Architecture Australia, January 2011
Architecture AustraliaProvocative, informative and engaging discussion of the best built works and the issues and events that matter.
Preview
The more things change
Karl Fender’s introduction to the January 2011 issue of Architecture Australia as Institute president.
Reflection
Architecture Australia Volume 100
Editor Justine Clark’s editorial from the January 2011 edition of Architecture Australia – the 100th edition.
Radar
News and nuance
News stories from the January 2011 issue of Architecture Australia.
Interior Urbanism / Portman Space
An exhibition of photos by Charles Rice and drawings by Alina McConnochie of the oeuvre of John Portman.
Advertisements for architecture
Submissions in the second Advertisements for Architecture exhibition revealed an appealing candour, says Oliver Watts.
For What It’s Worth
Peta Carlin reviews an exhibition by Michael Spooner and Ricarda Bigolin.
Sydney Open 2010
Matthew Gribben reviews the Historic Houses Trust’s Sydney Open – two days of access to a plethora of Sydney buildings.
Sir Peter Cook: Bigness & naughtiness
Stuart Harrison talks to Sir Peter Cook at Unlimited: Designing for the Asia Pacific in Brisbane, 2010.
Building UTS
An ambitious major works program on the university’s city campus draws together projects by local and international practices.
Upcycling
The humble carpet tile became a canvas for the inventive and experimental work of PHOOEY Architects in a recent exhibition.
Features
World Architecture Festival 2010
Justine Clark reports on the third World Architecture Festival.
Santos Place
A rich irregularity and strange difference balance commercial imperatives in Donovan Hill’s addition to the Brisbane skyline.
Saffire Freycinet Resort
On a picturesque site on Tasmania’s Freycinet Peninsula, Circa Architecture fashions iconic forms into spaces for rest and retreat.
Warragamba visitor centre and masterplan
Lahz Nimmo and Spackman Mossop and Michaels created Warragamba Dam’s visitor centre and masterplan.
MUMA: Monash University Museum of Art
Kerstin Thompson Architects’ gallery at Monash University develops a very subtle exploration of spatial experience.
Extending the National Gallery of Australia
In Canberra’s centenary year, we revisit AA’s review of the NGA extension by PTW.
2010 AA Prize for Unbuilt Work
Sustainable Futures – How might we make “sustainable” buildings, environments and practices in 2020? In 2050?
2010 AA Prize for Unbuilt Work Winner
Footscray – Fresh and Cheap by Helen Duong
AA Prize for Unbuilt Work 2010: Honourable Mention
Honourable Mentions in the 2010 AA Prize for Unbuilt Work.
AA Prize for Unbuilt Work 2010: Special Mention
Special Mentions in the 2010 AA Prize for Unbuilt Work.
People
Attitude and circumstance
The 2010 A.S. Hook Address, by Gold Medallists Lindsay and Kerry Clare.
Vale Catherine Evans 1964—2010
A woman of character – Richard Evans and Ian McDougall remember Catherine Evans, BArch, Grad Dip, MBA.
Vale Gilbert Ridgway Nicol 1925—2010
Experience abroad and a thorough understanding of architecture and planning informed the work of this Perth architect.
Comment
AA Roundtable 04
Procurement: Processes and outcomes, problems and opportunities.
More articles
Western red cedar: sustainability research
This article looks at recent research on the sustainability of western red cedar with examples of its application in projects.