Upcoming Events
Melbourne Build Expo 2026: Density Done Well
Managing Director Sophie Whittakers joins a panel discussion for the Melbourne Build Expo 2026. As cities grapple with population growth and housing demand, density has become an increasingly important yet often contested aspect of urban development. Melbourne offers a compelling case study, with a range of projects demonstrating both the opportunities and challenges of delivering higher-density living in a way that is liveable, sustainable and responsive to community needs.
Geelong Design Week
Join award-winning architect Andrew Maynard, director of Austin Maynard Architects, for a discussion on the future of sustainable housing. This session explores how thoughtful design can address the dual challenges of the climate crisis and housing crisis while prioritising joy and community. Andrew will lead participants through the foundations of sustainable design, focusing on multi-residential communities.
City of Gold Coast: City Building Seminars
Join the City Design Group at the City of Gold Coast for an insightful seminar featuring Andrew Maynard from Austin Maynard Architects. Andrew will explore how architecture impacts wellbeing, tracing the firm's design journey from single dwellings like to to community-driven apartments.
Better Places Panel with The Place Network
Andrew Maynard and Sophie Whittakers join a panel discussion featuring hosted by The Place Network. The conversation will explore how investing in better places delivers stronger long-term commercial, social and city outcomes, bringing together perspectives from across development, design and city-making.
Brickworks InDetail Hobart
Brickworks InDETAIL Speaker Series, featuring Founder and Director Andrew Maynard. Andrew will deliver a lecture and share insights into Austin Maynard Architects award-winning work.
TRANSFORM 2026
Mark Stranan joins a panel discussion for Green Building Council of Australia’s TRANSFORM 2026, to speak on creating holistic wellbeing for people and places.
Talking Homes: Designing For Community
Hosted by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, this talk by Andrew Maynard examines how Austin Maynard Architects are confronting the interconnected challenges of housing, carbon, and mental health crises of today. Video of full discussion available to watch now.
Medium-density housing: What does good look like and how do we make it affordable?
Hosted by Infrastructure Victoria, Andrew Maynard joins an esteemed panel of speakers. This webinar explores what is medium-density housing, how can housing targets improve choice, what makes good design and the key factors affecting affordability. Video of full discussion available to watch now.
Fast Forward 2024: University of Auckland
Andrew Maynard was a guest speaker at the University of Auckland - Te Pare School of Architecture's Fast Forward lecture series. He discusses the evolution of his career and his shift in priorities toward addressing the housing and climate crises through actionable design. Video of full lecture available to watch now.
Unbanning Beauty
As Victoria rewrites its planning regulations, YIMBY Melbourne brings three top design leaders to The Capitol Theatre. Through three fast-paced presentations, they unpack the friction in Victoria’s planning system and share practical ways to build a better city.
Austin Maynard Architects acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of country throughout Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and support the long overdue need for recognition and empowerment.