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We also profile a unique project thatseeks to capture those involved in thecreation of communities. The Encylopediaof Australian Architecture had eventuatedsolely due to the generosity of oursupporters. This remarkable publication,due to be released next year, drawstogether 260 scholars from Australiaand overseas to result in the firstcomprehensive overview of Australianarchitecture. Edited by Professor PhilipGoad and Associate Professor Julie Willis,it will encompass around 1300 entrieson all aspects of Australian architecture,including indigenous, colonial, modernand contemporary buildings.Our lively reunion program continuesthis year. Last year we met with classesof 1959-61. In this issue, Richard Hansenreflects on the reunion of his BBdlg classof 94, held at the Robin Boyd House inSouth Yarra. Of the 30 graduates in 1994,22 were able to attend – a great turn-outgiven that many now live and workoverseas. These reunion events representa wonderful opportunity to reconnect andreflect on the success of our graduatesas the Faculty evolves.Noel Henderson’s occasional addressat the Conferring of Degree Ceremonyin March offered inspiration to our mostrecent graduating cohort. Noel sharedhis insight into the construction industry,where he has worked as a leading builder,contractor and developer over the last40 years, and highlighted the transformativechanges that have occurred over this time.He also reflected on how the Faculty andour educational programs have evolvedsince the 1960s, an era where buildinggraduates were distrusted because theywere perceived as ‘over-educated’without site experience. Noel concludedhis address by noting that the skills ofour graduates are now highly regardedin Australia and around the world, thattheir efforts are transforming the deliveryof projects and that diverse professionalopportunities abound for our new graduates.Work has now started in the designof our new building under the leadershipof John Wardle Architects and Office dA.A consultant team is being marshalledand funding aligned to ensure that theproject progresses with the anticipationthat we will be moving out of our currentfacilities next year. While it is in its earlystages there is little detail that can bereported but we expect to be highlightingthe project in future issues this year asthe design emerges.2010 has so far proven to be a yearmarked by research achievement forFaculty staff and alumni. Several staffhave distinguished themselves withvarious awards, grants and publications,which are highlighted in our sectionon achievements in ‘From the Faculty’.Considerable media attention has beengenerated around the world by theforthcoming exhibition in the AustraliaPavilion in the 12th Venice ArchitectureBiennale. Of the 17 projects selected byCreative Directors John Gollings and IvanRijavec, three teams are led by membersof our Faculty and six consist of our alumni.This is an extraordinary representation forour Faculty in one of the most importantevents on the international architecturecalendar. As part of one of the chosenteams, for the Fear Free City project,I am personally looking forward to beingin Venice in August and experiencingthe energy distinctive to the Biennale.Our rich event culture continues in 2010,with the Dean’s Lecture Series and theABP Alumni Retrospective Series leadingthe way. We were delighted to host theChilean architect Mathias Klotz in March,who spoke about his architectural practiceto a capacity audience in the CarrilloGantner Theatre. In May, we hostedWilliam Cobbett, Manager of theWashington D.C. based organizationCities Alliance, who presented an intriguingDean’s lecture on the challenge of scalein a rapidly urbanising world. As part ofthe ABP Alumni Retrospective Series, wecelebrated the work and vision of one ofour most successful alumni, Daryl Jackson,when we presented an exhibition of hisselected projects in April. The exhibitionincluded a documentary of Professor PhilipGoad in conversation with Daryl, and drewa wide range of media and communityinterest. The next alumnus we will profilein this series will be the architect Peter Hoin September.To keep in touch with our changingcalendar of exhibitions, public lectures,conference and activities, please visitour website: http://www.msd.unimelb.edu.au/events/ A