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“A journey into a whole new material world”: Plant Life at the NGV

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“A journey into a whole new material world”: Plant Life at the NGV

Curator Ewan McEoin tells us about the NGV’s new exhibition on plant-based materials as alternatives to plastics, synthetic materials and other non-renewable resources.

3days: Seven ways to get from more to meaningful

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3days: Seven ways to get from more to meaningful

We round up the seven projects at Copenhagen’s 3daysofdesign that best reflected this year’s theme: Make This Moment Matter.

3daysofdesign promises a collective recalibration from ‘more’ to ‘meaningful’

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3daysofdesign promises a collective recalibration from ‘more’ to ‘meaningful’

After Milan Design Week’s ‘festival of consumption’, 3daysofdesign offers a much-needed reset, an opportunity to ‘make the world a better place’ and perhaps even a soft-launch of the future.

“Nothing lost, everything gained”: Michael Jones returns and reflects in the Byera Hadley diaries

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“Nothing lost, everything gained”: Michael Jones returns and reflects in the Byera Hadley diaries

AJC Architects’ Michael Jones has completed his travelling research scholarship in Europe and reports back on initial findings — with much relevance for Sydney and beyond.

Australia Post’s circular workplace rethinks what a national institution can be

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Australia Post’s circular workplace rethinks what a national institution can be

Australia Post’s new Melbourne Support Centre by Hassell showcases circular design, adaptive reuse and a community-focused approach to work.

Growing space: grovve by FARM and WY-TO reimagines youth wellness with design empathy

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Growing space: grovve by FARM and WY-TO reimagines youth wellness with design empathy

grovve sets a new benchmark in youth mental wellness design – an empathetic, biophilic sanctuary where mental wellbeing is nurtured through choice, comfort and co-creation.

Ross Harding: What about the work-life balance of our cities?

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Ross Harding: What about the work-life balance of our cities?

The Finding Infinity Principal comments here on the question of balance in city life, with architecture and design highlighted as the key levers for making change.

From Venice with architecture: Highlights from the 2025 Biennale

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From Venice with architecture: Highlights from the 2025 Biennale

Australian curator, writer and educator Kate Goodwin has been in attendance at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale and reports back on some of the highlights.