Michael Keniger was the University of Queensland’s (UQ) Head of Architecture from 1990 to 2000, Head of the School of Geography, Planning and Architecture from 2000 to 2003 and a member of UQ’s Senior Executive from 2005 to 2011. He is currently chair of the Development and Design Integrity Panel for the Brisbane Airport Corporation.
Michael Keniger's Latest contributions
John Andrews: Architect of Uncommon Sense
Internationally recognized John Andrews had a significant impact on architecture and design in Australia. In this account of Andrews’s career, Paul Walker and other contributors consider his legacy of pragmatism, environmentalism and advocacy; Michael Keniger reviews.
Regional perspectives, dependencies and opportunities
The 2022 Queensland Regional Symposium, held in Yeppoon, featured a number of architectural works that elevate and promote Australia’s regions.
Regaining a competitive edge
The proliferation of architectural design competitions risks devaluing the real merits of a fair and well-ordered process. Michael Keniger surveys a suite of initiatives.
Home game: Parklands
The 2018 Commonwealth Games Village, designed by Arkhefield, ARM and Archipelago, optimizes the potential of its Parklands site and sets a precedent for considered medium-density development on the Gold Coast.
Enriching presence: ICC Sydney
The ICC Sydney complex, designed by Hassell and Populous, houses the interrelated realms of exhibition, entertainment and conference as part of the revitalization of Sydney’s Darling Harbour.
Social healing: Sunshine Coast University Hospital
Underpinned by the ethos and architectural language of the Sunshine Coast, this new hospital by Architectus and HDR is a robust response to operational and climatic requirements.
Creative Industries Precinct 2, QUT
This assured building by Richard Kirk Architect and Hassell enriches learning for the creative disciplines at the Queensland University of Technology, encouraging students to “lead the culture” in the spaces.
Have design review panels improved the built environment?
Academic and former Queensland Government Architect Michael Keniger reflects on the development of the design review process and questions whether it has been a success.
Architectural education: looking back, aside and further ahead
Architectural education needs to be able to adapt to the changing nature and pressures of the architecture profession. Michael Keniger, as guest editor of this education issue of Architecture Australia, reflects on the current state and possible trajectories of architectural education, both in Australia and internationally.
Suburban illusion: Laneway House
This new infill house in Brisbane’s New Farm by O’Neill Architecture balances openness with privacy to create a clever and inviting inner-suburban sanctuary.
