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Thursday, 25 April 2024

Criteria Gallery in Melbourne has announced it will be the location for an exhibition of works created by acclaimed French designer Pierre Yovanovitch.
Exhibition | 14 Mar 2024 to 2 May 2024 , 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Designer Pierre Yovanovitch’s debut Australian exhibition

Criteria Gallery in Melbourne has announced it will be the location for an exhibition of works created by acclaimed French designer Pierre Yovanovitch, in what will be Yovanovitch’s first exhibition in Australia.

Melbourne
Tasmanian-based designer Sean O’Connell presents his  Kettles  exhibition at the Australian Design Centre in Sydney.
Exhibition | 20 Mar 2024 to 4 May 2024

Kettles

An everyday home appliance has been transformed into a sculptural piece. Tasmanian-based designer Sean O’Connell presents his Kettles exhibition at the Australian Design Centre in Sydney, featuring handcrafted kettles that are both functional and beautiful.

Sydney
The Artitecture exhibition presents works created by various artists, each offering their unique perspectives on architecture and the built environment.
Exhibition | 13 Feb 2024 to 17 May 2024

Artitecture

The Artitecture exhibition presents works created by various artists, each offering their unique perspectives on architecture and the built environment.

Melbourne
Australian Heritage Festival in Sydney, New South Wales.
Festival | 13 Apr 2024 to 19 May 2024

Australian Heritage Festival 2024

The Australian Heritage Festival is a national, annual celebration that commemorates Australian and First Nations history.

Various locations
Australian Tapestry Workshop weavers Pamela Joyce (left) and Saffron Gordon (right) weaving the  Propositions  tapestry suite.
Exhibition | 14 Mar 2024 to 24 May 2024

Propositions: 2023 Tapestry Design Prize for Architects

Each of the 10 finalists’ designs from the Propositions: 2023 Tapestry Design Prize for Architects (TDPA) are set to be exhibited in large-format sample for the first time in 2024.

Melbourne
Grayson Perry, artist, born Essex, England 1960,  Morris, Gainsborough, Turner, Riley, 2021, London; Flanders, Belgium. Acrylic, cotton, merino wool, viscose, polyester, 274.0 x 360.0 cm.
Exhibition | 1 Mar 2024 to 2 Jun 2024

18th Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Inner Sanctum

Curated by José Da Silva, the Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Inner Sanctum presents works by artists, poets and makers interested in the human condition.

Adelaide
The Visnja Brdar: Design Exalted exhibition will reflect on Visnja’s career, achievements and important contributions to contemporary design communication.
Exhibition | 11 Apr 2024 to 15 Jun 2024

Visnja Brdar: Design Exalted

Monash University Museum of Art (MUMA) presents a debut exhibition from the design archive of Australian-born, New York-based designer Visnja Brdar.

Melbourne
The Making Place exhibition presents more than 100 historical and contemporary depictions of the Brisbane region from the Museum of Brisbane's archive.
Exhibition | 23 Apr 2024 to 7 Jul 2024 , 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Making Place: 100 Views of Brisbane

An exhibition presenting more than 100 historical and contemporary depictions of the Brisbane region from the Museum of Brisbane’s archive.

Brisbane
John reading the newspaper, Heide Modern, c. 1975, photographer unknown.
Exhibition | 20 Feb 2024 to 14 Jul 2024

Heide Modern: A Space Between

Curated by Chloe Jones and Laura Lantieri, Heide Modern: A Space Between considers how architecture shapes lived experience by examining the concept of home as a place where private moments are shared and closely held beliefs reside.

Melbourne
Installation view of My Country:
Country Road and NGV First Nations Commissions on display from 22 March to 4 August 2024 at the Ian Potter Centre: NGV
Australia, Melbourne.
Exhibition | 22 Mar 2024 to 4 Aug 2024

My Country

Eight emerging First Nations artists who have participated in a year-long mentorship program will present new works in an exhibition titled My Country.

Melbourne
Rearranged: Art of the Flower exhibition at Museum of Brisbane (MoB) gathers a lush contemporary collection of works inspired by floral motifs.
Exhibition | 25 Nov 2023 to 11 Aug 2024

Rearranged: Art of the Flower exhibition

Rearranged: Art of the Flower exhibition at Museum of Brisbane (MoB) gathers a lush contemporary collection of works inspired by floral motifs.

Brisbane

Tuesday, 30 April 2024

This online session will examine how designs can heal through empathetic and inclusive practice.
Talk | 30 Apr 2024

Culture of Care: DIA online sessions

This online session will examine how designs can heal through empathetic and inclusive practice.

Online event

Tuesday, 7 May 2024

Should the design industry be worried about AI? How can AI be used ethically? This online session aims to address these questions and more.
Talk | 7 May 2024

The Future of AI: DIA online sessions

AI has arrived and designers have questions. Should the design industry be worried? How can AI be used ethically? Is AI having a real effect on the income of creatives? This online session aims to address these questions and more.

Online event

Wednesday, 8 May 2024

Naomi Stead presenting the findings of the wellbeing of architects research at the 2022 Lost Opportunities symposium.
Symposium | 8 May 2024 to 9 May 2024

The Wellbeing of Architects symposium

This event presents the findings of a landmark study into the wellbeing of architects and – more importantly – proposes actionable recommendations for addressing the mental health and wellbeing issues prevalent in the architecture community.

