Urban Design Forum WA

New Speakers Added - URBAN DESIGN FORUM PECHA KUCHA SERIES

Join us at the Urban Design Forum WA's annual PECHA KUCHA SERIES. The forum is in two parts.

https://events.humanitix.com/urban-design-forum-pecha-kucha-series-2026-1

Part 1 - The Planning Institute of Australia’s Urban Design-related Awards Showcase

The Planning Institute of Australia Urban Design Related Awards Showcase features the best of the annual planning awards. The winners have just 10 minutes to present their project, followed by questions from the audience. Join us for this fast-paced and entertaining session.

Presenters/Projects

Harry Cunningham - PIA 2025 Planning Champion - World’s longest City documentary film-maker

Regal Subiaco - City of Subiaco, together with Westbridge Funds Management, Space Collective Architects, Planning Solutions, and the Regal Theatre Foundation.

Future of Fremantle Place and Economic Vision - WAPC & DPLH with Hatch (Presented by Hatch)

Part 2 - Launch of 'Requiem for the ‘Australian Dream” - Sergio Famiano

UDF is proud to join in the launch of 'Requiem for the ‘Australian Dream’’ by leading local planner and author Sergio Famiano. Planners are being blamed for the housing affordability crisis but are often left out of the public discussion. Hear from a planner who has taken the time to document the broader issues and explain the planner's role in the solutions.

Sergio Famiano is the author of ‘The New Australian Dream – Rethinking our homes and cities to solve the housing crisis’, published in 2022. The book examines the origins of the Australian Dream of home ownership, Australia’s love affair with the house and block with a car and the ‘growing shadows’ that have emerged with suburban living and its transformation of Australian cities from the 1950’s onwards. In his latest book – ‘Requiem for the Australian Dream’, Sergio examines the birth of the ‘Australian Dream’ of home ownership under Menzies, to its death in the 2000s. Requiem for the ‘Australian Dream’ examines the historical elements and varied government policies and pure greed that turned the Australian Dream of home ownership into a nightmare. The book takes a proactive dive into the roots of the crisis, and offers feasible solutions going forward to ensure affordable home ownership can again become a right for future generations of Australians.

Just weeks to go before this big night. 18 February 2026

The Urban Design Forum - Pecha Kucha Series. Planning Institute of Australia Awards Showcase & Requiem for the Australian Dream - Book Launch

URBAN DESIGN FORUM PECHA KUCHA SERIES
Join us at the Urban Design Forum WA's annual PECHA KUCHA SERIES. The forum is in two parts.

Part 1 - The Planning Institute of Australia’s Urban Design-related Awards Showcase

The Planning Institute of Australia Urban Design Related Awards Showcase features the best of the annual planning awards. The winners have just 10 minutes to present their project, followed by questions from the audience. Join us for this fast-paced and entertaining session.

Part 2 - Launch of 'Requiem for the ‘Australian Dream” - Sergio Famiano
UDF is proud to join in the launch of 'Requiem for the ‘Australian Dream’’ by leading local planner and author Sergio Famiano. Planners are being blamed for the housing affordability crisis but are often left out of the public discussion. Hear from a planner who has taken the time to document the broader issues and explain the planner's role in the solutions.

https://events.humanitix.com/urban-design-forum-pecha-kucha-series-2026-1

BUILT ENVIRONMENT / URBAN DESIGN AWARDS 2025 - PECHA KUCHA

The Urban Design Forum [WA], along with our supporters - the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, and the Australian Institute of Architects – proudly present the Urban Design Award Winners 2025 Pecha Kucha.

The event will showcase State award winners in the built environment/ urban design fields from the Australian Institute of Architects and the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects. This is part one of a two-part series, with the soon-to-be-announced Planning Institute of Australia Awards to follow in December.

Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn, and be inspired by a night of creativity and innovation under the city lights at Hames Sharley Architects.

Follow the link for tickets. https://events.humanitix.com/udf-pecha-kucha-series-2025-pt1

TICKETS $25 (booking essential)
Tuesday 11 November – 5.30 pm to 8.00 pm
Hosted @ Hames Sharley - Level 3/712 Hay Street Mall, Perth WA 6000, Australia

Light food and drink provided by UDF.

Successful Wrap-Up of the Urban Design Forum Pecha Kucha Series 2024

Perth’s leading urban designers came together for the final Urban Design Forum WA event of the year. The forum featured the Planning Institute of Australia (WA)’s 2024 urban design award winners, alongside a stimulating discussion about the recently unveiled Perth Foreshore Masterplan revitalisation.

