An innovative new building at The University of Queensland is more than just smart architecture – it has the potential to unlock ways for Australia to transition to a sustainable, zero-emissions economy. The Andrew N. Liveris building, officially opened this week, houses UQ’s School of Chemical Engineering and is equipped…
National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) presents Bark Ladies: Eleven Artists From Yirrkala, a four-part video series celebrating some of the extraordinary artists working out of the Yolŋu owned and operated art centre, Buku Larrngay Mulka, situated in North East Arnhem Land. The series, running alongside the summer exhibition Bark Ladies:…
The finalists for the 36th annual Dulux Colour Awards have been announced, with a panel of design industry experts from Australia and New Zealand narrowing down this year’s entries to 103 finalists, whose projects exemplified the most innovative use of colour in the built environment across commercial and residential spaces….
Heide Museum of Modern Art will present Bruce Munro: From Sunrise Road, the first museum exhibition in Australia of the work of internationally celebrated English/ Australian artist Bruce Munro, best known for his interactive, large-scale light installations inspired largely by his interest in shared human experience. Presented from 25 June…
Shepparton Art Museum has achieved status as Australia’s most sustainable Museum, certified with a 6 Star Green Star rating—the highest rating possible—in what is the first public art museum and gallery space in Australia to do so. Designed by Denton Corker Marshall, with Environmental Consultancy Services provided by Integral Group,…
Tracks We Share: Contemporary Art of the Pilbara celebrates the Aboriginal artists and artwork of Western Australia’s Pilbara region in a landmark exhibition opening to the public this Friday, 11 March 2022, at The Art Gallery of Western Australia. The show is a collaboration between Western Australian non-profit arts and cultural organisation FORM; The…
Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, Australia’s newest cultural precinct, has opened to the public following the completion of major redevelopment works on the historically significant Pier 2/3 located on the Sydney Harbour foreshore. A premier arts and culture hub, the Precinct is home to nine of the nation’s foremost performing arts…
A world-first hub for repurposing waste from construction and demolition has been awarded the 2022 Melbourne Design Week Award, presented by Mercedes-Benz. With almost half of waste worldwide coming from construction and demolition, Zero Footprint Repurposing by Revival Projects, presented as part of Melbourne Design Week, seeks to make sustainable…
A strong and dynamic field of entries ranging from some of Australia’s most impressive large to smaller scale residential projects will be showcased this week at the Victorian Architecture Awards exhibition, as part of Melbourne Design Week. Run by the Victorian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects, the exhibition…
The Powerhouse has unveiled a new large-scale public installation as part of the Powerhouse Architecture Commission series. Now in its third year, the Commission provides emerging Australian architects with an opportunity to design and build innovative projects responding to the museum site and community. The 2022 commission, Cadeau is a…
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