Showing solutions, telling a feel-good story… this may be one of the best ways to solve the ecological, economical and social crises that our countries are going through. After a special briefing announced the possible extinction of a part of mankind before the end of the 21st century, Cyril Dion…
WOMADelaide, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2017 from 10-13 March, have announced the full Planet Talks program. Led by US-Based iFixit Founder and CEO, Kyle Wiens; Crew commander of University of Hawaii (HiSEAS) 365-day Mars Simulation mission, Carmel Johnston; UK’s Eden Project founder Sir Tim Smit; and internationally respected University…
2016 has been an exciting year for Design Tasmania, with the organisation celebrating the milestone of 40 years, 10 years of the Design Tasmania Award and the prestigious Wood Collection’s 25th year. Design Tasmania is hosting their Summer in Design launch, comprising of four exhibitions; 40 Years 40 Designers Part…
Glenn Murcutt – Spirit of Place explores the life and work of Australia’s most famous living architect. Murcutt’s extraordinary international reputation rests on the beauty and integrity of his buildings. With a swag of awards, including the prestigious Pritzker Prize, Murcutt has put Australian architecture on the map. Murcutt’s focus has…
This weekend the Melbourne leg of The Big Design Market will bring together some of the best independent Australian and international design for three huge days of Christmas shopping. With creative workshops, gourmet food and craft beer, exclusive designer showbags and free kids activities, this is a truly unmissable event. Dates…
Students from the University of Sydney unveil their big architectural visions for a series of landmark cultural buildings and public spaces in Sydney and regional NSW in a final graduation exhibition that opens on 24 November. It is recognised as one of the most influential student architecture shows of the…
Last week Off the Grid, Australia’s first solar powered, zero-waste music and arts festival unveiled The Palimpsest, a second stage for their inaugural conference program, and another reason for Melbournians to celebrate the power of the sun. The Palimpsest will present some of Australia’s leading environmentalists, architects, activists, entrepreneurs and…
Damon Moon, Creative Director of JamFactory’s Ceramics studio, presents new works reflecting his interests in the history of modernism and ceramic making in a global context. In this exhibition, Moon concentrates on ceramic processes through history, identifying and contextualising the varied approaches to making. He looks at the period of…
National and International RMIT graduating students from the Associate Degree in Design will present their work at the G1 Gallery in November. Their work shows a heavy emphasis on workshop skills, craftsmanship, new technologies, and environmental concerns in the modern context along with awarded pieces. Past students include the very successful…
A collaboration between the Smart Cities Council of Australia New Zealand and the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects has produced STREETS 2.0, an event taking place at the Museum of Sydney on Tuesday 6th December 2016 Many cities have up to 30 per cent of their land area consumed by…
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