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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.
PeopleFirst and last: Studio Ongarato
After 30 years in practice together, Ronnen Goren and Fabio Ongarato reflect on their first and most recent way-finding projects for civic institutions.
PeopleFirst and Last: Sonia Simpfendorfer of Nexus Designs
Director at Nexus Designs, Sonia Simpfendorfer shares her earliest and most recent projects, reflecting on the learnings over her 30-year career.
PeoplePeter Maddison on what makes Grand Designs Australia unique
Reflecting on more than a decade of hosting Grand Designs Australia, Peter Maddison discusses some of his favourite (and least favourite) projects.
PeoplePlacemaking over object-making: Shim-Sutcliffe
Brigitte Shim talks to ArchitectureAU about Canadianness in architecture, the use of time as material, and the difference between placemaking and object-making.
PeopleRadical questioning and the primacy of context: Kevin Low
Kevin Mark Low of Small Projects speaks with ArchitectureAU about shifting paradigms, finding meaning in the details, and creating relationships through context.
PeopleFirst and Last: Mark Simpson of Design Office
The Artichoke newsletter is launching a new profile series, “First and Last”, diving into the careers of eminent designers, from their earliest project to their most recent.
People‘All constraints can be turned into good’: Lacaton and Vassal
Lacaton and Vassal’s architecture celebrates openness, both in its generous provision of air and light and in its conspicuous attempts to do more on a smaller budget.
PeopleConversations across borders with Nord Architects
Morten Rask Gregersen and Johannes Molander Pedersen of the Danish practice Nord Architects were Droga Architects in Residence in 2015.
PeopleBurying Howard Roark with Liz Ogbu
The 2016 Droga Architect in Residence Liz Ogbu reminisces about her experience in Australia and discusses the fight for spatial justice.
PeopleUrban civic projects: Carmen Fiol-Costa
Barcelona-based architect and urban designer Carmen Fiol-Costa, the first Droga Architect in Residence, looks back on her time in Australia.
PeopleWhat can the daily market teach us about civic space?
Istanbul-based architect Alexis Şanal was the Droga Architect in Residence in 2018, undertaking research into market spaces and public life.
PeopleThe London architect and Sydney’s street awnings
As part of a continuing series on the Droga Architect In Residence program, ArchitectureAu spoke with How About Studio founder Nick Wood, the 2015 resident.
PeopleThe inspirations and convictions of a ‘bloody rebel’ – Gabriel Poole
In November 2015, the late Gabriel Poole sat down with academic Elizabeth Musgrave and Lindsay Clare for a wide ranging interview. This edited transcript is published for the first time.
PeopleRebellion, revolution and disruption: Sharon Egretta Sutton
In this wide-ranging interview architect, activist and academic Sharon Egretta Sutton reflects on action and rebellion in the 1960s, income inequality, and the urgent need for disruption in architecture schools today.
PeopleMarijn Schenk: Catalyzing connections
Marijn Schenk, co-founder of Dutch practice Next Architects, spoke with Landscape Australia about collaboration, new perspectives and the pursuit of social and ecological agendas.
PeopleDesign thinking and regional cities: Christian Bason
Danish Design Centre CEO Christian Bason on leveraging design thinking and local cultures, skills and capabilities to help regional centres regenerate after industrial decline.
PeopleKengo Kuma on ‘the mother of architectural design’
Japanese architect Kengo Kuma spoke with ArchitectureAU on the values of regionalism, critical writing and the need for architects to be “humble.”
PeopleFacet Studio
An interview with architects Olivia Shih and Yoshihito Kashiwagi of Sydney/Osaka-based Facet Studio.
PeopleJoyful, simple and inspiring: Jesse Bennett and Anne-Marie Campagnolo
The brains behind the Australian House of the Year 2015, Jesse Bennett and Anne-Marie Campagnolo, speak about their career and their labour of love.
PeopleInterview: Anton James
Anton James of JMD Design is an accomplished and highly regarded landscape architect and artist with more than twenty years experience in the profession.
PeopleInterview: Andrew Laidlaw
Andrew Laidlaw is a significant figure and has worked on numerous public gardens throughout Victoria and internationally.
PeopleStories of place: Perry Lethlean
Perry Lethlean of Taylor Cullity Lethlean talks to Catherin Bull about narrative, place and the New Civic in contemporary public gardens.
PeopleAsk the silly questions: Emma Williamson
Emma Williamson of CODA Studio on generosity, humility and architecture’s hidden heroes.
People‘Graveyards are the most legitimate form of public art’: Nathan Coley & Callum Morton in conversation
Callum Morton speaks to British artist Nathan Coley about his practice.
PeopleAndrew Burns on culture as a landscape of ideas
Andrew Burns talks to Sam Spurr about architecture’s role in forming identity.
PeopleKate Cullity: Maker’s mark
Interview with Kate Cullity – landscape architect, environmental artist, head of TCL’s Adelaide office.
PeopleJane Irwin: Hands on
Landscape architect Jane Irwin talks about her practice and process.
PeopleFumihiko Maki: Designing from the inside out
Pritzker Prize Laureate Fumihiko Maki talks with Philip Drew.
PeopleRem Koolhaas
Curator of the 2014 Venice Architecture Biennale tells Andrew Mackenzie his vision.
PeopleGames Night
A fun-filled urban tactic brings Brisbanites back into King George Square.
PeopleLisa Diedrich: European landscape architecture
Professor Lisa Diedrich speaks with Ricky Ricardo in Melbourne.
PeoplePeter Wilson and Gerard Reinmuth
Architect Gerard Reinmuth talks with 2013 Gold Medallist Peter Wilson.
PeopleNord Architects Copenhagen: “Content-driven”
Morten Gregersen and Johannes Pedersen of Nord Architects Copenhagen talk to Eoghan Lewis in Sydney.
PeopleHumanities and Science Campus Place: ‘People friendly’
Michael Spackman and Andrew Nimmo on making this civilizing public space.
PeopleRichard Francis-Jones: Gallery of ideas
On material meaning, gallery anxiety and the 2013 World Building of the Year.
PeopleVirginia San Fratello: Hacking culture
Chris Knapp speaks to Virginia San Fratello of Rael San Fratello.
PeopleCarey Lyon: “Everything is a public building”
Emma Williamson and Kieran Wong (CODA Studio) talk with Carey Lyon.
PeopleChristof Mayer: Public interventions
Christof Mayer of Berlin’s Raumlabor collective Sydney exhibition.
PeopleBruce and Stuart Mackenzie
Legendary landscape architect Bruce Mackenzie and his son Stuart discuss city-making.
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