Future Forum - Design Futures

In a world of uncertainty and accelerating change, the systems that support the way we live, learn, work and play are struggling to adapt.

Often shaped by 19th century tools to support 20th century ideas, these systems are irrevocably unequipped to solve our 21st century challenges. Rapid climate change, colonial legacies, growing social inequality, housing affordability, high inflation and global supply chain disruption—are indicators that highlight the expiration of these systems and the critical need for transformative intervention.

As architects, designers, engineers, makers and professionals, operating within private and public realms, how can we influence these systems?

How do we extend our agency as the deliverers of the built environment to the shapers of the systems we operate within?

Design Futures will bring together local, interstate and international architects and designers to share their award-winning projects and strategic design tools for realising widespread system change.

Dan Hill, Director at Melbourne School of Design, will lead the discussion by sharing international insights and world best practice amassed from his time in the UK, Sweden, Italy and Finland, along with ideas for what might be possible in Australia.

Demonstrator projects from Anna Maskiell (Public Realm Lab), Amelia Borg and Nick Braun (Sibling Architecture) and Lucinda McLean (NMBW), will unpack navigating existing system constructs to realise outcomes equipped for the 21st century.

We will also be joined by the Deputy Premier, the Hon. Susan Close MP, for an opening address.

As always, there will be opportunity for audience participation throughout the course of the event and an invitation to enjoy each other’s company afterwards over food and drinks.

Auditorium (Level 1, 128 King William St, Adelaide)

1:45 - 2:00 pm Arrival and Registration

2:00 - 5:00 pm Welcome & Keynote, Guest Speakers, Panel Discussion, and Q & A

5:00 - 7:00 pm Networking with drinks & canapes at (Level 1, 131 King William St, Adelaide )

Building Futures is proudly supported by our very generous partners.

Networking Partner

Rawsons Appliances

Table Partners

Arup, ASH, Architectural Window Systems, BCA Engineers, BESTEC, Brickworks, BlueScope, Chris Sale Consulting, Cosentino, dsquared Consulting, FDC Building, Partek, Polytec, Rider Levett Bucknall, Stratco, Stylecraft

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Future Forum is an initiative of Das Studio. For more information visit Future Forum.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Adelaide Town Hall, 128 King William Street, Adelaide, Australia