Australian-born speculative architect and filmmaker Liam Young will live-narrate an extended version of his visionary short film Planet City as part of the Vivid Ideas program and Sydney Film Festival. When it debuted at the National Gallery of Victoria’s 2021 Triennial, Liam Young’s original 15-minute, animated short film presented a hyper-dense, self-sustaining metropolis where the […]
Whole systems thinking represents a paradigm shift in design philosophy, emphasising the intricate relationships among components within a system. At its core, whole systems thinking advocates viewing designs not in isolation but as integral parts of a larger ecological and social tapestry. By embracing rudimentary concepts like feedback loops, emergent properties and holistic perspectives, whole […]
Embracing change is the ethos of architecture, writes Amy Bunszel, the executive vice president of architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) solutions at Autodesk. Below, she outlines the ways AI is unlocking new possibilities for creativity, sustainability and efficiency in Australian architecture. Since prehistoric times, architectural designs have reflected the cultural beliefs and technological advancements of […]
Through their innovative approach, Tilt Industrial Design’s work on large-scale community and corporate projects has helped to foster atmospheric inclusivity. Concluding Australian Design Review’s (ADR) focus on designing for functionality in workplaces and education settings this month, we’ll take a look at what makes a space both practical and adaptable in responding to the interior […]