Care and Repair: In Existing Infrastructures, Communities, and Country

Caring for Existing Infrastructures, Caring for Communities, and Caring for Country.

Following the Victorian government’s announcement regarding the demolition of Melbourne’s 44 public towers, protests and initiatives led by locals, residents, and various industries have arisen questioning the scheme. Concerns such as the potential for retrofitting, the displacement of communities, and the lack of affordable and social housing in the city are among the factors opposing the plan. 

Rethinking architecture through a reparative lens, the event is a panel discussion centered around the concept of care and repair in design and architecture. A conversation inviting participants to envision alternative futures for the public towers, the residents, and the possibilities of reconciliation with Country. 

Join the conversation at Testing Grounds on May 27th at 5.30 PM. An event organised by Nic Brunsdon Studio as part of Melbourne Design Week, and hosted by Will Young from Finding Infinity, hear from guest speakers Bradley Kerr—architect and First Nations advisor–, architect James Henry from Housing Choices Australia, and critical urban geographer Dr Kate Shaw.