The State Library of Queensland has partnered with The University of Queensland (UQ) to put on lectures and turn the spotlight on local and global architecture culture.

Tuesday evenings at the State Library have become a hub for architect and design enthusiasts, as they turn out to catch the Asia Pacific Design Library free public lectures.

Presented in partnership with UQ’s School of Architecture, the series invites forward-thinking, creative designers and architects from across the globe to share and discuss a diverse set of industry relevant topics.

State Librarian Lea Giles-Peters said the incredible popularity of the series highlights Brisbane’s growing design culture, and the role of the Asia Pacific Design Library in fostering this growth.

"The Asia Pacific Design Library was opened in October 2010, to help nourish design thinking and conversations in the region," Giles-Peters said.

"The Design Library is part of a wider network, locally, nationally and globally, for banking of design knowledge and fuelling creative processes. It is a place to access great design resources, and engage in design activity."

"Visitors to the Design Library can also view Interactions: Andresen O’Gorman, a University of Queensland display honouring the work of celebrated local architects Brit Andresen and Peter O’Gorman.

"Projects such the Design Lecture Series and Interactions are perfect examples of how we hope the community will engage with, and help develop the space," Giles-Peters said.

The Asia Pacific Design Library lectures take place every Tuesday from 6.30pm-8pm. Visit apdl.slq.qld.gov.au for details on upcoming speakers.

David Wheeldon

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