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The University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning

Thresholds

Exploring ideas of transience and place Opening Thurs 21 Jan, Tin Sheds Gallery

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Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning

Top 20 in the world for Architecture/Built Environment*

As one of Australia’s top-ranked schools in the field of architecture/built environment,* we strive for intellectual excellence, creative thinking and evidence-based research.

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As one of Australia’s top-ranked schools in the field of architecture/built environment,* we have been leading the way in teaching and research across architecture, design and planning for 100 years.

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We combine outstanding labs and resources, world-renowned researchers and the flexibility and support required for exciting and innovative research.

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By collaborating with us, you'll have access to our world-class facilities, research expertise and professional consulting services, in addition to continuing education for your staff.

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Our academics push the boundaries of knowledge to become leading architects, designers and urban planners.

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Tin Sheds Gallery

The Tin Sheds Gallery provides a platform for public debate about the role of architecture, design and planning in contemporary society through the production of research-led exhibitions, publications and related activities.

Latest news

15 January 2021

What lies beneath

Tin Sheds Gallery, School of Architecture, Design & Planning presents Thresholds, an exhibition of collaborative work by Sydney-based artists Julia Davis and Lisa Jones. Curated by Claire Taylor, Thresholds explores ideas of transience and place.

16 December 2020

'Same old housing' not right for modern Australia

New research finds that new homes being built in Australia are failing to meet the changing needs of Australia's diverse population in terms of the size and form of dwellings, tenure options and their affordability.

15 December 2020

Make Sense

The energy and activity that normally fills the Wilkinson building moved into a virtual space this year, allowing students to showcase their work in a new dynamic form with a wide audience. The Architecture and Design Graduate Exhibition is now available to view online.

09 December 2020

Innovation ensures equity and enables teaching during COVID

A multidisciplinary project featuring Bachelor of Design Computing students, expanded learning opportunities for Sydney Medical Program students and ensured equity for rural-based students by redeveloping an out-dated teaching module.

02 December 2020

Marginal and informal housing a COVID health risk

New research finds the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed a rise in underlying housing vulnerabilities such as overcrowding and a link between falling demand for Airbnb style short-term rental accommodation and an increase in long-term private rental housing availability.

*QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020

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