Design Speaks

02/12/2024

Last Friday we had the pleasure of presenting The Architecture Symposium: An/Other City in Sydney – our biggest symposium of the year!

We looked beyond the conventional narrative of Australia’s urban density to examine the shifting dynamics of our metropolitan and regional landscapes, and examined how these evolving forces are reshaping architectural and infrastructural opportunities.

Special thanks to our co-curators Andrew Burges and Maryam Gusheh for creating such an engaging experience, and a shout-out to our massive cast of inspiring industry voices:

Thierry Lacoste,
Joe Agius,
Nicolas Moreau and Hiroko Kusunoki, .kusunoki and Steven Toia,
Rhonda Itaoui,
Jared Webb, .ar.office
Emily Wombwell,
Ian McDougall,
Felicity Stewart,
Tom Griffiths,
Anna Maskiell,
Brian Hooper, and Michael Lavery,
Lee Hillam,
Siân Hromek,
Wendy Lewin, Wendy Lewin Architect
John Wardle, .studio
Dan Etheridge,

A huge thank you to our Premium Partners , and , and our Hotel Partner .

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Photography by .au

14/10/2024

Thanks to everyone who joined us on Friday for The Architecture Symposium: Out of Office!

We had a full day of stimulating presentations by our inspiring line-up of speakers from across Australia and abroad that shared stories from site, their collaboration with builders, and their hands-on models of practice and education.

Shout out to co-curators Clare Kennedy and John Ellway for orchestrating a series of incredibly captivating discussions.

Thank you to our premium partners , , , supporting partner , and hotel partner . Sign up to the Design Speaks mailing list to hear about more events like this!

Photography by Alanna Jayne McTiernan

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23/09/2024

ArchitectureAu Asks is on sale now!

and are teaming up for a new series, posing questions that explore current and critical issues for experts and industry leaders to answer.

In this inaugural event in Adelaide on 8 November (the day after the 2024 National Architecture Awards! ), a provocation by 2024 Gold Medallist Philip Thalis challenges us to consider the reciprocal relationship between architecture and the city context, and how it impacts the quality of urban life today.

Respondents will explore the “publicness” of public buildings, the engagement of our commercial spaces with the surrounding streets, and discuss future possibilities for public and affordable housing.

Who you’ll hear from:
Isabelle Toland,
Bradley Kerr,
Eloise Atkinson,
Trent Woods,
James Legge,
Ali Bounds,
Jasmine Placentino, .au
Mat Hinds,
Susan Phillips,

Tickets on sale now! Earn formal CPD points! Find out more from the link in bio.

15/09/2024

The Architecture Symposium: An/Other City is on sale now!

Curated by Andrew Burges of and Maryam Gusheh of , An/Other City explores the architectural possibilities of a less centralised urban life.

Join us in Sydney on Friday 29 November as we hear from speakers who will investigate how works of architecture and infrastructure can galvanise and better support new urban environments, and what factors are informing the architectural project within these satellite cities.

Earn 4.5 formal CPD points. Capacity is limited, so book for your team now! Head to the link in bio for more information.

The Architecture Symposium: An/Other City is supported by premium partners , and and hotel partner .

Image 1: The Warehouses by .ar.office, photography by .
Image 2: Powerhouse Place by , photography by .xyz.
Image 3: Phive by . Photography by .

08/09/2024

We’re returning to Sydney for Our Houses this October!

Presented by in partnership with , this edition of Our Houses offers insight into the design of two modest and adaptable homes that resist a culture of excess. In designing and building houses for today, what can we learn from the past, and how might we better equip them to endure into the future?

Jennifer McMaster .studio and her clients will share the experience of designing Draped House, and Toby Breakspear will delve into the design of Shed House alongside his clients.

Join us at Tongue & Groove’s Sydney showroom on Thursday 17 October.

Tickets on sale now! Find out more and book your spot at http://designspeaks.com.au (link in bio).

Images 1-2: Draped House by .studio. Photography by .
Images 3-4: Shed House by . Photography by .

06/09/2024

Some snaps from Our Houses, Brisbane last night – thanks to everyone who came along for another inspiring session!⁠
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Shout-out to our incredible speakers Paul Hotston of and his client Ron, and Eva-Marie Prineas of with her client Catherine for sharing stories about designing homes that celebrate past memories and create space for new ones.
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Special thanks to our presenting partner for hosting us!⁠
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Tune in to for future sessions that deepen the conversation of design processes.⁠
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Photos courtesy of Ray Cash.⁠
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13/08/2024

Some snaps from The Architecture Symposium: Readymade from 2 August 📸

Thanks to everyone who joined us on day one for a full day of presentations by our inspiring line-up of speakers that examined atypical methods and scales of practicing that consider the potential of working intelligently with what we already have.

Special thanks to our co-curators Jennie Officer and Nigel Bertram for creating such an engaging experience.

Thank you to our partners , , and . Sign up to the Design Speaks mailing list to hear about more events like this (link in bio).

Photography by Blue Tree Studios

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13/08/2024

Heads up Brisbane! We’re returning for another edition of Our Houses this September.

