The University of Queensland

This event offers the public a chance to virtually tour two versions of Brisbane’s oldest standing building – the Heritage listed Old Windmill Tower on Wickham Terrace. UQ researchers and students have used 3D laser scanning to capture the fine details of the Old Windmill Tower inside and out, and created a virtual reality (VR) version that you can navigate through and examine in detail. The historic graffiti, stone colour and texture, timber detailing and central stairs have all been included so you can experience the rare pleasure of being in the windmill tower, even when you can’t visit in person.

Aboriginal Cultural Landscape Walking Tours offers guests a unique urban Aboriginal experience of the cultural landscape of Brisbane City, South Brisbane and Highgate Hill.

The Australian Institute of Architects together with Brisbane Open House and with the support of the Queensland Architecture schools – BOND, Griffith, UQ and QUT, invite students who are considering a career in architecture from grades 10, 11 and 12 to attend Architect for a Day.

This workshop offers a behind-the-scenes look at how researchers from UQ School of Architecture have created a BIM (Building Information Model) of the Old Windmill Tower using 3D laser scanning and historical research. Researchers will present their processes and decision making and what evidence they used to create a virtual reality experience of the Old Windmill Tower as it existed in the 1840s – then open discussions on further possibilities to improve the model which we will test out live in the workshop.

The University of Queensland's Architecture Theory Criticism History (ATCH) warmly invites you to the launch of two new books.