Crafting Energy
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Accessible bathroom, Wheelchair accessibleDomestic, common household objects and materials can have secondary lives. Where packaging’s purpose is for the protection of products, the production of them is costly, and their use singular. What if these materials can be imagined into creative ways for children to appreciate play, explore recycled items and introduce different renewable energy systems? How can we introduce concepts of ‘recycle, reuse and reduce’ in our young ones so we can instil in them a sense of responsibility towards the environment?
Crafting Energy is an exhibition that engages with kids through interactive and educational activities that highlight the importance of caring for the environment. Immerse yourselves in five captivating zones designed to spark creativity and curiosity. From real images of renewable energy sources to a maze of collected materials explaining sustainable systems, there’s something for everyone to discover. Let your little ones unleash their imagination in building a cardboard village, share their thoughts on drawings pinned to the wall, and get hands-on in our crafting workshop where they’ll learn how to repurpose materials for endless fun at home.
This event is for children between the ages 2-8 years of age and their carers.
This event is sponsored by Country Women’s Association, Footscray Branch.
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Lynde Nguyen is a designer and registered architect in Melbourne. With an interior design background, she is interested in the interpolation between graphics and architecture through the language of form to communicate ideas and spaces. She navigates her practice to create spaces of meaning through circular lens and adaptive systems, aiming for experiences with a sense of play. As a recent mother, she has been exploring child-friendly spaces and worked with AIA Emagn Vic to create and host Archibubs events, a support network within the architecture community to raise awareness of the challenges of parenthood in tandem with the pursuit of a professional career.
Emi Whyte has over 13 years’ experience working in the built environment currently in a unique position to investigate projects to determine and diagnose issues and deliver projects with a variety of building solutions. Emi focuses her practice for each individual client and project. As a mother to a toddler, he is her most changing client yet. Children view their environment differently to adults due to the scale but also their sense of adventure and exploration.
Pooja Venugopal is a designer with over 11 years of experience in project development and execution currently working for Court Services Victoria’s (CSV) Design and Sustainable Planning team as a project manager. Her journey in architecture began with a passion for promoting holistic architectural practices that are cost effective, ecologically sound, and culturally relevant. This includes promoting the use of locally available materials, traditional building techniques and climatically relevant building design. This background equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the entire project lifecycle from conceptualisation to completion.
Zakkiya Hamza is an architect turned creative entrepreneur who seamlessly blends her architectural background with entrepreneurial endeavours. With a Masters in Arts Management, she adds a strategic edge to her creative pursuits. As a creative entrepreneur, multi-disciplinary artist, and project manager, she navigates the intersection of innovation and family life with grace, being a dedicated mother of two. Her journey includes years of teaching art workshops across all ages, where her passion for creativity shines through. Her innovative approach drives her work, whether she’s crafting captivating art, managing complex projects, or nurturing her children.
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Accessible bathroom, Wheelchair accessibleDomestic, common household objects and materials can have secondary lives. Where packaging’s purpose is for the protection of products, the production of them is costly, and their use singular. What if these materials can be imagined into creative ways for children to appreciate play, explore recycled items and introduce different renewable energy systems? How can we introduce concepts of ‘recycle, reuse and reduce’ in our young ones so we can instil in them a sense of responsibility towards the environment?
Crafting Energy is an exhibition that engages with kids through interactive and educational activities that highlight the importance of caring for the environment. Immerse yourselves in five captivating zones designed to spark creativity and curiosity. From real images of renewable energy sources to a maze of collected materials explaining sustainable systems, there’s something for everyone to discover. Let your little ones unleash their imagination in building a cardboard village, share their thoughts on drawings pinned to the wall, and get hands-on in our crafting workshop where they’ll learn how to repurpose materials for endless fun at home.
This event is for children between the ages 2-8 years of age and their carers.
This event is sponsored by Country Women’s Association, Footscray Branch.
Participants
Lynde Nguyen is a designer and registered architect in Melbourne. With an interior design background, she is interested in the interpolation between graphics and architecture through the language of form to communicate ideas and spaces. She navigates her practice to create spaces of meaning through circular lens and adaptive systems, aiming for experiences with a sense of play. As a recent mother, she has been exploring child-friendly spaces and worked with AIA Emagn Vic to create and host Archibubs events, a support network within the architecture community to raise awareness of the challenges of parenthood in tandem with the pursuit of a professional career.
Emi Whyte has over 13 years’ experience working in the built environment currently in a unique position to investigate projects to determine and diagnose issues and deliver projects with a variety of building solutions. Emi focuses her practice for each individual client and project. As a mother to a toddler, he is her most changing client yet. Children view their environment differently to adults due to the scale but also their sense of adventure and exploration.
Pooja Venugopal is a designer with over 11 years of experience in project development and execution currently working for Court Services Victoria’s (CSV) Design and Sustainable Planning team as a project manager. Her journey in architecture began with a passion for promoting holistic architectural practices that are cost effective, ecologically sound, and culturally relevant. This includes promoting the use of locally available materials, traditional building techniques and climatically relevant building design. This background equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the entire project lifecycle from conceptualisation to completion.
Zakkiya Hamza is an architect turned creative entrepreneur who seamlessly blends her architectural background with entrepreneurial endeavours. With a Masters in Arts Management, she adds a strategic edge to her creative pursuits. As a creative entrepreneur, multi-disciplinary artist, and project manager, she navigates the intersection of innovation and family life with grace, being a dedicated mother of two. Her journey includes years of teaching art workshops across all ages, where her passion for creativity shines through. Her innovative approach drives her work, whether she’s crafting captivating art, managing complex projects, or nurturing her children.