Enrico Taglietti: Canberra Architecture & Legacy
- A new exhibition at the Canberra Museum and Gallery, "Taglietti: Life in Design," explores the work of architect Enrico Taglietti, nearly a century after his birth.
- For those familiar with his work, these buildings represent a golden era of design and hope for the future of the capital.
- Inside the exhibition, a table made by taglietti takes center stage, surrounded by his sketches and ideas.
Discover the architectural brilliance of Enrico Taglietti, whose distinctive designs reshaped Canberra, as a major exhibition celebrates his legacy. “Taglietti: Life in Design” at the Canberra museum and Gallery unveils the architect’s life, work, and the profound influence of his family on his design process. Born nearly a century ago, Taglietti’s impact on Canberra’s landscape remains indelible. Explore the sketches, models, and personal stories that fueled his creative vision, like the family table at the heart of the exhibition. News Directory 3 highlights this exploration of a golden era of design, showcasing key works, including the Cinema Center and the Red Hill visitor center proposal. Learn how taglietti’s daughters were encouraged too participate in his design thinking. Discover what’s next in architectural appreciation.
Canberra Museum Celebrates Architect Enrico Taglietti’s Life in Design
Updated June 08, 2025
A new exhibition at the Canberra Museum and Gallery, “Taglietti: Life in Design,” explores the work of architect Enrico Taglietti, nearly a century after his birth. Taglietti, who arrived in Australia in 1955 and settled in Canberra in the early 1960s, left an indelible mark on the city’s landscape with his distinctive buildings.
For those familiar with his work, these buildings represent a golden era of design and hope for the future of the capital. The exhibition provides insight into the mind of the accomplished architect.
Inside the exhibition, a table made by taglietti takes center stage, surrounded by his sketches and ideas. These include designs for a cafe at the city airport and a visitor center at Red Hill. The table, marked with stains and scratches, symbolizes the ethos of the taglietti family home, according to his daughter, Tanja Taglietti.
“Nothing was static in our household, everything changed,” Ms. Taglietti said.
Images in the exhibition show Tanja and her sister, Tabitha, visiting the construction site of the Cinema Center on Bunda Street. For the Taglietti family, architecture was more than a job; it was a constant conversation.
“My sister and I were often encouraged to make our own changes to the house and that was acceptable because, you know, you could change it again. Nothing is permanent.”
Enrico and Franca’s partnership was central to Taglietti’s architectural creations, and thier daughters also had a voice in the design process.
“Mum was,we all were,made to feel that our voice counted … even in his buildings we were made to feel that we were critically important in that design,” Ms. Taglietti said.
What’s next
The “Taglietti: Life in Design” exhibition offers a unique possibility to explore the legacy of an architect whose vision shaped Canberra. The exhibition runs through [Date TBD] at the Canberra Museum and gallery.