An Australian-designed stool made from recycled coffee grounds has won a major award at the SaloneSatellite at this year’s Salone del Mobile in Milan. Designed by Kristen Wang, the “Re.Bean Coffee Stool” is formed from used coffee grounds mixed with natural binding from organic waste that creates a new, biodegradable…
Internationally recognised architect Koichi Takada will explore his philosophy of merging architecture with nature as part of the DesignBUILD speaker series on Thursday 16 May at 3pm. Takada’s growing practice is also gaining an international reputation and is about to change the skylines of Tokyo, Los Angeles and Mexico City….
Imagine a workplace where entry is as simple as waving your hand through a contact-less scanner, where integrated AI can help you do your job, and when you need to refresh and re-energise you can escape to an energy pod, massage chair, take a yoga class or swim a few…
Today’s 2019 Landscape Australia Conference, held in Melbourne, brought together local and international speakers on the role of landscape in shaping our future through the design, planning and management of gardens, cities and regions. The power and personal significance of places were themes touched on by Sanitas Pradittasnee of Thailand’s…
Courage and sophistication typified the inspired use of colour in the winning projects of the 33rd Dulux Colour Awards, announced at a Gala event at the National Gallery of Victoria. This long-standing, highly acclaimed industry awards program recognises the most creative and considered use of colour across six categories of…
A groundbreaking new exhibition, Agency by Design: Expressive Design for Disability, opens this Saturday 11 May at artisan in Brisbane. The exhibition features 26 works and will be on display until 13 July. Agency by Design: Expressive Design for Disability explores how design for disability does not follow a one-size-fits-all…
The Naomi Milgrom Foundation has announced two more international speakers for the LIVING CITIES FORUM 2019, which will be held on 23 May 2019 in Melbourne and 28 May 2019 in Sydney. Joining the third annual gathering of leading global architects and urban design thinkers is highly awarded Paris-based landscape architect Catherine Mosbach, globally influential for designing…
The shortlist for the 2019 Tasmanian Architecture Awards has been released, showcasing a wide range of architecture across the state, ranging from a treehouse to a major art museum addition. This year saw 40 entries into the Australian Institute of Architects Tasmanian Chapter awards program, entered across nine categories. The…
The Living Pavilion, a 17-day event exploring and honouring Indigenous knowledge, ecological science and sustainability has opened at Melbourne University’s Parkville Campus. Hosted until 17 May as part of ART+CLIMATE=CHANGE 2019, the immersive installation will host 60 free public events with a focus on Melbourne’s natural environment. Stepping into The…
A group of leading Melbourne-based sustainability companies are planning to transform a 2000-square-metre rooftop car park in the heart of Melbourne into a thriving farm with sustainable and contemporary dining, environmental education and conference spaces. The project will be nationally unique and is called Melbourne Skyfarm. Located in Melbourne’s emerging…
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