The future is here!

The future of architectural photography has arrived.

Renowned photographer John Gollings has today photographed our latest project, Info Corner at RMIT University, using the same stereoscopic 3D process he employed for the Now + When exhibition at this year's Venice Architecture Biennale.

We believe that this is the first time anywhere in the world that a built architecture project has been photographed using this technique. The images will appear in 3D as described here in Architecture Australia magazine.

Stay tuned for more details and spectacular images to emerge!

Melbourne Open House 2010

Visitors can go on a self-guided tour of the Recital Centre with technical guides on hand to point out the many interesting features of the Centre. All areas are accessible (except the stage in Elisabeth Murdoch Hall).

Further details are available on the Open House website.

State of Design Festival

Premier's Design Awards - Melbourne Recital Centre and MTC Theatre from State of Design on Vimeo.

The State of Design Festival begins today!

The Melbourne Recital Centre and MTC Theatre are shortlisted for the Premier's Design Awards, one of the four programs during the festival.

The festival increases the awareness of the value of design and showcases how design generates innovation, promotes sustainability and adds value to business and society.

Festival programs demonstrate and broadly communicate how the Victorian and Australian design profession can improve living conditions, create sustainable development opportunities, and generate new and innovative products and services; in turn, providing economic benefit for the state of Victoria.

By communicating to Victorian, Australian and international audiences, the Festival promotes a deeper understanding of design capability and value.

The 2010 State of Design Festival will take place from 14 – 25 July throughout metropolitan Melbourne, and regional centres around Victoria.

Next stage for Hamer Hall

Melbourne said goodnight to Hamer Hall on July 4 as it closed its doors ahead of its $128.5 million redevelopment.

The new designs for Hamer Hall open the building up to the river bank and St Kilda Rd. The design is a radical rethink of the 30 year old building that will increase access while maintaining its heritage features.

For further images and details of the project please visit the Arts Centre website.