The future of form and material in design

In the world of architecture, there are two camps: 1. Those that look backward to gauge a grounding for the future; 2. and those that break new ground, not letting past ideas cloud their vision for creative direction. Greg Lynn is an architect who has continually pushed the boundaries when it comes to composition and […]

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Can spirituality influence design?

In many parts of the world there seems to be an overriding atheistic belief that surrounds the creative industry. In the architectural sector, a bastion of such beliefs, the notion of God in design is something that is rarely, if ever, discussed. And when one does broach the subject, the response is either a somewhat […]

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Gregory Burgess – Forum Lecture Series 2012

Gregory Burgess graduated from the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning at the University of Melbourne in 1970. For the past 32 years he has led the Melbourne architectural practice known as Gregory Burgess Architects, for which he is the principal designer. Burgess has received over 40 professional and community awards including the Sir Zelman […]

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Quote of the day 18/08

“In a way our buildings are ourselves. Their gestures to the world reflect our human responsiveness and our capacity to dwell and transform ourselves.” – Gregory Burgess

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Detail and Manner

The austere aesthetic of the traditional Queenslander can be used as a template for measuring detail, say the practitioners of Owen and Vokes.                 Italian architect Carlo Scarpa was reputed to have begun each of his commissions by attending to the design of the door handles. This approach may seem […]

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