Exhibitions

A shopfront in downtown Lismore with an open-door policy, holding regular exhibitions and workshops. That's the Living Lab Northern Rivers. Professors, punters and on-lookers all warmly welcomed. Come see us. Or look out for our pop-up lab coming soon to all seven local government areas that make up the Northern Rivers.

  • Bring It On Home

    20 OCTOBER — Autumn 2024

    Bring It On Home is an invitation to everyone in the Northern Rivers to think about housing beyond their doorstep, to learn what we have around here and, more importantly, what's missing. There are some excellent housing projects exploring the ways we may forge a path forward, and we speculate on a few local sites to see how the community feels about the potential of these new approaches. Join us in imagining a thriving tomorrow with housing that's more than just shelter, but diverse and responsive.

    Image: Heller Street Residencies and Park
    Photo by David Straight

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  • Working with nature: flood resilient landscapes

    MARCH—JULY 2023

    The floods of 2022 took many things away from us. They also brought new opportunities. One such opportunity is the chance to rethink how we manage our landscape to mitigate the natural flooding events that have always been a part of the Northern Rivers.

    Working with nature provides an opportunity to learn about the types of strategies we can consider. It showcases some local and international projects where communities have worked with nature to enjoy the bounty of their rivers, while at the same time reducing the damage they can cause.

  • Look Ahead

    OPENING EXHIBITION
    NOV 2022—MARCH 2023

    Look Ahead provides a glimpse of possible future strategies for rebuilding and recovery in Lismore and the Northern Rivers Region. It introduces examples of real projects from around the world that address flood resilience.

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