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25.01.2022 Thank you DESIGN Canberra! We are very pleased to partnering with you to support this fantastic festival that celebrates and promotes local design. The DESIGN Canberra Festival runs from the 9th-29th November, find out more at https://designcanberrafestival.com.au/

25.01.2022 Research Grants are due by 5pm AEST today! . There's still time to submit your proposals for the chance to fund your research project. The Alastair Swayn Research Grant awards $2000 to applicants who can demonstrate their commitment to the Foundation's five Guiding Principles. . Good luck!... . #architecture #design #funding #grants #openaccess See more

24.01.2022 Meet Adrienne Erickson, the inaugural Swayn Senoir Fellow in Australian Design at the National Museum of Australia. Adrienne is a landscape architect who has promoted Australian design through lecturing and producing events and exhibitions in Beijing and across China. She will lead the creation of the Swayn Centre for Australian Design, a new curatorial platform to showcase Australian design in all its forms. by George Serras at the National Museum of Australia

24.01.2022 The Alastair Swayn Foundation is proud to announce its partnership with DESIGN Canberra. The annual DESIGN Canberra Festival (9-29 November 2020) now in its seventh year, celebrates and promotes Canberra as a global city of design. . The DESIGN Canberra Festival is a Craft ACT: Craft + Design Centre initiative, presented on Ngunnawal Country . The National Carillon designed by Cameron Chisholm Nicol, photo credit Cameron Chamberlain ... . #designcanberra #designcanberrafestival #craftact #wearecbr #alastairswaynfoundation #alastairswayn See more

23.01.2022 There are just two more weeks to submit your proposals for our $5000 Strategic Grants! | Applications close 1st June | The Foundation is seeking proposals for research that address our three priority areas for Australian architecture and design: ... Sustainability and Bushfire Resilient Design Workplace Design Housing See more

22.01.2022 On the 4th of August, 2016, Alastair Swayn AO died after a short illness, having generously bequeathed his estate to a foundation in his name to advance Australian design and architectural culture. Today, we honour Alastair and remember his great contribution to architecture, education and the arts. . Alastair was born on the 8th of December 1944 in the small Scottish coal mining port of Methil in Fife, Scotland before moving to Liverpool. He went on to study architecture at... Liverpool Polytechnic (now the Liverpool John Moores University), before moving to Sydney in the 1970s and quickly acquired work with the architecture firm, Collard Clarke & Jackson. In 1975 he relocated to their Canberra office, a move that marked the beginning of a successful 40-plus-year career. . The Foundation is his legacy and continues his initiative to ensure the nation’s design talent and innovative spirit is progressed and is recognised. See more

22.01.2022 The Alastair Swayn Foundation bids a very fond farewell to Timothy Ryan. Tim is a founding director of Foundation, appointed personally by Alastair. He served as Chair until 2020 and held the positions of CFO and Company Secretary throughout his time with the Foundation. . A great friend of Alastair’s, Tim has been an integral driving force in the Foundation’s first years. His professional expertise and vigour have seen the Foundation grow from strength to strength. The Foundation wishes to thank Tim for his immense contribution to the Foundation and his years of commitment in helping bring Alastair’s vision into reality and securing his enduring legacy.

21.01.2022 Alastair Swayn's philosophical approach to style and colour would be familiar to many Canberra locals and visitors. His spaces permeate all walks of Canberran life. Canberrans work, move and learn in these spaces. These projects demonstrate how considered architecture and design shapes and forms our ways of living Next time you find yourself in one of Alastair’s buildings, take the time to observe and contemplate how considered architecture and design shapes and forms our way...s of living. . Graphic by @swelldesigngroup #canberra #canberraarchitecture #architecture #act #alastairswayn #alastairswaynfoundation #canberradesign #visitcanberra #australianarchitecture

21.01.2022 Submissions are open for our $5000 Strategic Grants . Strategic Grants target key challenges facing architecture and design in Australia: - Workplace Design - Sustainability... - Bushfire Resilient Design - Housing . Applicants can undertake their research within a 6 month period and will get to have their findings published via our open access online repository. . Click the link on our bio or contact us at [email protected] for more information . Applications close 5pm (Canberra time), 18th September 2020 Announcements by 31st October 2020 . #grants #funding #australiandesign #housing #sustainibility #workplacedesign #crisisdesign #bushfireresiliantdesign #australianarchitecture See more

