Over the two weekends in September and October, I participated in the Roy Grounds Open House. There was an opportunity … More
Category: architecture & landscape architecture
Takeaways and Questions from the Inaugural Murcutt Symposium
I had the pleasure of attending the inaugural Murcutt Symposium on 12th and 13th September at the State Library of … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
Thinking about Honest, Genuine Architecture
A few weeks ago, my mum sent me a parcel containing a book my auntie wanted me to have a … More
Thoughts on Favourite Presentations at the Australian Architecture Conference 2024
On 10-11 May, I was fortunate to have had a chance to attend the Australian Architecture Conference held in Melbourne … More