The Minimal in Japanese Architecture - Adrian Boddy
Adrian Boddy B. Arch, M. App Sc, is an academic and architectural photographer and has had a longstanding interest in Japan. He has extensively travelled and photographed the country and lectured on its architecture and gardens. His mother was a teacher in the Sogetsu School of Ikebana in the 70's under Norman Sparnon and his father was a professional photographer. In addition, Adrian has a Bonsai collection that threatens to take over his home. In this talk, Adrian enthusiastically presents the Minimal in Japanese art, architecture and design — from ancient to contemporary times.
The Minimal in Modernist Architecture - Robert Simeoni
Robert Simeoni is an award winning architect, recognised for his sublime minimal aesthetic. In the tradition of Corbusier, Tadao Ando and Louis Barragan, Robert’s architecture reflects the reductionism that is a defining characteristic of modernism. Robert highlights the influences that shaped his architecture, illustrated by a selection of his superb award winning projects.
Stephen Crafti on the Montgomery house
When he purchased a significant Modernist 1950s residence in Melbourne’s North Balwyn in 1991 (designed by Montgomery King & Trengove), Stephen’s design fascination shifted to the built environment. While he studied the history of his own home, Stephen began writing about post-war (post-1945) architecture. With his interest and knowledge in the subject broadening, Stephen was soon penning features about all forms of contemporary design. In the last three decades, he has submitted thousands of articles covering architecture, furniture, fashion and the decorative arts to an impressive range of publications.
ARCHITECTURE AND GENDER - Jeremy McLeod
Jeremy McLeod is the co-founder of award winning Breathe Architecture, one of Australia's leading practices in sustainable and socially responsible design. He is also the instigator and co-founder of multi award winning Nightingale Housing which is revolutionizing the property development process in delivering cost effective sustainable living. Join Jeremy as he discusses the relationship between architecture and gender.