Tag: Q&ADR
This week we meet Gerald Matthews, managing director at Matthews Architects, which his father founded in 1975. Matthews discusses how a shipwreck inspires his work, what it's like taking charge of the family business, and the importance of cross-pollination.
This week we meet Marcus Ieraci, senior design lead at Hayball. Ieraci discusses the rise of pre-fab in student housing, how his daughters inspire him, and what the '!' moment is.
"I am doing what I love, I work relentlessly because design is a need not a want. I donā€™t have work/life balance, I have blend." Tracey Wiles, parrtner at Make Architects, discusses how her grandparents' houses sparked her passion for design, who inspires her and which of her children is her favourite.
"I donā€™t aspire to design the largest CBD skyscraper or the next Opera House. I simply aspire to work with our great staff to design and build quality buildings and living environments for passionate people who appreciate what good architecture can contribute to daily life." Craig Stoll from boutique practice Stoll-Long discusses his work in social housing, why it is more rewarding and the pleasures of designing his own home.
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