21.01.2022 Strategic Grants are due today - Applications close 5pm AEST

21.01.2022 Submissions are open for our $2000 Research Grants . Research Grants aim to fund a broad range of projects within Australian design industries, from architecture to fashion and product design, these grants seek to elevate Australian design knowledge and education. . Applicants can undertake their research within a 6 month period and will get to have their findings published via our open access online repository.... . Click the link on our bio or contact us at [email protected] for more information . Applications close 5pm (Canberra time), 18th September 2020 Announcements by 31st October 2020 . #grants #australiandesign #australianarchitecture #fundingopportunity #funding #research #openaccess #australianfashion #landscapearchitecture #productdesign #designresearch See more

20.01.2022 Meet the team of talented and committed professionals working to bring Alastair’s vision for design and architecture to life through the Foundation’s activities. . Click on the link in our bio to read more about these incredible individuals . Pictured: Timothy Ryan (CFO + Company Secretary), Graham Humphries (Chair), Alisa Moss (Director), Dr Neil Hobbs (Director), Brian Candler (Director), Professor Michael Jasper (Director) and Susie Britt (Foundation Manager) ... Photo by Alexandra Orme See more

20.01.2022 Alastair’s Scottish heritage and strong family values informed a lot his work. He was educated to believe that people were born equal and had a right to be heard equally. He was proud that you could see that principle at work through his commercial buildings in public service buildings where workers and visitors are treated equitably and where there is little hierarchy within the building. He believed that it was a genuine way of approaching humanity to believe that everybody has a say, and that everybody is equal. by Foliolio

20.01.2022 Research grant winner: Ian Wong of Monash University ‘Australian Design Index’ (exhibition) Ian Wong is a Fellow of the Design Institute of Australia and Senior Lecturer in Industrial Design with the Department of Design at Monash University.... This project will see Ian Wong curate and stage a public exhibition celebrating Australian product design, showcasing items from the Australian Design Index. The show will include a large number of pieces from Ian’s own incredible collection, the Ian Wong Collection. This wonderful celebration of Australian product design will be made publicly available online as a 3D tour for all to explore and enjoy. Read more about Ian and other winning projects here https://alastairswaynfoundation.org//round-two-grant-awar/

19.01.2022 Housing affordability is an issue afflicting Australia, as the percentage of long-term renters continues to rise, can the Build to Rent model be an effective strategy to tackle housing supply and affordability? 2019 Alastair Swayn Intern, Cornelius Pau examines if the model offers a solution for relieving housing stress in the ACT, you can read his conclusions on our website. . The Alastair Swayn Internship is a joint initiative of the Alastair Swayn Foundation ACT Government and the University of Canberra

19.01.2022 Alastair AO was the inaugural Architect of the Australian Capital Territory (2010-2016) and director of Daryl Jackson Alastair Swayn. His influence on the Canberran landscape was immeasurable. Seemingly simple exteriors give way to ingenious design, which address sustainability and practical ways of existing within spaces. Pictured is the University of Canberra’s National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling (NATSEM), winning two AIA ACT awards for Sustainable Architectur...e and Public Architecture, it was the first education building in the ACT to be awarded a Green Star 5 Star rating. The Centre, signified by a soaring cantilevered awning provides an international standard conference facility, office accommodation, and four self-contained apartments for visiting academics. All areas enjoy abundant external views and natural light. The architecture of the complex uses simple forms clad in crisply detailed zinc sheeting and anchored at ground level by a rendered masonry plinth. The palette of silvers, greys and white are restrained and sophisticated. The large roof planes serve to unite the distinct building functions within the one facility. courtesy of Daryl Jackson Alastair Swayn See more

18.01.2022 The Alastair Swayn Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the Research Grants for the first round of 2020. The Foundation proudly congratulates Bridget Nathan, Callum Andrews, Hugo Chan, Iain Maxwell, and Amila Badungodage on their success and is proud to support their multidisciplinary and cutting-edge research. . 1. Bridget Nathan - Bridget is a registered Architect and Interior Designer based in Melbourne. She is the host and founder of The Doyenne Interview...s, an illustrated podcast that celebrates women in design. . 2. Callum Andrews - Callum is in his final semester of a M.Arch at RMIT University, and is an Architectural Assistant with Matt Goodman Architecture. He has been involved with collaborative design projects that delivered housing, education and community facilities to developing communities in Cambodia and Vanuatu. . 3. Hugo Chan - Hugo is the Director and Architect of Studio HC a research-driven design practice with a primary focus on the context for and effects of adaptive reuse within urban contexts. . 4. Iain (Max) Maxwell - Max is an Associate Professor of Architecture with the University of Canberra's Faculty of Arts and Design. He has worked across Canberra and London and his academic career spans across Australia and Europe. . 5. Amila Badungodage- Amila is a PhD research candidate at the University of Canberra and senior Interior Design at DJAS in Canberra. His career in interior design spans over a decade, working for architecture and design practices in Australia and Sri Lanka. See more

