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Bruce Mackenzie

Vale Bruce Mackenzie (1932–2024)

30 Jan 2024, Andrew Saniga

Andrew Saniga celebrates the legacy of Bruce Mackenzie and reflects on the profound impact Mackenzie had on the development of landscape architecture in Australia.

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Khai Liew leaves behind an outstanding legacy.

Influential, visionary designer Khai Liew dies

14 Dec 2023, ArchitectureAU Editorial

South Australian furniture designer and craftsperson Khai Liew has died, aged 71.

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Ken Latona

Vale Ken Latona: architect, larrikin and tourism legend

14 Aug 2023, Jonathan Buist, Dayna Trevaskis

Jonathan Buist and Dayna Trevaskis remember their friend, mentor and former colleague Ken Latona, whose pioneering architecture and commitment to tourism left an indelible mark on Tasmania.

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Pat Pinder

Vale Patrick Pinder, 1938–2023

2 Aug 2023, David Karotkin

The Western Australian architectural community recently lost an industry stalwart with the passing of Patrick (Pat) Pinder.

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Bruce Medek.

Vale Bruce Medek, 1965 – 2022

10 May 2023, Alice Hampson, Michael Lavery

Alice Hampson and Michael Lavery pay tribute to Bruce Raymond Medek an architect and advocate with a life-long ethic for applied social responsibility and a passion for sustainability.

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Peter Muller, 3 July 1927 – 17 February 2023.

Vale Peter Muller, 1927–2023

7 Mar 2023, Jan Golembiewski

Jan Golembiewski remembers Peter Muller an exceptional practitioner of a midcentury architecture collective known as the Sydney School and the first Australian to receive a Fulbright Scholarship.

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Co-founder of Clarke Hopkins Clarke, Les Clarke.

Vale Les Clarke AM, 1936–2023

6 Feb 2023, Simon LeNepveu, Justin Littlefield

Architects Justin Littlefield and Simon LeNepveu celebrate the legacy of educational design pioneer Les Clarke AM.

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Peter Heathwood.

Peter Dickson Heathwood LFRAIA, 1932–2022

9 Jan 2023, Robert John Riddel

Robert Riddel remembers Peter Heathwood, who recently died at the age of 90 years, as both a “gentleman and an inspiration,” with a career spanning four decades, renowned for midcentury lightweight houses.

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Vale Maxim John Zuvela, 1940–2022, led T and Z Architects for over 50 years.

Vale Maxim John Zuvela, 1940–2022

17 Nov 2022, Jeremy Feldhusen

Maxim John Zuvela led T and Z Architects for over 50 years with dignity and astute professionalism. His meticulous and considered nature fostered a thriving practice that continues to have a significant impact on Perth’s architectural landscape.

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Elizabeth Grant, born 23 August 1963, died 5 July 2022.

Vale Elizabeth Grant, 1963 – 2022

6 Oct 2022, Jefa Greenaway, Paul Munaitya Herzich

Paul Munaitya Herzich and Jefa Greenaway remember Elizabeth Grant, whose passion for human rights and work on institutional architecture operated at the intersection of anthropology, criminology and architecture.

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Bernard Seeber, born 1 January 1949, died 15 August 2022.

Vale Bernard Seeber, 1949–2022

12 Sep 2022, Simon Pendal, Jonathan Strauss

Award-winning Perth architect Bernard Seeber is remembered as an energetic and optimistic person with egalitarian values and a fascination for human behaviour.

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Professor Allan Rodger.

Vale Allan Rodger, 1935–2022

2 Aug 2022, Kim Dovey

Kim Dovey remembers former university professor Allan Rodger, a pioneer in architectural education and a passionate proponent of new ways of thinking about cities and landscapes.

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Vale Denis (John) Allen, 1926–2022.

Vale Denis (John) Allen, 1926–2022

26 Jul 2022, Michael Heenan

Michael Heenan remembers Denis (John) Allen, founder Allen Jack and Cottier Architects, a meticulous architect who held high standards of integrity and was deeply committed to the profession.

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Donald Leslie Johnson

Vale Donald Leslie Johnson, 1930–2022

30 May 2022, Julie Collins

Architect, academic and architectural historian Donald Leslie Johnson established a collection that led to the foundation of the UniSA Architecture Museum.

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Wendy Lovelace was passionate about architecture’s power to transform the world we inhabit

Vale Wendy Lovelace, 1963–2022

24 May 2022, Katherine Gifford

Katherine Gifford remembers Wendy Lovelace, an architect who combined her skill and lived experience to become an architectural access consultant and advocate.

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Hugh O'Neill.

Vale Hugh Andrew O’Neill AO, 1933–2022

8 Apr 2022, Helen Jessup

Helen Ibbitson Jessup remembers Hugh O’Neill, an architect and educator who inspired several generations of students in Australia and across Southeast Asia.

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Allan Powell

Vale Allan Powell

5 Apr 2022, Leon van Schaik

Leon van Schaik pays tribute to the life and work of Allan Powell, who created a very particular architecture, much admired by his clients as well as colleagues in Europe.

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John Andrews (right).

Vale John Andrews, 1933–2022

31 Mar 2022, Paul Walker

Paul Walker pays tribute to the extraordinary life and career of John Andrews, a late modernist architect whose work made an impact across three countries.

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Chris Wilkinson.

Vale Chris Wilkinson, 1945–2021

24 Jan 2022, Philip Vivian

Philip Vivian remembers Chris Wilkinson, founding partner of Wilkinson Eyre, who died in mid-December, 2021.