The PIA award presentations were inspiring thanks to:

Andrew Howe
Tom Griffiths
Nicholas Temov

Maddie Ford

Julian Bolleter's Perth Foreshore Masterplan presentation was an insightful exploration of the historical interventions and highlighted the complex political, climate, and site constraints shaping its future.

Francesco Maria Mancini stimulated imagination with the foreshore design work being delivered through his program by Perth Urban Research Lab.

There was broad support for a strong River Front vision but some significant questions around appropriate scope, funding and delivery.

The evening wrapped up with lively conversations as we reconnected with colleagues and reflected on priorities for 2025 and beyond.

A big thank you to our partners at the design Institutes, and thank you to the lead representatives for turning up in person.

Vicki Lummer RPIA (Fellow)
Planning Institute of Australia

Jon Everett
AILA WA - Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA)

Jonathan Speer
Australian Institute of Architects

And to Hames Sharley for providing such a fantastic venue and support for the event!

Thank you - See you next year.

julian bolleter
Cameron Leckey
Belinda Foster
Dean Webster
Ross Donaldson

Planning Institute of Australia WA’s 2024 Urban Design Related Award Winners Showcase & Perth Foreshore Masterplan Panel Discussion

Join us at the Urban Design Forum WA’s Last Forum for the Year. We have created something unique to wind things up. Not only with the forum showcase the Planning Institute of Australia (WA)’s Urban Design related award winners, but several leading experts will join us for a panel on the recently announced Perth Foreshore Masterplan revitalisation.

We know the City of Perth has spent several years developing the recently released master plan. Is this the plan to end all plans, and what are the challenges to its delivery?

Agenda -
2024 Urban Design Related Awards Showcase - The Planning Institute of Australia 2024 awards will be announced on 8 November 2024. The awards have become a treasure trove of design-focused projects, including the Great Place award. Come and hear from the PIA (Urban Design) Award winners.

Perth Foreshore Masterplan Panel Discussion - Presenters / Panel
Dr julian bolleter - Director Australian Urban Design Research Centre /Take Me to The River Author
Francesco Maria Mancini – Perth Urban Research Lab / Professor Curtin University
Nicholas Temov - Associate Hames Sharley (Panel Expert)

TICKETS $15 Bookings Essential - Food and Beverage provided by UDF (WA)
Monday 25 Nov – 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm
Hosted @ Hames Sharley of Hay Street Mall

Supported by
Planning Institute of Australia
AILA WA
Royal Australia Institute of Architects

TICKETS $15 Bookings Essential - Food and Beverage provided by UDF (WA)
Monday 25 Nov – 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm
Hosted @ Hames Sharley of Hay Street Mall

Link to tickets
https://events.humanitix.com/udf-2024-pechakucha-2

URBAN DESIGN AWARDS 2024 PECHA KUCHA - Don't miss out.

Urban Design Forum has pulled together the URBAN DESIGN AWARDS 2024 PECHA KUCHA, celebrating the best of Urban Design in WA. It is a pleasure to work with fellow UDF Co-Chair Anna Kelderman and the Australian Institute of Architects [WA] Australian Institute of Landscape Architecture and Award winners to bring this together. Thanks to Hatch Urban Solutions for hosting - amazing support.

See the outline below.
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UDF Invitation

Hello,
Are you ready for a night of creativity in the city? Join us at Urban Design Forum's URBAN DESIGN AWARDS 2024 PECHA KUCHA event, hosted by Hatch, on Monday, 16 September, at 5:30 pm. Don't miss this opportunity to network, learn, and be inspired by the best in urban design. Four award-winning projects will be presented by their designers. The projects span Architecture (Australian Institute of Architects Awards 2024) and Landscape (Australian Institute of Landscape Architecture Awards 2024).

Projects and Presenters
SubiPOP | Postal Walk - 2024 AILA WA Award for Urban Design - Julian Croudace – Propagule Consulting

190 St George Terrace - 2024 RAIA The J. Septimus Roe Award for Urban Design - Kristjan Donaldson - Donaldson Boshard with Rezen Studio

Manatj Park - 2024 AILA WA Award for Urban Design - Jon Everett- Plan E

Bob Hawke College Stage 2 - RAIA The G. Temple Poole Award (Top honour) - David Gulland- Hassell

Details
16 September, 5:30 pm - 8 pm
Drinks and snacks provided by UDF
Tickets $15 (Booking essential)
See you there!

