Podcast appearances and mentions of naomi milgrom

To celebrate the launch of MPavilion 2021, MPavilion 2021 architects Francesco Magnani and Traudy Pelzel of MAP studio (Venice) will be in conversation with MPavilion founder Naomi Milgrom AC, hosted by architect and much-loved host of Grand Designs Australia Peter Maddison. The talk will explore the minds, design and extraordinary story behind MPavilion 2021—the pavilion that will defy all pandemic setbacks to become the seventh iteration of Melbourne's favourite cultural laboratory.

Listen to host Peter Maddison in conversation with Glenn Murcutt AO and Naomi Milgrom AO (founder of the Naomi Milgrom Foundation which commissions each year’s MPavilion)as they discuss Glenn's design for the 2019 edition of MPavilion, his illustrious fifty-year practice, and his most recent and forthcoming projects.

Carme Pinós is a major influence on global architecture through her sharp and poetic designs and humanistic design philosophy, leading urgent conversations about public architecture, social housing and urban refurbishment. She joined journalist and author Virginia Trioli in conversation with Naomi Milgrom AO, founder of the Naomi Milgrom Foundation, the organisation that commissions the architect of each MPavilion. The trio talks all things urban design, leadership and the creative journey of 2018's stunning MPavilion. Based in Barcelona, Pinós established Estudio Carme Pinós in 1991 following early international recognition for her work with the late Enric Miralles. Distinctive projects such as the CaixaForum Cultural and Exhibition Centre in Zaragoza (Spain), the Cube Office Towers I and II in Guadalajara (Mexico) and the Department Building of the Vienna University of Economics and Business (Austria) have foregrounded Carme’s interests in human connection, folded materials and experiential design.

In an MPavilion opening day tradition, we kick off our season with a very special MTalks event. Remember MTalks? It’s all about putting leading minds behind the mic to investigate new ideas. Join MPavilion 2017 architects Rem Koolhaas and David Gianotten of OMA; founder and patron of MPavilion, Naomi Milgrom; and our host, leading Australian journalist, author and broadcaster, Virginia Trioli, for our first MTalks ‘in conversation’ this season. Together they’ll discuss their now favourite topic: MPavilion 2017. Specifically, their hopes and dreams for the project, the intentions and provocations in the design, and new ideas on architecture and design you best be there to hear. Join us for this special opening day event, the very first MTalks in the Queen Victoria Gardens for MPavilion 2017.

In 2014 the State Government delivered its blueprint for Southbank’s Arts Precinct. The primary recommendations were driven by an urban design vision addressing the impermeable nature of the site and its disconnection from other parts of the city. Southbank is one of Melbourne’s densest residential neighbourhoods yet the lack of connection between the residents and the iconic cultural facilities remains only partially addressed. Led by urban planner, theatre producer, choreographer and dancer Wendy Lasica and accompanied by a panel that includes MPavilion patron Naomi Milgrom, artist curator and writer Tai Snaith, architect and urban designer Rob Adams plus theatre and opera director Matt Lutton, this MTalks asked: What has happened in the last three years to address this? And if we want this part of Melbourne to “be vibrant and connected”, how can we make that happen?

What does it take to commission and put together an event like MPavilion? How does the design process unfurl? What does the handmade architecture movement propose for the future of architecture? For our first MTalks event for MPavilion 2016/17 we revisited the process that has born Bijoy Jain’s stunning design—from brief, to Studio Mumbai’s unique creative process, to build. Join MPavilion 2016/17 architect Bijoy Jain and MPavilion’s patron Naomi Milgrom along with Peter Maddison as host, presenter of Grand Designs Australia and renowned architect in his own right, as they sat down and had a chat about all things MPavilion, architecture and more!

