Updates

Hellbent on handmade

13 Apr, 2015

A bevy of nature’s own makers are springing up again in Bemboka with SCPA’s third Working with Nature workshop coming up in May. The weekend in the woods with a bushman, a basket maker and a spoonsmith has some new additions to keep participants as warm as they are dirty….

Budding designers Light Rail solution for Canberra

13 Apr, 2015

Budding designers have created their own solutions for a future light rail station in Canberra as part of the Young Designers Light Rail Ideas Competition held at the University of Canberra this week. Organised by the Australian Institute of Architects ACT Chapter in collaboration with ACT Government‘s Capital Metro Agency,…

DEN Furniture + Design Fair

8 Apr, 2015

DEN Furniture + Design Fair, the new design show that will be showcasing the latest collections of the best Australian & International furniture, lighting, textile and interior brands has unveiled its first group of confirmed exhibitors. The exhibitor list is comprised of high calibre Furniture, Textile, Lighting and Interior product…

Do it on the Roof

2 Apr, 2015

Do it on the Roof is a new green infrastructure consultancy based in Melbourne. It began life as a campaign to create a public green roof for Melbourne residents. Today it delivers expert advice, design and project management for green roofs and walls – but they have not forgotten their…

Melbourne joins Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance

2 Apr, 2015

Lord Mayor Robert Doyle today joined the mayors of 16 international cities in launching the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance. The Alliance is collaboration between global cities committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 per cent or more by 2050. “The City of Melbourne is committed becoming a carbon neutral…

The Cape’s 8.2 star home open

2 Apr, 2015

Step inside the first fully completed sustainable demonstration home at The Cape this Easter weekend and see for yourself what life could be like in Victoria’s most exciting and environmentally-friendly new estate. The opening of the home is a major milestone for the award-winning development, which will eventually comprise 219…

High Country Harvest

30 Mar, 2015

Food lovers are invited to get up close and personal with North East Victoria’s top producers, chefs, winemakers and craft brewers at HIGH COUNTRY HARVEST (15 – 24 May). Book your cosy seat, picnic rug, horse or bike at more than 40 curated events, taking place over 10 days in…

Shelfie

27 Mar, 2015

Shelfie, an exhibition of recent ceramic works by Liane Rossler, is on display at Annette Larkin Fine Art as part of Art Month Sydney 2015. Shelfie, an exhibition of recent ceramic works by Liane Rossler, is on display at Annette Larkin Fine Art as part of Art Month Sydney 2015….

Phase Change at TarraWarra Museum of Art

26 Mar, 2015

A working design laboratory focused on the changing nature of the environment in relation to TarraWarra Museum of Art and neighbouring TarraWarra Estate, as well as the Yarra Valley more broadly, will be conducted at the Museum, 28 March – 8 June 2015. Led by design academics and students from…

Celebrating Colour

26 Mar, 2015

Bold and inventive use of colour defines the winners of the 2015 Dulux Colour Awards, announced on Wednesday 25 March in Melbourne. The theme of revealing the artist was poignant with entries throughout showcasing a change in paint usage with art references and unique graphics. This approach is not dissimilar…