18.01.2022 HAPPENING TODAY! Monday 23 Nov 2020, 12:30pm 1:30pm, Canberra Museum & Gallery https://designcanberrafestival.com.au//design-revisited-k/ Join DESIGN Canberra Designer-in-Residence, and internationally acclaimed glass maker, Kirstie Rea as she revisits some of her most important works and discusses how care shapes her practice. With a career as an independent maker spanning more than 30 years, Kirstie’s practice has been recognised at both a national and international lev...el, featuring in numerous solo and group shows, a recent survey exhibition and esteemed public and private collections including the Victoria and Albert Museum and the National Gallery of Australia. Foundation Director, Dr Neil Hobbs will introduce Kirstie and her work. Presented as part of the annual DESIGN Canberra festival (9-29 November 2020) which celebrates and promotes Canberra as a global city of design. A Craft ACT: Craft + Design Centre initiative. The Alastair Swayn Foundation are proud sponsors of this year’s festival. The Alastair Swayn Foundation are proud sponsors of the 2020 DESIGN Canberra festival. Photo of Kirstie Rea by Lean Timms, Photo of Dr Neil Hobbs by Alexandra Orme Photography

18.01.2022 Alastair’s designs paid great attention to detail and functionality. His buildings are marked for their vertical lightness and purposeful design. Pictured is the CSIRO Discovery Centre in Canberra. The ‘Discovery’ is a research and public exhibition facility that presents an interactive journey through CSIRO and Australian science history. The building’s lush three-storey atrium greets visitors as they pass by the exposed southern wall of the laboratories on their way to the ...displays. The experience for visitors is inspiring and the resemblance to a glasshouse gives the visitor an instant appreciation of the activities of the complex. ‘Discovery’ is an interactive place in all senses of the word. The scientists and the public can mingle in a building specifically designed to showcase the work being produced for the benefit of society. The project won the prestigious The Australian Institute of Architects, ACT Chapter Canberra Medallion in 2000. courtesy of Daryl Jackson Alastair Swayn

17.01.2022 The application of robust colours in his buildings became a trademark of Alastair’s architecture. Alastair’s commitment to colour sprang from an experience he had in 1976 when holidaying in the south of Spain with his parents. He came across the work of Spanish architect, Ricardo Bofill, with brightly painted apartment buildings, tucked into the eucalyptus landscape of the Costa Brava. He thought the combination of bright colours and strong mass colour looked magnificent, and... when he returned to Australia he began introducing strong colour into his buildings. . Pictured is 21 and 23 Brindabella Circuit, Brindabella Business Park The Brindabella Business Park, through Alastair's contribution, grew to be a family of buildings, reflecting colour, light in form and strong in function. It is an environment based on building form and the strong spaces in-between. . #brindabellabusinesspark #colour #canberra #ricardobofill #bofill #canberraarchitecture #australianarchitecture See more

17.01.2022 Strategic grant winners: Katherine Moline and Alison Gwilt ‘Expanding Experimental Aesthetics in the Social Imaginary: Clothing as Architecture for Menopause.’ . Katherine Moline is an internationally recognised researcher in design ethnography on technological and social transformation and the curation of speculative critical design exhibitions. Alison Gwilt is an internationally leading scholar in fashion sustainability with expertise in transformative design practices to e...xtend the lifecycle of clothes. Their research aims to destigmatise women’s experiences of menopause in the workplace by innovatively adapting clothing for work. This advanced codesign project with women will collect qualitative data that informs the redesign of work wear as architecture. First image: Alison Gwilt Second image: Katherine Moline Read more about Ian and other winning projects here https://alastairswaynfoundation.org/.../round-two-grant.../

17.01.2022 Our second round of grants close this Friday 18th September. If you are interested in applying and want to find out more about the research we support, watch this video! . ... The Swayn Senior Fellow for Australian Design at the National Museum of Australia, Adrienne Erickson speaks with the inaugural grant winners of our grants program to learn more about their research projects and their design practice. . This video was edited and produced by the National Museum of Australia.

