A leading productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries has acquired an Estonian distributor of mining and construction equipment.
Epiroc acquires mining equipment distributor in Estonia
Epiroc acquires mining equipment distributor in Estonia
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The NSW government has appointed Malcolm Reading Consultants to organize an international design competition for the proposed Powerhouse Museum in Parramatta.
Parramatta Powerhouse Museum design competition to launch in December
Parramatta Powerhouse Museum design competition to launch in December
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The Architects Foundation, the philanthropic partner of The American Institute of Architects (AIA), is now accepting applications for three scholarships that support the next generation of architects.

Architects Foundation Now Accepting Submissions for Scholarships
Architects Foundation Now Accepting Submissions for Scholarships
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The City of Sydney has purchased Redfern Post Office from architecture firm DKO and plans to turn it into an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural centre.
Sydney council to turn historic Redfern Post Office into Indigenous hub
Sydney council to turn historic Redfern Post Office into Indigenous hub
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Seventeen residential and commercial projects were announced as winners of the 2018 New Zealand Architecture Awards in a celebratory dinner at Te Papa Tongarewa in Wellington last weekend, with Auckland architect Jeremy Salmond accepting the 2018 New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) Gold Medal…

This Just In: 2018 NZ Architecture Award Winners Announced (35 photos)
This Just In: 2018 NZ Architecture Award Winners Announced (35 photos)
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In a Q&A format, we talk to the designers – and examine the creative thinking – behind some of Houzz’s most loveable rooms.

Room of the Week: A Ray of Sunshine in a Children’s Bathroom (6 photos)
Room of the Week: A Ray of Sunshine in a Children’s Bathroom (6 photos)
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Glass windows, doors and walls allow a greater amount of natural light to filter into and through a home, but they also mean that people can see into spaces where you might want a greater degree of privacy. Never fear; these seven ways with glass with allow for the benefits of natural light while helping…

Let There Be Light: 7 Ways With Glass for Light and Privacy (16 photos)
Let There Be Light: 7 Ways With Glass for Light and Privacy (16 photos)
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Architect Mahek Lalan’s home shows that minimal decor doesn’t translate to stark spaces devoid of warmth. Working with limited square footage, he chose to eliminate excessive embellishments and materials and let a simple palette of birch plywood and concrete do all the talking. Strong, clean lines dominate,…

Mumbai Houzz Tour: Innovative Minimalism in India (11 photos)
Mumbai Houzz Tour: Innovative Minimalism in India (11 photos)
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In this Q&A series, we turn the spotlight on one thought-provoking renovation or extension each week. Here, architect Chris Kreis, managing director at Kreis Grennnan Architecture, takes…

A Classic Federation-Style Cottage Gets a Lofty Addition (18 photos)
A Classic Federation-Style Cottage Gets a Lofty Addition (18 photos)
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In this practical series, we ask experts to answer your burning home and garden questions. Here, Rick Graham, Swimart’s executive officer, reveals how to get a neglected swimming pool back to its summer best.

How Do I… Get My Pool Ready for Summer? (6 photos)
How Do I… Get My Pool Ready for Summer? (6 photos)
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