Diploma of Interior Design - BSBCRT512 Originate & Develop Concepts

Diploma of Interior Design presents "Exploring Boyd's Concepts" Exhibition in November 2023

"Exploring Boyd's Concepts" envisions an inspiring exhibition that celebrates architectural innovation, honouring Robin Boyd's visionary concepts. Through student-designed cube houses, the exhibition aims to inspire creativity, foster collaboration, and promote empowering architecture. By exploring fresh ideas and materials, our vocational education interior design students will gain valuable hands-on experience, enriching their skills and knowledge. This project will serve as a platform to showcase their talents, empowering them to become future leaders in the interior design industry. We envision a legacy of empowered interior design students, shaping a future where innovation and excellence thrive in the vocational education landscape.

Project Overview

The "Exploring Boyd's Concepts" initiative, led by Swinburne University, embarks on a creative journey to celebrate architectural innovation while designing a one-of-a-kind experimental house in South Yarra. Inspired by the visionary ideas of Robin Boyd, this project aims to construct an affordable and unique dwelling for his family, integrating Boyd's influential concepts into the design.

The focal point of this endeavour is the creation of an extraordinary experimental house, incorporating an organic, colourful, and raw aesthetic, in harmony with Boyd's design philosophy. Drawing from the available online and published information about Boyd and his family home, the project respectfully explores Boyd's concepts and design principles.

With no copyright issues, the project leverages the public information and images to develop an innovative architectural solution. Through meticulous research and insightful exploration of Boyd's ideas, the team seeks to pay homage to his enduring legacy.

While not affiliated with "The Robin Boyd Foundation," the project does honour Boyd's legacy and contributions to architecture. It seeks to emulate his visionary approach in creating spaces that empower inhabitants and resonate with the environment.

The ultimate vision of this Swinburne University initiative is to exhibit the students' creative works and designs, showcasing the remarkable outcomes of this exploration to a wider audience. Through this exhibition, the project aspires to inspire, educate, and celebrate architectural excellence.