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Influential architect Brian John Williamson, better known as Jack Williamson, passed away on 10 April 2025. Over a long career, he played a prominent role in government, academia and the architectural profession.

An iconic public landmark has opened on Sydney Harbour, designed by School of Architecture, Design and Planning PhD candidate Jessica Spresser and Industry Fellow Peter Besley.

In a new article in The Conversation, Associate Professor Dorina Pojani, Postdoctoral Research Fellow Ying Lu and Honorary Professor Neil Sipe argue that working from home is a compelling economic issue.

The term “forever renters” has emerged to describe individuals who, whether by choice or necessity, anticipate renting for the foreseeable future. Associate Professor Dorina Pojani recently spoke with ABC News about the urgent need for systemic changes to support this growing demographic.

Fresh research from The University of Queensland could help apartment dwellers enjoy a backyard garden in their own flat and a year-round harvest of fruit and vegetables.

An article by Associate Professor Antony Moulis and Dr Peyman Akhgar that reveals the substantial role of Beaux-Arts training in the expression of Iranian twentieth-century modernism has been published in the prestigious Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians (JSAH).

Teachers are actively bridging the theory–practice divide, supporting students by sharing real-world experiences from their own work, professional networks, and valuable mentorship on navigating the professional landscape.

In response to the final announcement of Brisbane's 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games venues, Professor Ali Cheshmehzangi reflects on how the decisions will shape Brisbane’s future as a global city.

Expanded research by Dr Fred Fialho Teixeira is set to put The University of Queensland at the forefront of digital twin development, revolutionising the way spaces are understood.

A recent PhD thesis by Genevieve Mosely addresses a concerning mismatch between the demand for designers skilled in design facilitation practices, and "the more static state" of design education.

Researchers from UQ’s School of Architecture, Design and Planning and the National University of Singapore’s Department of Architecture came together on Thursday, 13 March for the inaugural symposium on Climate Resilience for Healthy Urbanism.

Nine outstanding students have received prizes and scholarships in the 2024 School of Architecture, Design and Planning Academic and Merit Awards.

An insightful PhD thesis by Maryam Fayyaz delves into the geometric transformation of Frank Lloyd Wright’s quadrate plan form and the ways it has been adopted by postwar Australian architects.

Renowned architects Stuart Vokes and Aaron Peters will join the School of Architecture, Design and Planning in Semester 1, teaching Master of Architecture students in Architectural Practice: Design (ARCH7043).

Master of Architecture graduate Piper King connected with COX Architecture through work experience back in 2017 – she is now part of the team as a graduate of architecture, and her work reflects the practice's dedication to inclusive design and meaningful community impact.

Delegates from around the globe recently came together in Brisbane to explore the concept of “Islands” in architectural history and practice, at the 40th annual Society of Architectural Historians, Australia and New Zealand (SAHANZ) conference.

Professor Cara Wrigley and Dr Murray Simons have released a groundbreaking new book that explores the urgent need for creativity and innovation in contemporary military thought.

A recent book co-edited by Professor Ali Cheshmehzangi gives new insight into forward-looking, multidisciplinary strategies for tackling climate change in cities around the globe.

The School of Architecture, Design and Planning is pleased to welcome Emeritus Professor Susan Roaf and Professor Ayyoob Sharifi as Honorary Professors. Both are leading global scholars focused on sustainability, climate resilience, climate-sensitive architectural design, and urban resilience education and research.

Diversity as Catalyst: Economic Growth and Urban Resilience in Global Cityscapes explores how cultural diversity drives thriving, inclusive, and sustainable cities. Part of Springer’s Urban Sustainability Series, it highlights the need for multidisciplinary approaches to tackle global urban challenges.