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Phrontisterion: The labyrinthine new library of Mona
Occupying the space beneath the mammoth artwork Elektra by Anselm Kiefer, Phrontisterion is the new library within the Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) in Hobart.
Events
Migrating Modernism: Seidler on show in Sydney
Following a successful exhibition at San Marco Art Centre (SMAC) in Venice, a retrospective exhibition on the work and life of preeminent Australian architect Harry Seidler is open at the University of Sydney’s Chau Chak Wing Museum.
Events
Powerhouse Parramatta announces a smorgasbord of Australian design
Powerhouse Parramatta has commissioned more than 50 leading designers from across Australia to shape the spaces and experiences of the new museum, including public, exhibition, restaurant and retail spaces.
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Powerhouse Parramatta readies itself for late 2026 opening
Scheduled to open later this year on the banks of the Parramatta River, the 30,000-square-metre Powerhouse museum — designed by Moreau Kusunoki in collaboration with Genton — represents a major shift in the geography of Sydney’s cultural infrastructure.
Events
“Doing things differently demands an incredible sense of responsibility”
Chus Martínez and Nguyen Le reflect on the importance of exhibition design as their own show – ‘A velvet ant, a flower and a bird’ – runs at the Potter Museum of Art.
People
Simple Living Passage completes HAS design and research’s Simple World series in Hefei
The Simple Living Passage marks the final project in the Simple World series by Jenchieh Hung + Kulthida Songkittipakdee of HAS design and research, transforming a retail walkway in Hefei into a reflective public space shaped by timber and movement.
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Requiem of Ruins: Multitude of Sins turns leftovers into living design
Bangalore studio Multitude of Sins elevates true leftovers — not surplus — into a richly layered workspace where waste materials become narrative, structure and sculptural expression.
Ideas
Enrico Taglietti’s life in design on show in Canberra exhibition
A retrospective at Canberra Museum + Gallery honours Enrico Taglietti, shaping the exhibition through his own design principles.
Events
A certain type of design at Sydney Design Week
Type designer Vincent Chan, who delivered a keynote speech with the Powerhouse as part of Sydney Design Week, tells us about the history and importance of this niche profession.
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A deeply meditative design by HAS design and research
Simple Design Archive is inspirational architecture that is designed for people and place, with serenity at its heart.
Workplace
Davenport Campbell: Forget ‘future-proof,’ because your workplace is about to perceive, adapt and evolve
Davenport Campbell’s Neill Johanson shares insights from WORKTECH25 and the impact of AI on the workplace experience.
Events
Cerith Wyn Evans at the MCA
On the eve of Cerith Wyn Evans’ first museum exhibition in the Asia-Pacific region, we interviewed the internationally acclaimed contemporary artist in a wide-ranging discussion spanning Japanese gardens, the aesthetics of Buddhism and the Australian light.
Project
Tilt on preserving heritage in public spaces: How technical innovation is making history accessible
From preserved boat remains to 8,000-year-old hearthstones with First Nations significance, Tilt Industrial Designs shares how their technical work is often directed towards heritage.
People
HAS design and research
Practicing architecture and giving back to the next generation of students, Jenchieh Hung of HAS design and research is ensuring that the landscape of Thailand is in very good hands for the future.
News
Thought for Humans: Milan 2025 Preview
On the eve of Milan Design Week 2025, we take a look at some of the expected highlights across product launches, installations and events.
Events
London-based Nipa Doshi heads to Melbourne for NGV Women in Design Commission on IWD
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) has announced Nipa Doshi as the recipient of the 2025 MECCA x NGV Women in Design Commission.
Project
Aedeas’ museum is a bridge between Chinese history and modernity
The Yohoo Museum, situated in Hangzhou’s Yuhang District, is a project integrating cultural heritage and modern architectural innovation.
Events
Calling all photographers – Powerhouse commissions open for entry!
Expressions of Interest remain open until Friday 24th January for two major photography commission opportunities at Powerhouse.
Project
Winter wonderland: Ligne Roset’s hybrid Chinese showroom
Re-interpreting retail design for the future, HAS design and research is leading the way in Hefei, China with a Ligne Roset showroom that is a winter wonderland delight.
Project
Fotografiska Shanghai is more than a museum
The design at Fotografiska Shanghai honours the industrial legacy of the building, forming an authentic, multi-layered environment for photography exhibitions.
Project
Monumentality with a certain softness: Moreau Kusunoki and Genton on Powerhouse Parramatta
We met the architectural design team behind Powerhouse Parramatta as they gave a talk on the milestone project at Western Sydney University.
