Density Done Well & Heritage: AIA Panel Conversation

James Lesh
Jul 24
1 min read

Population projections call for over two million new homes across Victoria in the next 30 years. Denser housing models of all types, homes that are well designed and connected to daily needs are required to address this challenge – but how do these pressing needs intersect with the heritage values of our existing cities and suburbs?

The Housing Committee of the Victorian Chapter of the AIA have collected diverse housing projects from across Victoria that demonstrate successful approaches to housing density. As part of this exhibition the Heritage Committee of the Victorian Chapter of the AIA, with the support of Deakin HOME and Urbis, have assembled a panel of experts to consider the question of urban densification through a heritage lens.

Join us for a keynote address by Associate Professor Damian Madigan on applying his bluefield co-located housing model to heritage contexts. This will be followed by a conversation on the importance, challenges, and potential for improving the balance between densification and heritage values.

WHEN: Friday 8 August 2025, from 11AM to 1PM

WHERE: Brickworks Design Studio, 367 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD (map)

Places are limited.

Damian Madigan

Associate Professor, UniSA, KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Jocelyn Chiew

Architect, landscape architect and place planning and design expert | Jocelyn Chiew Strategic Design

Jill Garner

Victorian Government Architect

Dr James Lesh

Founding Director | Heritage Workshop

Brenton Reynolds