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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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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Architecture Radio

Below are two awesome Australian radio programs based on architecture. It’s a very informative way of staying up to date with design in our country. Enjoy! RRR The Architects The Plan – Adelaide Radio  

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Veranda Urbanism Design Research

The Queensland House is barely a house, its actually just clad structure and micro-climate. With simply structural bracing on the outside to which is nailed tongue and grove boards and then with veranda’s all the way around, it can seem barely a house simply an expression of the weather, maybe a dialectic with it. And […]

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The advantage of size

A downturn in economic activity offers a moment to take stock of one’s values and reassess the future in the face of changing expectations. The office of AECOM Brisbane is an amalgam of several existing companies, including EDAW, Maunsell and Davis Langdon. Image: Shane Hasting A reassesment of value in architecture may not seem like […]

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What’s better than the Sydney Opera house?

I discovered this article yesterday. It is a very interesting and thorough look at the current state of Australian architecture. A lengthy read but well worth it. Words by: Nick Bryant Architect James Stockwell’s Snowy Mountains House. Photo by Patrick Bingham-Hall Yes, Sydney has one very good building. But contemporary Australian architecture is out of […]

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Knowledge and Wisdom

These two websites have been a constant source of inspiration for me. It is also an informative way of keeping up to date with what is happening around the world from an architectural perspective. Happy viewing! http://www.architects-talk.com/ http://archtalks.com/

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