Bloody hell, where am I?

This poster was discussed in a class I attended earlier this week (well - education is a lifelong experience). The most objectionable thing for me is stereotypification of being Australian - we’re just a bunch of ocker’s, and I admit to using the language however it is the subscription to this doctrine that reflects a lack of identifiable multiculturalism that is objectionable.

Iconic Icon

The press release with images reached me yesterday so I won’t hold you in suspense any longer.

Emeco, the manufacturer of the world famous, all aluminum 1006 Navy ® Chair, will launch a new design by Philippe Starck at the Milan Furniture Fair in April. Named Icon, the new design is a super-minimal rendering of Starck’s ideal chair.

Icon, like the Emeco navy chairs is hand made of 100% aluminum with a lifespan of 150 years and a lifetime guarantee.

The Future Now! conference

The key focus of this years RAIA conference will be Housing, Urban Design, Social + Cultural Issues, and the Environment. The organisers have invited a range of local and international speakers who are visionaries, and have an inspired and positive approach to the future of architecture.

RAIA Gold Medal Award announcement 9 March

The Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) Gold Medal Award, will be announced in Perth on Thursday 9 March 2006.

Previous Gold Medal winners include internationally recognised architects such as Glenn Murcutt, Keith Cottier, Gregory Burgess, Ken Woolley, Professor Peter McIntyre, Professor Brit Andresen, Gabriel Poole and Philip Cox.

Stay tuned for the results