From major institutions to public squares, pop-up galleries, and even our homes – this conversation is focussed on the importance of designing spaces for culture. Cultural spaces bring life to our city and form our collective identity. So where is best to gather and connect?

Details

Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Doors open from 5.30pm
Panel conversation from 6.00pm-7.30pm
Hackett Hall, WA Museum Boola Bardip, Perth Cultural Centre

The Conversation

Award-winning journalist and arts and culture champion Victoria Laurie will moderate this conversation. Hear exciting perspectives from the Perth people taking the lead in designing spaces for culture.

Geoff Warn, founding director of With Architecture Studio, and former Government Architect of Western Australia

Helen Curtis, founder and director of Apparatus

Leah Bennet, interior & furniture designer, and founder of Leah Paige Designs

Randal Humich, property investor and developer, and board member of Centre for Stories, AGWA Foundation Council, Perth International Jazz Festival, Activate Perth, and the WAPPA Advisory Board

Steve Woodland is the Creative Director for Cox, and former Government Architect of Western Australia

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Presented by Perth Design Week, supported by WA Museum and Humich Group

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