The Victorian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects has today revealed its list of entries in this year’s Victorian Architecture Awards, recognised as the leading program of its kind. The 248 entries received for this year’s awards almost equal the record set last year and now extend across 14…
The NGV today announces the shortlist of the 2019 Victorian Design Challenge – the Waste Challenge, which this year is focused on reducing, recovering and eliminating waste. THE COMPETITION The Victorian Design Challenge is an annual competition that provokes designers to respond to significant issues that Victoria (and Australia and…
In 2019, Australia’s leading annual international design event, Melbourne Design Week, will present its largest program to date, with more than 200 events – including 47 exhibitions, 16 film screenings, 81 talks, 33 tours and 18 workshops as well as more than 40 events for Melbourne Art Book Fair –…
For her new solo exhibition Clearing, Katie West weaves the many threads of her practice together — natural dyeing, meditation and the creation of reading and listening spaces where the voices of Indigenous people dominate. Opening at TarraWarra Museum of Art on 23 March 2019, Clearing continues West’s multi-sensory installations…
Living Edge was first established in Western Australia some 10 years ago. Having originated primarily as a contract office furniture company based in Northbridge on the city’s fringe, as Perth developed geographically and the city has grown towards Northbridge (with Yagan Square) so has the direction of Living Edge. The…
Australia’s prestigious Good Design Awards has announced a new Women in Design Award to be offered as part of the 61st annual awards, for which the call for entries is now open. Good Design Australia invites submissions of the best of Australian and international design spanning 10 design disciplines including…
Woods Bagot’s recent redesign of KPMG’s Bishop See office in Perth, WA is a clear demonstration of what it means to be site specific. Not only has the space been designed to enhance the new agile and more connected working culture of this global professional services giant, but its design…
Continuing an ambitious program of bringing critical thinking and innovation into the galleries of MUMA, Shapes of Knowledge brings together eight projects from artists, collectives and organisations from across the globe. This is a compelling exhibition of big ideas – reflecting on how we live, how we learn, and the…
Melbourne’s green spaces: From sci-fi fantasy to future reality is a chance to re-examine historic landscaping plans from a contemporary view point and discuss how gardens can continue to serve our communities’ needs as we look towards the future. What lessons can we take from the past to ensure that our…
The 2019 Australian Timber Design Awards are now open. The awards, celebrating their twentieth year, are distinguished by a proud heritage of innovation and achievement; they promote and encourage outstanding timber design; the very best that Australian designers can produce in timber. The Australian Timber Design Awards are open to…
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