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First and Last is coming to Perth!Presented by in partnership with , this speaker series invites leading designers and ...
13/01/2026

First and Last is coming to Perth!

Presented by in partnership with , this speaker series invites leading designers and architects to revisit one of their earliest projects and reflect on how their practice has evolved through to their most recent work.

Join us on 19 February as Hamish Guthrie and Katherine Ashe share the stories behind their work, from formative beginnings to defining projects today.

Tickets on sale now! Earn CPD points. Find out more at designspeaks.com.au (link in bio).

Images 1-2: Standard X Hotel by and . Photography by .
Images 3-4: Eton by . Photography by .

Last week we hosted the inaugural session of First and Last in Melbourne! Thank you to everyone who joined us at ’s stun...
05/11/2025

Last week we hosted the inaugural session of First and Last in Melbourne! Thank you to everyone who joined us at ’s stunning Southbank showroom for a night of inspiring conversation and reflection.

We heard from and as they shared the projects that shaped their early careers and the works defining their practices today.

Photography by .tree.studios

First and Last is a program, presented in partnership with .

More sessions are on the way – sign up to our mailing list at the link in our bio to hear about upcoming events.

Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for the inaugural First and Last in Melbourne.Held at ’s stunning Southban...
03/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for the inaugural First and Last in Melbourne.
Held at ’s stunning Southbank showroom, we heard from and as they reflected on the projects that shaped their early careers and the works defining their practice today.

Photography by .tree.studios
First and Last is a program, presented in partnership with .

More sessions are on the way – sign up to our mailing list at the link in bio to hear about upcoming events.

Tickets are now on sale for The Architecture Symposium: Indigenising our built environment.The small group of First Nati...
30/09/2025

Tickets are now on sale for The Architecture Symposium: Indigenising our built environment.

The small group of First Nations architects and academics have been shifting the Western paradigm of architecture in Australia for many years. Finally, we are witnessing a broader swath of built projects that champion Indigenous collaborations, histories and knowledge. As this movement continues to grow, it is timely to see how far we as an industry have come, and how far we have to go.

Join us on Friday, 21 November as we investigate 10 projects that exemplify best practice when designing for First Nations clients and communities, and for Country.

Guided by curatorial committee Sarah Lynn Rees (), Carroll Go-Sam () and Dillon Kombumerri (), we’ll also unpack how our industry is faring in terms of education, advocacy and policy making.

Who you’ll hear from:
Jesse Judd,
Kaylie Salvatori,
Ashley Halliday,
Jennie Officer,
Bradley Kerr,
Luke Watson,
Matt Elkan,
Jefa Greenaway,
Belinda Allwood,
Finn Pedersen,
Michael Mossman,
Danièle Hromek,
Kieran Wong, .agency

Architects can earn 5 formal CPD points – book now! Head to for more information.

Images
1: Nungalinya by . Photography by .
2: Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence by . Photography by .
3: Kaggarabah by . Photography by .

The Architecture Symposium: Indigenising our built environment is supported by premium partners , and , and hotel partner .

Introducing First and Last: Ideas that shape a practice, then and now.Coming to showrooms across Australia, this new sp...
22/09/2025

Introducing First and Last: Ideas that shape a practice, then and now.

Coming to showrooms across Australia, this new speaker series from invites notable designers and architects to reflect on one of the earliest projects in their career and contrast it with a most recent work.

Join us for the inaugural event in Melbourne on 29 October as Clare Cousins and Kirsten Stanisich each share personal insights, how their practices have evolved, and the stories behind the work – from humble beginnings to current-day milestones.

Tickets on sale now! Find out more at the link in our bio.

Images 1–2: Courtyard House by . Photography by .xyz.
Images 3–4: Motel Molly by . Photography by .


Thanks to everyone who joined us at the State Library NSW last Friday for The Architecture Symposium: What’s next for pr...
04/08/2025

Thanks to everyone who joined us at the State Library NSW last Friday for The Architecture Symposium: What’s next for practice?

What a day! We explored how the next generation of architects is rising to today’s challenges: redefining practice, sparking new ideas, and using design as a force for real, positive change. From conversations on sustainability, innovation, and social impact to reflections on where our field is headed, the event was packed with insight and forward-thinking energy.

Shout-out to our massive cast of inspiring industry voices:

Grace Mortlock,
,
Amelia Borg,
Ben Berwick, .archi
Simon Robinson,
Ksenia Totoeva,
Christina Cho,
Liz Walsh, gillmer,
Xavier De Kestelier,
Isabelle Toland,
Andrew Nimmo,
Nic Brunsdon, .studio
Billy Maynard,
Belqis Youssofzay,

Huge thanks to our Premium Partners and , and to our Hotel Partner for their support.

Sign up to the Design Speaks mailing list to hear about more events like this (link in bio).

Photography by .au

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the State Library of NSW last Friday for The Architecture Symposium: What’s next ...
04/08/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the State Library of NSW last Friday for The Architecture Symposium: What’s next for practice?

What a day! We explored how the next generation of architects is rising to today’s challenges: redefining practice, sparking new ideas, and using design as a force for real, positive change. From conversations on sustainability, innovation, and social impact to reflections on where our field is headed, the event was packed with insight and forward-thinking energy.

Shout-out to our massive cast of inspiring industry voices:

Grace Mortlock,
,
Amelia Borg,
Ben Berwick, .archi
Simon Robinson,
Ksenia Totoeva,
Christina Cho,
Liz Walsh, gillmer,
Xavier De Kestelier,
Isabelle Toland,
Andrew Nimmo,
Nic Brunsdon, .studio
Billy Maynard,
Belqis Youssofzay,

Huge thanks to our Premium Partners and , and to our Hotel Partner for their support.

Sign up to the Design Speaks mailing list to hear about more events like this here:
https://designspeaks.com.au/events -list

Photography by .au

Tickets are now on sale for The Architecture Symposium: What’s next for practice?Driven by the demands of contemporary c...
12/05/2025

Tickets are now on sale for The Architecture Symposium: What’s next for practice?

Driven by the demands of contemporary challenges, a new generation of Australian
architects is embracing the evolution of practice and process, using design to
address economic, environmental and social issues.

In this edition of The Architecture Symposium, 15 speakers will provide a snapshot
of approaches and projects pursued by this emerging group and how these attitudes
are quietly redefining what architectural practice is today.

Join us on Friday 1 August for the full-day symposium (earn 4.5 formal CPD points!)
and continue celebrating innovative Australian architecture in the evening at the
2025 Houses Awards – on sale soon!

Capacity is limited, so book for your team now! Head to for more
information.

The Architecture Symposium: What’s next for practice? is supported by premium
partner and hotel partner .

Images
1: Darebin Intercultural Centre by . Photography by .
2: NSW Contemporary Service Memorial by . Photography by .
3: H House by . Photography by .
4: Unofficial civic project by . Visualisation by .
5: Eucalyptusdom by . Photography by .

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

Sign up to the Design Speaks mailing list to hear about more events like this (link in bio).

Photography by .au

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