17.01.2022 The Foundation’s inaugural Alastair Swayn International Research Grant will provide $15000 to a member of the architecture and design community to travel overseas to conduct research that seeks to benefit Australian design through knowledge sharing and facilitates a dialogue between international and Australian design practice. . The successful applicant will get to deliver their findings through several public presentations and a comprehensive research paper, made openly acc...essible to the design community via the Foundation’s online repository. . Click the link on our bio or contact us at [email protected] for more information . Applications close 5pm (Canberra time), 18th September 2020 . Interviews held 5th-9th October 2020 . Announcement by 31st October 2020 See more

16.01.2022 Round Two grant submissions close tomorrow! . The Foundation is offering multiple grant types to support innovative research that can shape the future of architecture and design in Australia. . Applications are open for:... - Research Grants $2000 - Strategic Grants $5000 - The Alastair Swayn International Research Grant $15000 . Submissions close 5pm AEST tomorrow - head to the link in our bio for more info and to apply! . #researchgrant #grants #funding #alastairswaynfoundation #designresearch #architectureanddesign #architectureresearch #australiandesign #australianarchitecture #fashiondesign #landscapearchitecture #workplacedesign #sustainability #housing #bushfirearchitecture #disasterdesigns #productdesign #industrialdesign See more

14.01.2022 We are thrilled to announce the launch of our 2020 Grants Program! Research Grants of $2000 and Strategic Grants of $5000 are being offered to architecture and design professionals to conduct research in their chosen field. Successful applicants will also be published as part of our commitment to open access knowledge sharing. Applications are open online now. Head to our website alastairswaynfoundation.org for more details.

14.01.2022 DESIGN Canberra's has been delivering Canberrans a jam-packed program since launching on the 9th November. A reminder that whilst many events have sold-out you can still join the wait list! . This Friday 20th November at CMAG, the Foundation's own Graham Humphries will introduce Peter Freeman's new publication ‘Thoroughly Modern: Moir + Sutherland Architects'. Freeman is architectural historian, conservator and writer. His latest book explores the work and lasting legacy of... architects, Malcolm Moir and Heather Sutherland. . Peter Freeman will be joined by Dr Rachael Coghlan as they discuss the lives of Moir and Sutherland and the considerable contribution they made to the architecture of early Canberra and Australian architecture in the 20th century. . Presented as part of the annual DESIGN Canberra festival (9-29 November 2020) which celebrates and promotes Canberra as a global city of design. A Craft ACT: Craft + Design Centre initiative. The Alastair Swayn Foundation are proud sponsors of this year’s festival. . For more information and to jump on the wait list, head to https://designcanberrafestival.com.au//book-launch-moir-s/ . Image of Graham Humphries by Alexandra Orme Photography . DESIGN Canberral Craft ACT: Craft + Design Centre #designcanberra #designcanberrafestival #craftact #wearecbr #canberraarchitecture #modernistarchitecture #australianarchitecture #architecturehistory See more

12.01.2022 Grants are now closed! Thank you to all the applicants who applied for our Research Grants and Strategic Grants this round. . We look forward to announcing the successful applicants next Monday 15th June! . #alastairswaynfoundation #alastairswayngrants #architecture #design #education #knowledge

12.01.2022 The Alastair Swayn Foundation is proud to announce our sponsorship of Canberra's public art biennial, Contour 556. Curated by landscape architect, Dr Neil Hobbs, the public art biennial is now in its third year and will run between 9th and 31st October. The festival will feature over 50 Australian and international artists, whose works intervene in the city's landscape and respond to its layered history. Head to contour556.com.au for more information about the festival progr...am and participating artists Pictured: 'The Dwelling' by James Tylor and Samantha Rich, which will be erected on Springbank Island and will be accessible throughout the festival. A contemporary Indigenous architectural structure, the design is inspired by historical Indigenous winter buildings from South East Australia and will use traditional Indigenous architecture and engineering principles.