News
A landmark competition win for Carmody Groarke and TVK in France
London-based Carmody Groarke and Paris-based TVK have been announced as winners of a milestone competition for the new Bibliothèque nationale de France conservation centre.
Events
The Powerhouse collection storehouse is an artwork in itself
Symbolising a commitment to cultural preservation and timeless design, Powerhouse Castle Hill invites visitors into the stories behind the artefacts in a diverse range of educational and cultural activities.
News
Coming home to the creative incubator: ACMI by Warren and Mahoney
In Melbourne’s Fed Square, the ACMI team is now working under one roof in a colourful new space home to co-working residents and museum staff.
Project
How long is the bridge between nature and architecture? One kilometre, says Junya Ishigami
At Zaishui Art Museum in Ritzhao, Shandong Province, the Japanese architect has recontextualised the connection between architecture, nature and water.
Project
Ramses the Great in residence at the Australian Museum
There’s still time to see the milestone exhibition, Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs – the display of Egyptian riches runs until 19 May.
Project
A look inside Melbourne Holocaust Museum with CEO Jayne Josem
Working with Kerstin Thompson Architects, Melbourne Holocaust Museum has undergone an enlightening redevelopment. It’s resulted in a transformative experience for both staff members and visitors alike.
Events
An unprecedented inquiry into precedents with Kevin Carmody
Following his recent keynote speech at the 2023 Australian Architecture Conference, we spoke to architect Kevin Carmody about his inspirations and experience.
Events
Sound in space: Story, resistance and radio on show at Tin Sheds Gallery
Amplify: Story, Resistance, Radio is the latest exhibition at Tin Sheds Gallery. With an evolving and interactive programme, it’s about more than just a static display of objects.
Project
Where the ocean and mountains meet: Yarrila Place by BVN
Yarrila Place, which celebrated its grand opening in September, is a new and colourful landmark housing a cutting-edge museum, art gallery, library and essential council services.
Events
A cornucopia of remarkable objects on display at Powerhouse
The Powerhouse Museum in Sydney is showcasing an eye-opening array of artefacts in its newly launched exhibition, 1001 Remarkable Objects. Open now, this collection serves up history on a platter with objects both rare and renowned.
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The temple-museum at Ji Xin Monastery by Archstudio
Designed by Archstudio, this museum seamlessly merges interior design principles with display, sculpture, visual art and landscape to create a unified and culturally appropriate experience.
Events
Pritzker Prize-winning architects Lacaton & Vassal launch Sydney exhibition
Curated by France-based architects Lacaton & Vassal, ‘Living in the City’ runs at the Tin Sheds Gallery within the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning until September 23.
Events
‘Amodern’ program announced for Sydney Design Week 2023
Powerhouse has announced a bumper program for this year’s Sydney Design Week. Set to run 15-24 September, it features more than 60 events across the city.
Events
Cooee Art to Art Leven: Australia’s oldest Indigenous gallery relaunches with country x Country
Australia’s longest-running Indigenous gallery, is rebranding as Art Leven under the continued directorship of Mirri Leven to broaden focus while continuing to support First Nations art.
Ideas
AJC Architects’ Andrew Fong comments on the evolution of museum design
In this comment piece republished from INDESIGN #88, Andrew Fong, studio lead at Allen Jack+Cottier Architects (AJC), discusses the ways in which museums are innovating in order to stay relevant.
Events
Drawing on drawing: Powerhouse exhibition ‘A Line, A Web, A World’ opens
This latest exhibition begins 1 July at the Powerhouse Ultimo. Focused on drawing in the widest sense — in fact, challenging the idea of what drawing is in the first place — it’s an exhibition that will be especially interesting to designers and creatives.
Project
One year in Bundanon: A retrospective on The Bridge and Art Museum by Kerstin Thompson Architects, part two
Kerstin Thompson Architects’ work at Bundanon recently marked its one-year anniversary. With Thompson having recently been awarded the AIA Gold Medal, it’s a fitting time for a mini-retrospective, continued here in this second part.
Events
Museum of Brisbane is collecting ceramics with a new artist-driven clay exhibition
Celebrating 60 years of clay-making in Brisbane, Clay: Collected Ceramics is more than just an exhibition of pots. It will be the museum’s largest artist-sourced display to date, bringing together a wide range of artists.
Events
Fantastic forms and the possibilities of materiality at Bundanon’s latest exhibition
One year after its opening, the Bundanon Art Museum hosts its newest exhibition. We’ve been on the ground at the launch of ‘Fantastic Forms’, which brings three contemporary artists into conversation with Merric Boyd.
