playful Campus
Replete with a public park, green roofs and assorted community facilities, the new Lego campus in Denmark aims to reimagine the standard workplace as a space for community collaboration and play.
Elevators Could Revolutionise Commuting
A multi-directional elevator system concept may be the solution to help alleviate the London Underground’s growing congestion and commuter navigation issues.
New York’s European Village
New York’s newest housing development will encompass two full city blocks and host a series of interconnected landscaped courtyards that join the ‘streets’ of the European-styled neighbourhood.
Shanghai Waterfront Gets New Life
French-based architectural firm Agence Ter has won a competition to redesign a currently underutilised 21 kilometre stretch of waterfront along the Huangpu River in Shanghai and turn it into a thriving public space.
Billion $ Wynyard Upgrade Approved
A $1 billion revamp of Sydney’s Wynyard Station precinct has been cleared through the planning phase by the NSW Government and is now set to begin the next stage of development.
Citizens Look to the Future
Taking a community-based approach, the Future Melbourne 2026 initiative kicked of this weekend with a community development gathering to discuss plans for the city’s future growth and development.
Public Space Initiative Spurs New Design
A new scheme planned for New York will turn an under-utilised space beneath the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway into a usable public recreation space to cater to a growing urban community.
WA Govt Transforms Tourist Hub
A new vision for Perth’s Scarborough Beach has been revealed by the WA government; with funds to the tune of $18 million being committed to the redevelopment in the 2016/17 State Budget.
A New Reason to Hang Out in Dubai
A new mixed-used development in Dubai promises thrill-seekers the ultimate rush in the form of a chance to dangle from the lofty peak of its 285m tower. Guaranteed best view in town – if you dare!
Tune in Tokyo
Plans for a new global business hub in Tokyo include three mixed-use towers to be located in Toranomon Hills. The combined development is replete with integrated green space that includes an elevated park, rooftop gardens and sparkling waterfalls.
Riverfront Masterplan For Vienna
A new masterplan for Vienna’s riverside region will create more usable public space in an area traditionally avoided due to the challenges created by unique climatic conditions along the Danube.
Innovative Design Counters Wind and Mass
PLP’s new masterplan for China’s Pearl River Delta features a 595m rising tower of an offset design that will work to withstand wind and supports its generous mass.
Reinventing Paris
A design competition seeking to ‘reinvent’ a number of key sites in Paris has produced a range of transformative designs that will “prefigure what the Paris of tomorrow might be".
Education on the Rise
An international competition to design the first high-rise educational facility in NSW has been awarded to Grimshaw and BVN.
‘Forest City’ A Role Model for Future Cities
A $58.3 billion mixed-use green development, ‘Forest City’, is an ambitious plan that seeks to create “a new global cluster of commerce and culture” in Malaysia.
Luxury Treehouse Vacations
A new eco-development on the Isle of Wight will offer vacationers a ‘birds-eye view’ from unique low-impact dwellings shaped like bird nests.
Sydney’s Chinatown Refurbishment
With so much new construction and urban renewal going on in Sydney, plans for revitalising the City's iconic Chinatown are once again being considered.
Goose Island Goes People Friendly
A proposal for two bicycle and pedestrian bridges could connect Chicago's industrial Goose Island to surrounding neighbourhoods and transit points.
Sustainable School Unites French Regions
Environmental and social responsibility in urban planning is at the forefront of a newly completed eco-friendly elementary school in France that seeks to unite city regions.
50 Schools to be Built in Devastated Regions of Nepal
Following the devastating earthquake that hit Nepal in 2015, fifty new ‘disaster resistant’ public schools will be built in remote regions, offering safe havens for the community and improving public education.
An Urban Mountain of Green
This unique urban design has been conceived as a piece of topography, taking the form of tree-covered mountains situated in the heart of Shanghai's art district.
Bondi Pavilion Master Plan
Sydney’s famous Bondi Pavilion is scheduled for a major revitalisation project that will see the much loved heritage landmark preserved for future generations of Australians.
Nylex Clock To Start Ticking Again
A proposed development that will revive the Malt District in the suburb of Cremorne, and restore the well known Nylex Clock, has been submitted to the City of Yarra for approval.
Urban Upgrade for Cairo
Foster + Partners has won a competition to rejuvenate Cairo’s Maspero Triangle District, creating a design of mixed-use spaces that will transform the community.
