Scandinavian architect Morten Schmidt discusses how contemporary design can transform modern libraries into social hubs.

Listen to the Redmond Barry lecture 2015, delivered by Lord Mayor Robert Doyle on the Melbourne story: How we shape cities and cities shape us.

Colin Holden describes the aristocrats and Grand Tourists in Piranesi's print from Vedute di Roma.

Colin Holden reveals why Piranesi included ground staff amongst the well-to-do visitors in this print.

Colin Holden points out the visitors Piranesi brings to life in his print of this pilgrimage church.

Colin Holden contrasts the Grand Tourists and beggars seen in this print by Piranesi.

Colin Holden explains how Piranesi’s exaggerated scale celebrates the ancient Romans’ engineering work.

Colin Holden highlights details from everyday life in this print from Piranesi's Vedute di Roma.

Colin Holden discusses how the ruined villa in this print by Piranesi represents the folly of unrestrained power.