Michael Kai is a Melbourne-based photographer. Born in a town close to Berlin, Germany, Michael spent two years as a documentary photographer in post-war Kosovo before pursuing further studies in Germany and Australia. Since 2005, Michael has worked primarily as a commissioned photographer. His distinctive style incorporates a striking balance of colour, a clean, graphical approach to composition and the use of negative space to frame clear focal points, creating images that are both simple and visually arresting.
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2022 Houses Awards Shortlist: House Alteration and Addition over 200m2
In the Alteration and Addition over 200m2 category, 29 projects have been shortlisted.
2021 Houses Awards Shortlist: House Alteration and Addition over 200m2
An architect’s skill in strategically adapting and adding to existing houses can significantly improve daily home life.
Suburban town hall upgrade wins top Victorian award
Kerstin Thompson Architects’ redevelopment of Town Hall Broadmeadows has been awarded the top honour in the 2020 Victorian Architecture Awards.
2020 Victorian Architecture Awards shortlist
The Australian Institute of Architects has announced the shortlist for the 2020 Victorian Architecture Awards.
On track: Level Crossing Removal Project
Level crossing removals have been part of Melbourne’s strategy since 1929. With more removals in 2018 than ever before, it is pertinent to assess three of these new projects that strive to extend the public realm.
Australian projects and studios longlisted in international awards
Forty-one Australian projects and 11 architecture and design practices are among hundreds of projects and studios longlisted for the 2019 Dezeen Awards.
2019 Houses Awards shortlist: House Alteration and Addition under 200m2
Twenty-eight projects in this category have advanced to the 2019 Houses Awards.
2019 AIDA Shortlist: Residential Design
Residential Design shortlist for the 2019 Australian Interior Design Awards.
Grimshaw, NH Architecture design tiny houses to help prevent youth homelessness
Grimshaw Architects and NH Architecture have designed prefabricated “tiny houses” for Nestd, a social enterprise of youth homelessness prevention charity Kids Under Cover.
2018 Australian Interior Design Awards: Interior Design Impact
Highpoint Shopping Centre by Grimshaw in association with The Buchan Group.