what’s on at ‘The Mark’
Hello
The Mark at the State Buildings is a Perth Design Week hub again this year, with a diverse range of conversations throughout the week - and throughout each day …
MORNING SESSIONS
Grab a coffee and join us at The Mark to start your day with Perth Design Week.
MEDIUM DENISTY
Friday 15 March
Join us for a conversation on the urban infill opportunities provided by the State Government’s new Medium Density Code, with architects Kate Fitzgerald and Matt Delroy Carr.
Presented by Whispering Smith and MDC Architects. Registration via link here.
INTERWEAVING THREADS
Monday 18 March This event focusses on key themes for WA’s interior designers, exploring innovative ideas and addressing local challenges. A morning of engaging discussions, industry insights and networking opportunities.
Presented by Design Matters. Registration via link here.
HOME INSPIRATION MARATHON
Sunday 17 March
Our popular Home Inspiration Marathon is back again for 2024. Hear from Perth’s award winning architects on the topic of sustainable home design, in a whole day marathon of presentations of their work. Find out how beautiful, high quality spaces can be achieved sustainably in this marathon of great design!
Presented by Perth Design Week. 5 sessions. Registration via links here.
LUNCH AT THE MARK
Join us for lunch at The Mark during Perth Design Week. Tickets for all lunchtime events include a delicious lunchbox from Shop 1875 at the State Buildings.
“MY HOME”
Friday 15 March
Join us to hear from architect and “My Home” founder Michelle Blakeley on how she is creating homes for people who are homeless.
Presented by Perth Design Week in collaboration with “My Home”. Supported by Laminex. Registration via link here.
GENDER SENSITIVE URBAN DESIGN
Monday 18 March
Enjoy a lunchbox and learn about Gender-Sensitive Urban Design. GSUD recognises that people experience public spaces differently based on gender.
Presented by the Women in Planning Network WA. Registration via link here.
LED BY CULTURE: COLLABORATIVE DESIGN AT SUBI EAST
Tuesday 19 March
Join us to hear about Subi East Six Seasons Bidi, a collaborative process reaping widespread rewards. Commissioned by Development WA, with Aboriginal Development Coordination by Karrda, Landscape Design by UDLA, Art Coordination by Apparatus, and the professional development of six Noongar artists.
Presented by Apparatus. Registration via link here.
NIGHT
Design conversations at The Mark continue into the evening during Perth Design Week …
AI: DESIGNING THE FUTURE
Friday 15 March
A panel of experts will discuss the intersection between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and creative industries, how AI is revolutionising the creative design process, and navigating ethics in a rapidly changing world of AI.
Presented by Apparatus. Registration via link here.
YOUNG PERTHIAN DESIGNERS UNMASKED
Tuesday 19 March
Young people are facing multiple once in a lifetime challenges; climate change, global pandemic, advancing technology, housing affordability, economic changes and rising cost of living. Listen to emerging Perth based designers on how they attempt to create opportunities amidst these challenges.
Presented by EmAGN. Registration via link here.
THE GAY* AGENDA IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Wednesday 20 March
This event looks at translating queer theory through a practical architectural lens and establishes several key frameworks that can be applied to various aspects of architectural design.
Presented by The Flaming Collective. Registration via link here.
AGDA WA: FRESH MINTS
Thursday 21 March
Get Fresh with Perth's design community. Fresh Mints will give you an introduction to the design practice and creative journeys of four professionals, who will share their learnings from their studies and from their entry into the industry.
Presented by Australian Graphic Design Association WA. Registration via link here.
We are looking forward to seeing you at Perth Design Week 2024!
Best wishes
Sandy Anghie and David Smith
PDW Co-Creators