book review
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“Pure, unadulterated visions”: A book on the unbuilt
Phaidon’s ‘Atlas of Never Built Architecture’ is a thought-provoking romp through the counter-factual architectural imaginary on a global scale.
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A book on constructing your own home with Melbourne architect, Alexander Hill
‘Find Your Way Home’ is a comprehensive guide to designing, renovating and building your own home in Australia based on the ‘Three Hat Approach.’
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Álvaro Siza and Duccio Malagamba, from sketch to photograph
‘Before After’ by Álvaro Siza and photographer Duccio Malagamba examines the relationship between architectural conception and completed building.
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Ed Lippmann celebrates four decades of architecture
The eponymous practice founder reflects on four decades of work in a new book launched by Lord Mayor Clover Moore, tracing lessons from New York to Sydney and revisiting seminal works including 8 Chifley Square and the Andrew “Boy” Charlton Pool.
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Tim Ross celebrates Australia’s golden age of local design in new book
‘What a Ripper!’ by comedian and architecture advocate Tim Ross explores Australia’s rich legacy of local product design.
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Towards “an architecture of abundance and embraces paradox”
‘Second Century Modernism’ is a new book by American architect, John Jennifer Marx, and calls for a newly rebalanced modern movement with more paradox and community.
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‘City Living: Neometro residents and works’
This new book tells resident stories about how good design creates liveable, high-density homes with socially led developer Neometro.
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Rethinking Plastics in Product Design: The new book aiming to guide sustainable transitions
Geoff Isaac’s book provides industrial designers and manufacturers with the knowledge needed for a transition to sustainable material choices.
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Where Melbourne goes next
Looking to the future, NH Architecture has collaborated with RMIT Architecture and embarked on years of research to understand and anticipate the urban landscape of Melbourne.
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SANAA in Sydney: Interview with Art Gallery of NSW director
Michael Brand talks us through a new book on the architecture of Naala Badu, the culmination of Sydney Modern Project.
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New Danish book tells stories of spatial justice in architecture
Aarhus, Denmark is the backdrop for a thought-provoking new book that challenges the architectural discipline to confront issues of diversity, discrimination and inclusion.
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The human story behind Australia’s modernist history
At a glittering event at the DKO studio in Melbourne, the launch of a new book was celebrated with champagne and cheers.
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New book explores life and work of Didi Contractor
A Call to Return draws on conversations with students and admirers in the last decade of Didi Contractor’s life to offer an inspiring insight into this radical architectural outsider.
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Book review: from MANufAcTURE to Architecture, Museum of Modern Aluminium
This book may be small but it has mighty things to say about a signature project in Thailand designed by HAS design and research.
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Book launch marks Tzannes’ significant Sydney legacy
In practice since the 1980s and having appreciably shaped Sydney’s built environment, Tzannes finally has its own impressively designed and erudite book.
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New book explores Glenn Murcutt’s unbuilt works
A new book by Nick Sissons with contributions from Glenn Murcutt outlays some of the Pritzker Prize-winner’s unrealised designs.
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Brutalism in Sydney: A book tour of the city’s concrete heritage
A new book documents the brutalist architecture of Sydney, putting the movement into historical context and highlighting its ongoing relevance.
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WY-TO on well-being for all in tropical cities of the future
In a time of climate emergency, how can cities support and balance the needs of their people and the planet, while ensuring their prosperity?
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How do we imbue architecture with life?
The latest instalment of fjcstudio’s Truth and Lies talk series looked at ‘The Consciousness of Architecture and the Will of the Architect’.
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Book review: ‘The Religious Architecture of Alvar, Aino and Elissa Aalto’
A new book investigates the religious architecture of Studio Aalto, the Finnish practice that has influenced the work of architects including Glenn Murcutt and Jørn Utzon.
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Towards a regenerative landscape architecture with Phillip Withers
With a recent book on natural Australian gardens, we spoke with the Victorian landscape designer on what it means to take a truly holistic approach to the environment.
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Questions of design with novelist Amanda Lohrey
Award-winning novelist Amanda Lohrey’s latest novel, The Conversion, is deeply concerned with issues of home renovations, architectural theory and the psychology of dwelling.
