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 […]

“This proposal offers much more than a flexible theatre space – it offers a diverse range of public spaces that contribute to the life of the community” – Rodney Drayton (NBRS) In June 2016, NBRSARCHITECTURE teamed up with CHROFI to deliver a design submission for Goulburn Performing Arts Centre. The combination of NBRS’ depth of […]

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 […]

“I think people are just really amazed and so pleased to see the scale and the beauty of the architecture”Jaquié Hemsley – Director MAMA NBRSARCHITECTURE created a design solution for The Murray Art Museum Albury [MAMA], which was recently re-opened to the public, providing a destination which the Albury community will embrace. Located in the heart of Albury’s […]

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 […]

As another year of Vivid Sydney 2015 has come and gone, it proved to be the biggest, and arguably most exciting. With crowds amassing to over 1.7 million people, over 26,000 estimated from overseas, the city was bustling with families, couples, and friends anxious to see the MCA, Opera House, and interactive installations, including NBRSARCHITECTURE […]

As technology continues to evolve ever-so-quickly we are faced with challenges to keep schools equipped with the latest and most efficient learning tools. Most primary and secondary schools, which have been around for a number of decades, have reliable infrastructure, but simply lack spatial learning environments that are conducive to the current age of learning. […]