(Event supported by the Australian Institute of Architects, the Australian Institute of Landscape Architecture and the Planning Institute of Australia)

Monday, 16 September 2024 5:30 pm - 8 pm
Urban Design Forum - URBAN DESIGN AWARDS 2024 PECHA KUCHA
Register below

Urban Design Forum - URBAN DESIGN AWARDS 2024 PECHA KUCHA
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BOOK HERE
https://bit.ly/3yW7a2I

URBAN DESIGN AWARDS 2024 PECHA KUCHA - Don't miss out.

Urban Design Forum has pulled together the URBAN DESIGN AWARDS 2024 PECHA KUCHA, celebrating the best of Urban Design in WA. It is a pleasure to work with fellow UDF Co-Chair Anna Kelderman and the Australian Institute of Architects [WA] Australian Institute of Landscape Architecture and Award winners to bring this together. Thanks to Hatch Urban Solutions for hosting - amazing support.

See the outline below.
____
UDF Invitation

Hello,
Are you ready for a night of creativity in the city? Join us at Urban Design Forum's URBAN DESIGN AWARDS 2024 PECHA KUCHA event, hosted by Hatch, on Monday, 16 September, at 5:30 pm. Don't miss this opportunity to network, learn, and be inspired by the best in urban design. Four award-winning projects will be presented by their designers. The projects span Architecture (Australian Institute of Architects Awards 2024) and Landscape (Australian Institute of Landscape Architecture Awards 2024).

Projects and Presenters
SubiPOP | Postal Walk - 2024 AILA WA Award for Urban Design - Julian Croudace – Propagule Consulting

190 St George Terrace - 2024 RAIA The J. Septimus Roe Award for Urban Design - Kristjan Donaldson - Donaldson Boshard with Rezen Studio

Manatj Park - 2024 AILA WA Award for Urban Design - Jon Everett- Plan E

Bob Hawke College Stage 2 - RAIA The G. Temple Poole Award (Top honour) - David Gulland- Hassell

Details
16 September, 5:30 pm - 8 pm
Drinks and snacks provided by UDF
Tickets $15 (Booking essential)
See you there!

(Event supported by the Australian Institute of Architects, the Australian Institute of Landscape Architecture and the Planning Institute of Australia)

Monday, 16 September 2024 5:30 pm - 8 pm
Urban Design Forum - URBAN DESIGN AWARDS 2024 PECHA KUCHA
Register below

Urban Design Forum - URBAN DESIGN AWARDS 2024 PECHA KUCHA
eventbrite.com.au

BOOK HERE
https://bit.ly/3yW7a2I

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The Planning Institute of Australia Awards will follow later in the year. Remember to enter the awards before 6 September.

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Urban Design Forum - URBAN DESIGN AWARDS 2024 PECHA KUCHA Don't miss this opportunity to network, learn, and be inspired by the best in urban design. Get ready for a night of creativity in the City.

A LITTLE POST HERE ON FACEBOOK FROM OUR EVENT TWO YEARS AGO. THAT WAS THEN, AND WE ARE ABOUT TO POST ON THE 2023 EVENT

The Urban Design Forum [WA], in association with the Planning Institute of Australia, the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects and the Australian Institute of Architects, proudly presents the Urban Design Award Winners 2022 Pecha Kucha and end-of-year wind-up!

The event will showcase State and National award winners in urban design from the Australian Institute of Architects, the Planning Institute of Australia, and the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, giving each winner 10 minutes to illustrate how their project achieves design excellence.

A LITTLE POST HERE ON FACEBOOK FROM OUR EVENT TWO YEARS AGO. THAT WAS THEN, AND WE ARE ABOUT TO POST ON THE 2024 EVENT

The Urban Design Forum [WA], in association with the Planning Institute of Australia, the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects and the Australian Institute of Architects, proudly presents the Urban Design Award Winners 2022 Pecha Kucha and end-of-year wind-up!

The event will showcase State and National award winners in urban design from the Australian Institute of Architects, the Planning Institute of Australia, and the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, giving each winner 10 minutes to illustrate how their project achieves design excellence.

Hey Community!

The Urban Design Forum WA is back for the year. Our design community's passion for good design that reflects local character and creates vibrant and liveable communities has led us to this fora series.

The UDFWA's Design Principles series is focused on Design WA's 10 design principles and how these are being applied to different types and scales of projects.

Our next forum will look at how design of major infrastructure in precincts addresses the Amenity principle, and what this means for places and communities.

Join us on the 21st of February at 5pm WST for this COVID friendly (online) forum and share in this important conversation.

Register to attend at https://lnkd.in/gqq4_kEe

See you online 😊

Sounds like a great evening with many excellent projects!