DESIGN Canberra 2019 recognises the 100th anniversary of the iconic Bauhaus design movement which redefined what design could do for society and reflected the utopian ideas of its time. The Bauhaus advocated for an understanding of composition, colour theory and craftsmanship. Their lasting influence arguably may be less stylistic, and more of an attitude: principals … read more…

Melbourne School of Design presents Glenn Murcutt AO in conversation with Shelley Penn Wednesday 13 November On the night before we officially open his lantern-inspired MPavilion, we’re inviting you to join our 2019 architect Glenn Murcutt AO in conversation with architect and urbanist Shelley Penn at the Melbourne School of Design. This special event will … read more…

MSD students from ‘Popular Architecture and Design’ subject will consider Boyd’s classic text: its influence, its role in evolving design debate, and future possibilities. Curated by  Dr.Exhibition Derham Groves, this exhibition will present student work that re-imagines Boyd’s contentious book, ‘The Australian Ugliness’. Presented by the University of Melbourne Architecture, Building and Planning Library with the … read more…

2019 SYDNEY TALK SERIES NUMBER 7 Tuesday 26th November 2019 Heritage Resilience at the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site Texas USA Heritage resilience is defined by the capacities of a cultural heritage resource to sustain, survive and recover from anything that would degrade or destroy it. Cultural heritage resources are vulnerable to many … read more…

John Andrews + Tim Ross Tim Ross, creator of the award-winning ABC series Streets of Your Town, joins internationally acclaimed architect, John Andrews, in a public conversation to discuss his work and architectural legacy. The event will begin with a screening of a  1979 Film Australia documentary film. Light refreshments will be served after the event. In … read more…

Sunday 10 November 201910 am – 4 pm 5 residential homes Explore through self-guided tours two Robin Boyd designed homes, his childhood home The Robins, and two other residential designs by Walter Burley Griffin and Peter McIntyre, which respond to the materiality, landscape, place and the Australian lifestyle Boyd identified as the best qualities for … read more…

Trendall Centre Open Day – Sunday 10 November Sun November 10th @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm This a rare chance to visit the modernist apartment designed by Robin Boyd for internationally renowned Classical Art historian A.D. (Dale) Trendall. Located at the top of LaTrobe’s Menzies College, the residence retains not only the structural and interior features … read more…

Australia Square Sunday 3 November 264 GEORGE STREET, SYDNEY Built: 1961–67 Architect: Harry Seidler, Harry Seidler & Associates Awards: 1967 AIA (NSW) – Sulman Medal for Public Architecture; 1967 RAIA (NSW) – Civic Design award Australia Square broke new architectural ground when it was completed in 1967. At 50 storeys high, it was both Sydney’s … read more…

AMP Building Sunday 3 November 33 ALFRED STREET, SYDNEY Built: 1962 Architect: Graham Thorp, Peddle Thorp & Walker (now PTW Architects) Located in Circular Quay at the gateway to Sydney’s CBD, 33 Alfred Street has been a prominent feature on the Sydney skyline for more than 50 years and remains the home and headquarters of … read more…

All architecture and design enthusiasts are invited to join our celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of one of Australia’s most influential architects, Robin Boyd. Join DESIGN Canberra’s specialists on an exciting guided architecture bus tour and visit Boyd’s most celebrated works in Canberra. Robin Boyd (1919-1971), born and educated in Melbourne, was … read more…

ARCHITECTURE BUS TOUR: JOHN ANDREWS Join our team of renowned architecture enthusiasts on a John Andrews guided tour. Get to know the Canberra projects of one of Australia’s most internationally renowned architects. Andrews’ bold and brutalist designs place him in a unique category of architectural prominence. Andrews established a bold group of projects in Canberra … read more…

International conference of the German National Committee of ICOMOS and the City of Munich Olympic Facilities–Architectural Icons of the 20th Century Historic Olympic Facilities – between Conservation and Conversion Olympics – Urban Development and Landscape Planning through Sport The Olympic Heritage – Excursuses Download the Conference Program

Join the University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design & Planning in discussion with visiting Professor of Urban Studies, Rebecca Madgin, from the University of Glasglow.  31 October, University of Sydney The heritage sector has continually evolved its thinking with regards to the value and significance of the historic environment. Largely this has been achieved … read more…

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We invite your feedback on a proposal to list 9 heritage items of the modern movement in the Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2012. The proposed heritage items are: Sydney Masonic Centre, 279–283 Castlereagh Street, Sydney former Sydney County Council Building, 552A–570 George Street, Sydney St Peter Julian’s Catholic Church and Monastery, 637–645 George Street, Haymarket … read more…

4 – 24 November 2019Tickets on sale and full program online. BAUHAUS IN CANBERRA DESIGN Canberra 2019 recognises the 100th anniversary of the iconic Bauhaus design movement which redefined what design could do for society and reflected the utopian ideas of its time. The Bauhaus advocated for an understanding of composition, colour theory and craftsmanship.Read More … read more…

Robin Boyd’s seminal Walsh Street house provides a fitting stage to elevate and celebrate the work of some of Australia’s most important design practitioners. The whole house will be activated in this ‘design within a design’ installation. Visitors will be free to roam through the extraordinary rooms and spaces of Walsh Street, where they will … read more…

Join us as we delve into a wealth of fine and innovative architecture In a series of guided walks, we are exploring the work of notable architects including John Andrews, Robin Boyd, Roy Grounds, Frederick Romberg, Enrico Taglietti and Ken Woolley. Over the long weekend, we will be viewing some of Harry Seidler’s most important works, plus one … read more…

Brisbane Open House is a free event, providing residents and visitors with the rare opportunity to discover the hidden wealth of architecture, engineering and history in buildings and places around Brisbane city. Held annually in conjunction with World Architecture Day, selected buildings are opened for the public with guided and self-guided tours to encourage them … read more…

“There is no logic that can be superimposed on the city; people make it, and it is to them, not buildings, that we must fit our plans.” ― Jane Jacobs In the age of place makers and city shapers, our speakers move to explore the city beyond its mere fabric and look at Brisbane with … read more…