“Today’s main headline: Kevin Rudd sensationally regained the Labor leadership from Julia Gillard, three years after she ousted him before the 2010 election.” Get the low down of today’s key events here. And don’t forget to read the comments for a range of public opinion – in true Australian tradition – sarcastic, optimistic, amusing and the like.
Meanwhile on Facebook, political statuses filled my news feed. Here are some of my favourites. Continue reading “Jules’ out, Kev’s in!”
“Parallel Nippon contains 100+ large-scale photo panels of landmark designs, architectural models and video footage. The exhibition is divided into four thematic sections: Urban, Life, Culture and Living, a cross-sectional view of Japanese society. These areas represent the revolutionary, innovative and progressive architectural achievements realised not only in Japan but across the world as projects of Japanese architects.” http://www.perth.au.emb-japan.go.jp/en/top_whatsnew/2013parallel_nippon.html
I thoroughly enjoyed an afternoon drooling over architectural models and planning a Japanese architectural travel itinerary with equally enthusiastic architect friends. Continue reading “Parallel Nippon – an exhibition I liked”
Looking for inspiration for a new project, I stumbled upon an archived drawing of mine… fitting my current state of mind. Continue reading “What inspires you?”
from The Blue Carpet Collective Easter Studio #1 (29-30th March 2013)
Intent: to create a studio type environment, which allows time and space for creative work – loosely based around the ideas of extra-curricular architecture, collaboration, and personal creative practice in balance with career activity.
100% in 5 minutes. I wish all tests were like this. Followed by a celebratory purchase of brand new sateen sheets = heavenly slumber.
We’re halfway through 2013 and I’ve just sat my Australian citizenship test. It’s been a year and a half since I broke free from the clutches (I mean nurturing hands) of university, and a year since I started this blog.
Ashamedly, I’ve been slack with posts this year. I promise to redeem myself from here on. First, here are some random moments from the year so far. Continue reading “Random moments of 2013”
Yep it’s that time of year and I have found the perfect gifts for some of the awesome people in my life! This is my Xmas shopping list – the book edition. Continue reading “Xmas shopping list (books)”
Hear hear! I’m already planning my hit-list for 2013.
This year I made it to:
- Parliament House
- Council House
- Perth Concert Hall
- Scene Apartments
- Bivouac (Canteen + Bar)
- My Favourite Spaces (Exhibition at the State Library)
- Gresley Abas (Architects) + Augmented Reality (Development Solutions)
- Woodhead (Architects)
View my Open House Perth photos.
Give your feedback on the event.
Did everyone else really enjoy Open House Perth? I had a great weekend, visiting different buildings and exploring parts of the city. It was wonderful to see so many members of the public out and about, checking out different places too. And this was in bad weather – imagine how many would have been out in fine weather? All the volunteers at all the places we went to were great, and seemed to get everyone through easily and happily, even when getting close to the end of the day on Sunday, when I’m sure everyone must have been exhausted. Really great event. My only complaint maybe that I didn’t have time to see everything! But at least I have a few to check out next year. Some of my pics from the weekend:
Did everyone else enjoy Open House? Did you get out into it or did the weather turn…
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Wish I could attend this today. Sounds like there are a number of successful strategies in place. I’m especially intrigued by the waterless urinals… Continue reading “Australia’s 1st Carbon Neutral School”
“Melbourne’s had one for years, and their weather is entirely tragic. With the best balmy summer nights in Australia, we’re making the most of it. We’ve craned a whole oasis environment onto the roof, complete with palm trees, astro turf, a series of vintage caravans from which food and drinks are served, 250 lovely black and white stripey beach chairs to lounge in, and hundreds of pink flamingoes for fun. Think retro Miami poolside mini-golf trashy with a dash of Hollywood glitz.” Continue reading “Perth’s first rooftop cinema!”
The latest ADR e-newsletter showcases 10 charming books that I must have!
http://www.australiandesignreview.com/features/25053-10-books-in-review
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