Student experience

The University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning welcomes a new exhibition to The Hearth this week. The result of a collaboration between the School, Adjacency Studio, and Hobart Women’s Shelter, Tapestry features students’ efforts to design affordable long-term accommodation for women and children at risk of homelessness.

A recent design studio allowed Master of Architecture students to experience the realities architectural practice and public life, culminating in a presentation to the Deputy Lord Mayor and housing sector leaders at Sydney Town Hall.

After winning one of the country’s most prestigious design awards, Master of Architecture candidate Carmelo Nastasi has cemented his as a name to watch in Australian architecture.

A team of undergraduate students from the School of Architecture, Design and Planning have developed a smart insole, made from mushroom spores, containing electronic microprocessors to monitor foot health and encourage sensory awareness.

School of Architecture, Design and Planning postgraduate students met a design brief to provide universal access to Australia's ocean pools, helping them to develop graduate qualities for responding to real-world challenges.

Master of Architectural Science students from the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning collaborate with leading architecture firms to champion sustainable practice.