I had the pleasure of attending the inaugural Murcutt Symposium on 12th and 13th September at the State Library of…
Contract Administration – A Learning Curve
If one says that practice makes perfect, the last six months have been among the most intense periods of working…
In Pursuit of a ‘Good Question’: Time Capsule Article
At a point in time, like a time capsule, this article (more of a collection of thoughts, perhaps a brain…
How can we understand ‘architectural narratives’?
One frequently used word in architectural discourses, both in education and practice, is a ‘narrative’. ‘Narrative’ has been thrown around…
A Study in the Connection between Consciousness and Sensory Experience
(Disclaimer: As I have not completed any formal education in neuroscience, please let me know if there is anything factually…
Solo Backpacking Architecture Trip to Finland & Denmark
After the tender submission of a project at work, I took two weeks off work backpacking around Finland and Denmark…
Speech Transcript for Dean’s Honours Awards & Prizes Ceremony
On June 1 2023 (last night at the time of writing), I attended the Dean’s Honours Awards & Prizes Ceremony…
Architecture Summer School with Richard Leplastrier & Peter Stutchbury
Between 9-15 February, I participated in the Total Immersion Summer School in Pittwater, Sydney. It is a week-long workshop organised…
Thinking to study architecture at uni? Q & A
Around this time of the year, I often receive questions from new first-year students who are starting their Bachelor degree…
Interior Design in Train Carriages – Thoughts
On the way back to the studio from a lunchtime exhibition visit, one of my colleagues mentioned the broader concept…
Volunteering at the Roy Grounds Open House
Over the two weekends in September and October, I participated in the Roy Grounds Open House. There was an opportunity…
2024 Wrap
As 2024 wraps up, it’s time (again) to look back on the year and appreciate the things that deserve acknowledgment……
Design Thinking and Human Control in Garden Design
A recent weekend visit to Alowyn Gardens in Yarra Valley, known for all-season thematic ornamental gardens and a nursery, made…
Stories of Earth: Echoes in Architecture – Keeping the fire going
Sometimes, I wonder if navigating a career is more like sailing on a dinghy across a vast ocean than following…
How early can a building be recognised for its heritage significance?
In conjunction with the John Andrews exhibition at the MSD, a panel discussion event on modern heritage was held on…