Melbourne's Tower of Light
British Architecture firm Wilkinson Eyre wins competition to design the tallest addition to the Crown Resort’s hotel proposal on Melbourne’s Southbank.
Forging New Frontiers
An exciting play space at the new Melbourne Royal Children’s Hospital parklands means new frontiers in design and construction for Baron Forge.
A house that fits in your pocket
Basic House is a brilliant, self-inflating home that you can fold up and take with you.
The world’s most dangerous footpath
The 110-year old walkway known as 'El Caminito del Rey’ which closed after five people plunged to their deaths, has just re-opened.
A breath of fresh air
This extraordinary skyscraper inhales carbon dioxide and exhales oxygen, providing clean air emissions to dense urban centres.
A desert sandscraper
This self-constructing sandscraper creates life for both humans and plants in the demanding conditions of the Sahara desert.
Set in stone
These Limestone Skyscrapers seek to intervene in the destructive mining process through the construction of buildings within the beautiful terrain.
Next stop, the AirTrain
Based on a NASA-patented air purification system, the "AirTrain" uses lush vegetation to clean air quality in over-crowded trains.
A beacon of hope
Designed for Chernobyl, this luminous skyscraper absorbs radiation and purifies the air, allowing residents to return to their homes.
Let's go glamping
This semi-permanent pod can be used as a studio space, a meditation room, a backyard gazebo or for glamping (glamorous camping).
The Shanty-Scraper
This vertical squatter structure provides a unique housing solution for an impoverished fishing community in India.
A slick new skyscraper
Offshore oil rigs are transformed into vertical bio habitats that clean up oil spills and restore damaged marine ecosystems.
Let’s hope they're easy to assemble
Ikea will manufacture 10,000 flat-pack temporary housing shelters to be used for displaced refugees around the globe.
A magic mushroom maze
Designed for the 15th annual Serpentine Pavilion, this playful plastic structure brings a welcome dose of mischief to London.
Tiny town to host Europe’s tallest tower
A new 80-storey luxury hotel tower set to be Europe's tallest is going to be built in a sleepy Swiss village.
A designer hairstyle
Made from thousands of energy-generating follicles, this skyscraper uses it's luscious locks to harness the power of the wind. Intrigued?
UK’s first 'poo bus' hits the road
The first bus powered entirely by human and food waste, takes to London’s streets today.
Meet Italy’s treehouse apartment block for grown-ups
Treehouses for grown-ups are one of the latest fads sweeping global architecture, and this project might just be one of the wildest we've seen.
Forget the elevator; check out this vertical gondola ride
The Tricentennial Tower takes family entertainment to new heights, with a double helix gondola ride wrapped around its exterior.
Prepare to be blown away
This swirling tornado-inspired structure will house a museum dedicated to weather, a storm research centre and a revolving rooftop bar and restaurant.
Eiffel Tower installs wind turbines
One of the world’s most iconic sites has become the latest high profile venue to embrace renewable energy.
Wild designs for a second bridge across the Thames
Rainbow waterfalls, fairy lights and pink loop-the-loops feature among proposals for a new bridge across London's River Thames.
Pyramid skyscrapers for Egypt
The Egyptian government has revealed plans to construct a 200 metre skyscraper modelled on the country's most famous architectural structures.
A rainbow power plant
Known as the ‘Diamond Dome’, this giant rainbow-hued structure hides a biomass power plant underneath.
The world’s largest passenger terminal
Plans have been unveiled for the $18 billion Beijing New Airport Terminal (BNAT), which is set to become the largest airport passenger terminal in the world.
Australia Forum
Canberra’s new and expanded convention centre will be significantly located at the third point that constitutes the national triangle in the ACT.
Cube tower planned for China
China’s Opera Tower will be made up of nine separate cubes stacked on top of each other in a move that pushes the boundaries of architectural design.
AILDM’s 20th Anniversary
Join us in celebrating the 20th Anniversary of AILDM at Hyde Park Barracks Café in Sydney, February 13, 2015.
Sydney's urban forest
A magnificent living tree growing within a dense urban environment is one of the highlights of this year’s Vivid Sydney event.
Vegas Extreme sports park
Extreme sports park complex in Vegas to be built from repurposed shipping containers.
Island airport for London
Plans are underway for a spectacular island airport on the Thames estuary to the east of London.
A golden shopping opportunity at Swedish Emporia
New shopping complex in Sweden draws in significant crowds thanks to its golden chasm design.
