ARCHITECTURAL INTELLIGENCE fringe event
Photos by Malcolm Middleton OAM LFRAIA
On Thursday afternoon, Malcolm Middleton OAM LFRAIA, Board Chair of Brisbane Open House and former Queensland Government Architect will host an immersive exploration of Fish Lane, one of Brisbane’s most dynamic urban precincts. This guided tour offers a rare opportunity to uncover the stories behind its evolution—from a once-forgotten laneway to a thriving cultural hub brimming with creativity, energy, and character.
The tour will set off from the Glasshouse Theatre, taking in Brisbane’s new bus station and Whale Mall. In Fish Lane, visitors will discover striking murals, innovative public art, and the architectural transformations that have shaped its identity, learning how Fish Lane has become a canvas for artistic expression, a gathering place for the community, and a shining example of Brisbane’s evolving urban landscape.
MALCOLM MIDDLETON OAM LFRAIA
Malcolm Middleton is an architect and urban designer with over 40 years major project experience.
After 30 years of private practice, he was appointed Queensland Government Architect in 2011 and served in this role for 10 years. His private practice work includes the Roma Street Parkland and Hinze Dam Parkland and Visitor Centre.
He has frequently contributed to major City Making Processes through the development of the Q Design Guidelines, as Chair of the Queensland Urban Design and Places Panel, as a member of the South Bank Design Advisory Panel, a member of the Queensland Heritage Council and a frequent appointee to design review processes for major projects.
Malcolm also served on the Prime Minister's Official Residence Advisory Group during the Turnbull Government tenure.
A former president of the Property Council in Qld, he remains the chair of Brisbane Open House and a board member of Queensland Walks.
EVENT INFO
ARCHITECTURAL INTELLIGENCE: Redefining AI
DATES 28-30 May 2026
LOCATION Meanjin / Brisbane on Yuggera & Turrbal Country. The Friday main seminar day will be at the Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington St, New Farm QLD
CPD 6 formal points available on the Friday
