State of Design Festival EOI

The State of Design Festival is calling for Expressions of interest for their Design For Everyone program.

EOI are invited using the 2009 Festival theme ‘Sampling the Future’.

“The State of Design is Victoria’s peak design festival. Funded by the State Government of Victoria, this annual event covers cross-disciplinary design agendas relating to the profession of design and the marketplace.

Design For Everyone (DFE) is the Festival’s public and cultural program, which includes an inspirational schedule of exhibitions, installation and related events that aspire to provide a diversity and energy across metropolitan Melbourne and targeted regional centres.”

Dealine for submissions is Monday 16 February 2009, with email submissions preferred. Download the EOI PDF here (165KB).

stateofdesign.com.au

Submissions to:

Cultural & Public Program Curator and the

Event Coordinator:

Fleur Watson
Cultural & Public Program
Curator
M: 0412 914 834
E: fleur@stateofdesign.com.au

Laura Whelan
Event Coordinator
P: +61 3 9650 3963
E: laura@stateofdesign.com.au

Habitus 02 Out Now

Habitus Issue 02 On Sale Now
Pick up the second issue of Habitus to hear from personalities such as New Zealand designer, David Trubridge, and Filipino Kenneth Cobonpue, as well as a look at the body of work of Malaysian architect, Kevin Low. Designers, Pierre and Charlotte Julien, talk to us about how they have sustained a successful partnership, both professionally and at home, and we also visit an artistic and cultural haven in Malaysia.

Habitus 02 explores homes from Singapore, New Zealand and Australia, with some stunning examples which take advantage of Tasmania’s dramatic coastline. We compare two projects by Robert Brown in very different, yet iconic, Australian environments, as well as an extension by Glenn Murcutt.

habitusonline.com

Murcutt Wins Gold Medal from American Institute of Architects

Australian Architect Glenn Murcutt has been awarded the American Institute of Architects Gold Medal for 2009.

Murcutt has been recognised for his “ecologically responsive and socially responsible Modernist” approach. Despite working exclusively in Australia, the American Institute note the architect has had a “profound impact on Architecture throughout the world.”

“While some might characterise a single-continent geographic range of work as ‘regional,’ the effect of Mr. Murcutt’s is amplified by impassioned and extensive lectures and a commitment to teaching throughout the world,” says Tom Howorth chair of the AIA Committee on Design’s Gold Medal Committee.

Indesign congratulate Murcutt on his win and thank him for his outstanding contribution to the world of architecture and design.

aia.org

Finders Keepers Markets

The Finders Keepers Markets will be held next weekend on the 5th and 6th December. Held twice a year at CarriageWorks in Eveleigh, Sydney, the markets showcase the works of independent designers and artists from the Sydney area and beyond.

Visitors to the markets can expect free entry and live music throughout the day. There is also a café and bar open all day, as well as an abundance of local restaurants in the area.

What: Finders Keepers Markets
When: Friday 5th December 6pm-10pm and Saturday 6th December 12pm – 10pm.
Where: CarriageWorks, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh
Entry: free
thefinderskeepers.com/markets.php

EDAW Melbourne Appointments

Design firm EDAW’s Melbourne office has announced Yurie Tyblewych will become the new Director of Urban Design with 25 years experience in state and local government and private sector urban design.

They have also announced the appointment of Leanne Hodyl as Associate Urban Designer, the promotion of Kevin Radford to and Simon Drysdale to a Director of Urban Design and Associate Director of Architecture.

edaw.com

Neometro Become MAA Architects

Melbourne-based architecture firm Neometro Architects have experienced some changes. The company have officially changed their name to McAllister Alcock Architects, with Directors Clare McAllister and Karen Alcock.

Operating as Neometro Architects for the past 20 years, the company has worked on a number of significant projects for Neometro Projects, the development arm of the business, as well as other ‘outside’ client projects.

MAA Architects have moved into their new studio in South Yarra- Studio Two, 4 Bond Street, designed by MAA. The original team from Neometro Architects will continue on with MAA.

maarchitects.com.au

Melbourne Design Market

The Melbourne Design Market is on again this weekend. The Market will take place on Sunday, 30 November at the Federation Square undercover car park. The event marks the beginning of the summer season, and features an abundance of fresh and returning designers – all eager to sell their latest products.
The Market is open from 10am-5pm, and entry is free.

What: Melbourne Design Market
When: Sunday 30 November, 10am-5pm
Where: Federation Square undercover car park
Entry: free
nationaldesigncentre.com

New Dean for Built Environment at UNSW

The University of New South Wales Faculty of the Built Environment have appointed a new Dean in Professor Alec Tzannes, founder of the Sydney architecture firm, Tzannes Associates and past president of the AIA.

Tzannes takes on the role after a particularly strong period of growth for the Faculty under the stewardship of Professor Peter A Murphy. It has seen the development of a 1000m² DesignLab, a purpose-built research facility, refurbished studio spaces and new exhibition spaces. They have also been imporving and strengthening industry and student support and driving innovation in teaching and learning.

“This is an opportunity to give back to the profession that has given me so much,” Tzannes says.

“But even more importantly, it’s an opportunity to be part of a Faculty that I believe can play a major role, through both its teaching and research, in meeting one of the major challenges facing society – how to design, construct and manage sustainable built environments."

fbe.unsw.edu.au

Corporate Culture Clearance Sale!

Corporate Culture Clearance Sale

Corporate Culture have a heap of great products on sale from Carl Hansen Wishbones chairs designed by Hans J Wegner, Series 7 chairs by Arne Jacobsen, CH25 by Hans J Wegner, Oxford chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for St Catherines Collage at Oxford University, ICF Pac office chairs, meeting and boardroomm tables to name a few items.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm and Saturday 10:00am till 4:00pm

Address: 21 - 23 Levey Street, Chippendale, NSW 2008

Phone: 02 9690 0077

www.corporateculture.com.au