Melbourne
The 2023 Australian Architecture Conference, held at the Australian National University in Canberra.
Conference | 8 May 2024 to 11 May 2024

Australian Architecture Conference 2024

This four-day event will provide the setting for architects and designers to expand their knowledge, network with industry, debate issues and consider the impact of architecture.

Melbourne

Wednesday, 15 May 2024

Di Stasio Citta by Hassell.
Talk | 15 May 2024 , 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Artichoke Night School, Melbourne

In this highly respected program, the director of Clare Cousins Architects, Clare Cousins; associate at Hassell, Di Ritter, and joint creative director of Design Office, Damian Mulvihill, will each share their insights into designing enduring interior spaces.

Melbourne

Thursday, 16 May 2024

Australian Design Centre,  Beyond Design As Usual exhibition, 2022-2023.
Public Event | 16 May 2024 , 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Australian Design Centre turns 60

Established in 1964, the Australian Design Centre is celebrating its 60th year of supporting and showcasing Australian designers by throwing a birthday bash to mark the milestone.

Sydney

Thursday, 23 May 2024

 The Hands That Touch the Timber exhibition will explore the process of woodcraft, the journey of timber from seed to final form and the personal affection people have for timber.
Exhibition | 23 May 2024 to 1 Jun 2024

The Hands That Touch the Timber

The Hands That Touch the Timber exhibition will explore the process of woodcraft, the journey of timber from seed to final form, the personal affection people have for timber and using timber as a natural resource.

Melbourne
Installation view of  Hard  at Calum Hurley on display from 18-24 May 2023
as part of Melbourne Design Week 2023.
Festival | 23 May 2024 to 2 Jun 2024

Melbourne Design Week 2024

Melbourne Design Week is a platform for emerging and established design practitioners to profile their works. Now in its eighth year, the 11-day program celebrates all things design through a series of talks, tours, exhibitions, installations and workshops.

Melbourne

Tuesday, 28 May 2024

Returning to Sydney in May 2024 is the Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Building Services (ARBS) Exhibition, featuring over 300 national and international exhibitors.
Exhibition | 28 May 2024 to 30 May 2024

Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Building Services Exhibition

Returning to Sydney in May 2024 is the Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Building Services (ARBS) Exhibition, featuring over 300 exhibitors.

Sydney

Wednesday, 29 May 2024

Hosted by the Design Institute of Australia and presented by Tuba Kocaturk, this panel discussion will reveal the surprising and innovative outcomes that can be achieved through cross-pollinated practice.
Talk | 29 May 2024 , 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

When Designers Collide

Hosted by the Design Institute of Australia and presented by Tuba Kocaturk, a professor of integral design at Deakin University, this panel discussion will reveal the surprising and innovative outcomes that can be achieved through cross-pollinated practice.

Melbourne

Thursday, 13 June 2024

Design Show Australia will once again bring together premium brands, manufacturers and suppliers together with designers, specifiers and buyers.
Festival | 13 Jun 2024 to 15 Jun 2024

Design Show Australia, Sydney

Design Show Australia brings together premium brands, manufacturers and suppliers together with designers, specifiers and buyers to exchange knowledge and discover the latest trends in interior design and architecture.

Sydney

Friday, 14 June 2024

The awards and commendations will be revealed at a gala presentation dinner in Sydney on Friday 14 June 2024.
Award | 14 Jun 2024

Australian Interior Design Awards 2024

Join Australia’s interior design and architecture community for a fantastic evening celebrating interior design excellence.

Sydney

Tuesday, 25 June 2024

Ground Matters is an opportunity for students and recent graduates to engage in informal discussions and activities, which seek to interrogate the future of architectural practice.
Symposium | 25 Jun 2024 to 29 Jun 2024 , 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Ground Matters Australasian Student Architecture Congress

Ground Matters will provide students and recent graduates of architecture the opportunity to engage in informal discussions and activities that seek to interrogate the future of architectural practice.

Hobart

Friday, 2 August 2024

The Houses Awards will be celebrated on Friday 2 August 2024.
Award | 2 Aug 2024

Houses Awards 2024 presentation

Presented by Houses magazine, the Houses Awards is a residential architecture awards program that celebrates and rewards the creation and understanding of not just beautiful spaces, but functional and liveable Australian homes.

Melbourne

Friday, 11 October 2024

The Architecture Symposium in Brisbane is set to be held on Friday, 29 November.
Symposium | 11 Oct 2024

The Architecture Symposium, Brisbane

The Architecture Symposium in Brisbane is set to be held on 11 October.

Brisbane
The annual Sydney Craft Week Festival will return this October 2024 for its eighth instalment.
Festival | 11 Oct 2024 to 20 Oct 2024

Sydney Craft Week Festival 2024

The annual Sydney Craft Week Festival will return this October for its eighth instalment. Across ten days, a series of insightful demonstrations, exhibitions, events and conversations will be held – all of which will explore craft as a practice.

Sydney

Wednesday, 6 November 2024

19 Waterloo Street designed by SJB won three awards at the 2023 World Architecture Festival and Inside Awards.
Festival | 6 Nov 2024 to 8 Nov 2024

2024 World Architecture Festival and Inside Festival

The 2024 World Architecture Festival (WAF) and Inside World Festival of Interiors return this November to celebrate architecture and interior design excellence.

Singapore

Friday, 29 November 2024

The Architecture Symposium will be held on Friday, 20 September, 2024.
Talk | 29 Nov 2024

The Architecture Symposium, Sydney

The Architecture Symposium, Sydney, will be held on 29 November, 2024.

Sydney

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