Visit one of the oldest colonial buildings in Australia, view a rare sunken dairy and discover the history of Parramatta Park’s monuments on this tour. Examine original construction details, including lathe and plaster walls, colonial brickwork and a shingle roof. Delve into the daily lives of the humble and the elite of the colony.

After touring the dairy cottages, you will enjoy a walk encompassing the range of monuments in picturesque Parramatta Park to discover the stories and historic events they commemorate.

TICKETS: $20 Bookings Essential

HOST: Parramatta Heritage and Visitor Information Centre

In modernist philosophy, architecture and art are interchangeable. Come along to our inaugural Drawing on Modernism workshop and immerse yourself in architecture and design of the international style and mid-century modern to inspire your next drawings.

Join artist Eliza Gosse for an afternoon at Rose Seidler House, Harry Seidler’s first Australian architectural commission. With all original furnishings, carefully curated by Seidler himself, the house will transport you back to the 1950s. In her own work Gosse explores mid-century modern settings a through sleek and stylised paintings.

This small and relaxed drawing workshop is open to ages 15 years and over, and all experience levels. Bring along any favourite drawing materials; however, if you wish to work inside the house, please note that material use is limited for conservation reasons. Capacity is limited, and bookings are essential.

TICKETS: Bookings Essential

HOST: Sydney Living Museums

Presented by the Robin Boyd Foundation in conjunction with Four Pillars Gin and Haus of Fraser

Robin Boyd’s iconic Walsh Street residence was one of Melbourne’s hot-ticket party houses in the 1960’s. Now you can experience this modernist masterpiece as the dusk light dances across this unique architectural backdrop. On this informal tour, our guides will sharing anecdotes of parties past, as our mixologists serve signature 60’s inspired cocktails.

Robin and Patricia Boyd’s reputation for hosting was greatly admired and appreciated by Melbourne’s young & burgeoning creative establishment in the 1960’s. Designed to complement their bohemian lifestyle, with its floating salon and private central courtyard, Walsh Street lent itself to sophisticated entertainment. And the Boyd children, not always seen and heard in their own glass-fronted rear pavilion, were often enthralled spectators.

The Robin Boyd Foundation, in conjunction with Four Pillars Gin and Haus of Fraser, have curated some signature cocktails (and mocktails) for this unique experience. Consider making a special night of it – stop in for a unique sunset cocktail experience, then head out, perhaps rediscovering your favourite Melbourne restaurant.

TICKETS: Book Now

HOST: Melbourne Design Week | Robin Boyd Foundation

PRESENTED BY THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS

“Come and spend your lunch break with EmAGN for a guided tour of the award winning Moss Hotel by Circa Morris-Nunn Chua Architects. Hosted by Access Solutions and Alex Nielsen from Circa Morris-Nunn Chua, attendees will score a sneak peak into the hotel as well as insider knowledge about the installation of a modern lift in a heritage building!”

“MOSS 39 is a 21-suite boutique hotel tucked away in the upper floors of a historic sandstone building and its adjacent turn-of-the-20th century neighbour in the very centre of Salamanca Place.”

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Host: Australian Institute of Architects