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Refresh of Good Design Publication
- Tuesday, 29 May 2018
Image Above: Hamer Hall Redevelopment, Photographer - John Gollings
Have you ever wondered what good design is? The OVGA have refreshed the Good Design publication which aims to raise awareness of quality design, its value and how to achieve it. Good design creates a legacy that ensures Victoria is a place that is vibrant, economically thriving, healthy, sustainable, loved by its citizens, great to live in and visit.
The publication highlights that good design adds significant value. It illustrates the contribution good design makes to our public places, infrastructure and buildings. Seven principles are identified that are key to achieving high quality design outcomes.
You can access the refreshed publication here and the full Good Design series here.
Jill Garner - Life Fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects
- Friday, 20 April 2018
Congratulations to the Victorian Government Architect, Jill Garner who was recently elevated to a Life Fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects.
Melbourne Design Week - Good Design and Heritage
- Wednesday, 14 March 2018
As part of Melbourne Design Week the OVGA is supporting a presentation on Good Design and Heritage. Heritage buildings and places are loved by the general public but as the world and our lives change they sometimes need to be re-imagined. Good design married with existing heritage can result in design effects that have profound impacts on cities and communities. Emma Telford from Open House Melbourne is joined by leading heritage and architectural experts including Stuart MacIntyre, Jill Garner, Philip Goad and Peter Lovell in a one hour panel session for Melbourne Design Week looking at some great examples and principles behind good design and heritage.
Patrik Schumacher and Jill Garner MPavilion Recording
- Friday, 29 December 2017
Zaha Hadid Architects - Patrik Schumacher in conversation with Jill Garner on Saturday 4 November 2017
Open Space Designs Released - Caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossing Removal Project
- Monday, 04 December 2017
Final designs have been released for the linear public open space that integrates with the Caulfield to Dandenong level crossing removal project currently under construction. The design of the open space by Aspect Studios has been through an extensive consultation process with Councils and the Community Open Space Expert Panel (COSEP) chaired by Tim Entwisle the Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Botanic Gardens.
COSEP included local representatives, local Councils, Victoria Police, Bicycle Network and the Office of the Victorian Government Architect (OVGA) with Jill Garner, Sophie Patitsas and the Victorian Design Review Panel's Jon Shinkfield and Michael Walker.
When the design vision for this project was first released in early 2016 the OVGA emphasised the importance our continued involvement in the design development and refinement of the entire project to ensure that design excellence and quality was protected. Community and expert advice provided to the architects and landscape architects through COSEP and through the OVGA has been critical and enriched the design process ensuring the final design is inclusive, relevant to local communities and high quality.
Good Design and Heritage Publication
- Friday, 24 November 2017
An enduring legacy of any government is reflected through its heritage places. The publication 'Good Design and Heritage' is the seventh in a series that is helping to raise awareness of good design and promote discussion about its benefits and value. 'Good Design and Heritage' has been developed together with Heritage Victoria, the Heritage Council of Victoria and heritage architect Helen Lardner. As noted by Heritage Council Chair, Stuart Macintyre AO "Victoria's built heritage speaks eloquently of a rich history marked by constant growth and renewal. As its beneficiaries we seek to maintain and augment this legacy for future generations, and in making our contribution we enhance our appreciation of it".
Architects Announced for New Ballarat GovHub
- Monday, 06 November 2017
Award-winning design firm, John Wardle Architects has been appointed to design the new 'GovHub' precinct in Ballarat's CBD. The Victorian Government is investing $47.8 million in the new precinct, which will accommodate up to 1000 government employees. The new building will be integrated in the Civic Hall precinct, helping to revitalise Ballarat's CDB and promote growth in the local economy. The Office of the Victorian Government Architect has provided support as part of the Design Quality Team and will continue to provide guidance to Development Victoria throughout the project.
Urban Design Awards
- Thursday, 02 November 2017
The Office of the Victorian Government Architect congratulates the award winners for this years Urban Design Awards.
Shepparton Art Museum - competition winner announced
- Friday, 21 April 2017
The winner of the architectural competition for the $34.5 million new Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) was announced on 20th April 2017 as Denton Corker Marshall.
Read more: Shepparton Art Museum - competition winner announced
Watch This Place: Melbourne Design Week
- Wednesday, 29 March 2017
The Office of the Victorian Government Architect hosted the event 'Watch This Place' on Saturday 18th March, as part of Melbourne Design Week. Melbourne Design Week is an initiative of the Victorian Government in collaboration with the NGV. Experts from the Victorian Design Review Panel, along with the Victorian Government Architect, Jill Garner, presented their propositions for the future of Melbourne's built environment.