Venturous: Design Practice Research Futures in Architecture & Urban Design

31 Jul 2026 - 19 Sep 2026
Free
Design Hub Gallery | Level 2, Building 100, RMIT University. Corner Victoria & Swanston St, Carlton

RMIT Galleries are delighted to present 'VENTUROUS: Design Practice Research Futures in Architecture & Urban Design'.

VENTUROUS brings together the projects and design explorations of innovative contemporary architects and designers associated with the RMIT University School of Architecture & Urban Design’s groundbreaking design practice PhD program, over the last decade. The School’s focus is on ideas-led venturous design experimentation that seeks to contribute to the future of our disciplines and professions in an increasingly complex world. The exhibition makes visible the projects, processes, and propositions of these practitioners, capturing both current practice and innovations that have emerged from their design-practice explorations. It is a must see for those interested how designers undertake experimentation through design. 

Curators: Vivian Mitsogianni, Leanne Zilka & Sophie Sung

VENTUROUS showcases the work of leading Australian and international practitioners: Natalie Alima, Alisa Andrasek, Michael Banney, Beau de Belle, Matias del Campo, John Doyle, Anthony Hoete, Emma Jackson, Mark Jacques, Gwyllim Jahn, Roger Kemp, Christian Lange, Michael Lavery, Erik L'Heureux, Carey Lyon, Patrick Macasaet, Sandra Manninger, Eva Prats, Giles Retsin, Deborah Saunt, Roland Snooks, Fleur Watson and Leanne Zilka.

This exhibiion is presented by the School of Architecture and Urban Design and the College of Design and Social Context at RMIT University.

Opening Hours

11am - 5pm Tuesday to Friday
12pm - 4pm Saturday
Closed on public holidays

Free entry

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VENTUROUS: Design Practice Research Futures in Architecture & Urban Design - Opening Celebration

30 Jul 2026

Vivian Mitsogianni, Dean of the School of Architecture & Urban Design and Professor of Architecture, warmly invites you to celebrate the opening of this exhibition, which brings together the projects and design explorations of innovative contemporary architects and designers associated with the RMIT School of Architecture & Urban Design’s groundbreaking design practice PhD program, over the last decade.

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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Venturous: Design Practice Research Futures in Architecture & Urban Design