


Supposing The Future of Melbourne, Tomorrow
In the coming years Melbourne is set to transform into not only a Smart City, but also a Playable City. This means moving away from purely functional architecture, urban design and

Planning The Playful Takeover
Melbourne is a bustling urban metropolis filled with life. Its tram bells call a sing-song chorus, carting people to and fro.Its laneways hide secrets for the adventurous to find.Its arcades bristle

Multi-Layered Ways of Being
The city is waiting to be opened.Its layers exposed. There are multi-layered realities in our modern urban lives, not all of which are visible to the naked eye. Physical, digital, social,

Beyond Functional Infrastructure
Photo credit: James HH Morgan Collaborations and opportunities for creative development can come from things you’d never expect to be playful, such as infrastructure. Our city is rapidly expanding, and with

Take Play Back To The Streets
As our city grows, our day-to-day urban lives become ever busier. Smart City design strives for an urban design that is liveable, but it also places the onus upon a high-functioning