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Winner of NGV 2021 Architecture Commission announced

12 May, 2021

A beautiful architectural installation, replete with a pink pond evocative of Australia’s inland salt lakes, has been revealed as the winner of the NGV’s 2021 Architecture Commission in the Grollo Equiset Garden at NGV International.     Designed by a Melbourne-based team comprising architecture firm Taylor Knights in collaboration with artist James Carey, the installation, entitled pond[er], offers a space for visitors to cool off during the summer months and reflect on their relationship with the…

MAP Studio announced as architect of MPavilion 2021

5 May, 2021

The Naomi Milgrom Foundation today announced that the commission for its 2021 MPavilion has been awarded to international architecture, urbanism and design practice, MAP studio (Venice). Led by architects Francesco Magnani and Traudy Pelzel, MAP studio (Venice) will reignite the flame of global collaboration at MPavilion with its iteration of…

Transformative Greenline project unveiled for Melbourne

30 Apr, 2021

The City of Melbourne is taking the first step to deliver the Greenline project to transform Northbank along the Yarra River – Birrarung, with the release of its implementation plan today. The implementation plan is to be considered by City of Melbourne Councillors on Tuesday, with the report outlining the…

BRISBANE ART DESIGN (BAD) 2021

29 Apr, 2021

BRISBANE ART DESIGN (BAD) 2021 is where art, design and the city of Brisbane collide over a month-long program of dynamic exhibitions, open-studios, outdoor interventions, talks, tours, workshops and more, led by Museum of Brisbane. Commencing Friday 7 May – Sunday 30 May, Brisbane’s city, fringe areas and suburbs will…

Victorian Architecture Awards 2021 shortlist

29 Apr, 2021

From a field of more than 200 projects, a shortlist of 117 entries across 15 categories will progress to the next stage of judging in the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2021 Victorian Architecture Awards. Victorian Chapter President, Bill Krotiris, said projects selected for the shortlist continue to set new standards…

Devil’s Corner announces cellar door expansion

29 Apr, 2021

Tasmanian vineyard Devil’s Corner will begin a significant expansion on its award-winning east coast cellar door from late April 2021. A popular stop along the Great Eastern Drive, the expansion will offer locals and travellers a year-round destination with greater space and shelter to enjoy enhanced wine and food experiences overlooking the site’s spectacular views. Renowned Tasmanian architects Cumulus…

Science and art collide in a major new Australian gallery opening

29 Apr, 2021

Science Gallery Melbourne is the first and only Australian node in the internationally acclaimed Science Gallery Network. It will open a new state-of-the-art gallery in June, offering over 3500-square-metres of exhibition space, a learning centre, a theatre, workshops and social spaces, designed to inspire young adults through art, science and…

New Nissan LEAF e+ with bi-directional charging

29 Apr, 2021

The new Nissan LEAF e+ has arrived in Australia, acting as an exciting new flagship model in the LEAF electric vehicle range by delivering more power, faster acceleration and an increased driving range between charges. The “e+” in its name refers to the increased energy density of the model’s battery…

Heide Museum of Modern Art to present Bruce Munro: From Sunrise Road

29 Apr, 2021

Heide Museum of Modern Art will present Bruce Munro: From Sunrise Road, the first museum exhibition in Australia of the work of internationally celebrated English/Australian artist Bruce Munro, best known for his interactive, large-scale light installations inspired largely by his interest in shared human experience. Presented from 12 June to 17 October, the exhibition combines spectacular indoor…