The Australian Smart Skyscrapers Summit is an inaugural event that will premiere in Melbourne in March 2017. Looking at sky-high towers, high and medium-rise construction and design, the Summit brings together world leaders in architecture, engineering, urban planning and construction. With a wide range of international and local speakers, case studies in both the Australian […]
Image above byĀ Anthony Geernaert. Renowned Australian architect Peter Corrigan AM passed away on Thursday 1 December. Corrigan received the Australian Institute of Architect’s highest honour, the Gold Medal, in 2003 for his contribution to architecture across built works, set and stage design, and academia. When awarding him with the Medal, the jury expressed that Corrigan […]
To insource or outsource: that is the question. John Wardle and Lindsay Urquhart Riba debate the pros and cons. THE CASE FOR IN-SOURCE: JOHN WARDLE, PRINCIPAL, JOHN WARDLE ARCHITECTS We basically outsource very little. If there’s a special reason for engagement with somebody, a craftsman or artist, we would outsource that, but generally the […]
"The ensuing story of the project is one that goes to show that architecture isn't just grand edifices, but rather, at best, it can change the way people think and can bring people together. It shows you what great architecture can do." Glenn Murcutt: Spirit of Place will air on ABC TV on December 6 at 9.30pm.