Designing Australia's public housing

This exhibition showcases how governments have used investment in public housing to deliver more than just homes, leading the way in design and innovation. From wartime shortages to rapid immigration, each challenge sparked innovative housing initiatives, shaping communities across the country. Often drawing from international examples, public housing projects demonstrated new ideas, explored innovative design and construction practices, and created diverse housing options, setting a benchmark for the market.

Today, as we embark on a new era of social housing investment, this exhibition invites you to learn from the past and discuss the crucial role of design in meeting modern housing needs.