2023

Articles

Sydney staff feature across Sydney Design Week 2023 program

Sydney Design Week 2023 returns from September 15 to 24, celebrating the creative forces that shape our city. The program features exhibitions, symposiums, and workshops exploring the intricate relationship between design, community, and the spaces we inhabit.

Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning appoints new Professors of Practice

The University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning has appointed three new Professors of Practice. These accomplished practitioners bring a wealth of real-world experience to School, offering an enriching and transformative learning experience for budding architects and designers.

Australians look to share housing in hunt for housing relief

Low-income earners and others facing housing market barriers have long sought to save costs by sharing. According to a new study by researchers in the University of Sydney's School of Architecture, Design and Planning, shared housing has now become the default 'release valve' in the current housing market, in the absence of secure and affordable alternatives.

Lessons from French architects Lacaton & Vassal

For the past three years, pioneering French architects Anne Lacaton & Jean Philippe Vassal have held the inaugural Rothwell Chair. This week they completed their tenure with a series of design studios, seminars and a public talk that exemplified their engagement and not only left a positive impact on the School of Architecture, Design and Planning, but reinvigorated how we view our city.

First Nations design for Barangaroo Harbour Park

The New South Wales Government has announced AKIN as the winning design team in its Barangaroo Harbour Park Design Competition. Chris Fox from the School of Architecture, Design and Planning is part of the design team which will transform a prime stretch of Sydney's waterfront into vital open space.

Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning welcomes new Professor of Architecture

The University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning announces Professor Deborah Ascher Barnstone has been appointed the School's new Head of Discipline for Architecture

Gutting the Greater Cities Commission

With the folding of the Greater Cities Commission, Senior Research Fellow Dr Jennifer Kent, from the School of Architecture, Design and Planning explores the challenges facing Sydney's urban planning.

A Master of Architecture student's transformative experience in France

Embarking on a journey of a lifetime, Master of Architecture students travelled to France to explore the work and inspirations of architects Anne Lacaton and Jean Philippe Vassal, as part of a research studio led by the superstar duo.

Professor Stephen Bartlett appointed Director of Sydney Nano

Leading quantum physicist will take up the role after successful term as Associate Dean (Research) in the Faculty of Science.

Why building more won't make houses affordable

Professor Nicole Gurran from the School of Architecture, Design and Planning says governments around the world are searching for how to fix housing affordability, but the solutions will have to be local and community based.