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Design NSW: Travelling Scholarship
The winner of the Design NSW: Travelling Scholarship has been announced.
The inaugural Design NSW: Travelling Scholarship is a new award presented by the Powerhouse Museum and British Council with Arts NSW. The first winner – Matthew Huynh - was announced on 7 August at the official launch of Sydney Design 08. Huynh picked up $18,000 in prize money, used to fund an overseas sabbatical and develop his professional career. more
Events
House of tomorrow, with Judith O’Callaghan and Karen McCartney, hosted by Tim RossAt the end of World War II, Australia faced a housing crisis. In response, government, the media and architects became actively engaged in providing practical solutions. It was a period of experimentation and brave new ideas. Given the many issues surrounding the provision of affordable and sustainable housing today, are there lessons to be learnt from this period? more
Exhibitions
Australian International Design AwardsThe most outstanding examples of the latest Australian design and innovation from the 2008 Australian International Design Awards are now on display. The Powerhouse Museum’s annual selection from the finalists include a personal tracking device for skiers and snowboarders, a communications device for firefighters, an electronic earplug for communication in loud environments, and a selection of models from the Australian Design Awards – Dyson Student Awards. more
Talks
Talks After NoonFree lunch-time talks every Wednesday and Sunday at the Powerhouse. Throughout August Talks After Noon focuses on some of the unique events, exhibitions and people featured in SD08. more
Walks
AAA walksTake a tour of some of Sydney’s most important architectural developments with the Australian Architecture Association (AAA). more
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