Here’s a weekly summary of social media interaction from those in our industry this week, from posts on our websites to tweets and Facebook comments.

Cox in China

While still hot off the presses, hundreds of people have viewed the big news that Queensland’s Cox Rayner Architects won an international competition to design the National Maritime Museum of China. (pictured right)

In comments so far, Zeeman says:

“Nice connection along the waterfront.... ;)-"

Egomaniac says:

"Most of the stuff Cox has produced around Darling Harbour is outdated and ugly. No idea how they won this commission."

Knock-down, rebuild

Earlier in the week, we showed a new seven-level apartment building designed by SJB Architects, among the latest demonstrating the trend for ‘unloved’ structures to be demolished and replaced by design-led developments.

On Twitter, DnA Architects @DnAArchitects say:

"Sydney knock-down, rebuild apartments | I can think of a few sites in Perth for this treatment: architectureanddesign.com.au/news/sjbs-styl… "

Apple's billions

To news of the estimated cost of Apple’s Cupertino City headquarters has jumped from $3 billion to $5 billion.

Gabriel Borges comments:

"Another classic case of under-budgeting?!"

New Sydney show

Realize Architecture @realizearch Tweeted about: Inspired by local architects Peter John Cantrill and Philip Thalis, the Museum of Sydney has launched a new exhibition which reveals stories about Sydney’s best loved public spaces. via @archanddesign

Sound advice

And with a building practitioner penalised a total of $24,000 for carrying out domestic building work at a Reservoir property without a building permit, insurance or registration.

Steven.Lock @ADesignGuyAus Tweets: “Get a building permit!" | BPN: bpn.com.au/news/builder-f… via @BPN_magazine

Send it to Sydney!

Finally, the news of Melbourne's tallest tower approval continues to stir controversy.

fluffynut adds to the comments:

“Melbourne neither needs nor wants this ultra tall, extremely unattractive building penetrating its clean airspace. Matthew Guy SHOULD be ashamed of himself. Send him to Sydney where he clearly belongs. Melbourne does not want to copy itself into a farce.

David Wheeldon

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