Take a tour of some of Sydney’s most important architectural developments with the Australian Architecture Association (AAA). more

One of Australia’s leading architectural scholars leads a tour of Harry Seidler’s towers. The tour begins in the Cove Apartment building with what is considered to be the finest public foyer in Sydney. Hartoonian, who has studied Seidler’s life and work closely, discusses what makes these towers particularly appropriate to Sydney’s conditions, how weight is transferred to elegant columns to reduce the mass of a building and the role of Italian engineer Nervi in the construction of Seidler’s first towers in Sydney. more

Take a close look at Sydney’s modern skyscrapers. This walk reveals the architect of Sydney’s tallest skyscraper, what a curtain wall building is, why Australia Square is round, when fire regulations changed to allow buildings higher than 13 storeys and where the highest garden in Sydney is located. more

Starting in Australia’s oldest public precinct at Hyde Park Barracks, this tour delivers a 200-year journey through time in a two-hour walk. Meet Sydney’s first architect; hear about his passage to Australia in chains and his skills in designing finely detailed brick buildings. Learn about the difference between Beaux Artes and Art Deco, why Martin Place was closed to cars, when communications determined the location of most bank buildings and how ideas for modern architecture were developed. more

Experience the award-winning Arthur and Yvonne Boyd Education Centre, designed by Glenn Murcutt, Wendy Lewin and Reg Lark. Recently nominated in Architectural Review one of the most influential buildings in Australia in the past 25 years, the centre is located at Riversdale, a 20-minute drive from Nowra, overlooking the Shoalhaven River. These guided tours highlight the building’s sustainable design features and extraordinary detailing. more

Krispin K, international trend forecaster and fashion guru, returns this year to explore the modern movement in Australia with a fast-paced, fun-filled tour of the new exhibition Modern times. more