Reflecting on Australian Modernism
Last month I had the privilege of speaking at the IID’s annual conference, hosted at Tollmans.
A Cave not a Computer
We were recently interviewed by Jonathan Jacobs on the Behind the Build podcast and prompted to reflect on our approach to architecture.
The White City of Tel Aviv
It is hard not to be seduced by the architectural heritage of the White City ; a collection of some 4,000 buildings, now recognised as the world’s largest concentration of Bauhaus architecture.
The National Library of Israel
Last month, I had the opportunity to visit the recently completed National Library of Israel by Herzog & de Meuron.
Space for Nostalgia
In our work, we often seek clarity - spaces stripped of ornament and freed from superfluous detail.
Impressionism & Architecture: Seeing with Squinted Eyes
On a recent trip to see French Impressionism at the National Gallery of Victoria, I found myself moved anew by the power of these works.
The Destination
When you engage an architect - What is the destination? And how will you know when you’ve arrived?
Perspective and Presence: A Reflection on TarraWarra and Its New Centre
Over the years, I’ve returned time and again to the TarraWarra Museum of Art.
What Lies Beneath the Brief: On Trust, Tension & Design
Architects are not court-appointed.
Beauty Between the Lines: Light, Shadow & The Legacy of Arthur Erickson
Until recently, Arthur Erickson was a name I only knew in passing.
In Pursuit of the Primitive
Architecture, at its best, is a cultural record - an echo of its time.
Courtyards: Integrating Nature within Modern Living Spaces
In Melbourne, landscapes often function as a backdrop, appreciated more for their visual presence than as spaces to actively inhabit.
Design Insights
At the heart of every well-designed space is a dialogue between form, function, and the experience it creates.