Uniting three powerhouse trade events — ArchiBuild Expo, Design Show Australia, and Kitchen+Bath Show — this highly curated week is set to transform over 15,000sqm of exhibition space into the country’s most inspiring destination for architecture, interior design and next-gen living.

Positioned as the industry’s most comprehensive design experience, Design & Build Week brings together architects, interior designers, developers, builders, cabinet makers, manufacturers and retailers for three days of cutting-edge innovation, product discovery, expert insight, and meaningful connection — all under one roof.

ARCHIBUILD EXPO: Building a Better Future

Presented in partnership with the Australian Institute of Architects, ArchiBuild Expo is Australia’s premier event for the architectural and building sectors. This year’s program centres on sustainable design and high-performance materials — connecting thousands of architectural and building professionals with cutting-edge technologies and CPD-accredited content.

At its heart lies the 1,500sqm FutureBuild Neighbourhood — a bold showcase of sustainable building innovations helping to achieve Net-Zero and Nature Positive goals. Expect carbon-conscious materials, modular construction systems, circular design solutions, and trailblazing brands leading the next evolution in building.

Find out more and register here.

DESIGN SHOW AUSTRALIASIA: The Ultimate Interiors Event

Authentic. Original. Inspired. Design Show Australia is where the world of interiors comes to life — celebrating exceptional furniture, lighting, surfaces, textiles, and objects from Australia and abroad. With over 200 exhibiting brands, immersive installations and trend-led showcases, the event is a go-to for interior professionals, retail buyers and design lovers alike.

Featuring:

• Global and local product debuts across interiors, lighting, finishes and furnishings
• Sustainable materials and circular design products
• Design Talks, designed by Arthur Koutoulas, featuring visionary Australasia and international speakers
• The 5th edition of Australia’s Next Top Designers, spotlighting emerging talent in collaboration with Workshopped and sponsored by FlexMirror Australia
• Australian Made Trial debuts – championing home-grown suppliers across the 3 co-located events.

Find out more and register here.

KITCHEN+BATH SHOW: Trends for Changing Lifestyles

With home and lifestyle expectations evolving rapidly, Kitchen+Bath Show makes its mark as Australia’s newest and only targeted event for the kitchen, bathroom, laundry and home storage sectors. This is where practical meets premium — a vibrant showcase of the latest appliances, fittings, cabinetry, smart technologies and modular innovations.

• Top-tier global and local brands unveiling new products and solutions
• Sustainable surfaces, water-saving innovations, and tech-driven designs
• Panels, talks and trend briefings with industry leaders and forward thinkers

Find out more and register here.

A DESIGN EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER

Design & Build Week 2025 offers more than just inspiration — it delivers real business outcomes. With unmatched networking, hands-on exploration, live demonstrations and educational content, it’s the most comprehensive platform for Australia’s design & build community this year.

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This May, take the first exciting step towards your dream home by joining O’Shea & Sons Builders for an exclusive seminar at the Build & Design Centre, Brisbane’s leading destination for innovation in construction and design.

As a long-standing partner of the Centre, O’Shea & Sons Builders is proud to be part of the Centre’s prestigious seminar series—designed to inspire, educate, and empower homeowners, renovators, and investors alike.

O’Shea & Sons Builders has long been a trusted partner of the Centre, and this year, its Managing Director, Katrina Platt, and Co-Founder & Director, Nick O’Shea, will share their expertise on property investment and asset management, offering practical advice for homeowners and investors alike. This is an event you won’t want to miss!

Why you should attend

This value-packed session dives deep into everything you need to know about building smarter and investing wisely. Whether you’re planning a new build or exploring your next property investment, this seminar is your opportunity to learn from two highly experienced members of the O’Shea & Sons team.

The topics covered will include:

• The importance of selecting the right property
• The collaboration model of design
• Why getting the design right matters
• The value of owner engagement and setting a budget early
•  Trusting professionals in the process
• What to expect when investing in a design package
• A showcase of award-winning Life Ready homes

“Designing and building family homes for life means creating timeless spaces that grow with you. Designed for comfort, functionality, and lasting beauty, these homes are made to be cherished for years to come,” says Co-Founder & Director Nick O’Shea.

