The Third Teacher: Learning Through the Environment

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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 [...]

Architects and Gaming

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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 [...]

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.

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.

Venice Architecture Biennale 2012 – Arsenale Central Pavilion Highlights

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I hope you have enjoyed my highlight coverage of the Venice Biennale. Below are my favorite projects from the Arsenale Central Pavilions. This article is the final of five installments which cover my time at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2012. Check out the first, second, third and forth installments here, here, here and here.
Alvaro Siza [...]

Venice Architecture Biennale 2012 – Arsenale National Pavilion Highlights

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I hope you are enjoying my highlight coverage of the Venice Biennale. Below are my favorite projects from the Arsenale National Pavilions. The article is the forth of five installments which cover my time at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2012. Check out the first, second and third installments here, here and here.
Argentinian Pavilion – Identity in Diversity

Curated [...]

Venice Architecture Biennale 2012 – Giardini Central Pavilion Highlights

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The Central Pavilions of the Giardini and Arsenale is curated by David Chipperfield. 69 projects by 119 architects, critics, designers, photographers and scholars respond to Chipperfield’s brief of common ground with specific and original installations.
Unique to the Biennale, the central pavilion represents a meeting point for the fascinating encounter of concepts between influential architects, designers [...]

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

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I am currently writing a series of 5 of articles highlighting my favourite moments from the Venice Architecture Biennale, 2012. Below is the second instalment of the most memorable projects from the Giardini National Pavilions. Check out the first instalment here.
Hungarian Pavilion – Space Maker

Curated by Balint Bachmann, Space Maker investigates the subject of the architecture model as [...]

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

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Last week I arrived in Venice along with rain, high tide (1.4m – thats my shoulder height!) and a 15-degree temperature drop from the week prior. Despite this Venice is stunningly beautiful and provides the perfect venue for the Architecture (and art) Biennale. Lucky the Biennale is not only on ‘Common Ground’ but also on higher ground.
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The Making of 1 Bligh Street, Sydney

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I recently attended the premiere film opening for the making of 1 Bligh Street titled ‘Heart of Glass’. The documentary is produced by Peter Hyatt of Hyatt and Associates and follows the 12 year journey to build 1 Bligh Street located in Sydney CBD. Winner of the DEXUS/City of Sydney design competition, 1 Bligh Street [...]