11.01.2022 ‘Alastair Swayn: Light, Colour, Humanity’ formed part of Alastair’s last project, alongside establishing the Alastair Swayn Foundation. Designed by Swell Design Group with contributions from friends and colleagues, the book celebrates Alastair’s illustrious career and vivid personality. The title highlights not only the well-known characteristics of his designs, but of Alastair himself. Light, colour and humanity embodied Alastair’s approach to both life and his work. . Photo by Foliolio . Available for purchase, contact [email protected]

11.01.2022 2020 continues to be an incredibly challenging year, but throughout we have seen the best of the design community and its ingenuity in action. We reached a major milestone this year with the launch of our grants program and forged new partnerships that celebrate and support design excellence with Craft ACT, Contour 556. The development of the Swayn Centre for Australian Design at the National Museum of Australia saw huge progress this year with the launch of sway.design and w...ill bring a wealth of programs to audiences in the new year. We'd like to thank our partners, supporters, grantees and the design community for your outstanding passion, determination, and commitment to design advocacy throughout this year. We wish you all a safe, happy, and relaxing break over the holidays. The Alastair Swayn Foundation looks forward to bringing new research opportunities and design events to you again in 2021 as we continue to promote design excellence and knowledge sharing within the Australian design community. Wishing you all a safe and happy break over the holiday period! . Please note, our office will close for a short break from Thursday 24 December, re-opening Monday 4 January. . @nationalmuseumofaustralia @craft.act @designcanberrafestival @contour556 #happyholidays #australiandesign #australianarchitecture #alastairswaynfoundation

11.01.2022 The Australian Institute of Sports Australian Institute of Sport Visitor Centre is an iconic architectural feature for Canberreans. Alastair was involved in a number of projects for the AIS and his trademark use of light, strong linear forms and egalitarian treatment of space have been experienced by throngs of athletes and event goers. Alastair's design provided a distinguishable entrance that stands out as a focal point for visitors to the AIS Campus.The expression is extr...emely simple, but through skill and assuredness of design the Visitor Centre establishes its own clear presence without overwhelming or detracting from its surroundings. . The project won the 1997 The Australian Institute of Architects, ACT Chapter Canberra Medallion . #alastairswayn #australianinstituteofsport #canberraicon #canberraarchitecture #australianinstituteofarchitects #australianarchitecture See more

11.01.2022 Are you curious to learn more about our Founder Alastair Swayn AO? You can now head to our new online shop and purchase his monograph ‘Alastair Swayn: Light, Colour, Humanity’. Whilst there you can also find bright posters and a charming lapel pin available - all designed by the talented team @swelldesigngroup. Head to theswayn.com.au/shop/ by @marklobo @foliolio

10.01.2022 Alastair’s attitude to design and architecture as embodied in daily life is coherent with his interest in design, materials and detail in fashion. His love of good structure, interesting materials, texture and fine detail is particularly expressed in his personal choice of design in his glasses, jackets and shoes. From the 1980’s on he began to collect discriminately a number of interesting pieces for his wardrobe from emerging designers. ... . He was also, a great collector of labels that showed strong architectural structure, the handling ofbeautiful and interesting material, and above all the treatment of detail - with Issey Miyake, Cesare Paciotto, Comme des Garçons, Alain Mikli, Marite + Francois Girbaud, and Descendant of Thieves by Des Ladro being favourite designers. . #cesarepaciotto #isseymiyake #commedesgarcons #alainmikli #descendantofthieves #maritefrancoisgirbaud #fashiondesign #emergingdesigners #japanesedesign #frenchdesign #americandesign #fashioncollector #alastairswayn #structure #textiles #detailing See more

10.01.2022 New funding opportunities are opening soon! Open to all those in the Australian architecture and design community who want to enact change through research, the Alastair Swayn Foundation will be launching our next round of grants. Head to our website to read about our grants program. . Stay tuned for more announcements soon. . #grants #fundingopportunity #australianarchitecture #australiandesign #fashiondesign #productdesign #interiordesign #landscapearchitecture #architecture

