Wellington’s lovely cluster on Oriental Pde of smallish apartment blocks b/n 8-10 storeys. Small footprints too so high int amenity w plenty of corner apartments & ample windows inc to bathrooms. Height works well, lower relative to hill behind, allowing landscape to maintain its primacy in the city
“A lack of bling makes this seaside motel sing”.
Lovely words by Stephen Crafti about KTA’s gentle makeover of the #BlackDolphinMotel at Merimbula for Aspen Group.
Some of the original Robin Boyd spirit returns.
A terrific collaboration with Finding Infinity, Openwork & WildernessConstructions
Finally reading Tim Low’s book Where Song Began.
Rich with insights on australian ecology interlinking the intense sounds of our birds with nectar abundant plants & infertile soils.
Fascinating.
#wheresongbegan
This includes the unique way you sense-make — your way of thinking, feeling, writing, seeing, understanding, critiquing, making, arting … all of it.
In exciting news the fish pie is back…oh & the Wellington Library now renewed & reopen.
Very appreciative they kept the same cafe operators.
And that this most civic part of the city once again has people.
The bigger the kitchen the lesser the cook…
Have kitchens got too big & lost their soul?
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Richmond Housing_ Elizabeth Street, North Richmond.
A model for the missing middle - Higher density medium height housing.
A cluster of 4-8 storey blocks.
144 new dwellings, 100% public.
For Homes Victoria’s Big Housing Build
Architects: KTA & Hayball
‘Albanese is cementing a legacy of cautious, centrist incrementalism at a time when he could be making reforms that would make a material difference in people’s lives, addressing the inequality and stacked deck that has plagued Australians for the past 30 years.’
Too cautious
Who said architects only worry about what a building looks like?
This list is a great breakdown of the multitude of issues, responsibilities, liabilities & specializations (of other consultants)- that architects have to be across. We are the great & often under acknowledged, underpaid integrators
Aeroguard = nostalgia. The smell of so many summers.
Lose friction and you lose criticality. Resistance is useful.
Free concert - can’t quarantine sound
#wildgodtour
#alexandragardens #melbournesummer
Auspol. Please stop talking about the stupid parties. The slightly less stupid party that is governing needs much more scrutiny….
It’s a black hole this platform
Flowering gum detritus
A must listen - clear, sensible advice from Sebastian Pfautch, Prof of Urban Management & Planning, WSU, on what individuals, cities, councils can do to mitigate the impact of extreme heat. More trees, more shade, better building design. Care for your neighbours too.
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Beats a cabana…beach structures from storm debris
Yes agree. Shows up current lack of leadership here
Instead of saying Trump did this or Trump did that, why not say the US did this or the US did that?
The US failed to prosecute him, elected him, elected two houses to suit him, obeyed and flattered him.
Right now Trump is being used as an excuse. The US is the real issue.
‘The question is not just “Are we financially sustainable?” It is “What kind of institution are we sustaining?” ‘
Excellent framing of value.
www.hepi.ac.uk/2026/01/10/w...
Succinct, clear, and necessary framing of how universities can navigate dire financial straits.
"Wickedness thrives in darkness and prejudice thrives in ignorance born of silence. The open discussion of
ideas, beliefs, facts and opinion is ultimately the pathway to community cohesion. Silencing and censorship are not."
Some architects would prefer to show you the plans
It is so important to understand the arrangement and ‘type’ when discussing housing. Philip always includes plans in his posts. So much discussion of housing in Australia (by others!) shows only renders and imagery. It is intentional. Type and amenity are predominant Australian housing weaknesses.
Well said LH. Strong agree
Excellent dissection of linguistic hyperbolics & risk of. Prompts first NY’s resolution - avoid.
Fake grass hosts weeds
Touch screens require seeing so eyes taken off road & to screen. Inherently dangerous. Tactile switches don’t - yes bring them back. For all kinds of instruments.
Ah well, another invader :(
