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  • Transformations: action on equity – book now!

    Join the University of Melbourne and Parlour for Transformations: Action on Equity – two days of lively, incisive and necessary exchange on gender equity and the built environment professions.

    23 Oct 2019 News
  • Winners announced for The Future Park Design Ideas Competition

    The winners of The Future Park Design Ideas Competition were announced on Friday, October 11 during the AILA 2019 International Festival of Landscape Architecture.

    11 Oct 2019 News
  • BE—150 Gala celebrates ABP community

    The pinnacle of our year-long celebration of 150 years of built environment education at the University, the BE—150 Gala was held at the National Gallery of Victoria on October 1.

    02 Oct 2019 News
  • Batter, Bake & Build: Recreating Melbourne’s iconic buildings at Open Day

    Melbourne's Great Architectural Baking Competition took place over the 17-18 of August, with more than 25 entries, 12 finalists and 5 winners announced during the University of Melbourne's 2019 Open Day.

    23 Aug 2019 News
  • In Conversation with Peter Wilson

    Australian-born Peter Wilson co-founded the architecture firm Bolles + Wilson, with Julia Bolles in 1980. Having won the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) Presidents Prize in 2009 and the AIA Gold Medal in 2013, Peter Wilson recently returned to Australia to receive an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Melbourne, and to deliver the BE-150 Dulux Dean’s Lecture presentation at the Melbourne School of Design.

    14 Aug 2019 News
  • BE-150 Kuala Lumpur Alumni Gathering

    This June Professor Julie Willis, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, travelled to Kuala Lumpur to join Malaysian graduates in an alumni gathering.

    26 Jun 2019 News
  • BE-150 Exploring and Reconnecting in Singapore

    Singapore boasts one of the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning’s most vibrant alumni communities. With over 350 members, any opportunity to get together for a celebration is a welcome one.Professor Julie Willis, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture Building and Planning had the opportunity to attend the June 13 Singapore alumni gathering and meet with our graduates in person.

    26 Jun 2019 News
  • Entries Open for The Future Park Design Ideas Competition

    Entries are now open for The Future Park Design Ideas Competition. Presented by the University of Melbourne, in partnership with the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA), this ideas competition asks 'How can parks shape Melbourne’s urban form?'

    04 Jun 2019 News
  • WaterLore: Learning from the Drylands Exhibition

    On Friday May 3 the Melbourne School of Design formally opened ‘WaterLore: Learning from the Drylands”.

    17 May 2019 News
  • BE—150 Dean's Lecture - Beatriz Colomina: X-Ray Architecture

    The BE–150 Dean's Lecture Series showcases eminent international professionals and leaders in the built environment, providing opportunities for students, staff and the broader built environments community to engage with thought leaders and innovators across design.

    10 May 2019 News
  • Avoiding Green Lemons: assessing the value of green building

    A myriad of factors such as emissions agendas, rating tools, and the sustainability 2.0 movement are driving major changes in the way property is owned, occupied and used for investment both locally and globally. These themes were the topic of discussion at a recent panel discussion convened as part of the 2019 BE–150 program.

    29 Apr 2019 News
  • BE—150 on the road in Shanghai

    The Faculty of Architecture Building and Planning has an ever-growing relationship with China, particularly Shanghai, which includes annual travelling studios, a partnership with Tongji University and a healthy community of alumni living and working in the region. The second leg of the BE—150 international launch saw Professor Julie Willis, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning farewell our alumni in Hong Kong and start the journey on to Shanghai.

    09 Apr 2019 News
  • BE—150 Hong Kong Launch and Alumni Function

    With nearly 400 alumni living or working in the territory of Hong Kong, the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning has a significant network active within the region. For the international launch of BE­—150, Professor Julie Willis, Dean of the Faculty travelled to Hong Kong alongside several colleagues to highlight and celebrate this connection.

    09 Apr 2019 News
  • The future of Melbourne’s parks is in your hands: Design competition launch

    The University of Melbourne is calling on all established and aspiring architects, designers and planners to participate in this year’s Future Park International Design Competition.

    26 Mar 2019 News
  • BE—150 Program Launch

    The University of Melbourne launches the BE-150 Program, celebrating 150 years of built environment education.

    07 Mar 2019 News
  • Welcome to BE—150

    In 2019 the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning celebrates 150 years of built environment education at the University of Melbourne. To mark this significant milestone we have curated a year-long program of events, competitions and exhibitions.

    07 Mar 2019 News
  • Alumni Conversation: Julie Eizenberg and Carey Lyon

    Professor Donald Bates was joined by Julie Eizenberg and Professor Carey Lyon in conversation with Professor Donald Bates, as they share their experience as students and alumni of the University of Melbourne.

    01 Mar 2019 News
  • BE—150 Semester 1 Program Highlights

    The BE—150 program explores and acknowledges the rich history of built environment education and the impact that our community has and will have on the future of built environment forms, disciplines and professions.

    28 Feb 2019 News

BE—150 – Celebrating 150 years of Built Environment education at the University of Melbourne

Throughout 2019, the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning (ABP) celebrates 150 years of built environment education at the University of Melbourne.

We look forward to exploring and acknowledging the rich history of built environment education and the impact that our alumni, staff and students have had on Melbourne and the world.

The campaign provides an opportunity to showcase the talent of our students and staff as well as explore the contribution our community is making and will make in shaping the future of built environment forms and professions.

Built Environments 150

Get involved in the celebrations with a range of public events, competitions and exhibitions taking place throughout the year, as well as engaging commentary from some of our leading thinkers.

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  • 1869: A significant milestone

  • Eileen Good: The first of a long lineage of high-achievers

  • BE-150 celebrating the impact our community has made

  • Exploring Melbourne's Architectural Icons

  • Embracing diversity and inclusion

  • Alumni conversation: Peter Wilson

  • Celebrating a legacy of support

  • Revisiting Modern Melbourne

  • Design the 2019 graduation gift

    In 2019 the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning challenges its graduating student group  to design the perfect gift for their peers.

  • Melbourne’s Great Architectural Baking Competition

    Batter, Bake & Build. Join us on Open Day at the Melbourne School of Design for public viewing and judging of competition entries.

  • Future Park International Design Competition

    Presented by the University of Melbourne, in partnership with Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA)

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BE–150 Celebrating 150 years of Built Environment education

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    • 1869: A significant milestone
    • Eileen Good: The first of a long lineage of high-achievers
    • BE-150 celebrating the impact our community has made
    • Exploring Melbourne's Architectural Icons
    • Embracing diversity and inclusion
    • Alumni conversation: Peter Wilson
    • Celebrating a legacy of support
    • Revisiting Modern Melbourne
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    • Design the 2019 graduation gift
    • Melbourne’s Great Architectural Baking Competition
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