UPCOMING EVENTS
Autodesk Solution Day
29 April, Sydney
Supporting corporate partner, Autodesk, invites Institute members to Solution Day. This premier event features a range of high profile speakers to address solutions to help companies be productive, reduce costs and stay competitive in a tough environment. Information and registration: autodesk.com.au/solutionday2009
Parallax, 2009 National Architecture Conference
30 April - 2 May, Melbourne

This year's national architecture conference gets underway at the end of the month. Featuring a terrific line-up of international and Australian guest speakers, and a super series of fringe events to sate your appetite for more! All the information is available at architecture.com.au/parallax.
Thanks to our conference sponsors, principal corporate partner BlueScope Steel; supporting corporate partners Lockwood, Dulux, Virgin Atlantic, Autodesk, Kingspan and Architectural Window Systems; and, event sponsors Form & Function, Viridian, Knauf Plasterboard, City of Melbourne, Standards Australia and University of Technology Sydney.
 Form & Function and designEX (co-located with Parallax)
30 April - 2 May, Melbourne
These trade-only events are FREE if you pre-register online. Registering online before the show saves you time and money plus you will automatically be entered into the prize draw to win over $10,000 worth of designer product. (On-site registration will be $25.)
2009 sees some exciting developments for Form & Function. The Australian Institute of Architects Bar, which is the networking hub of the show, is being revamped by MakMax Australia and architect Chris Bosse of LAVA. Stop by for a refreshing drink and to see how Chris Bosse will use the revolutionary MakMax product to transform the bar.
Form & Function and designEX are also supported by an exciting Seminar Series offering thought-provoking speakers covering the latest in design, architecture and construction. A highlight of the programme is the visit of Danish Architect Bjarke Ingels who will be holding seminars on the mornings of Thursday 30 April and Friday 1 May. For a full list of speakers and topics, visit formandfunction.com.au/seminars.
Australian Institute of Architects, Annual General Meeting
29 May, Melbourne
The AGM notice (with proxy form) was posted to all members with the March issue of Architecture Australia.
Charles Correa, International Speaker Series
2 June, Brisbane | 5 June, Melbourne | 9 June, Sydney
architecture.com.au/internationalspeakerseries
(Un)Loved Modern Conference, Conserving 20th Century Heritage
7-10 July, Sydney
Keynote speakers include Theo Prudon (US), John Schofield (UK), Phillip Goad (Aus) plus over fifty papers. Conference includes field visits, opening cocktails, conference dinner and closing event. Register now to take advantage of early bird rates. aicomos.com
Glenn Murcutt Masterclass
12-26 July, 'Riversdale' near Sydney
A residential design studio program open to practicing architects, teachers, postgraduates and senior students. Fellow tutors joining Glenn Murcutt are Brit Andresen, Richard Leplastrier and Peter Stutchbury. Only 30 places available. ozetecture.org |