Set against the backdrop of Robin Boyd’s family home from 2–30 October, “Sunset Cocktails at Walsh Street” invites guests to explore the experimental modernist residence at dusk, with mid-century inspired cocktails, music and stories offering a glimpse into the Boyd’s social and creative life.
Adelaide will join Australia’s major cultural capitals in hosting Adelaide Design Week from 14–18 October. Transforming galleries, laneways and pop-up spaces across the CBD, the program will showcase 88 events including exhibitions, talks, workshops and tours, celebrating South Australia’s rich design talent and economy under the theme “every*one”.
Taking place in Winnings’ Richmond showroom on 14 October, Night School will tackle the theme “loose fit, long life,” focusing on spaces designed with adaptability in mind. The event will bring together Jared Webb of J.AR Office, Ineke Hutter of Studio Co and Co and Tali Roth of Studio Tali Roth to explore how designing for change, comfort and reuse can extend the lifespan of interiors, reduce waste and create spaces that remain relevant as needs evolve.
Adelaide’s First and Last event on 15 October will hear reflections from Dave Bickmore and Graham Charbonneau of Studio Gram and Adriana Hanna of Adriana Hanna Office on how each of their practices has evolved over time. With each designer and architect comparing one of the earliest projects in their career and contrasting it with their most recent work, the session promises to offer personal insights and candid conversations that touch on the stories behind the work, what’s remained constant and how the design landscape has shifted.
The 2026 Australian Architecture Conference scheduled from 30 October at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre and the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre will take on the theme “Together. Or Not at All?” to invite reflection on collaboration and shared solutions to contemporary challenges and innovations in the built environment. Both international and Australian speakers will gather to consider how the profession can take collective responsibility for Country, community, clients, climate and the future of practice.
Source: Architecture - architectureau