A new landmark for London
London’s Garden Bridge receives growing support, with construction anticipated to begin in 2015.
Changsa’s Next bridge
A pedestrian bridge with a wave-like structure that recreates the continuous form of a Möbius strip will begin construction in 2014.
Reconnecting Circular Quay
Plans to improve people’s experience of Circular Quay and reconnect it to the city crucial to Sydney’s future liveability.
World class design
World Expo 2017 design most practical in terms of sustainability and architecture.
Vertical garden city
A new concept for a twisted tower and vertical garden city has been unveiled by two Berlin architects.
City of Sydney a design winner
The City of Sydney’s design credentials have been recognised, with three of its projects taking out first prize in the 2013 Sydney Design Awards.
Lift-off for Apple’s new HQ
Apple's plan to build a spaceship-shaped headquarters has been cleared for launch.
Green light for Sydney’s newest town centre
Australia’s largest urban renewal project in the heart of Sydney gets the go-ahead.
Big problems for Zaha Hadid’s Olympic Stadium
Japan's National Stadium for the 2020 Olympic Games comes under criticism for its size.
“The Interlace” has stacks to offer
One of the largest and most ambitious residential developments in Singapore takes an interconnected approach to apartment living.
Jobs and infrastructure for Melbourne’s new West
Melbourne’s newest employment and investment hub gets the green light.
Major Cities Unit dismantled
The dismantling of the Federal Government’s Major Cities Unit has sparked a call for clarity from the Federal Government on the future of Australian cities.
Melbourne to host Link Festival
From designing sustainable cities to humanitarian technologies, the event will showcase and explore new ways of creating positive change through social innovation.
Booming Brisbane
Brisbane’s economy is predicted to double over the next 20 years, and will require new infrastructure and public spaces to facilitate this growth.
Rio’s Olympic Park design for 2016
The masterplan for Rio's Olympic Park sets out to respect and reinforce the balance between native ecology, the city and its people.
Josh's House open day success
Over 4,000 people made the most of the first public opportunity to visit the Josh’s House project to see firsthand what Josh Byrne and his collaborators have created.
Cool design for China’s new Ice and Snow World
China's new 'Deep Pit Ice and Snow World' sports and ski resort is set to be built in an abandoned quarry.
Clouds developing over Seoul
Dutch architects have designed two luxury residential skyscrapers for Seoul that will be joined midway by a cluster of rooms, creating a ‘cloud’ effect.
Josh's House open house
On Sunday the 8th of September from 10am to 4pm Josh Byrne will be closing off the street and opening the doors of his family home to the public.
SOMething special for New York’s Grand Central Terminal
The Municipal Art Society challenged architecture firm SOM to re-think the public spaces in and around Grand Central Terminal.
Docklands to get a new civic heart
Dock Square will include an open lawn area, pavilion and café surrounded by evergreen trees, children's play area, bluestone seating and recycled deck.
Bringing harmony to Chinatown
The second stage of the City of Sydney’s Chinatown Public Domain Plan will create a gateway of dramatic circular shade sculptures suspended above Thomas Street.
New skyscraper plans "wood" make a difference
A wooden skyscraper is being presented as a vision of future housing that would be cheaper, easier and more sustainable than steel and concrete constructions.
World’s largest freestanding building
Shopping, swimming, skating, sunbathing and sleeping are just some of the activities on offer at the world’s largest building in Chengdu, China.
Flinders Street Station winner announced!
Melbourne and Swiss architectural team HASSELL, Herzog & De Meuron have won the Flinders Street Station redesign competition.
Josh’s open house
Josh’s House has proven to be one of the most exciting and ambitious house projects ever undertaken in Fremantle, or even Australia.
New uni design is a hive of activity
This exciting new design challenges the rationale of conventional learning institutions and explores new ways of teaching, learning and interacting.
The stunning shortlist for Flinders Street Station
Six international teams have been shortlisted for the International Design Competition to rejuvenate and restore Melbourne’s iconic Flinders Street Station.
Group work creates Tongzhou’s new CBD
The proposal features six towers atop a large podium adorned with gardens and swimming pools. The towers would be interconnected with landscaped bridges.
London's new garden bridge design revealed
A pedestrian garden bridge spanning the River Thames has been designed by Heatherwick Studio, the designers of the London Olympics cauldron.
High Speed Rail may be slow to arrive
A high-speed rail line between Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane will save commuters travel time but it’s planning and development will be a monumental endeavour.
