Tag: Droga Architect in Residence

Martin Ostermann and Lena Kleinheinz of Magma Architecture.
People | Josh Harris | 16 Dec 2021

Exploring the temporary, changeable and adaptable

Lena Kleinheinz and Martin Ostermann of Magma Architecture discuss their time in Australia as part of the 2017 Droga Architect in Residence program.

Johannes Molander Pedersen and Morten Gregersen, founding partners of Nord Architects, together with Mia Baarup Tofte, who joined the partnership in 2017.

Conversations across borders with Nord Architects

Morten Rask Gregersen and Johannes Molander Pedersen of the Danish practice Nord Architects were Droga Architects in Residence in 2015.

Burying Howard Roark with 2016 Droga Architect in Residence Liz Ogbu
People | Josh Harris | 16 Nov 2021

Burying Howard Roark with Liz Ogbu

The 2016 Droga Architect in Residence Liz Ogbu reminisces about her experience in Australia and discusses the fight for spatial justice.

Towards an architecture built on love: Alberto Pérez-Gómez and the Droga residency
Discussion | Josh Harris | 9 Nov 2021

Towards an architecture built on love: Alberto Pérez-Gómez

Mexican-Canadian architecture historian and theorist Alberto Pérez-Gómez was the Droga Architect in Residence from April 2017.

Carmen Fiol-Costa, of Arriola & Fiol Arquitectes Barcelona.
People | Josh Harris | 1 Feb 2021

Urban civic projects: Carmen Fiol-Costa

Barcelona-based architect and urban designer Carmen Fiol-Costa, the first Droga Architect in Residence, looks back on her time in Australia.

What can the daily market teach us about civic space? A conversation with Alexis Şanal
People | Josh Harris | 12 Jan 2021

What can the daily market teach us about civic space?

Istanbul-based architect Alexis Şanal was the Droga Architect in Residence in 2018, undertaking research into market spaces and public life.

How About Studio’s Nick Wood with his orange awning-viewing trolley in Sydney.
People | Josh Harris | 14 Dec 2020

The London architect and Sydney’s street awnings

As part of a continuing series on the Droga Architect In Residence program, ArchitectureAu spoke with How About Studio founder Nick Wood, the 2015 resident.

Architecture is choreography: In conversation with Juhani Pallasmaa
People | Josh Harris | 30 Nov 2020

Architecture is choreography: In conversation with Juhani Pallasmaa

Pallasmaa discusses the value of architect residency programs, the problems with architecture and modernity and the dangers of playing with fire in the garden of a Robin Boyd house.

The architects stayed at the Droga Apartment in Sydney’s Surry Hills, designed by Durbach Block Jaggers.
Discussion | Brit Andresen and Anthony Burke | 23 Nov 2020

Looking back at the Droga Architect in Residence Program

Brit Andresen and Anthony Burke introduce a series of interviews with the international architects who took part in the Droga Architect in Residence Program, which ran from 2014 to 2018.

Şişhane Park by Şanalarc (cropped).
Industry News | Patrick Hunn | 20 Dec 2017

Turkish architect Alexis Şanal to take up 2018 Droga residency

Alexis Şanal, of Istanbul-based practice Şanalarc, will travel to Australia in 2018 for an 11-week research trip examining the significance of the marketplace

The interior of the Droga apartment by Durbach Block Jaggers.

Applications for Institute Foundation’s Droga residency extended

The Australian Institute of Architects Foundation has extended the deadline for applications to its Droga Architect in Residence program for 2018.

Olympic Shooting Arena by Magma Architecture.

Magma Architecture founders to take up Institute’s Droga residency

The Australian Institute of Architects is also calling for submissions to the 2018 Droga program.

Dr Alberto Pérez-Gómez.

Dr Alberto Pérez-Gómez to take up Institute’s Droga Residency

The Mexican-Canadian architectural historian and professor will deliver lectures and engage with student seminars across Australia.

Liz Ogbu: social impact design
People | Lucinda Hartley | 6 Oct 2016

Liz Ogbu: social impact design

American designer, urbanist and social innovator Liz Ogbu talks about using design to address societal problems and serve marginalized communities.

The award-winning Droga Apartment by Durbach Block, the location for the residency.
Industry News | Louisa Wright | 31 May 2016

2017 Droga Architect in Residence applications open

Applications for the Australian Institute of Architects Foundation’s 2017 Droga Architect in Residence program are now open.

Architects and theorist Juhani Pallasmaa.

Pallasmaa to take up Sydney Droga Residency

The Australian Institute of Architects’ has announced its 2015/16 Droga Architect in Residence program.

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