Celebrating all the wins — big and small — is part of my motto 🎉. That’s why I’m pinching myself that shortly the The O initiative will unveil a new O fountain in a very cool inner city space in Melbourne. And oh what a dreamy space it is! Can…

Innovative public spaces act as magnets to gather, socialise and travel through. They make a city so enjoyable and play a vital role in the liveability of a city. I’m excited about the new City of Melbourne Greenline project which focuses on revitalising the Northbank area of the Yarra River…

It feels like a scheduled fire drill. It’s actually a code red for humanity. That’s why we need a new message. The IPCC report of last week is unequivocal. We are now in the red zone, our climate is changing faster than expected. It’s 15 years after Gore’s ‘An Inconvenient…

Sublime and wondrous. That’s what I thought when I read about the newly designed Aboriginal Art and Cultures Center (link in first comment). This is a great example of how architecture and design can inspire storytelling and honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples culture. The amazing rooftop draws inspiration…

What’s this, you ask? Well, I’ll give you a hint. You’ll find tree sculptures and carved logs within the surroundings. 🌲 It’s nestled within 1.5 hectares ♻️ It uses state of the art recycling techniques. 🤩 Squeals of excitement can be heard from those using it. That’s right, it’s a reimagined eco-playground within the…

Oh how we LOVE things that look good and make us feel something. Often objects that look good are cleverly designed, blending both form and function. Forms that convey stories that allow us to feel, react and engage whilst also meeting functional demands are part of elevating public spaces. Adding…

Can art add to a conservation message? I’d like to think it can. Let me explain. In the quest to help protect a species, SMEC wanted to illustrate the plight of the Growling Grass Frog 🐸 in a master-planned development in a unique way. The blank canvas of an O…

Art has the ability to move people emotionally. It captures attention, creates surprise, engagement and enjoyment. At The O initiative the art and the artists make our fountains colourful, diverse and unique. A great way to inspire and engage your #community is with an ‘live’ art demonstration, bringing a fountain…

Change the story, change the world. That’s the plan. I believe social change can be affected through storytelling as stories help us pursue agency and create collective identities that enable us to act. When I first started The O initiative the story centered around creating an attractive fountain as an…