More than 50 000 plants have been planted along Park Street in Royal Park as part of a City of Melbourne and Victorian Government initiative to green our city with 150 000 new trees, shrubs and grasses. The ‘Greening the City’ project is a partnership between City of Melbourne and the…

What compels a maker to create? Why this technique or material? Why that concept? How does the mind of a maker work? Obsessed: Compelled to make is an Australian Design Centre touring exhibition presenting the stories of 14 Australian artists. These are stories that are at the same time unique and…

HIP V. HYPE is excited to release a series of 10 conversations on the projects, people and ideas that are working to achieve the healthy, sustainable and prosperous future that all Australians deserve. Hypecast, the HIP V. HYPE podcast is produced in collaboration with Climactic, the podcast for the climate…

JamFactory’s Icon series celebrates the achievements of South Australia’s most influential visual artists working in craft-based media. Tom Moore is one of Australia’s leading glass artists and over the course of his career has carved out a singular voice within Australian glass art making. Although working in the ancient craft…

Imagine being able to carry out your daily activities within a 20-minute walk from home. All the things you need in a day would be just a short walk away. In planning circles, it’s a concept known as the 20-minute neighbourhood, and it could be on the cards for your…

A group of builders is sending out a call to arms amongst construction industry professionals to take a stand on climate change and our biodiversity emergency. Spurred on by Australian Architects Declare, the time is now for professionals in the construction industry to take a stand on climate change or…

The 2020 Victorian Architecture Awards winners have been announced, showcasing the best architecture in the state. Revivals of heritage projects featured heavily in the winners’ list as well as those that offer excellent design outcomes to the public. Across 15 categories, 63 awards were given including named awards, architecture awards…

The Australian Institute of Architects’ Queensland Architecture Awards have been announced via a virtual presentation. The jury, made up of renowned architects and academics from across the state, awarded more than 20 projects across 14 categories including residential, commercial, sustainable architecture and urban design. Jury Chair, and Director of COX…

Future Archive is an open, environmentally-responsible resource of sustainable materials, products, processes and ideas compiled/co–created collaboratively with the design community and made accessible by Australian interior designer, Fiona Lynch Office at fionalynch.com.au/futurearchive. We asked Fiona a few questions about the project and creating a better world through collaboration. What inspired…

Entries for The Design Files + Laminex Design Awards 2020 closed on Friday, May 15th. 500 entries were received across 10 varied categories. After weeks of deliberation in consultation with 25 esteemed judges, the finalists have been announced. From the awards program, the ‘Sustainable Design or Initiative’ category, supported by…