News
26/06/11 - Launch of Islamic Arts Museum Australia
With an impending launch on July 3, Desypher is proud to announce their involvement as the designers of Australia’s first Islamic Arts Museum. The Museum aims to showcase the rich artistic heritage and historical contributions of Muslims in Australia and abroad.
The design will be showcased after the launch.
24/03/11 - Current Exhibition at Desypher Gallery
“ECLECTIC CONNECTIONS; where the material and spiritual world collides” is the theme of our next exhibition at the Gallery, by artist Zahrah Habibullah-Williams (www.soukcollective.com).
The Launch of the exhibition was held on Saturday 30 April 2011 (2pm-5pm), and was part of the Knowledge Retreat 2011 (22-26 April) and Creativity of the Spiritual Path Melbourne (1 May 2011).
All are welcome. Please contact us on gallery@desypher.com.au for further information or register here.
20/09/10 - Eid Magazine UK features the Melbourne Musalla & Canberra Islamic Centre proposal
The recently published Eid Magazine UK 2010 features tow of our projects; the University of Melbourne Musalla and Canberra Islamic Centre proposal.
‘To an extent, this project demonstrates the dynamism of DESYPHER’s architectural approach in nurturing the physical and spiritual environment towards visual zikr ………’ pgs.34 on the Musalla
‘Our proposal is to create a Centre that more resembled a ‘community fair’, rich with activities, colours, avenues and greenery. …………. No domes, no arches, no minarets and no apologies!’ pgs.37 on Canberra proposal.
You may browse the article here http://www.webmags.co.uk/mag.aspx?magcode=Eid_London_2010 and comments is greatly appreciated.
19/07/10 - Desypher’s Qibla Wall was finalist in New Jersey, USA
DESYPHER’s entry to the Art in Architecture Competition for the new Contemporary Art Centre, New Jersey has been selected for the final and juried into the exhibition. The entry depicts the Qibla Wall at the University of Melbourne new prayer hall as a collograph, combining modern calligraphy with its layering effect of steel mesh and laser-cut steel patterns, transcending time and space beyond the wall.