Melbourne Design Markets

Get ahead of the Christmas rush with this summer’s Melbourne Design Market. As one of Melbourne’s most popular design events, the biannual Market will make its eagerly-awaited return on Sunday, 30 November 2008.

Taking place at Federation Square’s undercover car park on Sunday, 30 November 2008, the Melbourne Design Market is open 10am – 5pm. Entry is free.

Medal of Honour for Richard Munao

Corporate Culture founder Richard Munao was recently awarded His Royal Highness Prince Henrik’s Medal of Honour for his contribution to promoting Danish design. Marg Hearn has the story.

March GreenUps – Exploring Sustainable Design

State. Respond explores the role of sustainability in design and features provocative written statements, images and examples of real and speculative works from five NSW based designers.

Equinox: An Exclusive Event for Interior Designers

Equinox, the design networking evening hits Sydney March 6th.

Simone LeAmon is the new DIA CEO

Former INDE Luminary LeAmon joins the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) following more than a decade as the inaugural Curator of Contemporary Design and Architecture at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV).

Eco Outdoor hosts Sydney panel on design, carbon and long-term value

Eco Outdoor recently brought together developers, sustainability experts and local architects such as Adam Haddow to discuss design fundamentals, carbon targets and long-term thinking.

Japanese delight in Melbourne’s CBD

Making a splash on the hair spa scene, the latest project from X + O makes a little slice of Japan right at home in suburban Melbourne.

A tale of two hotels: How Buchan and GROHE have crafted memorable experiences across two very different hotels in Melbourne’s newest hospitality destination

Merging two hotel identities in one landmark development, Hotel Indigo and Holiday Inn Little Collins capture the spirit of Melbourne through Buchan’s narrative-driven design – elevated by GROHE’s signature craftsmanship.