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Artspace announces first wave of Australian artists in 52 ACTIONS series

18 May, 2020

Artspace has announced the first wave of Australian artists, creatives and collectives set to participate in their new 52 ACTIONS series, launching on 18 May 2020. The selected Australian artists and creatives will receive $1000 for the development and presentation of new work and will see the creation of 52 artworks including…

The Cape sustainable estate rises to COVID-19 challenges

14 May, 2020

As households, communities and the real estate industry navigate difficult times with current COVID-19 restrictions in place, The Cape sustainable estate in Victoria’s Bass Coast has a number of “liveability and resilience” features that are proving very effective in the present environment, and provide a roadmap for the broader housing…

2020 Victorian Architecture Awards shortlist announced

11 May, 2020

The best of Victoria’s architecture, showcasing the immense value architects add when embedded end to end in a project, has been revealed with the release today of the 2020 Victorian Architecture Awards shortlist. The awards program, run by the Victorian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects, features a shortlist…

Assemble launches 15 Thompson Street, Kensington apartment project

9 May, 2020

Innovative property development and community management company, Assemble, is forging ahead with its highly anticipated Assemble Model project, 15 Thompson Street, Kensington, with applications now open. Featuring 198 apartments across two mixed-residential buildings, 15 Thompson Street will welcome a vibrant urban community, comprising studio, one, two and three-bedroom floorplans. Assemble…

Bethan Gray: design storyteller

8 May, 2020

It was a love of natural materials that led to Welsh furniture and homeware designer, Bethan Gray establishing her acclaimed studio. Since then, Bethan’s work has taken her all over the globe, from the UK to the Middle East. “That’s how we like to work, craft partnerships all over the…

Australian Institute of Architects awards 2020 National Prizes

6 May, 2020

The Australian Institute of Architects is today recognising the outstanding efforts of both architectural practitioners and advocates for the profession with the awarding of its 2020 National Prizes. The Institute’s most prestigious honour, the Gold Medal, is this year being awarded to the man known as the ‘architect’s architect’, Mr…

Milieu Hospitality launches OPEN KITCHEN

6 May, 2020

Next Tuesday, 12 May Milieu Hospitality will launch OPEN KITCHEN, an initiative offering complimentary meals to hospitality professionals who have lost their jobs or had hours dramatically reduced and are not eligible for Australian government support. All meals will be vegetarian and serve two people. Meals will be made available…

Heide Museum of Modern Art reveals design details for new Healing Garden

6 May, 2020

Heide Museum of Modern Art and leading landscape architecture studio Openwork have revealed design details for the new Healing Garden. Inspired by Heide founder Sunday Reed’s profound love for her garden, the Healing Garden draws on the curative properties of plants and the ever-growing body of knowledge that positions gardens…