Tag: Installations
Dream homes: Architecture and popular imagination
A recent installation by artist Lara Tumak, Imaginary Architecture, asked, “is it possible to create architecture out of nothing more than dreams?” As Naomi Stead discovers, the installation offered profound observations about urbanity and architecture’s place in popular imagination.
Pop-up Award-winning architect to speak in Melbourne
The Belgian architect of the winning entry in AR’s Pop-up Award – a carport converted into a care facility for a terminally ill client – will discuss his work at a Melbourne conference this February.
Australians design pop-up glamping cabin in Wales
An Australian design studio is among the winners of an international design competition for eight pop-up glamping cabins in Wales.
Architect-designed giant ball pit comes to Australia
New York-based architecture practice Snarkitecture has brought its popular The Beach installation to Australia for the Sydney Festival.
Sibling creates folly for Public Art Melbourne Biennial Lab
The City of Melbourne’s inaugural Public Art Melbourne Biennial Lab has launched, with performances and “activations” on display at the Queen Victoria Market from 17 to 23 October.
‘Dreamlike’ carwash-inspired pavilion opens at NGV
The National Gallery of Victoria has unveiled its 2016 Summer Architecture Commission designed by M@ Studio Architects.
Studio Mumbai’s MPavilion opens
The 2016 MPavilion designed by Indian practice Studio Mumbai has opened in Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Gardens.
The plug and play city: how shipping containers are changing infrastructure
While pop-up shipping container bars and retail shops have become common place in built environments, its use in transforming infrastructure is much less explored.
Hanging Out by Daniel Emma for Cos
An installation for fashion brand Cos by Daniel Emma inspired by the classic white shirt.
Cultivated architecture: 2015 MPavilion
The 2015 MPavilion by Amanda Levete Architects – the second instalment of this annual architecture commission –presents a fittingly open platform for a diverse list of cultural programs.
Studio Mumbai’s MPavilion designs unveiled
The 2016 MPavilion designed by Indian architect Bijoy Jain of Studio is being billed as the largest bamboo structure ever to be built in Australia.
Is architecture art?
John Macarthur and Susan Holden of Architecture Theory Criticism History (ATCH) use the pavilion as a device to explore the crossover between the disciplines of architecture and the visual arts.
Winner revealed: NGV’s 2016 Architecture Commission
A car wash-inspired “fun palace in the heart of the city” wins the National Gallery of Victoria’s 2016 Architecture Commission.
2016 AIDA Shortlist: Installation Design
Installation Design finalists in the 2016 Australian Interior Design Awards.
Shortlist announced: NGV’s 2016 Architecture Commission
The NGV has announced the shortlisted practices in the nation-wide competition to design the 2016 Architecture Commission.
2015 EDD shortlist: Temporary
Ten temporary projects shortlisted for the 2015 Eat Drink Design Awards.
Godsell’s MPavilion shortlisted for international award
The 2014 MPavilion designed by Sean Godsell is in the running for a 2015 WAN Award.
Pop-up shipping container court considered in ACT
A temporary court facility constructed from shipping containers could be built in the ACT.
Floral tribute: Lexus Design Pavillion
Mim Design take inspiration from the spring blooms of Flemington to create a temporary marquee at the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Westside story: Pop-up transforms Canberra lakefront
The ACT Government unveils a new temporary social precinct on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin.
