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10 lessons when searching for a job in architecture (by a recent graduate, for recent graduates)

For me, university was about finding the confidence to explore creativity, the notion of self, and determining my own measurements of expectation. Last year I wrote an article entitled “10 things you don’t get taught in architecture school,” which provided advice on how to succeed in an academic setting. Having now graduated the following article is reflective of [...]

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The Third Teacher: Learning Through the Environment

In the 1940s, Italian educator Loris Malaguzzi developed the Reggio Emilia Approach, a style of preschool and primary school education in which young students are encouraged to initiate self-guided explorations of both their physical environment and their immediate social community. Unlike traditional educational practices where there is a distinct student-teacher hierarchy, the Reggio Emilia Approach [...]

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Architects and Gaming

We spend a collective 7 billion hours a week playing games. Why? Because gaming fulfills the innate human need to overcome obstacles. I have always wondered why architects are so into gaming. When playing a game we spend 80% of our time failing and facing the fear of loss and death. Sounds a little like [...]

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Philippe Block: Bricks Don’t Lie

A theme that was explored by various architects at the 2012 Architecture Biennale in Venice was the exploration of finding inspiration from past precedents in architecture. Philippe Block recently came to Sydney to talk about this and his application of modern technology including parametric modelling. Throughout university I avoided all discourse surrounding parametrics because I felt that the agenda of many students was to develop an impressive image or aesthetic as opposed applying the process in a more meaningful context.

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Interview with Thomas Bailey, Room11

I recently had to opportunity to interview Thomas Bailey from the collaborative architecture office of Room11. Located in Hobart and Melbourne, Australia, Room11 was founded in 2005 by Nathan Crump, James Wilson, Aaron Roberts and Thomas Bailey.

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The Third Teacher: Learning Through the Environment
The Third Teacher: Learning Through the Environment
April 2, 2013

Architects and Gaming
Architects and Gaming
March 14, 2013

Philippe Block: Bricks Don’t Lie
Philippe Block: Bricks Don’t Lie
February 21, 2013

Interview with Thomas Bailey, Room11
Interview with Thomas Bailey, Room11
December 7, 2012

Venice Architecture Biennale 2012 – Arsenale Central Pavilion Highlights
Venice Architecture Biennale 2012 – Arsenale Central Pavilion Highlights
November 26, 2012

Venice Architecture Biennale 2012 – Arsenale National Pavilion Highlights
Venice Architecture Biennale 2012 – Arsenale National Pavilion Highlights
November 20, 2012

Venice Architecture Biennale 2012 – Giardini Central Pavilion Highlights
Venice Architecture Biennale 2012 – Giardini Central Pavilion Highlights
November 14, 2012

Venice Architecture Biennale 2012 – Giardini National Pavilion Highlights Part 2 of 2
Venice Architecture Biennale 2012 – Giardini National Pavilion Highlights Part 2 of 2
November 9, 2012

Venice Architecture Biennale 2012 – Giardini National Pavilion Highlights Part 1 of 2
Venice Architecture Biennale 2012 – Giardini National Pavilion Highlights Part 1 of 2
November 6, 2012

The Making of 1 Bligh Street, Sydney
The Making of 1 Bligh Street, Sydney
October 12, 2012

10 things you dont get taught in Architecture School
10 things you dont get taught in Architecture School
October 1, 2012

Interview with Peter Ho, PHOOEY Architects
Interview with Peter Ho, PHOOEY Architects
October 11, 2011

Reclaiming the Streets – Adventures of Urban Disruption
Reclaiming the Streets – Adventures of Urban Disruption
October 10, 2011

Skateboarding and the City – Interview with Philip Nobel
Skateboarding and the City – Interview with Philip Nobel
October 4, 2011

Women In Architecture: By Women In Architecture
Women In Architecture: By Women In Architecture
September 22, 2011

10 Inspiring Architecture TED Talks
10 Inspiring Architecture TED Talks
June 26, 2011

Speech to Harvard Architecture Graduates by TED’s curator Chris Anderson
Speech to Harvard Architecture Graduates by TED’s curator Chris Anderson
May 31, 2011

Skateboarding and Architecture
Skateboarding and Architecture
May 29, 2011

Architecture and Anarchy
Architecture and Anarchy
May 15, 2011

Interview with Belinda Tato, Ecosistema Urbano
Interview with Belinda Tato, Ecosistema Urbano
September 27, 2010

Food For Thought: Performance as Criticism
Food For Thought: Performance as Criticism
August 15, 2010

California City
California City
May 19, 2010

Design for the Dark Side at SXSW 2010
Design for the Dark Side at SXSW 2010
May 8, 2010

Found Functions by Nikki Graziano
Found Functions by Nikki Graziano
April 29, 2010

Shanghai 2010 World Expo
Shanghai 2010 World Expo
April 13, 2010

Interview with Super Colossal
Interview with Super Colossal
April 9, 2010

The Future of Architectural Criticism
The Future of Architectural Criticism
April 7, 2010

Can blogs change the way we understand and produce Architecture?
Can blogs change the way we understand and produce Architecture?
March 16, 2010