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    News Archive for February 2018

    Heritage-listed Queensland Ballet building to be redeveloped

    Australian architecture firm Conrad Gargett has been chosen to redevelop the home of the Queensland Ballet, the Thomas Dixon Centre.


    The other 99%: Retrofitting is the key to putting more Australians into eco-homes

    This article is not about the relatively few, new, demonstration “eco-homes” dotted around Australia. It is about the rest of our housing, which is in need of upgrading to meet modern standards of efficiency and comfort.


    Construction to begin on Frankston's new "beach-inspired" train station

    Work is scheduled to begin this month on Frankston’s new train station, designed by Genton Architecture.


    Sports hall shortlisted for World Architecture News Award

    A sports hall designed by Allen Jack+Cottier is one of six Sport in Architecture finalists at the 2018 World Architecture News (WAN) Awards.


    The Doonan Glasshouse: Finding Beauty in Simplicity

    Looking to create a sophisticated bathroom style? The Doonan Glasshouse counts on Geberit concealed cisterns and black Sigma50 buttons for its five bathrooms.


    The story of the Esky and how it connects to Foamex insulation

    Commonly found in most Australian households, the Esky has a long history dating back to 1884.


    Dyson hand dryers create a more sustainable campus at UWA

    Dyson Airblade Tap hand dryers have been installed in all 60 bathrooms at the University of Western Australia (UWA).


    Electric scissor stair helps Sydney homeowner gain access to roof terrace

    An access system from Gorter Hatches Pty Ltd comprising of an electric scissor stair and a roof hatch was recently installed in a high-end residential home in Sydney, Australia.


    AFS wall systems enhance efficiencies at tight worksite

    Wall systems from AFS Systems helped the builder overcome the challenges of a tight worksite during the construction of apartments in Greenslopes, QLD.


    Stunning finish to Chapel St, Windsor apartments with Archclad Express panels

    A new apartment building located on Chapel St, Windsor in Victoria features Archclad Express panels as wall cladding, delivering a stunning finish.


    easyREGENCY replicates French homestead’s look at Montague 21 display home

    Wall panels from the easyREGENCY range by Easycraft were installed in a display home built by Porter Davis Homes.


    Crown's $2.2b Sydney project continues with Melbourne projects in the pipeline

    Crown is building a six-star hotel and residential complex in Barangaroo, Sydney with work proceeding at a fast pace at the $2.2 billion project, which is scheduled for completion in 2021.


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