Kevin O’Brien is a principal at BVN, professor of Creative Practice at the University of Sydney (2016–2019) and co-editor of Our Voices: Indigeneity and Architecture (Oro Editions, 2018).
Kevin O'Brien's Latest contributions
Get comfortable with being uncomfortable: Supporting First Nations practitioners
Georgia Birks asked four professionals about their experiences and how the industry can best support the small but increasing number of Indigenous designers and collaborators.
A space for storytelling: Blak Box
A mobile pavilion designed by Kevin O’Brien rejects stereotypes and positions Indigeneity as “an interdependent condition with global connections.”
Trinity Anglican School Science Building
Charles Wright Architects has created a dynamic new science building for Trinity Anglican School in Far North Queensland, responding to both program and climate with lyrical pragmatism.
2016 Gold Coast/Northern Rivers Regional Architecture Awards
Eleven projects have been recognized by the Australian Institute of Architects Queensland chapter.
Cliff hanger: The Edge
Set within a luscious tropical landscape, this new house by Charles Wright Architects negotiates issues of privacy and preservation of sightlines to make sure everyone can enjoy the undeniably spectacular coastal view.
Elemental living: Taringa Pavilion
A new “deck” extension to a nineteenth-century house, by Nielsen Workshop and Morgan Jenkins Architecture channels the elements of earth, air, fire and water.