The Design Institute of Australia (DIA) has announced the winners of its flagship program for emerging designers—the Graduate of the Year Awards 2023 (Gotya). From 163 ambitious nominations, 73 were Shortlisted, and 9 extraordinary young designers have been awarded the prestigious Australian prize. A massive undertaking, the DIA collaborated with…
Sydney Ceramics Market 2023 is set to present handmade works by over 90 artists and makers from across Sydney and NSW at the historic Carriageworks in Eveleigh. In its second year, this one-day must-attend event gives you the opportunity to meet, support and shop from a community of local ceramicists,…
Congratulations Beth George & Emerald Wise (AUS), winners of the $10,000 Tapestry Design Prize for Architects 2023. The Tapestry Design Prize for Architects is a unique international $10,000 award that encourages innovation and visionary thinking by challenging architects to design contemporary tapestries. Beth George & Emerald Wise (AUS) ‘Solstice’…
This October, Craft Contemporary is back with its largest program to date, showcasing the diverse artistry and skill of contemporary craft practice in Naarm/Melbourne and regional Victoria. With over 150 art experiences, including exhibitions, talks, demonstrations, workshops and open studios, the festival promises to be an expansive and exhilarating month-long…
Three second year QUT architecture students have designed demonstration green hydrogen powered houses for TAFE Queensland, one of which may be built on its Eagle Farm campus. The house would serve as an open display for Queenslanders interested in fully green and smart homes, as well as for crucial training…
Issue 93 comes out 7 September. Order on its own or as part of a subscription. In issue 93 we look at five homes that carefully consider – and celebrate – their modest size. But up first, we profile Cone 11’s partners in work and in life, Ilona Topolcsanyi and…
As inaugural Director of the Small Homes Service, Robin Boyd worked to democratise design by offering low-cost, high-quality architectural documentation for housing, which you could purchase for a modest £5. The initiative was an unprecedented collaboration, bringing together the unlikely partners of the Royal Victorian Institute of Architects (RVIA), Myer…
A refuge for wildlife and the community, the Sunshine Coast Ecological Park is set to transform 65 hectares of farmland into a place of ecological wonder for generations to discover and enjoy. Sunshine Coast Council has endorsed the Hassell-led master plan for Sunshine Coast Ecological Park. The design establishes the…
MAKE Award: Biennial Prize for Innovation in Australian Craft and Design is a new national award for Australian designer makers celebrating innovation in contemporary craft and design. Launched in April 2023, it is an initiative of Australian Design Centre in Darlinghurst, Sydney. The MAKE Award is the richest non-acquisitive prize…
Nature Festival, returning to South Australia from October 1 – 15, unveils another program of stunning breadth, boasting over 300 events across the state. Promising an extraordinary two weeks, the festival will feature immersive dinners, creative workshops, captivating talks, family adventures, Aboriginal culture, art, music, and dance. “As a whole,…
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