What goes into commissioning and designing a contemporary cultural space? How should we be thinking about innovation in this context? What are the opportunities that come intertwined with a brief to design a temporary building? Our first MTalks event traces the evolution of MPavilion in its second iteration—from brief to build. Hear from MPavilion’s patron Naomi Milgrom, whose foundation initiated the commissions; acclaimed architect Amanda Levete, whose London-based practice designed our 2015/16 MPavilion; and Victoria and Albert Museum director Martin Roth, who has been working with Amanda’s studio—AL_A—on the museum’s anticipated subterranean extension and new courtyard entrance.

This week's guests are London architect Amanda Levete and philanthropist Naomi Milgrom discussing the aims and challenges of designing Melbourne's second M Pavilion.

What does it take to commission an architectural pavilion and create it from scratch? This talk traces the vision behind MPavilion, from its initial concept and funding to its innovative design. Hear from MPavilion’s patron Naomi Milgrom—whose foundation helped make it a reality—alongside acclaimed architect Sean Godsell, who designed the inaugural 2014/15 pavilion, and Serpentine Galleries director Julia Peyton-Jones, who conceived a similar architectural pavilion commission program in London in 2000. They appear in conversation with MPavilion creative director Robert Buckingham and senior curator Natalie King. http://www.mpavilion.org/program/mtalks-naomi-milgrom-sean-godsell-and-julia-peyton-jones

Professor Margaret Gardner AO is the Vice-Chancellor and President of RMIT University and Naomi Milgrom Executive Chair & CEO of Suzanne Group talking to Stephen Crafti about the upcoming Walter Van Beirendonck exhibition. Van Beirendonck's exhibition, which first opened in Antwerp, will be showcased at RMIT University's Design Hub from 15th July until the end of October.The first major retrospective of the work of Antwerp designer and fashion maverick Walter Van Beirendonck, will be held at RMIT University's new $80 million Design Hub, thanks to the philanthropic leadership in design of Naomi Milgrom AO.Created by Antwerp Fashion Museum, Dream the World Awake is the jewel in the crown of the Design Hub's inaugural events program for 2013, and the first time this daring and innovative exhibition has travelled outside Belgium.RMIT University Vice Chancellor and President, Professor Margaret Gardner AO, says the support of visionary philanthropic leaders such as Ms Milgrom provides remarkable opportunities for RMIT's students and staff, as well as Australia's design community that would otherwise not be possible."We are delighted to be working in partnership with Ms Milgrom on this significant exhibition, which comes to Melbourne in July next year and will make RMIT's Design Hub truly come alive," Professor Gardner said."Ms Milgrom shares our vision for developing extraordinary opportunities for the next generation of Australian designers. With this major gift, she builds upon her notable links with RMIT and continues the legacy of philanthropy that the University was founded on."Ms Milgrom says the outstanding architecture and cultural and academic vision for the new Design Hub at RMIT inspired her to champion this major international and multifaceted design initiative for its opening."Dream the World Awake, which celebrates three decades of Van Beirendonck's career, is a marvellous collaborative project that will engage a diverse design audience and enhance RMIT's global design stature," Ms Milgrom said.A maverick fashion design leader and the inspirational Head of Fashion at Antwerp's Royal Academy of Fine Art - one of the top five fashion schools in the world, Walter Van Beirendonck is known for his spectacular Paris fashion shows and diverse sources of inspiration in his work, ranging from technology, fine art and pop culture to ethnographic sources.RMIT's Associate Professor Robyn Healy, School of Fashion and Textiles says this high profile design exhibition highlights cross-disciplinary collaboration, a key aspect of the Design Hub philosophy. "It is a significant exhibition for RMIT, for Melbourne and for Australia, and is perfectly aligned with RMIT's cutting-edge design and fashion education and research," she said.Naomi Milgrom is the owner of a group of companies that includes retail brands Sportsgirl, Sussan and Suzanne Grae. She is a distinguished philanthropist, business leader, and mentor to a wide range of arts and scientific organisations, and a strong advocate of contemporary art, architecture and design.