The Glasshouse Theatre by Snøhetta: Brisbane’s New Cultural Landmark The Glasshouse Theatre at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre in Brisbane is one of Australia’s most anticipated cultural buildings. Designed by the international architecture firm Snøhetta in collaboration with local partner Blight Rayner, the theatre blends cutting-edge architecture, technical innovation, and cultural sensitivity, creating a striking addition to Brisbane’s arts precinct. A Venue for World-Class Performance The theatre will seat around 1,500 audience members, making it one of the largest performing arts venues in Australia. It is designed to host a wide range of events, from ballet and opera to musicals, drama, and contemporary theatre. The Glasshouse Theatre aims to attract both national and international performers, positioning Brisbane as a major

Why Agentic AI Demands a New Architecture Artificial intelligence is evolving rapidly, and a new generation of AI systems — known as agentic AI — is pushing the technology beyond simple tools toward autonomous systems capable of reasoning, planning, and executing complex tasks on their own. Unlike traditional AI, which responds to direct commands, agentic AI can interpret its environment, make decisions, and take actions across multiple systems without constant human input. This shift has profound implications for how organizations build and manage their software infrastructure. Legacy software architectures — designed around predictable workflows and human‑initiated actions — are increasingly unable to support the dynamic, autonomous behavior required by agentic systems. As a result, enterprises must rethink the foundational design