News and events
News and events
Department of Architecture
News and Events brings together timely updates from our community of makers, thinkers, and researchers shaping the future of architecture. From public lectures and student initiatives to research milestones and global recognitions, it captures the evolving conversations, practices, and ideas that define our discipline today.
Monash University launches Transforming Cities Hub to tackle escalating climate and social stress in the Indo-Pacific
Monash University recently launched the Transforming Cities Hub, a major outward-facing initiative hosted by Monash Art, Design and Architecture (MADA). Signaling the University’s continued commitment to engaging with our regional neighbours, the new Hub serves as an anchor platform to deliver scalable, context-responsive urban and architectural interventions across the Indo-Pacific.
Sylvia Tong’s Journey from Monash to Government Leadership in Urban Design
For Sylvia Tong, urban design is ultimately about translating across different built environment sectors to create better spatial experiences for more people . Now a Senior Urban Designer at the Department of Transport and Planning, she works across land use and transport policy and planning, to help shape how Victorians experience public places and streets every day.
Alison Page at JCB | DOA Guest Lecture | Inside Practice
Join us in the office of JCB architects to hear about the practice of Alison Page, who is exhibiting a ...
Call for Bachelor of Architectural Design Tutors + Studio Leaders now open for S2 2026
Are you interested in teaching Architecture at Monash University?For Semester 2 2026 we have a number of open positions for Bachelor of Architectural Design Tutors and Studio Leaders .
Research in Action Symposia
The Monash Art, Design and Architecture (MADA) Research in Action Symposia is a dynamic program of events including exhibitions, f
Discover Architecture at Monash
Architecture is more than just buildings. At Monash, we’ll challenge you to look at how architecture shapes our world from ...
But First, Country
Presented by Bradley Kerr.
First Nations-Led Installation
The Blak Environment explores design that puts Country first in materiality, parameters and storytelling. but ...
First Nations-Led Installation
The Blak Environment explores design that puts Country first in materiality, parameters and storytelling. but ...
Designing with care: Annabelle Shaw’s vision for social housing
For Annabelle Shaw, architecture is much more than the physical structures that define our city. It is an emotional landscape that should offer comfort, safety, and a sense of belonging.
Ritualising Leisure
Ritualising Leisure is an invitation to reconsider how time spent together can be oriented towards collective care. Constructed from locally ...
Author talk—KA ME RA: Modern Japanese Architecture through the Photographer's Lens
Join author Ari Seligmann for a discussion in conjunction with the recent release of KA ME RA: Modern Japanese Architecture ...
Discover the Master of Architecture at Monash
Join us for an online information session to hear about our Master of Architecture and how you can work towards ...
Experience Day - Architecture making workshop
Join us for an architecture making workshop at Monash University.
Join this workshop to find out what it's like to be ...
Join this workshop to find out what it's like to be ...
Situations | Architect Brew Koch| DOA Guest Lecture
Join us to hear about the work and thought of Architect Brew Koch. They are a Melbourne-based architecture studio led ...
Outdoor Domesticity | Ricardo Divesa | DOA Guest Lecture
Join us for a lecture hosted by the Department of Architecture, Monash University.
The lecture will present a collection of five ...
The lecture will present a collection of five ...
The Profit Is The Commons | Francois Decoster | DOA Guest Lecture
Join us for a guest lecture hosted by the Department of Architecture, Monash University, presented in partnership with Urban Design ...
Victorian Government Architects: Celebrating 20 Years of Design Impact
Presented by Office of the Victorian Government Architect.
Victorian Government Architect Jill Garner joins former Government Architects Geoffrey London (2008–2014), John ...
Victorian Government Architect Jill Garner joins former Government Architects Geoffrey London (2008–2014), John ...
Beyond Rezoning: Delivering Liveable Neighbourhoods
This workshop looks beyond rezoning to consider how healthy and liveable neighbourhoods can be delivered.
In response to the housing crisis, ...
In response to the housing crisis, ...
Before Building: Dialogue in Collective Design Practice
Presented by Danielle Peck (Architecture Associates / Monash School of Art, Design and Architecture) and Ben Waters (Waters Architects / ...
Melbourne Design Week
Monash Art, Design and Architecture is running an exciting program of events as part of Melbourne Design Week 2026 and ...
Monuments
A monument does not necessarily equate to a monumental building.
Monuments are everywhere. Sometimes they are subtle, a rock or a ...
Monuments are everywhere. Sometimes they are subtle, a rock or a ...
Future Building: Making Buildings Better
The Future Building Initiative presents an exhibition, workshop and public forum as part of Melbourne Design Week.
Future Building: Making Buildings ...
Future Building: Making Buildings ...
KA ME RA Modern Japanese Architecture Through The Photographer's Lens
Join us for a book launch at the Victorian Pride Centre.
In conjunction with the recent release of KA ME RA ...
In conjunction with the recent release of KA ME RA ...
Open Day at Caulfield
Find out why Monash University is leading the way in art, design and architecture education.
You can find information online, but ...
You can find information online, but ...
Open Day at Clayton
Find out why Monash University is leading the way in art, design and architecture education.
You can find information online, but ...
You can find information online, but ...