Tag: People
Profile: Patricia Urquiola
An interview with the inimitable Patricia Urquiola about nature, travel, connections and empathy.
Obituary: Khai Liew
Dr James Curry – the director of the Architecture Museum at the University of South Australia – pays tribute to Australian design luminary Khai Liew, who died on December 11, 2023.
First and last: Kelvin Ho of Akin Atelier
In this interview we wind back the clock as Kelvin Ho of Akin Atelier shares the origin story of his career in architecture, his first and latest projects, and the journey between.
Ryan Russell’s five favourite retail interiors
Russell’s five retail interiors are all experiential, prophetic, timeless, dynamic and they all incorporate elements that he says, “gets people off their couches.”
In Profile: Core Collective
Born in Melbourne but drawn to Tasmania, Core Collective Architects is a practice that works across borders: geographic, typological and temporal.
Master of constraint: Benn and Penna
Since Andrew Benn established Benn and Penna in 2012, the practice has mastered constrained conditions to make calm and considered spaces.
One to Watch: Youssofzay and Hart
In response to the urgency around the health of our natural environment, emerging architecture studio Youssofzay and Hart focuses on smart solutions that champion sustainable materials, density and affordability.
Wisdom of youth: MA Architects
A practice growing out of its “teenage years,” MA Architects is ready to evolve its language and move on to new things.
John Wardle’s autodidactic curiosity
Gold medalist John Wardle’s curiosity has spawned a brand of architecture that pushes the limits of design, manufacturing and materials, alongside buildings that leave space to be filled by our own curiosity, says Rory Hyde.
One to watch: Brcar Morony Architecture
Natalie Brcar and Michael Morony run a practice grounded in principles of environmentally sustainable design.
Geoff Warn concludes term as WA Government Architect
Geoff Warn has stepped down as Western Australia’s Government Architect after seven years in services.
One to watch: Winwood McKenzie
Thom Mckenzie of Winwood Mckenzie formed his Melbourne-based studio after working in New York and Milan. His approach is based on an intimate understanding of the construction process and interrogating how things are built.
Photon sculptor: Flynn Talbot
In the past decade, this Australian-born, London-based light artist and designer has seen his experiential and monumental installations exhibited around the world.
Elegant resolutions: Fox Johnston
Fox Johnston shows how the tenets of good design are transferable and a human-focused approach to architecture essential.
One to watch: Kin Architects
Leah Gallagher and Marjorie Dixon, of Kin Architects, formed their Brisbane-based practice in 2017 with a desire to design people-centric architecture that respects the history and context of their city.
Alice Hampson named 2020/21 Australian Institute of Architects national president
Alice Hampson has been named president elect of the Australian institute of Architects, as Helen Lochhead prepares to begin her term as national president.
One to watch: Clayton Orszaczky
In the past three years, Clayton Orszaczky has completed eleven projects, with many more in the pipeline. Co-directors Rebekah Clayton and Michelle Orszaczky discuss their approach to residential design.
The ‘Australian architect behind some of Asia’s most innovative buildings,’ Kerry Hill, dies aged 75
Singapore-based Australian architect Kerry Hill has died aged 75.
Revealed rather than crafted: The houses of Bower Architecture
Over the last ten years, Bower Architecture has carefully refined its collection of signature elements and spatial techniques to create houses with “completeness and specificity about them.”
‘World’s most influential architect’ discusses race, social justice and architecture
Sir David Adjaye speaks to Justine Harvey about how architecture can contribute to an understanding of history and social justice.