The Dulux 2021 Colour Forecast palettes represent the immense change of sociality and connectivity as we know it. With work and home life colliding, with no precedent, the curated palettes reflect people’s desire for greater balance and continuity within their spaces, driving comfort from familiarity and nostalgia. The 2021 Dulux…
Australian cabinet maker, Martin Johnston is raffling off one of his signature pieces of furniture, with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to MND and Me Foundation. The initiative was inspired by Martin’s father, Bruce’s recent diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). As Bruce taught Martin the traditional techniques…
Explore a program of over 30 free sessions happening on Sustainable House Day (20/09/2020), offering practical advice and guidance on a range of topics relating to sustainable house design. Established in 2001, Sustainable House Day is a national event that allows the public to see and learn from the best…
Fed Square has announced its family-friendly Sustainable September, a month of virtual events and activities featuring some incredible personalities and headlined by the return of the Little Food Festival, all coming together to serve as a reminder that while we might not be able to come together right now, we…
The Victorian Government is calling on the state’s design innovators to enter their ground-breaking projects for 2020 Victorian Premier’s Design Awards. Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley opened the call for entries for the awards which, for the first time, will be held as part of Melbourne Design Week in March…
Due to the increasing effects and consequences of climate change, we experienced extreme heat, drought and a devastating bushfire season last summer that destroyed houses, local businesses, vegetation and wildlife extensively. This has prompted an urgent need for a greener, cleaner and sustainable environment going forward. It calls for drastic…
Melbourne Design Week, Australia’s premier event showcasing local and international design, returns in 2021 and expressions of interest are now open to participate in the Victoria-wide 11-day program of talks, tours, workshops, launches and exhibitions. In 2021, Melbourne Design Week explores the theme ‘Design the world you want’. Participants will…
The Luminocity exhibition showcases the UNSW Built Environment design experience from humble beginnings to the global stage. A team at UNSW are developing a virtual 360-degree tour that blends reality to reimagine iconic locations around the world. It’s unlike anything you’ve seen before and will be one of the most…
Inner-city folk enjoying their daily exercise along the Yarra may have noticed a striking black structure emerging from the ground facing the river, just behind Federation Square. What they might not have noticed there is the presence of renowned activist, florist and all-around ideas man, Joost Bakker. In his latest…
Art, environment and meditation come together in a unique program developed by McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery to give its virtual visitors during the COVID-19 lockdown an experience aimed at helping their mental wellbeing.  The online initiative, Inspired Minds: an art and wellbeing series, explores how art and nature can foster positive mental…
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