2023
Articles
24 August 2023
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.
14 August 2023
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.
03 August 2023
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.
21 July 2023
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.
12 July 2023
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
06 July 2023
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.
29 June 2023
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.
15 June 2023
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.
01 June 2023
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.
22 May 2023
The podcast bringing ideas out of university and into public debate
The City Road Podcast is at the centre of a network of public conversation and academic research conducted by Associate Professor Dallas Rogers. From producing for ABC National Radio to the upcoming Festival of Urbanism, Rogers’ work provides a template for making public impact.