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Vale Richard Rogers, 1933–2021

Vale Richard Rogers, 1933–2021

18 Jan 2022, Philip Vivian

Richard Rogers, whose career spanned more than 60 years, was notable as a leading exponent of the British “high-tech” movement.

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Gerald Easden.

Vale Gerald Easden, icon of Australian furniture

25 Nov 2021, Geoff Fitzpatrick

Gerald Easden (13/04/1934 – 17/09/2021) was a well-known designer who contributed greatly to many memorable design outcomes in his 60-year career.

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Vale John Ballinger, solar architecture pioneer

Vale John Ballinger, solar architecture pioneer

26 Oct 2021, Trevor Lee

John Ballinger “played many critically important roles in solar architecture and sustainability of the built environment.”

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James Dale Fisher.

Vale J. Dale Fisher, 1931 to 2021

25 Oct 2021, J. Dale Fisher Jr., Simon Reeves

Simon Reeves and J. Dale Fisher Jr. remember architect James Dale Fisher, “a perfectionist at heart.”

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Michael Verdouw.

Vale Mike Verdouw

19 Oct 2021, Fred Ward

Michael Verdouw was born on 15 February 1969 in Battery Point Tasmania, the fifth and youngest child of Gerry and Zini Verdouw.

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Janet Conrad .

Vale Janet Conrad, landscape architect

25 Aug 2021, Bruce Wolfe

Janet Mary Conrad was “an extraordinary landscape architect, leader in business, and an inspiration to many.”

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Vale Jill Stansfield, 1949-2021

Vale Jill Stansfield, 1949-2021

5 Aug 2021, Geoff Fitzpatrick

Jill Stansfield was a textile designer, marketer and colour expert and the first woman to serve as DIA national president.

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Derek Fuller Wrigley.

Vale Derek Fuller Wrigley, powerhouse of design

5 Jul 2021, Amy Jarvis

ANU heritage advisor Amy Jarvis remembers Derek Wrigley, a pioneering designer, architect, teacher, author and more (16/02/1924 – 22/06/2021).

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Brian Myddleton Davis AM.

Vale Brian Myddleton Davis, 1930–2021

8 Apr 2021, Geoff Fitzpatrick

Brian Myddleton Davis was the founder of Decor Corporation, a Melbourne company that became recognized worldwide for its innovation and quality.

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Peter Crone.

Vale Peter Crone, 1944–2021

15 Feb 2021, Greg Missingham

Greg Missingham remembers Peter Crone, modernist architect, skilled woodworker, conservationist, and expert on Le Corbusier.

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Roland Catalani, a principal at Fender Katsalidis, died on 27 April 2020.

The quiet achiever: Vale Roland Catalani 1948-2020

5 May 2020, Karl Fender

Karl Fender remembers his friend and colleague Roland Catalani, an architect and mentor with a natural talent and an unparalleled attention to detail.

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Gabriel at the drawing board, 2016.

Vale Gabriel Poole, 1934–2020

8 Apr 2020, Lindsay Clare

Lindsay Clare remembers Gabriel Poole LFRAIA, 1934–2020, “a complex, enigmatic and memorable character.”

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Roman Pavlyshyn (1964).

Vale Roman Pavlyshyn, 1922–2019

20 Jan 2020, Don Watson

Émigré architect and civil servant Roman Pavlyshyn’s influence on the development of public architecture in 20th Century Queensland was profound.

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Winter Park Cellar House, designed by Graeme Gunn and developed by Merchant Builders.

Vale David Yencken, a modern-day polymath

16 Oct 2019, Graeme Davison, Alan Pert

Graeme Davison and Alan Pert remember the late David Yencken, a prodigious contributor to the built environment and Victoria’s “unofficial minister for design and environmental planning.”

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Keera Le Lievre.

Vale Keera Le Lievre, 1928–2019

3 Jul 2019, Geoff Fitzpatrick

A passionate advocate for Australian design, pioneering interior designer Keera Le Lievre has passed away.

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Rolf Heins.

Vale Rolf Heins, 1936–2019

27 Jun 2019, Geoff Fitzpatrick

Born Roelof Heins on 18 May, 1936 in Palembang in Indonesia to Dutch parents, Rolf Heins made a remarkable impact on interior design practice in Australia.

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Enrico Taglietti.

A Canberra visionary: Vale Enrico Taglietti 1926 – 2019

9 May 2019, Howard Tanner

Architect Howard Tanner remembers the late Enrico Taglietti, who brought a European sophistication and sensibility to the national capital.

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Geoffrey Pie.

Vale Geoffrey Pie, 1938–2018

17 Jan 2019, Don Watson

Don Watson remembers the life and work of Queensland architect Geoffrey Pie, who passed away on New Year’s Eve.

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Christopher Procter.

Vale Christopher Procter, 1964–2018

23 Nov 2018, Bill Tsakalos

Architect and urban designer Christopher Procter was blessed with a “perfect cocktail of humility, humour, intelligence, energy and empathy.”

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NZIA Distinguished Fellow, founding partner of Warren and Mahoney and beloved architect Maurice Mahoney passed away on 31 October at age 89.

Vale Maurice Mahoney

8 Nov 2018, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

In remembrance one of New Zealand’s most quietly influential architects.

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Norman Edwards.

Vale Norman Edwards

15 May 2018, James Colman

James Colman remembers Australian architectural educator Norman Edwards who left his mark on young architects all over the world.

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Vale Brian Smyth, 1931–2017

Vale Brian Smyth, 1931–2017

28 Feb 2018, Geoff Fitzpatrick

Brian Smyth, the Australian designer of the Valiant Charger for Chrysler Australia, died in Adelaide in January 2018, aged 86.

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