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Emerging Talent Jaie Mauger

TS: Can I ask you why you applied for RPL?  JM: I did TAFE years ago, I think it was 2016. And I was only halfway through. And I got a job as a cadet, a design cadet with a local company in Brisbane. And once I got that job, I actually stopped studying because […] Read More

Armchair Traveller: The Pantheon

Armchair Traveller: The Pantheon Address: Piazza della Rotunda, 00186 Rome, Italy Architect: Carlo Scarpa Website: http://www.pantheon-rome.com/ This week we are visiting one of the best preserved ancient buildings in the world – the Pantheon. A former temple devoted to the Ancient Roman gods, it was converted into a Christian church in 609 CE. First built […]

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Armchair Traveller: The Negozio Olivetti

Armchair Traveller: The Negozio Olivetti Address: Piazza San Marco, 101, 30124 Venice, Italy Architect: Carlo Scarpa Website: http://www.negoziolivetti.it/ This week we are visiting the Negozio Olivetti, a former showroom (now museum) located in the Procuratie Vecchie, one of the buildings surrounding St Mark’s Square in Venice Italy. The commercial fitout is a fine example of […]

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On the Web: Archdaily

There are lots of fantastic blogs and eNews sites to be found on the web. We thought it would be fun to show you some of our favourites. This week we are looking at Archdaily. This USA based online publication literally emails out daily links to some of the latest architecture and interior design projects […]

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Material Matters: Shou Sugi Ban

Shou Sugi Ban (also known as Yakisugi), which translates to ‘burnt cedar board’, is a centuries old Japanese technique of charring “Sugi” (cedar – Cryptomeria japonica) planks which can be used for residential siding (cladding), fencing, and decking. Traditionally Japanese carpenters preferred the durability and unique finish of recovered driftwood that had been exposed the […]

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Out of the Box: Architecture for Cats

Studies have found that the presence of pets in work spaces helps improve mental health and reduces absenteeism. Built Form Design Academy has its own furry friend who can often be found snoozing on drawing sets! This week we thought we’d focus on architecture for pets. Check out an article on the Inhabitat website about […]

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Out & About: Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2017

This week Built Form Design Academy staff visited Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2017 – running from 19 October – 5 November. Following the 2km coastal walk from Bondi Beach to Tamarama Beach, this year the free outdoor exhibition features 100 sculptures by artists from Australia and around the world. From its humble beginnings twenty-one […]

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