Melbourne’s first interactive playground where children can compose music using sculptural bells and gongs integrated into a playground environment has been revealed at Point Park, Yarra’s Edge, just moments from Melbourne’s CBD. Mirvac’s Harmony Garden features 16 gongs, 19 instrumental bells and three percussion drums that combine to create an…
Renowned for his cross-disciplinary and culturally responsive approach to design, London-based Martino Gamper came to major acclaim with 100 Chairs in 100 Days. In this project Gamper collected disused chairs from London alleyways and friends’ homes and reassembled them — one per day — into poetic and often humorous forms….
The National Gallery of Victoria confirmed today that Ai Weiwei, artist, activist and one of the world’s most significant contemporary artists, will travel to Melbourne for the opening of the NGV’s major world-first exhibition Andy Warhol | Ai Weiwei, which has been developed by the NGV in collaboration with The…
In an Australian first, some of Melbourne’s most iconic businesses, universities, cultural institutions and Councils have united to drive new investment in renewable energy. Led by the City of Melbourne, the consortium includes the University of Melbourne, RMIT, National Australia Bank, NEXTDC, the City of Port Phillip, Moreland City Council,…
Leading environmental design consultancy Atelier Ten celebrates its 25th anniversary this month, marking a landmark in its journey from a small London-based studio to an international thought-leader with a portfolio that includes some of the world’s most celebrated high-performance buildings Established in London in 1990 by a group of progressive engineers, Atelier Ten…
A Manhattan transport hub, a ballet school in St Petersburg and an olive oil factory in Uruguay were all winners at the recent World Architecture Festival Awards. In the Culture Completed Buildings category, Soma City Home for All in Japan, by Klein Dytham Architecture, was victorious. This pro bono project is an…
Timber Memory is a survey of Victorian woodwork from the 80s until now, presenting highlights from the State Craft Collection in conjunction with contemporary timber makers. The rare opportunity to access and exhibit the Victorian State Craft Collection and pair these with contemporary pieces celebrates the talent and history of Victorian makers working with…
Schiavello has announced it will sponsor the Design Circus 2015, a three-day event shining the spotlight on design in Perth. Focused on inspiring a culture of design in Western Australia, the event aims to educate visitors through interactive workshops with world-renowned designers and fun exhibits from leading brands including Schiavello. “In…
Explore an award winning off the grid residence at Metcalfe. The AAA’s Victorian At Home With The Architect open house series explores the country home of architect Jeremy Wolveridge on Saturday 28 November. Meet the architect and discover how the interiors and exteriors of Hills Plain House were designed and…
The City of Melbourne has mapped every rooftop in the municipality to understand the potential for increasing the uptake of solar, cool and green roofs. Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said the Rooftop Project involved analysing aerial photographs to understand where rooftops could be transformed using solar panels, reflective materials, or…
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