Architecture, Design And Planning, University Of Sydney

The way we think about building is due for a dramatic overhaul. Despite innovation and rapid transformation in other industrial sectors, buildings are still designed and made much as they were 50 years ago. Join us 16 August at 6pm for a special event with leading architects and industry experts as we discuss building to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

Instead of a renovation reality TV show about happy couples revamping homes for a quick dollar on a fast flip, Professor of Urban Planning Nicole Gurran pitches a program that redesigns the housing system in favour of first home buyers and lower income renters.

"Towers and blocks are going up where there is not the capacity and then services and infrastructure have to play catch up", explains A/Prof Paul Jones in his interview with 9 News about the urgent need for better urban planning as our population increases.

When an event is only held once a year you know it’s not to be missed, and Open Day is no exception. Here's how to make the most of your day and prep like a pro! https://bit.ly/2KrwpuF

Successful businesses need to continually create new value for their customers. Design is the discipline of creating new value, so an understanding of design is as important as accounting, law and marketing. The Master in Design is set to become the new MBA for innovation and strategy.

#FestUrbanism returns 4-13 September 2018 with a stellar lineup of talent covering everything from water sensitive urban design, housing for health, designing interactive urban apps, and soft-core urbanism. Check out the event program! bit.ly/2vqoKas

With our 25 millionth resident about to arrive, can our cities cope with a growth rate that remains above the global average? Paul Jones, Associate Professor of Urban Planning, discusses the challenges of urban sprawl.

Ahead of tonight's centenary lecture, our special guest and internationally renowned architect, Daniel Libeskind, spoke to @architectureau about his design process, humanistic architecture and the importance of inscribing a narrative to a place.

Tomorrow is the last day to experience the future of apartment living in our full-scale apartment prototype at the Tin Sheds Gallery! Architect David Tapias-Monne is running lunchtime tours from 12-12:30pm #usydinnovation

Let us change your view of the city! #FestUrbanism returns 4-13 September 2018 in Sydney and Melbourne, discussing everything from water sensitive urban design, housing for health, designing interactive urban apps, and soft-core urbanism. Check out the event program!

Evelina Ozola, co-founder of Fine Young Urbanists, an architecture and urban planning practice that aims to improve liveability in Latvian cities, will be speaking about reclaiming the street and the power of public spaces at our centenary event on 'Designing for the Next Century' this Friday, 3rd August: bit.ly/2LMVrsL

Experience the future of apartment living in our full-scale apartment prototype at the Tin Sheds Gallery for Innovation Week! Architect David Tapias-Monne is running daily lunchtime tours this week and a 5pm tour on 2nd August!

They are part of this new generation of Latvian creatives, with international experiences, who want to bring innovative changes to their country. Evelina Ozola, co-founder of Fine Young Urbanists, an architecture and urban planning practice that aims to improve liveability in Latvian cities, will be discussing the power of public spaces at our centenary event this Friday, 3rd Aug: https://bit.ly/2LMVrsL

Named three times in Creativity 50, a list of the world’s most influential creative people, Nick Law is a creative visionary and Chief Creative Officer of Publicis Groupe. In his Centenary Symposium keynote lecture this Thursday, 2nd August Nick will discuss the role design plays in managing change and reimagining the future.

Not long to go till our gala featuring architectural giant, Daniel Libeskind! Responsible for some of the most recognisable architectural landmarks including the Jewish Museum in Berlin, the World Trade Center master plan and the Bundeswehr Military History Museum in Dresden, catch Libeskind this Friday, 3rd August: https://bit.ly/2LMVrsL

To celebrate 100 years of Architecture, Design & Planning at USYD we're hosting a public event this Friday, 3 August focused on designing for the next century. Featuring international speakers inc New York architect and urban designer, Maria Aiolova of Terreform ONE and co-founder of Latvia's Fine Young Urbanists' practice, Evelina Ozola.

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Norman Edwards, alumnus and former lecture at the University of Sydney, who left his mark on numerous campuses and on the careers of hundreds if not thousands of young architects worldwide.

Breaking! Indesignlive are the first Australian publication to interview Daniel Libeskind ahead of his keynote address at our Centenary Gala. They chat identity, design competitions and why architecture is truly ‘the art of memory’ 😍

One week to go until our gala featuring this architectural giant! Check out Daniel Libeskind's interview with Harvard Business Review on his life's work.