Ready to Glow at DARK in Nipaluna/Hobart
The Cathedral venue. Photo: In the Hanging Garden.
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Street Furniture Australia is proud to support the AILA 2025 Festival of Landscape Architecture: DARK, taking place in Nipaluna/Hobart from 19–21 October, in our eleventh year as an AILA National Partner.
Festival Creative Directors Miriam Shevland, Simone Bliss and Jerry de Gryse, together with Cultural Adviser Theresa Sainty, have shaped an immersive program that explores different sides of the landscape architecture profession and reflects the unique character of Lutruwita/Tasmania.
Street Furniture Australia is even bringing some glow-in-the-dark furniture, in a brand new powdercoat colour. Here are eight of our anticipated Festival highlights.
1. Opening Talks – Dark Past at the Theatre Royal
Following a Welcome to Country by Theresa Sainty, speakers share truth telling and acknowledgement of Lutruwita’s past.
Date: Sunday 19 October, from 1pm
Location: Theatre Royal, Corner Campbell & Collins Streets
Cost: Ticketed via DARK registration.
2. DARK Conference at the Odeon Theatre
Across two days, speakers including Dr Bob Brown, Sarah Wilcox and Professor Theresa Jones will explore themes of darkness and light in relation to landscape architecture, sensitive ecologies and our connection with Country.
Cross-disciplinary experts will address diverse topics, among them: mental health, safe and vibrant nighttime economies, intuitive creative practice, Dark Skies, bioluminescence, the transformative effects of bushfire, and healing Country.
Date: Monday 20 October, 10.30am-late, and Tuesday 21 October, 10.15am-5.30pm.
Location: Odeon Theatre (enter via the Liverpool Street laneway)
Cost: Included in DARK registration.
3. Good Cause Giveaway by Street Furniture Australia
Check out the latest Piatto and Linea outdoor dining furniture in a new Lavender Mist powdercoat, finished with a glow-in-the-dark top coat applied especially for DARK.
Valued at $45,000, all show products will be donated to a local charity project after the Festival. The winner will be chosen by the Creative Directorate and announced at the Conference.
Date: On display Monday 20 – Tuesday 21 October.
Location: The Cathedral (outdoor space adjoining Odeon Theatre)
4. Street Furniture Australia Dinner Party
Celebrate the Festival with Street Furniture Australia enjoying food, drinks and conversation in the dramatic Cathedral space next to the Odeon Theatre. Raise a glass with us and mingle.
Date: Monday 20 October, 6.15pm
Location: The Cathedral, Odeon Theatre
5. AILA Fellows Breakfast with Street Furniture Australia
The annual Fellows breakfast is a chance to reconnect, supported by Street Furniture Australia. Grant Revell and Jerry de Gryse will lead a discussion on the work of AILA’s Archive Committee.
Date: Tuesday 21 October, 8am
Location: Waterline, Brooke Street Pier, 12 Franklin Wharf (lower level)
Cost: $25, AILA Fellows only, rsvp essential.
6. Win Your Choice of Muuto Dots from Street Furniture Australia
Enter the draw to win 1 of our 3 curated sets of Muuto Dots by Norwegian designer Lars Tornøe – valued at AU$200-250 each. Choose from natural, colourful or metallic.
Date: Enter at the Street Furniture Australia stand during the Conference, Monday 20 – Tuesday 21 October
Location: The Cathedral, Odeon Theatre
Cost: Free, AILA members only.
7. National Landscape Architecture Awards at Glen Albyn
Celebrate the profession’s brightest stars at the stunning Glen Albyn Estate, with its reflective pools and expansive views. Enjoy stargazing with local astronomers, drinks and canapés, then cap the night with karaoke back in the CBD.
Date: Tuesday 21 October, from 6.30pm
Location: Glen Albyn Estate, 338 Channel Hwy, Taroona (return buses provided)
Dress: Cocktail attire
Cost: $120-255, ticketed, rsvp essential.
8. DARK Illuminating Fringe Tours and Events
Extend your Festival with optional events from Friday 17 – Wednesday 22 October:
- Friday: Studio visits with local practitioners.
- Saturday: Tour the MONA Grounds. Join a glow-in-the-dark charity run.
- Sunday: Stargazing, bats or astrophotography on kunanyi / Mt Wellington. City lighting walk or films at the State Cinema.
- Monday and Tuesday: Morning yoga, and Morning Circles (women’s and men’s).
- Wednesday: Share ideas at the Climate Ready Hobart Forum.
Various dates and locations.
Some events have an additional cost, see the Festival Program.
See you at DARK 2025 in Nipaluna/Hobart.
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