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In our isolation from physical contact, Nature offers solace, but urban trees have to reckon with their own mortality. Locked down in apartments and houses, it's time to reflect on whether they, too, can snap back.
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One of the most influential architects and urban planners of the 20th century, Le Corbusier, did not shy away from the role the automobile would play in city design. He even pursued sponsorship from companies like Citroen, Michelin and Peugeot to realise his vision. “The motor must save the great city,” he wrote.
Tone on Tuesday columns often elicit comments, which I’d like to share in an occasional Friday missive.
The pandemic has highlighted the strengths and vulnerabilities of our cities, stressing the need for our built and natural environment to deliver and drive fundamental social, environmental, and economic change.
Inclusivity is at the forefront of designer’s minds when looking to create and remodel change facilities, with professional sports clubs, corporate workplaces and community organisations at the coalface of this societal change.
In recent years, Australian architecture has seen arches of many forms, shapes and materials appear in such abundance that, it could be argued it is rare to see a competition, alternative proposal or even university graduation exhibition without the arch appearing.
As our cities and communities grapple with the lockdown impacts, many of us find the inherent need to reconnect with nature even as we were confined to our own homes or neighbourhoods over the last year.
For senior Australians who cannot live independently at home, residential aged care can provide accommodation, personal care and general health care.
Bad planning in the design of modern suburban neighbourhoods in Australia is leading to an unhealthy and socially isolated population.
In this series we pay tribute to the art we wish could visit — and hope to see once travel restrictions are lifted.
The key role of any designer requires a critical analysis of place and a fundamental understanding of it’s cultural, environmental and spiritual context.
Recently ‘Houses’ magazine published some renovations to a house of my design in Broderick Street Balmain under the headline ‘The SRG House’ (alluding to Sir Roy Grounds). Unfortunately, the print version contains misinformation which needs correction, and hopefully this background will give more depth to the story.