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UNFINISHED & FAR FAR AWAY: The Architecture of Irving Smith Architects
Irving Smith Architects has conceived and delivered its first book and, like the practice itself, it provides much food for thought while celebrating singular and inspirational projects.
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An argument of architects
Packed into The Mint in Sydney, a gathering – ‘argument’ is the correct collective noun – of architects provided a fascinating discussion on questions raised in Richard Francis-Jones’ book.
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5 inspiring architecture and design books that span decades of innovation
Embark on a visual and intellectual journey through architectural excellence and rethinking of tropical living.
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John McAslan + Partners: Celebrating a new book and five years in Sydney
Luminaries from across the architecture community recently gathered at the Opera House to mark both a book launch and the five-year anniversary of John McAslan + Partners’ Sydney practice.
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Book review: When Modernism landed in the tropics with Concrete Jungle
What happens when rational, Modernist architecture puts down roots in a lush, tropical setting? Concrete Jungle, a new book by gestalten, explores locations across Asia and the world to find some of the most visionary residential adaptations of an international style to distinct local settings.
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Book review: Earth & Fire, the timeless fundamentals of working with clay
A new – and beautiful – book written by Kylie and Tiffany Johnson takes an in-depth look at ceramics and the work of the artist from clay to kiln. Covering a wide variety of artists, Earth & Fire also ranges from porcelain and sculpture to everyday functional pieces.
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Lee Broom’s must-have monograph
It’s bold, beautiful and contains contributions from the likes of Vivienne Westwood, Kelly Wearstler and Christian Louboutin. The first monograph from British designer Lee Broom is a must-have.
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The Review, part two: ‘Truth and Lies in Architecture’ by Richard Francis-Jones
Timothy Alouani-Roby met with Richard Francis-Jones of fjcstudio (previously fjmtstudio) to discuss his timely, provocative and, quite frankly, necessary book on architecture. In this second part of the book review, we turn to the question of what architects can do in the face of crises from climate breakdown to alienation of place.
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The Review, part one: ‘Truth and Lies in Architecture’ by Richard Francis-Jones
Timothy Alouani-Roby met with Richard Francis-Jones of fjcstudio (formerly fjmtstudio) to discuss his timely, provocative and, quite frankly, necessary book on architecture. In this first part of the book review, we consider the alienation and commodification of the profession, as well as its place in society.
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Light reading: Our review of Between Dark & Light
Ruth McDermott and Ben Baxter have just published their new book, and it explores the duo’s stellar career as light artists. A must-read for those interested in light art, it provides the opportunity to experience the experiential.
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Peeling back the layers: Benjamin Hubert’s new monograph
All about Benjamin Hubert and his design agency, LAYER, this monograph provides candid insights into studio life, Hubert’s own life, and the projects that have put them on the global design map.
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Review: Queer Spaces – an atlas of LGBTQIA+ places
The newly released book, Queer Spaces, delves into the history of just that – queer spaces – through the voices of many. It’s a new chapter in queer literature, writes Caelan Kaluder.
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Everything you always wanted to know about Australian architecture and more
Australian Architecture: A History by Davina Jackson will enlighten and engage the reader, and best of all, it will open the door to our world of architecture – where we have been, how we have changed and what has been achieved.
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Review: Koichi Takada Architecture, Nature and Design
Published by Rizzoli New York, Koichi Takada Architecture, Nature and Design covers the first decade of Takada’s practice and his innovative designs.
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Cameron Bruhn MMXX explores the powerhouse that is Australian architecture
MMXX draws the reader into the world of Cameron Bruhn as he reflects on the landscape of Australian architecture of 2000 to 2019.
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Where We Work: We review Frame’s design lessons from the modern office
Frame Publishers’ recent title, Where We Work, provides an exposé of design lessons from the modern office, distilled from an international spread of exemplary workplace design projects.
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3 Design Books You Need to Read Right Now
From journeys across the South Pacific to tales of Japanese architecture, these books take an in-depth look at how architecture can enrich our lives. Ashley Tucker writes.