Plastic Collective, a leading social enterprise focused on solving the plastic waste epidemic, has announced it will receive funding through an innovative and transformational sustainable development outcome bond, issued by The World Bank, for two plastic waste collection and recycling projects in Ghana and Indonesia. This innovative bond provides investors…
When Robin Boyd Went to Japan – an exhibition inspired by mid-century everyday life in Japan will open at Walsh Street on February 18th. Curated by Marika Neustupny and Nigel Bertram, When Robin Boyd Went to Japan is a collaboration between the Robin Boyd Foundation, NMBW Architecture Studio and CIBI. …
WOMADelaide’s Planet Talks program, the festival’s forum since 2013 of conversation and discussions about the environment and how we can work to ensure a sustainable future for the planet, will feature some of the world’s foremost thought leaders, activists, scientists and change-makers. Presented in the Planet Talks Pavillion in the…
MAKE Award: Biennial Prize for Innovation in Australian Craft and Design is a new national award for Australian designer makers. The MAKE Award is the richest non-acquisitive prize for craft and design in Australia. The winner will receive a cash prize of $35,000 and a second prize of $10,000 will…
Taronga’s HATCH, the world’s only accelerator program that is led by a conservation zoo, is currently open for applications for its fourth intake. Designed to help ecopreneurs take their idea from vision to reality, the program supports founders who are tackling some of the most pressing environmental and conservation challenges currently…
Homegrown fruit and veggie lovers are in for a Sunday treat, with the chance to visit three different and inspiring productive home gardens opening in the Yarra Ranges Shire with Open Gardens Victoria on the 4 February 2024. These three gardens provide an opportunity to learn from experienced home produce…
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) and Stylecraft have announced the finalists shortlisted for the Australian Furniture Design Award – one of the nation’s richest furniture and lighting design accolades with a $20,000 cash prize. Presented by the NGV and Stylecraft, the biennial Award celebrates the most interesting and innovative…
Issue 95 comes out 4 January Order on its own or as part of a subscription. In this issue, our annual kitchen feature, we look at five kitchens that offer unique ideas for design, energy, material selection and waste. Beyond the kitchen feature, four houses tackle different challenges, from bushfire…
Sport unites a vibrant, high-tech contemporary expression with a compelling sustainability story. Tiny graphic floral forms play across its surface, infusing the upholstery with a characterful, intricate expression. Inspired by sportswear and the look of technical textiles, Urquiola gave Sport a sophisticated binding that adds tactile multidimensionality to its structure….
Two SJB projects have been recognised at the prestigious 2023 World Architecture Festival / INSIDE World Festival of Interiors. 19 Waterloo Street has received the highest accolade from the festival, Interior of the Year and was also awarded in the Residential Single category while Eucalyptusdom was awarded the Temporary/ Meanwhile…
Hines, a global real estate investment, development, and property manager, has announced the practical completion of the firm’s mass timber office building in Melbourne. The iconic timber building offers tenants an employee-centric workspace to help attract and retain talent, while supporting the demand for high-quality, green office buildings. The firm’s T3…
Powerhouse Ultimo will undergo a revitalisation that will reorientate the museum to connect with the CBD, provide a new outdoor public square, more indoor exhibition space and show off the heritage facades of the original power station built in 1899. The NSW Government has released concept designs for the $250 million…
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