A partnership built on excellence and innovation

For over a decade, O’Shea & Sons Builders have been at the forefront of the construction industry in Brisbane, delivering stunning Opulence Lifestyle homes that truly make you “Love Where You Live”. Their commitment to excellence, innovation, and building strong connections with clients is what sets them apart.

O’Shea & Sons have had a longstanding partnership with the Build & Design Centre, allowing clients to make important decisions about their future build. Partnering with the Build & Design Centre has also allowed O’Shea & Sons to deliver useful thought leadership programs such as the upcoming seminar and ensure that future builders are informed about their most important asset – their new home.

Register now and take the first step toward creating your dream home!

Excellence Centre in the Heart of Brisbane: A Hub for Innovation & Design

The Build & Design Centre is your ultimate building project partner, offering hundreds of products to explore and expert industry advice at your fingertips. Whether you’re looking for inspiration or guidance, they provide the support you need for your building project. The Centre hosts consumer seminars, professional development events, and is home to various industry associations and networking groups.

Co-owners Charl and Surahna Liebenberg and Tom McNaughton, along with their support team, have transformed what was once a rundown and underutilised space into a thriving hub of innovation and industry connection.

“It has been 17 years since we started our journey, with 2024 being our busiest year on record. We have big initiatives planned for 2025 and are excited about delivering even greater value and impact to all of your businesses,” says Tom McNaughton.

O’Shea & Sons Builders recognises the Build & Design Centre as an unparalleled venue, offering an extensive range of building products in one convenient location. Clients are warmly welcomed by the Centre’s team, creating an ideal environment for discussions with architects and designers about potential selections. At the same time, visitors can explore the showroom, gaining firsthand insights into various products and their benefits in real-time.

See It for Yourself

Check out these videos to see Nick O’Shea, Director of O’Shea & Sons, exploring the Centre and showcasing its impressive offerings.

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Building and architecture platform ArchiPro has taken the next step in connecting those embarking on a residential building project to the most cutting-edge building products and creative design concepts currently available by hosting a premier architecture and building exhibition.

ArchiPro simplifies the end-to-end building and design experience for homeowners at all stages of their building journey. The site works as a directory, inspirational resource and product marketplace, connecting anyone building or renovating with the industry’s leading architects and product suppliers.

To allow homeowners a taste of what the site offers, ArchiPro’s premier architecture and building exhibition, The Meet, Greet & Eat, was created as the physical manifestation of the website, allowing those on a building journey to seamlessly connect with trusted industry professionals and product suppliers in person.

Held in two locations, Sydney (Friday 15 September 2023, from 5pm at Carriageworks – Bay 25), and Melbourne (Friday 22 March 2024, from 5pm at The Timber Yard), it’s a benchmark event for those embarking on a building journey, attracting over 1,000 homeowners looking for building and design solutions, and connecting them with professionals and product suppliers eager to discuss their project.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet professionals in a relaxed environment to discuss their project and get a feel for working together. It’s crucial for anyone building or renovating to get the right designer for their project and this is a great chance to gauge compatibility.

Attendees will explore products architects love to use, without having to waste time driving from showroom to showroom, and can discuss solutions for their project directly with product suppliers – all while enjoying fine food and sipping on a glass of champagne.

Homeowners must register their interest to attend via The Meet Greet & Eat page on the ArchiPro website. Attendance is free once registration has been approved.

For more information, 

ArchiPro

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As a result, the industry saw a massive shift in the way we were inhabiting buildings and homes, and even how people moved within these spaces. Since then, sustainable design has emerged as a significant trend, with new habits, technologies, construction dilemmas, hygiene standards and even new ideas influencing our physical spaces and functionality of our homes.