Presented by in partnership with , Our Houses, Brisbane, is a rare opportunity to engage with both the architects and their clients about designing homes that celebrate past memories and create space for new ones.

Paul Hotston, principal of , and his client will share stories of the creation of Family Tree House, and Eva-Marie Prineas, principal of , and her client will discuss working with past and present life chapters in New Line House.

Join us on Thursday 5 September as we learn through shared stories about the successes and challenges of creating homes that reflect the way we live today.

Tickets on sale now! Find out more and book your spot at designspeaks.com.au (link in bio).

Images: Family Tree House by . Photography by .

27/07/2024

The Architecture Symposium: Out of Office is on sale now!

Curated by Clare Kennedy of and John Ellway , Out of Office explores the collaborative prototyping, sketching and open conversation on site that can lead to new design possibilities.

Join us in Brisbane on Friday 11 October as we hear from twelve speakers who will share stories from site, their work with builders, and their hands-on models of practice and education.

Want more? On Saturday 12 October, experience a field trip to four unique houses dotted through the suburbs of Meanjin/Brisbane. This exclusive access includes a guided walkthrough with the architects behind these inspiring homes, followed by lunch at the studio and workshop, hosted by Clare Kennedy.

Earn 5 formal CPD points. Capacity is limited, so book for your team now! Find out more at the link in bio 🔗

The Architecture Symposium: Out of Office is supported by premium partners , and , supporting partner , and hotel partner .

Image 1: Balmain House by .sydney. Photography by .
Image 2: Africola Canteen by . Photography by .
Image 3: Sanders Place by , , and . Photography by .
Image 4: Red Hill House and Studio by . Photography by .

03/05/2024

Retrofit, re-use and replicable strategies for housing at The Architecture Symposium: Readymade – on sale now!

Curated by Jennie Officer and Nigel Bertram , Readymade will challenge us to reconsider existing Australian housing typologies, shifting away from redundancy and towards retention and renewal.

Join us in Melbourne on Friday 2 August for a series of presentations by architects and their collaborators as they examine atypical methods and scales of practicing that consider the potential of working intelligently with what we already have.

Earn 5 formal CPD points. Capacity is limited, so book for your team now! Head to the link in bio for more information.

Thank you to our premium partners and , and our hotel partner .

Image 1: Park Street by . Photography by .moynihan.
Image 2: Wilam Ngarrang Retrofit by . Photography by .
Image 3: Newtown Silos by . Photography by .

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07/03/2024

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22/01/2024

Our first Artichoke Night School of the year is on sale now!

Join us at the showroom in Brisbane on 21 February with Beyond the trend: How can we design for longevity?

As designers, we have the opportunity – and the responsibility – to go beyond trends to create timeless design solutions. How does designing for longevity reduce construction waste but also benefit clients? What is the role of flexibility in designing spaces that will endure?

Join us for this highly respected program presented by as we hear from three speakers who share their insights into designing interior spaces that stand the test of time:

Michelle Mitchell of
Ryan Russell of
Emma James of

Tickets on sale now! Find out more at https://designspeaks.com.au/events/2024/02/21/artichoke-night-school-brisbane-2024

Thank you to our presenting partner for supporting Artichoke Night School.

Image 1: Sarah and Sebastian by . Photography by .
Image 2: Australian Retirement Trust Workplace by . Photography by .
Image 3: Clayfield House by . Photography by .

18/01/2024

Our Houses is coming to Brisbane this February!

Presented by in partnership with , Our Houses, Brisbane, is a rare opportunity to engage with both the architects and the clients behind two intriguing homes that have created generous living spaces in a small footprint.

Architect John Ellway and his clients Brad and Kristen Hopkins will share the story behind the creation of Niwa House, and Warren Haasnoot, founder of , will present Princes Studio alongside his client Carmen Moyle.

Join us on 22 February as we learn through shared stories about the successes and challenges of creating homes that reflect the way we live today.

Tickets on sale now! Find out more at https://designspeaks.com.au/.../22/our-houses-2024-brisbane

Images 1-2: Niwa House by . Photography by .
Images 3-4: Princes Studio by . Photography by .

26/10/2023

Ahead of her presentation at this year’s Health Care Health Design virtual symposium, Lada Bodnaruk of spoke with about the architectural interventions to consider when designing facilities that service mental health, as well as the healing qualities of good design.

Head to the link in our bio to read the full interview on ArchitectureAU.

Lada Bodnaruk is one of several experts who discuss how innovative design can improve the quality and user experience of healthcare systems at the Health Care Health Design forum. Bodnaruk features in Session 2 – The Psychology of Care: Designing for Mental Health.

Book your tickets now via the link in our bio!

Each session attracts 2 formal CPD points for architects and 3 CPD points for members of the Design Institute of Australia. Following the streaming date, delegates can watch it on demand in the Design Speaks Virtual Portal until 17 November 2023.

Image 1: Lada Bodnaruk, principal at .
Images 2–4: Catherine’s House by . Photography by .

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