09.01.2022 Tonight - Monday 23 November 6PM -7:30 PM, Midnight Bar, Midnight Hotel DESIGN REVISITED, part of the TWO MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT SERIES. This series invites designers and thought-leaders to engage in deeper conversations with the community about the spaces, places and values we need in order to survive and thrive.... Join Foundation Director, Annabelle Pegrum AM, Kelvin Ho of Akin Atelier and provocateur, Kate Brennan as they discuss the proposed urban renewal project surrounding City Hill in Canberra, which will focus to transform the area in an Arts, Civic and Cultural Precinct. For those in the know, Canberra is a mecca for mid-century architecture. However, many buildings need investment and contemporary reimagining. The Arts, Civic and Cultural Precinct proposes a contemporary vision yet resonates with Canberra’s design history from the 1912 Griffin plan to mid-century national capital ambitions. How might adaptive re-use principles be used to create resilient, sustainable and adaptive places? Is it possible to remain sensitive to their design origins, but become fit for purpose for years to come? How can the revitalisation project give life, connection and flexibility while promoting meaningful interaction between artists and communities, retailers and commercial offices, public spaces and architecture? Presented as part of the annual DESIGN Canberra festival (9-29 November 2020) which celebrates and promotes Canberra as a global city of design. A Craft ACT: Craft + Design Centre initiative. The Alastair Swayn Foundation are proud sponsors of the 2020 DESIGN Canberra festival. For more information and to jump on the waitlist, head to https://designcanberrafestival.com.au//two-minutes-to-mid/ Image: Jodie Cunningham’s ‘We Dance Together’ graphic intervention for the 2017 DESIGN Canberra festival. Photo by 5 Foot Photography DESIGN

08.01.2022 Dr Neil Hobbs, ASF Director, features alongside his partner and co-founder of Contour 556, Karina Harris, in the Summer edition of Sullivan + Strumpf. The Alastair Swayn Foundation were proud to support this year's Contour 556 public art biennale back in October. Read more about the inception and evolution of Contour 556 https://issuu.com/sullivanstrum/docs/summer_2020/s/11305998 ... Image: Sullivan + Strumpf

08.01.2022 Acoustic design impacts how communities experience and react to sites, but as our cities increase in size and residents increasingly must coexist with businesses, how can effective and liveable acoustic measures shape everyday audio experiences? Daniel Schorn, a 2019 Alastair Swayn Intern, maps and examines Canberra’s urban soundscape, creating visualisation tools to help city development planning for the future. You can access his research on our website. . The Alastair Swayn Internship is a joint initiative of the Alastair Swayn Foundation, the ACT Government and the University of Canberra

08.01.2022 Round Two of our 2020 grants program is open! We are accepting proposals to fund innovative and critical research that will contribute to Australia's design knowledge. Three funding opportunities are available. Head to our website for more information now - Link in bio . Research Grants $2000 . Strategic Grants $5000... . Alastair Swayn International Research Grant $15000 See more

07.01.2022 It’s the final week to get your grant applications in! Submissions close this Friday 18th September at 5pm AEST. Three grant types are on offer to support research that will benefit the Australian design community. Don’t miss out - head to our website to apply now!

06.01.2022 Symposium: 'The Sustainable Shine Dome' Friday 4th December The Alastair Swayn Foundation proudly celebrates the work and achievements of our directors. Their commitment to elevating Australian design and promoting knowledge through their work supports the core values of the Foundation. This Friday 4th December, Professor Michael Jasper will present alongside design and heritage professionals at ‘The Sustainable Shine Dome', the first of a series of workshops and symposia th...at will focus on heritage values and sustainability. The Shine Dome was designed by Roy Grounds in 1959 for the Australian Academy of Science. In 2005, it became the first Canberra building to be included in the National Heritage List and remains an icon of Australian modernist architecture. Earlier this year, the University of Canberra partnered with the Academy of Science, GML Heritage and GHD Engineering, to develop an innovative sustainability plan for a net-zero emissions future for the Shine Dome. The multidisciplinary research team led by Michael Jasper, Professor of Architecture, and Tracy Ireland, Professor of Cultural Heritage, will investigate innovative approaches to ensure progressive energy and emissions reductions that contribute to the future protection and promotion of the Shine Dome's unique heritage values. The project is being undertaken with support from the Australian Government’s National Heritage Grants program. Both online and in-person attendance is free, but bookings are essential as in-person spots are limited! You can also purchase a ticket for a post-symposium networking event for $15. Book now at https://www.science.org.au//sustainable-shine-dome-envisio

05.01.2022 You still have five days to submit your proposals for the Alastair Swayn Foundation's Research Grant! . $2000 Research Grants support projects which demonstrate our Guiding Principles of Excellence Innovation... Collaboration Progress Leadership . Applications are due Monday 8th June, 5pm AEST . #designgrants #architecturegrants #researchgrant #grantproposal #openaccess #australianarchitecture #australiandesign #landscapearchitecture #fashiondesign #productdesign #workplacedesign #disasterdesigns #sustainabledesign #housing #housingdesign #alastairswaynfoundation #alastairswayngrants See more

