Events

Tasmania Makes

23 Nov, 2023

Design Tasmania is excited to unveil Tasmania Makes – a compelling exhibition of extraordinary work by Tasmanian makers and designers. Design Tasmania is the centre for design in Tasmania. Since 1976 our unique Tasmanian Wood Design Collection, regular exhibitions, and retail store have been a platform for design advocacy and…

NGV Architecture Commission 2023: (This is) Air by Nic Brunsdon

23 Nov, 2023

A giant inflatable sphere – which literally breathes throughout the day – is the NGV’s 2023 Architecture Commission. Making the invisible visible, (This is) Air, developed by Nic Brunsdon in collaboration with ENESS, draws attention to one of the universal and defining features of life on Earth: breathing air. Utilising…

Tadao Ando-designed MPavilion opens, kicking off milestone 10th year

15 Nov, 2023

MPavilion, the flagship initiative of the Naomi Milgrom Foundation, opens its milestone MPavilion 10, designed by internationally renowned, Pritzker Prize-winner Tadao Ando, in Queen Victoria Gardens on 16 November. Ando’s design for MPavilion 10—his first ever project in Australia—reflects his signature use of striking geometric interventions in nature and his…

Open House Hobart Is Back for 2023!

30 Oct, 2023

Tasmania’s most popular architecture and design event, Open House Hobart, is back in 2023 for its eleventh program on the weekend of November 11 & 12 2023. The program will go live on the Open House Hobart website at 7 pm today, 16 October. This year’s program consists of over…

Green Talks Electrification

27 Oct, 2023

In partnership with Polestar, green magazine hosted its 16th green Talks with the very topical subject being the electrification of the home and vehicle transport.  The panel included four key speakers with extensive knowledge on their respective topics. An informative Q and A session followed the presentation by the panellists…

Geelong Design Week

13 Oct, 2023

Geelong Design Week 2023 returns this October to celebrate and showcase design excellence, innovation and creativity across the Greater Geelong region. The program features more than 50 exhibitions, talks, film premieres, and unique experiences that will surprise and delight audiences. The annual event will bring together local Geelong designers, industry…