2016
Contemporary Australian Architects Speaker Series
Wednesdays, 7–28 September 2016
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James Russell Architects, Naranga Avenue. Photo: Toby Scott
Lecture 1: James Russell Architects
James Russell, a Brisbane-based firm, engages with subtropical conditions, taking the idea of a breathing building to a new level. A group of design professionals, they build using traditional pen on paper and cardboard models through early stages of design, then move to 3D modeling.
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Blainey North, Crown Conservatory. Photo: George Apostolidis
Lecture 2: Blainey North & Tim Browne
Blainey North and Tim Browne from Blainey North & Associates, which specialises in architecture, interior architecture and design of luxury environments for five star hotels, exclusive residences and bespoke commercial and retail projects in Australia and abroad.
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Cumulus (Cradle Mountain). Cumulus Studio
Lecture 3: Cumulus Studio
Cumulus studio is a multi-award winning architecture and design practice in Tasmania, which investigates ideas in a collaborative environment and an understanding that great ideas are developed through sharing and working with others.
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Richard Kirk, The Advanced Engineering Building (AEB). Photo: Peter Bennetts
Lecture 4: Richard Kirk Architect
Richard Kirk Architect has expertise in architecture, urban design, interiors and environmentally sustainable design. Studios in Brisbane, Shanghai, Beijing and Kuala Lumpur service projects in Australia and Asia.
Visit: Richard Kirk Architect website