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What is the human scale?
The heart of The Human Scale, a documentary directed by Andreas Dalsgaard, is the way that people relate to their cities and public spaces – as seen through the eyes of Jan Gehl and his associates. And they really do look. At different times … Continue reading
‘Fast fashion’ and future trends
We’re lucky to live in a city that prides itself on its fashion, from the big brands housed in Myer and David Jones, to boutique, Melbourne-based labels. Ahead of tonight’s Melbourne Conversations fashion talk, we spoke to Alasdair MacKinnon, designer … Continue reading
KeepCup: Make your caffeine green
Melburnians love nothing more than a hot coffee on a cold winter’s day, but the environmental impact of a takeaway cup can leave a bitter taste in the mouth of many. Environmentally aware cafe owners Abigail Forsyth and her bother … Continue reading
New-fashioned windows
One of the most stylish weeks in fashion kicks off in Melbourne this week: the 2013 L’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival.  From the catwalk to shop fronts, you’ll find the latest designs throughout our city. Art enthusiasts and visitors can join the … Continue reading
Knowledge Week: Become a human sponge
Have you played with any virtual soma cubes recently? Or been scanned by a giant magnifying glass that zooms in to your DNA? You can do this all this and more at the free augmented reality interactive experience, at Federation Square until … Continue reading
A string of new stalls
Melbourne artists, designers and craftspeople put a new spin on the term ‘fresh produce’ in their new digs at Queen Victoria Market’s String Bean Alley. A hundred years ago, M Shed at the Queen Vic was the place to buy … Continue reading