04.01.2022 Tickets still available for Tim Reeves book launch and author talk this Friday! Join housing historian, Tim Reeves as he discusses his new book, 'Winning Homes: 75 Australian House Design Competitions'. The book details a rich history dating back to 1827, exploring seventy-five Australian house design competitions over 150 years. Foundation director, Annabelle Pegrum AM will introduce Tim and his latest contribution to Australian architectural history. ... The talk will demonstrate how the ACT led the nation in terms of significance, distinctiveness and reach, and reveal how one competition very nearly changed the face of Canberra. Friday 27th November 12:30pm at the Canberra Museum and Gallery For more information and to book your spot, go to https://designcanberrafestival.com.au/event/tim-reeves-talk/ Presented as part of the annual DESIGN Canberra festival (9-29 November 2020) which celebrates and promotes Canberra as a global city of design. A Craft ACT: Craft + Design Centre initiative. The Alastair Swayn Foundation are proud sponsors of the 2020 DESIGN Canberra festival.

04.01.2022 Grant submissions are due today! You still have a few hours to get those applications in. Submissions close at 5pm AEST. . #grants #researchgrants #funding #architecture #landscapearchitecture #fashiondesign #workplacedesign #housing #bushfiredesign #disasterdesign #sustainability #productdesign #alastairswaynfoundation

04.01.2022 If you missed last night's 'Two Minutes to Midnight series: Design Revisited' you can watch the live-stream here! Hear Annabelle Pegrum AM (Alastair Swayn Foundation), Kelvin Ho (Akin Atelier) led by Kate Brennan (City Renewal Authority) as they discuss the proposed urban renewal project surrounding City Hill in Canberra, which will focus to transform the area in an Arts, Civic and Cultural Precinct. Presented as part of the annual DESIGN Canberra festival (9-29 November 2020...) which celebrates and promotes Canberra as a global city of design. A Craft ACT: Craft + Design Centre initiative. The Alastair Swayn Foundation are proud sponsors of the 2020 DESIGN Canberra festival.

04.01.2022 The Alastair Swayn Foundation is thrilled to announce the successful recipients of the first round of the 2020 Strategic Grants. Congratulations to both Sibling Architecture and Dr. Angelique Edmonds on being awarded $5000 to support their innovative and diverse research. 1. Sibling Architecture - Sibling Architecture is a mutli-discilplnary design practice directed by Amelia Borg, Nicholas Braun, Jane Caught, Qianyi Lim and Timothy Moore based in Melbourne and Sydney. by ...James Whiting . 2. Dr. Angelique Edmonds - Angelique Edmonds is a Senior Lecturer in Architecture at the University of South Australia and founder and creative director of the School for Creating Change. . #grantwinners #congratulations #grants #alastairswayngrants #research #australiandesign #australianarchitecture See more

02.01.2022 You still have 10 days to submit your grant proposal! Round Two applications close 5pm AEST next Friday, 18th September. . Three grants are on offer to support architecture and design research at all levels of career . Research Grants $2000... Strategic Grants $5000 The Alastair Swayn International Research Grant $15000 . Head to our website to apply now - Link in bio . If you have any questions, we're here to help, email [email protected] . #grants #researchfunding #alastairswaynfoundation #openaccess #travel #designresearch #architectureanddesign #architectureresearch #australianarchitecture #australiandesign See more

02.01.2022 Reminder: Proposals for our $5000 Strategic Grants are due Monday, 1st June at 5pm Research Grant applicants still have until the 8th June to submit proposals . Strategic Grants ($5000) support architecture and design research projects that focus on one of the high-priority areas identified by the Foundation:... - Sustainability and Bushfire Resilient Design - Housing - Workplace Design . Research grants ($2000) support innovative research that will benefit Australian architecture and design knowledge. Proposals must align with one or more of the Foundation’s Guiding Principles. . #funding #australianarchitecture #australiandesign #supportdesigners #supportarchitects #achitecture #design #openaccess #openaccessresearch See more

01.01.2022 The DESIGN Canberra 2020 program is out! Head to https://designcanberrafestival.com.au/calendar/ to check out all the full program of events now.