Presented by the Naomi Milgrom Foundation, initiator of the MPavilion project, the inaugural Living Cities Forum will bring together six leading international architects and design-thinkers to consider the determining factors of a healthy and vibrant city. David Gianotten of OMA, co-architect of MPavilion 2017, will join us from Rotterdam as a guest speaker for this exciting…
Read MoreThe design release of MPavilion 2017 created quite the buzz across the world of architecture, garnering widespread media attention and excitement from across the globe including Japan, Russia, Germany, China, Australia and more. Scroll down for choice quotes and links. “The Naomi Milgrom Foundation has released the design of the 2017 MPavilion by Netherlands-based architects…
Read MoreWe’re beyond excited to share with you the design for MPavilion 2017, by OMA / Rem Koolhaas & David Gianotten. Taking its cues from the ancient ampitheatre, MPavilion 2017 blurs the lines between inside and outside, in a skilful yet empathetic manipulation of the surrounding landscape in Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Gardens. OMA’s MPavilion design seeks…
Read MoreFor the first time ever, we’re inviting submissions from architecture and design professionals, students and practitioners to contribute to our public program from 3 October 2017 to 4 February 2018. If you’ve ever wanted to collaborate with us by hosting a workshop, talk, debate, presentation, performance, installation or intervention at MPavilion—now’s your chance! We’re looking…
Read MoreExciting news in the world of architecture and design: the Naomi Milgrom Foundation—the very foundation that commissions MPavilion year-in, year out—has announced the arrival of the first Living Cities Forum 2017. Hailing from Melbourne, Rotterdam, London, Hong Kong, Barcelona, and Los Angeles, the City Futures Forum 2017 brings leading urban thinkers to Melbourne to consider the factors…
Read MoreNow you, your friends, or anyone in the world, can step back in time and visit MPavilion 2014, 2015, and 2016 as they were: all three live-on in stunning virtual form on Google Arts & Culture! From 360˚ street-view tours, images from all three MPavilions in the Queen Victoria Gardens, to photos, videos and digital recordings…
Read MoreWe are happy to announce that Studio Mumbai and Bijoy Jain’s MPavilion 2016 will soon have a new home at Melbourne Zoo! The relocation is now underway with assistance from the City of Melbourne, Naomi Milgrom Foundation and Kane Constructions. Designed by Bijoy Jain and Studio Mumbai, MPavilion 2016 is a beautiful architectural structure. Naomi Milgrom, patron of…
Read MoreWe’ve only just wrapped-up the MPavilion 2016/17 program and now we are thrilled to unwrap our next architect for you. The fourth MPavilion, arriving in spring 2017, will be designed by Netherlands–based architects Rem Koolhaas and David Gianotten of OMA. A creator of modern architectural icons, OMA is a prolific international practice of worldwide distinction…
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