Eden Unearthed, the largest privately funded exhibition of its kind in Australia, returns to Macquarie Parks’ Eden Gardens on Thursday 1 August. Now in its fourth year, the 40-installation strong showcase spanning over 2.5 acres prides itself on being philanthropic, unique and thought-provoking. Featured artworks range from sculptural pieces, textile…
Take part in an interactive workshop to explore how emerging trends might impact the city, and build shared visions for the future of Melbourne’s streets. This process of designing speculative futures for Melbourne’s streets will help you understand how to shape where you live today. City of Melbourne libraries will…
The Teapot Project is a collaboration between object designer-maker Kenny Yong-soo Son (Studiokyss) and prominent silversmith Hendrik Forster (Forster Studios). The duo’s evaluation of the social and historical meaning behind the humble teapot gives rise to exploration of their different cultural, generational and educational backgrounds – culminating in a shared…
Energy Efficiency Expo is a new trade exhibition and conference addressing energy productivity and affordability, held in partnership with the peak industry body, the Energy Efficiency Council. This free-to-attend event provides government, businesses and industries with exclusive access to the latest low-carbon technologies and energy cost-reducing sustainable solutions to take…
The winners of Australia’s peak design industry awards – the highest honour for design innovation – were announced on 11 July 2019 at the 61st annual Good Design Awards Ceremony. The coveted top award, the Good Design Award of the Year was awarded to the revolutionary Inventia Rastrum 3D Bioprinter that is helping to cure cancer, with the…
The Festival of Architecture and Design (FAD) is a biannual series of events coordinated by the Australian Institute of Architects – SA Chapter that celebrate and promote the future of architecture and design in South Australia. Held at Nexus Arts, North Terrace from 18-21 July, the theme of this year’s…
The shortlist for the inaugural TDF Design Awards has been compiled from more than 500 entries across the 12 award categories. Listed below, the Sustainable Design finalists were chosen for being exemplary of sustainable innovation – including, but not limited to, architectural projects, industrial design projects, functional products, furniture and…
As part of the Robin Boyd centenary celebrations, Heide Museum of Modern Art will present Robin Boyd: Design Legend, a new exhibition celebrating the work of one of Australia’s most respected and well-known architects, and one of the nation’s first public intellectuals and media celebrities. Presented in the iconic modernist building…
Projects with a strong community focus have dominated the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2019 Tasmanian Architecture Awards. This year’s winners were announced at a ceremony at the Odeon Theatre in Hobart, with 17 awards and commendations handed out from a field of 37 entries, featuring everything from luxury tourist accommodation…
The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) NSW Landscape Architecture Awards 2019 have been announced. Over 45 projects were entered in the NSW awards, with winners crowned across categories including civic landscape, community contribution, cultural heritage, gardens, parks and open spaces as well as urban design and infrastructure. “The calibre…
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