Category Archives: Urban Design

Beyond Sculpture: Melbourne’s new Habitat Filter

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Michael Smith

In a city that boasts an impressive collection of freeway architecture and roadside sculpture, Melbourne’s new Habitat Filter looks to set a new benchmark in urban art. The Power Street Loop has been an industrial by-product since the construction of … Continue reading →

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Council Election Special: Q+A with Councillor Rohan Leppert

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Michael Smith

In many ways it is the local council level of government which has the most profound impact on our built environment. In most cases they are the first line of decision making for buildings seeking planning approval and they also have a … Continue reading →

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Q+A with Vanessa Bird, Victorian President of the Australian Institute of Architects

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Michael Smith

Whilst there has been substantial publicity and commentary around Victoria’s proposed apartment standards, the Central City Planning Provisions, Melbourne Amendment C270 have been quietly progressing. Recently Vanessa Bird, the Victorian President of the Australian Institute of Architects, took some time to answer … Continue reading →

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Seeing the light: Victoria’s draft apartment standards released

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Michael Smith

After many months of speculation, the Victorian Government has finally released a draft of the minimum apartment standards. The standards are a compromise but none the less a welcome step in the right direction. The big headline from Sunday’s announcement, … Continue reading →

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Red+Black Review: The Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Michael Smith

Melbourne’s most important building to be completed in 2016 sits proudly at the top of Elizabeth Street as a beacon of hope to all Victorians fighting cancer.  One of the great success stories in the development of the city of … Continue reading →

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2016 National Architecture Conference Day 2

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Michael Smith

How Soon is now? What does this mean and what has it got to do with architecture? Day 2 of the Australian Institute of Architects National Conference kicked off in earnest with a full day of talks at the Adelaide … Continue reading →

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Red +Black Discussion with Adam Bandt: Cities, Architecture and the Federal Government – Part 1

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Michael Smith

In case you have not been reading the papers, 2016 is a federal election year for Australia. What makes this election year different to most is that the issue of our cities is shaping up to be a red hot election … Continue reading →

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Ted Baillieu, The Architect Premier – Part 3

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Michael Smith

From November 2010 through to March 2013, Victoria had Ted Baillieu, an architect, as Premier. This post is part three of a four part interview with Mr Baillieu discussing a broad range of built environment issues. To read from the beginning … Continue reading →

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Ted Baillieu, The Architect Premier – Part 2

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Michael Smith

From November 2010 through to March 2013, Victoria had Ted Baillieu, an architect, as Premier. This post is part two of a four part interview with Mr Baillieu discussing a broad range of built environment issues. If you missed part … Continue reading →

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Ted Baillieu, The Architect Premier – Part 1

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Michael Smith

From November 2010 through to March 2013, Victoria had an architect as Premier. Ted Baillieu was responsible for bringing White Night to Melbourne as well as instigating the Flinders Street Station design competition in 2012.  From his experience in politics and … Continue reading →

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