Stories

Stories

As a globally recognised faculty at the forefront of creative practice and critical inquiry, we have long shaped the discourse in art, design, architecture and urban innovation. Here we bring together the voices of our students, academics, researchers and industry partners, those who question, reimagine and lead, offering insights that not only respond to the now, but help define what’s next.

Redefining Artistic Space: The launch of the 2nd Studio

Amélie Scalercio, Lecturer and Coordinator of Drawing at Monash Art, Design and Architecture (MADA), is challenging how we perceive creative production through a new collaborative publication The Second Studio: Drawing on Contemporary Art in the Gallery. The publication is the culmination of Scarlecio’s extensive studio education research and first-of-its-kind collaboration between Monash Art, Design and Architecture (MADA) and the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA).

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.

Lisa’s journey to designing sustainable futures through innovation and research

Dr Lisa Fu’s journey through Monash Art, Design and Architecture is a powerful example of how deep research can pave the way for industry leadership.

Inside the studio

Students share what they’re making, exploring and learning as part of time with us

Next chapters

Our alumni reflect on life beyond Monash, and the work that shaped them

Research in action

Our research helps to see things differently, to raise new questions and develop innovative solutions

In practice

See how we work with industry across all disciplines