Form 2000 is a desk calendar documenting some of the most exciting collaborations between architects and artists in architectural or urban streetscapes which have been built in South Australia over recent years. This project is the result of a partnership between the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (SA Chapter) and Craftsouth: Centre for Contemporary Craft and Design.

The disciplines of architecture and art, craft and design share some common creative goals and in recognition of this, the two organisations formed a strategic alliance over a decade ago in order to promote and develop creative collaborations between these disciplines. This alliance has borne fruit as the examples in the calendar illustrate. The efforts and vision of architects, artists, project managers, state and local government and private developers together with programs such as the Public Art, Planning and Design Program of Arts SA have served to encourage artists and craftspeople to apply their skills to the fields of architecture and urban design to help enrich the built environment in South Australia.

The projects and collaborative teams featured in Form 2000 are:

JANUARY: Seaford Recreation Centre, City of Onkaparinga
Architect: Denis Harrison (DAIS) and Hassell
Artworks: Structural fins/columns: Julie Blyfield, Greg Healey, Sue Lorraine and Tony Rosella.

FEBRUARY: Australian Arid Lands Botanic Gardens, Port Augusta
Architect: David Shannon, Shannon Architects
Artworks: Entry screens and cupboard: John Hayward, Dovetail Designs.

MARCH: Gateway to Adelaide Project, Glen Osmond
Concept: Mark Butcher Architects, Julie Blyfield, Craig Andrae
Artworks: Walls: Mark Butcher Architects, Neil Cranney, Marijana Tadic, Robert Williams Architects.

APRIL: Trinity Church, Lutheran Homes Incorporated, Hope Valley
Architect: Robert Battersby and Craig Vale, Matthews Architects
Artworks: Windows: Berin Behn and Jan Aspinall of Architectural Stained Glass Studio. Calligraphy: Don Hatcher.

MAY: Purpose-Built Street Furniture For Public Areas, City of Adelaide
Architect: James Hayter & Associates
Artworks: Seating: Kestie Lane, David Adderton & Martin Murray of Studio Arketype.

JUNE: Adelaide Magistrates Court, Adelaide
Architect: Denis Harrison (DAIS)
Artworks: Interior stair, posts and external stone elements: Neil Cranney. Bronze balustrading and handrail: Trevor Wren.

JULY: Upgrade Of Hindmarsh Stadium
Architect: Woods Bagot
Artworks: Monument: Marcus Champ. Fence: Johnnie Dady.

AUGUST: Frenchman's Rock, Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island
Architect: Graeme Hopkins, Fifth Creek Studio (Landscape Architect)
Artworks: Catherine Truman.

SEPTEMBER: Gillett Residence, Adelaide
Architect: Steve Grieve Architects
Artworks: Pear-tree fence and gate design: collaborative project by Gray Street Workshop.

OCTOBER: Torrens Building Refurbishment, Adelaide
Architect: David Bagshaw, Swanbury Penglase
Artworks: Exterior handrail design: Greg Healey. Graphics: David Zhu.

NOVEMBER: Gouger Street Art Project, City of Adelaide
Architect: Danvers Architects
Artworks: Tree surround: Wayne Hudson. Light poles, banners and landmarks: Antonio Colangelo, Dianne Longley, Nele Schmidt-Teuteberg, Gerry Wedd.

DECEMBER: Trinity Church, Lutheran Homes Incoporated, Hope Valley
Architect: Robert Battersby and Craig Vale, Matthews Architects
Artworks: Sanctuary furniture: Kestie Lane, David Adderton, Martin Murray of Studio Arketype. Calligraphy: Don Hatcher.

This project was assisted by the Commonwealth Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.