Project
“Most significant cultural building since the Opera House”: Sydney Modern opens
The North Building at the Art Gallery of New South Wales is complete. Part of the Sydney Modern Project and designed by Japanese practice SANAA, with Architectus as executive architects, it is a magical, ethereal spatial experience and a globally significant building.
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The splendour, the spectacle and the arrival: Shepparton Art Museum by DCM
As we celebrate Denton Corker Marshall turning 50, we revisit one of its most recent architectural accomplishments in which Shepparton gains its tallest landmark: a museum that goes right to the grass roots of its local community.
Events
The revamped Peranakan Museum celebrates diversity and inclusivity
The museum celebrates its reopening with free admission and a whole host of festivities from 17 to 19 February. Kennie Ting, Director of Asian Civilisations Museum and Peranakan Museum shares more about the museum’s new direction.
Events
Walking Country together at Heide
Heide Museum of Modern Art and Urban Initiatives have worked closely with the Wurundjeri community to rebuild Heide’s connection to Country. Gillian Serisier relates a story of reconnections – both new and old.
Project
Temple of Boom riffs on a classic with contemporary flair
The NGV Architecture Commission has just opened for 2022 and it is classical, colourful and joyous in its homage to one of the world’s ancient wonders.
Project
Discover “digital nature” at Mosu Hong Kong
Indoor landscape meets animated digital lighting in Mosu Hong Kong by LAAB. Join us as we savour the interiors of this Korean restaurant.
Events
Indigenous Ceramic Award at Shepparton Art Museum
Shepparton Art Museum is about to host the 2022 Indigenous Ceramic Award, 8 October from 4:30pm.
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3 stunning creations by André Fu for Hong Kong Palace Museum
André Fu’s design language derives from his desire to create a cross-cultural dialogue initiated by the Hong Kong Palace Museum, and now he revolutionised the concept of modern luxury articulation for the historical and artistic exchanges that comprise the institution.
Project
M+ Cinema, part of landmark visual culture museum in HK, now open
Designed by global firm Herzog & de Meuron with furnishings by Kvadrat, the new facility is set to broaden the possibilities for cinema-going Hong Kongers.
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A former glass-making workshop turned into a kids museum
Coordination Asia’s design for the Kids Museum of Glass 2.0 in Shanghai is a sophisticated scheme that appeals to both young and old.
News
Magic mushrooms at Somerset House, London
Mushrooms: The Art, Design and Future of Fungi at Somerset House offers an insight into how mushrooms could revolutionise the design and architecture industry.
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Magic mushrooms at Somerset House, London
Mushrooms: The Art, Design and Future of Fungi at Somerset House offers an insight into how mushrooms could revolutionise the design and architecture industry.
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An Instrument Coming To Life: Liyang Museum by CROX
Drawing inspiration from an iconic Chinese musical instrument, the Liyang Museum by CROX makes a statement in the landscape.
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An Instrument Coming To Life: Liyang Museum by CROX
Drawing inspiration from an iconic Chinese musical instrument, the Liyang Museum by CROX makes a statement in the landscape.
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Pathfinder by Zarch Collaboratives Is History Minus The Museum
Fancy a spatially driven history lesson in the park? You’ve still got time. Zarch Collaboratives’ Pathfinder series of pavilions for the Singapore Bicentennial will stand till 31 December.
Articles
How Staron set the stage for stegosaurus
Staron isn’t just for homes, businesses and retail outlets, as the UK Natural History Museum discovered when staging a colossal dinosaur skeleton.
News
Top picks from the VIVID 2019 line-up
A jam-packed program of events, talks and workshops, we take a look at the VIVID Sydney line-up, pulling out the best design talks.
Events
M+ Museum’s New Exhibition Explores Southeast Asia’s Diverse Creativity
The museum’s first interdisciplinary exhibition has opened at the M+ Pavilion in Hong Kong. It studies SEA’s vast assortment of cultural expressions.
Events
M+ Goes In Search Of Southeast Asia With Its New Exhibition
The museum’s first interdisciplinary exhibition has opened at the M+ Pavilion, offering glimpses at the varied cultural expressions of Southeast Asia.
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Heatherwick Studio’s Zeitz MOCAA (Museum of Contemporary Art Africa)
Elana Castle interviews Heatherwick Studio’s project architect Stepan Martinovsky about how 42 decommissioned grain silos became Africa’s largest museum of contemporary art.
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“That Epic Project Everyone’s Talking About”: Zeitz MOCAA (Museum of Contemporary Art Africa)
How a decommissioned grain silo became Africa’s largest museum of contemporary art. Elana Castle interviews project architect Stepan Martinovsky from Heatherwick Studio about the radical transformation.