Continuing an ambitious program of bringing critical thinking and innovation into the galleries of MUMA, Shapes of Knowledge brings together eight projects from artists, collectives and organisations from across the globe. This is a compelling exhibition of big ideas – reflecting on how we live, how we learn, and the…
Melbourne’s green spaces: From sci-fi fantasy to future reality is a chance to re-examine historic landscaping plans from a contemporary view point and discuss how gardens can continue to serve our communities’ needs as we look towards the future. What lessons can we take from the past to ensure that our…
The 2019 Australian Timber Design Awards are now open. The awards, celebrating their twentieth year, are distinguished by a proud heritage of innovation and achievement; they promote and encourage outstanding timber design; the very best that Australian designers can produce in timber. The Australian Timber Design Awards are open to…
Liminal Inspired by Lake Tyrrell, this collaborative installation experiments with product design, visuals, soundscapes and materiality to explore and peep into a world where shifting moments reshape our design experiences. Liminal is an installation of product design, visuals and soundscapes. It’s the intersection of these different perspectives of which Liminal…
LUMINOUS: Contemporary Australian Pendant Lighting is showing at JamFactory, Adelaide in Gallery Two from 1 March – 28 April 2019. Lighting is an essential yet often overlooked element in everyday living. We rely on lighting to illuminate our homes, workplaces, streets and the countless other spaces that we spend time…
Leading names from Australia and New Zealand’s design and creative industries will comprise the judging panel for the 2019 Dulux Colour Awards – marking the 33rd year of recognising creative use of colour from architects and interior designers across residential and commercial spaces. Selected for their reputation, knowledge and experience,…
SJB’s Cleveland Rooftop has scooped the jury vote in the Large Apartment of the Year category in the second edition of the prestigious global interior architecture design Frame Awards. At the live judging event hosted at De Kromhouthal in Amsterdam, SJB director and principal architect for the project, Adam Haddow,…
CLIMARTE announces the return of ART+CLIMATE=CHANGE 2019 from 23 April – 19 May, a socially engaged festival of ideas, exhibitions, theatre works and events featuring 30 visual arts exhibitions across Melbourne and regional Victoria. This is a festival showcasing thought-provoking climate change issues and ideas through the arts, science and…
The Australian Passive House Association (APHA) and Passive Place invite the media to the launch of Australia’s first-ever Ice Box Challenge. Between 22nd February and 3rd March, Melbourne residents and visitors are invited to learn about the Passive House Standard— the world’s most energy-efficient building design standard that requires almost…
The formidable line-up of landscape gardeners headlining The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show Presented by Lawn Solutions Australia has been unveiled, giving a taste of the outdoor spectacle taking place at the Royal Exhibition Building, from March 27 – 31. Initial 2019 garden plans illustrate a shared environmental awareness…
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