What might the future hold for energy, mobility, money and water? How might the potential of design as an agent of change open up new opportunities or address current or future challenges? These questions form the framework for the National Gallery of Victoria’s upcoming event series Design Futures — four…
The 2016 Sydney Architecture Festival will unveil Australia’s first flat-packed, off-grid ‘tiny home’ created by Big World Homes, offering an innovative transitional housing solution for Sydney’s housing market. Designed by architect Alexander Symes, the tiny home will be built by a group of non-skilled volunteers over a couple of hours…
German-Australian architecture firm, Laboratory for Visionary Architecture (LAVA) has been selected as the 2016 Laureate of the prestigious European Prize for Architecture. At the vanguard of a nonconformist and inventive new generation in architecture, LAVA bridges the gap between the dream and real world. The firm operates as a unique…
Our country is expanding at an unprecedented rate. The Australian Bureau of Statistics forecasts that by 2056, our nation’s population could reach up to 42.5 million. As our population continues to increase into the 21st century, it is crucial that we carefully consider the expansion of our city. With this…
WoodSolutions challenges designers, architects, craftsmen and builders to design differently and imagine products, spaces and buildings that incorporate and highlight the aesthetics, durability and versatility of timber. The Dangerous Designs competition is open to all design professionals, enthusiasts and students, who can submit their entries in one of the 4…
The Van Haandel Group is stoked to announce it has confirmed the date of the highly anticipated re-launch of Stokehouse St Kilda, opening on 6th December 2016. The Group is also pleased to confirm it has appointed Ollie Hansford as the Head Chef of Stokehouse St Kilda. The iconic Stokehouse restaurant on St…
Thirty finalists across 10 categories from across Victoria have been announced in this year’s Premier’s Sustainability Awards. The quality of this year’s finalists shows that the Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards is one of the most accessible and prestigious programs of its kind. Sustainability Victoria Chief Executive Stan Krpan congratulated all…
“If the future city is already around us: how will we occupy it?” In the dramatic spaces of RMIT Design Hub, Occupied showcases proposals for housing a rapidly growing urban population. Featuring installations, performances, models, drawings and films, Occupied anticipates the critical design approaches, ideas and strategies of the imminent future. Occupied brings…
Fringe Furniture returns from 15 September to 2 October at the iconic Abbotsford Convent to celebrate a landmark 30 years. Since the festival’s inception, Fringe Furniture has been the vanguard for iconic, eclectic, cutting-edge industrial design. To celebrate its 30th birthday, Fringe Furniture is looking back to the future with…
Design Tasmania is celebrating the 25th Year of the Wood Collection with an exhibition showcasing the entire 71 exquisitely made designs. Design Tasmania is marking this 2016 milestone with the acquisition of the 72nd work by an internationally recognised Tasmanian born designer, the stunning work and designer will be revealed…
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