Michelle Mountain, Program Manager of The Centre for Contemporary Photography in Fitzroy talks about the upcoming exhibition at the Minerva Room at the Ballarat Mechanics Institute opening 19th August-showcasing the work of photographers Robyn Beeche, Bruno Benini, Noe Sendas, Nancy De Holl together with Prue Stent and Honey Long.

Architect Tim Horton is Registrar of the NSW Architects Registration Board and is the Series Host of Australia by Design that airs on Free to Air Channel 10 on Saturday 15th July at 3pm. The 9 part series showcases some of Australia's leading architecture, including everything from houses to bridges -one to watch out for.

Dr. Irene Barberis is a well-respected artist who is also a senior lecturer and researcher in the School of Art at RMIT University. Her tapestries are now being exhibited worldwide in cathedrals in Europe. Using highly developed lighting technique, her tapestries are highly animated and three-dimensional.

Architect Louise Wright and her life partner architect Mauro Baracco, directors of Baracco and Wright Architects have designed a number of distinct homes in Melbourne and in Victoria. Their latest home in North Fitzroy appears as a pavilion in the park, but considerably more monumental. Huge admirers of the work of the late architect Robin Boyd, they have also wrote o a book on Boyd published by Routledge Publishers, London.

Architect Billy Kavellaris has designed a number of highly innovative apartments and townhouses in inner-city Melbourne, bridging architecture with art. His two girls development and his St Joseph projects, both in Abbotsford, are truly stunning. Kavellaris, an RMIT graduate in Architecture, occasionally guest lectures in urban design at RMIT.

Architect Theo Kerlidis established K20 Architecture with architect Anthony U in 2000 after working for a number of firms.

Their practice has gravitated towards public and institutional architecture rather than bespoke homes -K20 Architecture's public housing Trinity apartments in West Footscray was short-listed in an international architecture awards program.

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Dr. Martin Hiscock, an interventionist cardiologist shares his passion for architecture after living and restoring a number of important gems including two houses designed by Sir Roy Grounds and his latest by architect Guilford Bell.

Architects Michael Artemenko and his business partner Adi Atic first met while studying architecture at RMIT University. After working separately for a few architectural practices, they established FIGR Architects in 2014. To date they have transformed a number of modest terrace homes into family abodes, proving their talent in working with small spaces.

Sam Fisher studied fashion at RMIT before starting his own label shortly after graduating. But like most talented designers, there's a pull to travel. Fisher ended up in London working closely with fashion guru Vivienne Westwood for four years. Returning to Australia, Fisher established Tanner and Teague (now in Brunswick street, Fitzroy), initially creating edgy fashion for children before branching out in producing two collection for men and women.

Architects Brad Wray and Nick Russo first met at RMIT University studying architecture. They both graduated in 2007 and in 2012 established Branch Architecture Studio.

Now with a few projects under their belts, including schools and house renovations, the duo are finding their own 'voice'.

Their Balnaring 'She Shed' as opposed to a 'man cave', has gained considerable media attention.