Sydney gets Crown(ed)
James Packer has personally vowed to make his $1.4 billion Barangaroo resort and casino the best thing he’s ever built.
Water wonderland
Construction has started on a hotel resort that will nestle into the 100 metre-high rockface of an abandoned water-filled quarry in Songjiang, China.
Denmark’s new Super Park rescues local culture
A former rail yard in Denmark has been converted into an urban park in an effort to bring together the surrounding communities.
New record breaking building, with a twist
This week Dubai has inaugurated the world's tallest twisted tower, setting a record for skyscrapers and other engineering marvels.
A high for Gold Coast construction
The Gold Coast City Council has granted approval for the new 51 storey Sanbano Southport tower.
Light rail will cause heavy delays
Sydney CBD will be disrupted with heavy construction for the next two years in order to make way for the new light rail line.
Dubai’s Sustainable City is first of its kind
Dubai’s Sustainable City is set to be the world’s first fully sustainable community which will meet the very highest environment standards.
Finishing touches
The building work at Josh’s House is on the home stretch and landscaping is well underway!
Bizarre bazaar
With sustainability a key factor in the design of a new marketplace, architectural experimentation was used to create a vertical garden with rainwater harvesting trees.
Growth spurt and face lift for Wollongong’s CBD
Wollongong on the NSW south coast is undergoing change, with several major developments worth more than $500 million currently taking place in the city.
Underground garden’s dark secrets
A major challenge of the Lowline design is how to funnel enough natural sunlight underground to support photosynthesis in the underground park.
Sydney's $1.9b infrastructure program
The City of Sydney is set to embark on a record $1.9 billion building and construction program over the next 10 years – the council’s largest-ever capital spending program.
People power
Chinatown residents, workers and visitors are invited to have their say on the City of Sydney’s plans to transform Thomas Street.
Securing Australia’s sustainable future
A new report, released last week by the National Sustainability Council, marks the start of a new, national conversation about sustainability.
A Better Partner
A grasp of the overall project provides Eureka Landscapes with a sound basis for a well-planned and well-executed project.
It’s lock up at Josh’s House
It’s taken less than five months for Josh’s House to reach lock up stage. Attention has now shifted to the internal fit out and landscaping.
George Street paves the way for a pedestrian-centred Sydney
The City of Sydney is contributing $220 million to the NSW Government's light rail project to make George Street one of the world's great plazas.
Plans in action for Sydney’s new Darling Harbour Precinct
Plans on realising the new international convention, exhibition and entertainment hub at Sydney’s Darling Harbour have progressed with planning applications submitted to the Department of Planning and Infrastructure.
Landscape Design Do’s and Don’ts
Creating an outdoor area that offers beauty, relaxation and fosters plant growth is an excellent option for homes and businesses.
Landscape Design Options for Homeowners
Making your home reflect your personality and your use needs is very important. Landscape design is an essential component of achieving that goal.
The Importance of Outdoor Design for Businesses
No matter what niche or industry your business occupies, you’ll find that outdoor design is a very important consideration. Whether you have a simple storefront or considerable land surrounding your business.
2Construct – The Complete Construction Solution
2Construct Pty Ltd has vast experience in the building, commercial, industrial, civil engineering and civil landscape sectors of the construction industry.
Dean Herald
One-on-one with Dean Herald, Managing Director of Rolling Stone Landscapes who won Best in Show , Gold Medal & Gold Award for Outstanding Landscape Design at MIFGS.
Landscape software
Investing in landscape architecture and design software can be a major investment and often beyond the reach of smaller operators for both time and money, until now.
AILDM Landscape Design Awards 2009
The 2009 AILDM Landscape Design Awards were presented at a gala dinner on August 22 at the Harbourview Hotel in Sydney.
LCA 30th Anniversary and 2009 Awards of Excellence
To mark its 30th anniversary this year, the LCA is combining its 2009 Awards of Excellence with a special anniversary celebration - don't miss it!
Specialist paving and surfacing systems
Australian market leader Omnicrete provides a comprehensive and unique service for the supply of decorative paving solutions.
Structural soil
Benedict's SmartMix 3 Structural Soil addresses the dilemma of how to increase soil rooting volume while maintaining sound structural support.
Latest Product in Rubber Wetpouring — TPV
Synthetic Grass and Rubber Surfaces is proud to announce the launch of TPV - the latest product in the rubber wetpour industry.