Joining NBRSARCHITECTURE’s Landscape Studio earlier this year, Annabel Spillane (a graduate of UNSW) and Conor Brown (a graduate of Queensland University of Technology) have been working under the direction of Studio Director Andrew Leuchars on a number of innovative projects including the Aquatopia Prairiewood Water Park opening next month, Secondary Schools Renewal Program, and the Taronga Institute […]

NBRSARCHITECTURE cross studios came together to produce a provoking urban design solution for the Ryde Civic and Retail Precinct. Our urban designers, architects, landscape architects, heritage experts, and esd/compliance team all interacted to produce a big idea design that weaves cultures together and gathers the community in the way that an indigenous reed basket would […]

NBRSARCHITECTURE has partnered with the Tiny Homes Foundation (THF) to design an develop single-occupancy affordable housing units for the homeless. The project seeks to identify parcels of council owned land that are underutilised or vacant, generally because they are unsuitable for conventional purposes. It is considered to be ‘Australia’s first approved tiny home project’. Tiny […]

Cairnsfoot School is currently in the construction phase and is set to be completed this year. The modular design, by NBRSARCHITECTURE, will provide a campus that is dedicated to ‘encouraging independence and lifelong learning’ for the students at Cairnsfoot. The new school will be equipped with 17 classrooms including all support facilities that are required […]

More than twenty NBRSARCHITECTURE staff participated in Cancer Council’s City Mile Dash on June 17th. The City Mile Dash is a lunch-time fun run (or walk) for nearby corporate competitors that encourages participants to get outside and exercise during the work day. This year marks an exciting year as it was the first time that NBRS […]

“Well visioned, wholly encapsulating visitor experience that is an experience both within and without the building.” Judges Comments MAGNA MAMA has been named the national winner for 2016’s MAGNA Award for best Permanent Exhibition or Gallery Fitout. The Murray Art Museum Albury, more fondly known as MAMA, continues to reign in praises, this time for […]

NBRSARCHITECTURE has a strong connection with schools of Architecture. Our architecture students are encouraged to engage in critical design thinking mixed with real studio work. For the past six years, NBRS has engaged with students from all Sydney universities in the thought leading ENVISION Research Program. The ten-week paid internship has produced research material in areas […]

The inner city area of Green Square has regenerated from warehousing to high density residential. Along with the population pressure has come the need for social and community focus. With this backdrop, only 18 months ago, there came the drive to establish an urban church that would be welcoming, transparent, engaged and connected with an […]

NBRS welcomes Alison Huynh and Erin Arthur who have joined the NBRSARCHITECTURE. ALISON Alison recently completed her Master of Architecture degree at the University of Sydney and expanded her horizons with a semester abroad in the Netherlands. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge in designing health buildings and has joined the NBRSARCHITECTURE team […]

Architectural Designer Katie Williams and Landscape Architect Nicholas Ison, of NBRSARCHITECTURE, recently led a small team in the design of ‘The Canopy’ – a vibrant and innovative entry for the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) Architecture Commission Design Competition. With assistance from Sophie Geelan (NBRSLandscape) and Mandy Flack (NBRSGraphics) the team created a pop-up design […]

“A new contemporary art gallery is drawing attention to this border town, and there’s plenty more to do and see” – Elisabeth Knowles According to The Daily Telegraph, “The hottest new tourist attraction in town is the Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA). Opened in October, the $10.5 million-dollar redevelopment has an edgy collection of Australian […]

NBRSARCHITECTURE, welcomes new Directors Rodney Drayton and Andrew Leuchars in 2016. Rodney and Andrew have broad cross sector experience in Architecture and Landscape Architecture and will be instrumental in leading the growth of the national practice and helping to create life-changing environments. Rodney brings with him a wide-range of Architectural and Senior Management experience. Prior […]

NBRSARCHITECTURE recently entered the KYM Field School competition, which encouraged architects to design an off-grid school with two classrooms, bathrooms, water storage and sleeping quarters for teachers. The plan is to use the winning design to build 1,000 schools across regions of Africa, to help increase the educational learning opportunities for thousands of students. The NBRS team […]

StationPlus is an innovative solution to the often wasted ‘in-between’ time and space of commuting designed by NBRSARCHITECTURE. As cities continue to grow and technology advances, the way that we work is shifting and the places where we work must begin to adapt. The hours we spend commuting on a daily basis result in underutilised […]