A New Normal

Convert an old petrol car into a solar-powered 'forever car', see how leftover food can heat a sauna, or use furniture made from rubbish. This immersive, interactive building takeover is a slice of what life could look like in the not-so-distant future, and it’s bright. 

Part-gallery, part-pavilion, part-meeting place, you’re invited to immerse yourself in this optimistic vision of a more sustainable, self-sufficient Sydney. 

A New Normal is a future-prototype hub at the heart of the Vivid Sydney action. Here, all ages are invited to connect with projects that will be built in the near future by some of Sydney’s leading minds in architecture, engineering, design and culture. 

See concepts like circularity, zero waste, renewable energy and unlimited water translated into tangible designs and applications. Discover how these important topics are translated into practical projects across greater Sydney to speed up our transition to a greener future.

It’s time to imagine a better, more connected future for the planet and ourselves. This could be our new normal.