Making: 2014 examines the cause and effect of different approaches to practice, highlighting connections and collaborative relationships, both within the discipline and beyond. It explores the potential political impact of projects, with conversations hosted by four celebrated Australian architects focusing on four sub-themes: making culture; making life; making impact; making connections. International guests from a diverse range of practices will provide opportunities for the discussion of ideas, presenting their work in relation to specific themes. Four leading Australian architects, who exemplary practice embodies the ideas to be examined in each session, will introduce ideas and anchor panel discussion that will facilitate connections between themes and provide a chance for interaction of ideas.