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Contemporary Library Design - Exploring Biyal-a

Presented in partnership with Geelong Design Week

2024-11-26 16:00:00 2024-11-26 17:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Contemporary Library Design - Exploring Biyal-a Geelong Design Week is an annual event that celebrates Geelong's UNESCO City of Design status by offering a vibrant array of workshops, exhibitions, and talks. Over 10 days from 21 to 30 Nov, 2024. Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library -

Tuesday, November 26
4:00pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-26 16:00:00 2024-11-26 17:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Contemporary Library Design - Exploring Biyal-a Geelong Design Week is an annual event that celebrates Geelong's UNESCO City of Design status by offering a vibrant array of workshops, exhibitions, and talks. Over 10 days from 21 to 30 Nov, 2024. Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library -

Geelong Design Week is an annual event that celebrates Geelong's UNESCO City of Design status by offering a vibrant array of workshops, exhibitions, and talks. Over 10 days from 21 to 30 Nov, 2024.

This panel discussion will explore the unique design aspects of the new Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library and in particular the incorporation of Wadawurrung cultural elements and stories into the design of the building, such as the living water narrative, as well as aspects of community programming and social activation for a new community.

Panellists:

  • Corrina Eccles - Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation
  • Aleksander Borek - Buchan Architects
  • David McCartney - City of Greater Geelong
  • Vanessa Schernickau - Geelong Regional Libraries

Panel Chair/Facilitator:

  • Marsha Uppill - Director/Co-Founder, Arranyinha

If you require any assistance with attending this event, please notify us of your access requirements via events@grlc.vic.gov.au or 4201 0600 at least two weeks prior to the event date.

Image credit: Tom Roe

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Lectures |

TAGS: | recommended |

Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0672

Hours

Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library

Mon, Aug 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 10:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 2:00PM to 4:30PM

Tel: (03) 4201 0672

Upcoming events

Thu, Aug 28, All day
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Thu, Aug 28, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
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Fri, Aug 29, All day
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Fri, Aug 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Sat, Aug 30, All day
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Sun, Aug 31, All day
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Mon, Sep 01, All day
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Wed, Sep 03, All day
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Wed, Sep 10, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
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