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How do we imbue architecture with life?

How do we imbue architecture with life?

The latest instalment of fjcstudio’s Truth and Lies talk series looked at ‘The Consciousness of Architecture and the Will of the Architect’.

An argument of architects

An argument of architects

Packed into The Mint in Sydney, a gathering – ‘argument’ is the correct collective noun – of architects provided a fascinating discussion on questions raised in Richard Francis-Jones’ book.

Celebrating the design legacy of William Smart

Celebrating the design legacy of William Smart

Celebrating 25 years in his indominable style, William Smart invited the glitterati of Australian architecture to an evening of white on white in the Sydney Opera House’s impeccable Utzon Room.

25 of the world’s most transcendent designs: Now on show at Cult

25 of the world’s most transcendent designs: Now on show at Cult

Launched last night in Sydney, Cult presents Cult Design Icons. An exhibition curated by Australia’s top design influencers, it is a comprehensive celebration of design at its most timeless and transcendent.

What does it mean to win? INDE.Awards winners reflect

What does it mean to win? INDE.Awards winners reflect

As we await news from our INDE.Awards jury on the winning projects and practices of 2022, we talk to last year’s winners about what it means to receive an INDE accolade.

We’ll show you what a Smart Design Studio looks like

We’ll show you what a Smart Design Studio looks like

Not just a pretty space, the home of William Smart and his Smart Design Studio is a self-sufficient creative powerhouse that’s earned the awards its won.

Dialling in with William Smart: Working from Home literally

Dialling in with William Smart: Working from Home literally

This week Sue dials in with William Smart, the founder and creative director of SDS, Smart Design Studio.

Dialling in with William Smart: Working from Home literally

Dialling in with William Smart: Working from Home literally

This week Sue dials in with William Smart, the founder and creative director of SDS, Smart Design Studio.

Light it up: Smart Design Studio’s Optique

Light it up: Smart Design Studio’s Optique

Light and colour are combined with crisp white surfaces to create an eye-catching store for Optique Barangaroo, designed by Smart Design Studio.

Jury insights into the INDE.Awards 2018

Jury insights into the INDE.Awards 2018

Three of our regional judges reflect on the quality of the INDE.Awards 2018 submissions, and the significance of architecture and design produced in Asia Pacific.

INDE.Awards 2018 Gala: The Night That Brought APAC A&D Together

INDE.Awards 2018 Gala: The Night That Brought APAC A&D Together

‘Community’ was the dominant theme at the INDE.Awards 2018 Gala in Singapore. It was a celebration of outstanding design, architecture, material and culture as well as an opportunity to knit together a stronger fabric for our regional industry.

Jury Insights Into The INDE.Awards 2018

Jury Insights Into The INDE.Awards 2018

Three of our regional judges reflect on the quality of the INDE.Awards 2018 submissions, and the significance of architecture and design produced in Asia Pacific.