Internationally recognised architect Koichi Takada will explore his philosophy of merging architecture with nature as part of the DesignBUILD speaker series on Thursday 16 May at 3pm. Takada’s growing practice is also gaining an international reputation and is about to change the skylines of Tokyo, Los Angeles and Mexico City….

Today’s 2019 Landscape Australia Conference, held in Melbourne, brought together local and international speakers on the role of landscape in shaping our future through the design, planning and management of gardens, cities and regions. The power and personal significance of places were themes touched on by Sanitas Pradittasnee of Thailand’s…

Courage and sophistication typified the inspired use of colour in the winning projects of the 33rd Dulux Colour Awards, announced at a Gala event at the National Gallery of Victoria. This long-standing, highly acclaimed industry awards program recognises the most creative and considered use of colour across six categories of…

A groundbreaking new exhibition, Agency by Design: Expressive Design for Disability, opens this Saturday 11 May at artisan in Brisbane. The exhibition features 26 works and will be on display until 13 July. Agency by Design: Expressive Design for Disability explores how design for disability does not follow a one-size-fits-all…

The Naomi Milgrom Foundation has announced two more international speakers for the LIVING CITIES FORUM 2019, which will be held on 23 May 2019 in Melbourne and 28 May 2019 in Sydney. Joining the third annual gathering of leading global architects and urban design thinkers is highly awarded Paris-based landscape architect Catherine Mosbach, globally influential for designing…

The shortlist for the 2019 Tasmanian Architecture Awards has been released, showcasing a wide range of architecture across the state, ranging from a treehouse to a major art museum addition. This year saw 40 entries into the Australian Institute of Architects Tasmanian Chapter awards program, entered across nine categories. The…

The Living Pavilion, a 17-day event exploring and honouring Indigenous knowledge, ecological science and sustainability has opened at Melbourne University’s Parkville Campus. Hosted until 17 May as part of ART+CLIMATE=CHANGE 2019, the immersive installation will host 60 free public events with a focus on Melbourne’s natural environment. Stepping into The…

Led by Chair of Juries Peter Poulet, this year’s juries for the 2019 NSW Architecture Awards have revealed their shortlist of 97 entries. The shortlist was developed following an intensive schedule of presentations and juries will now undertake site visits of shortlisted projects across 12 categories. This year’s program attracted…

The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) is excited to announce voting is officially open for the 2019 Victorian Tree of the Year, with 10 significant trees shortlisted for the coveted title. The Victorian Tree of the Year contest aims to raise awareness of the conservation of the state’s natural heritage…

Great design doesn’t just look good – it adds value to the lives of the people who interact with it. Great architecture improves neighbourhoods, expands the public realm and can change our experience of entire towns and cities. Sustainable design practices are literally changing the world, conjuring up new solutions…