Architecture & design
Talk
Contested Ground: Archaeology and Urban Development
What do we do with the artefacts? Caring for our archaeological heritage
Wednesday 20 May 6pm–7pm
Tour
Guided Tours of The Lands by Capella
Explore the newly opened The Lands by Capella in a one-hour guided tour that shares stories of the site’s unique heritage and showcases the transformed spaces within the historic Department of Lands building. Various times
Saturday 13 June 10am–11am
16 May & 13 June
Tour
White Bay Power Station Behind-the-Scenes Tours
As part of the 25th Biennale of Sydney, go behind the scenes at Sydney’s longest-serving power station, at White Bay. Various dates
Saturday 16 May 12pm–1.15pm
Rustic adornment: design imitating nature
Rustic design style evokes nature by imitating organic forms such as tree branches, flowers and animals, and incorporates natural textures like wood and stone
Constructive Women and the power of community
This paper was written by Rhys Burke in 2026 as a recipient of the Dr Zeny Edwards OAM Student Research Fellowship at Museums of History NSW
Richard Clough Collection
Professor Richard Clough AM (1921–2014) was a significant Australian architect, landscape architect and educator. Throughout his professional life, he amassed a remarkable collection of books relating to garden history, landscape design, botany and Australian flora
Ornament source books
Bringing together examples of surface and decorative ornament from a range of periods and cultures, ornament source books provided inspiration for designers, artists, sculptors and architects