GOING GREEN SYDNEY BY BIG ASS FANS

The Going Green Event by Big Ass Fans held in Sydney last month explored these changes and reconnected with Architects to discover how design is now fundamentally shifting towards new sustainable standards.

It was great to see such a turn out for an in-person event, to reconnect over flowing drinks, good food and even greater discussions with the backdrop of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

The event was Led by The Block Judge and Style & Design expert Neil Whittaker, and joined by a panel consisting of Janice Williams of Grand Designs, Chris Freeburn from Ironbark Architecture, and Branko Miletic of Architecture & Design Magazine. Each offered expert insight into  how spaces are now incorporating  ‘vertical forests’ as a creative and contemporary way to create green buildings.

It was also great to learn and understand the importance of sourcing sustainable materials, where supply chains are now an issue for builders.  A different view of methodologies to how we can source low carbon materials highlighted that sourcing local may be the way to go.

FUNDAMENTAL SHIFT IN SUSTAINABILITY

Gone are the days of creating buildings and homes as sealed up boxes with air-conditioning all year round!

Chris Freeburn from Ironbark Architecture spoke to how sustainability goes down to the core of the design.

“The emphasis on natural ventilation, fresh air and connection to outdoor spaces is leading sustainable design trends, not only in our own home but across commercial projects.” – Chris Freeburn

FINAL THOUGHTS

The goal of architects and designers is shifting to addressing a carbon neutral future, from materials used, green spaces and even to how a building or home faces the sun.

Sustainability from the ground up is becoming the leading shift in sustainable design.

For more information

Big Ass Fans

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In terms of professional development – it doesn’t get much better than this.

DesignBUILD will be the first building and architectural event to be held at the ICC which was designed by HASSELL + Populous for the Darling Harbour Live consortium, comprising Lendlease, HOSTPLUS, First State Super, Capella Capital, AEG Ogden and Spotless which is partnering with the NSW Government to create Australia’s premier convention, exhibition and events destination, ICC Sydney.

The keynote speaker has been confirmed as Michael Lockwood, the Design Director of Populous’ global Convention Centre team, who will be leading 2 sessions in the program.

Michael Lockwood will be joined by other notable speakers including:

• Graeme Spencer, HASSELL – ‘ICC – Transformative Facades’
• Anthony Burke, University of Technology Sydney – ‘What’s New in Building Technology’
• Georgia Sedgemen, Tract Consultants – ‘Liveable Sydney 2021’
• Mal Corboy, Mal Corboy Interior Designs NZ – ‘Luxury and Innovation’
• David Baggs, Global Green Tag – Product Led Climate Recovery

The two speaker theatres and an incubator pavilion are being designed via DesignBUILD RAW an exciting initiative launched in 2017 to showcase the very best of emerging talent. It is run in partnership with the University of New South Wales, University of Sydney and the University of Technology Sydney.

At only $25 per seminar, the program offers unparalleled value. You can also top up your informal refuel points from the AIA by attending the seminars and attendees can also top up their MBA CPD points simply by attending the expo.

The speaker program is also open to delegates of DesignBUILD plus delegates from the National Architecture Conference and the PIA National Congress.

A full series of behind-the-scenes tours, hosted by joint venture architects HASSELL + Populous and the ICC Sydney team will also supplement the education opportunities onsite.

Register for this event now 

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This weekend become inspired by the beautiful and curious city of Melbourne as the city opens its doors to over 100 significant buildings. The Open House Melbourne event is an annual experience in which the public can discover the diverse buildings throughout the city.

Open house Melbourne provides a unique opportunity for visitors to better understand the legacy of good design and gather design and style inspiration for their own projects.

Over 90 buildings will have open access across the weekend, with 13 that require a balloted entry. A range of interactive events will also be hosted including tours of Pentridge Prison, film screenings, art installations and more still to be announced.

If you are curious about your city and need some inspiration then make sure you head out explore this weekend.

For more information visit, www.openhousemelbourne.org

Words: Stephanie Dunbar

 Acting Editor Build Home Victoria and Melbourne Living blogger

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