Author: Digital Ops

With only one sleep to go it certainly feels a bit like Christmas Eve. Everyone is giddy with excitement and just about ready to go!

First stop is Dubai and Abu Dhabi. As Australia’s temperatures are starting to drop we’re all looking forward to some higher temperatures, even if it’s just for a few days.

Over the last two weeks we’ve been lucky enough to confirm visits in the UAE including ADIC Headquarters by Arup Associates; The Central Markets by Foster and Partners; Masdar City; Capital Gate (aka the leaning tower of the UAE) by RMJM and

few devine meals at both Emirates Palace and the Burj Al Arab.

After the UAE comes historically rich Berlin. We’re looking forward to exploring city by bike to see a range of its mix of contemporary and historical architecture. We can’t wait to meet some of Berlins exciting architects!

Last but certainly not least is London. We get to kick things off by meeting the fabulous Kevin McLeod and Peter Maddison at Grand Designs Live in London followed by a jam packed few days starting with a breakfast with Davis Langdon who will then take us to see the spectacular and exciting project of the Oil Tank Spaces at Tate Modern.

Over the two days we’re grateful and excited to have the audience of FAT, Wilkinson Eyre, Carmody Groarke, Foster and Partners, Rogers Stirk Harbour and Partners, and Arup associates.

We’ll be visiting the 7 July Memorial in Hyde Park (thanks to Carmody Groarke), two London University buildings (thanks to Wilkinson Eyre), the Maggie Centre by Rogers Stirk Harbour and Partners and Macquarie Bank at Ropemaker Place (thanks to Arup Associates).

Just when you think we can’t possibly squeeze anything else in we’ll be finishing up in style with cocktail party hosted by the Royal Institute of British Architects before ending the tour the next day with Kens walking tour!

So I’ll remind you once again who the lucky and talented people who have been awarded with this once in a lifetime experience.

Shaun Carter, Carterwilliamson, Sydney
James Coombe, Architects EAT, Melbourne
Anna Maskiell, S2F, Melbourne
Emily Ouston, Terroir, Hobart
Weian Lim, Matt Gibson Architecture + Design, Melbourne

Below is their first (of many) pics together as the 2012 Dulux Study Tour winners, taken at the Australian Achievement in Architecture Awards held in Adelaide in March.

The five lucky winners of the 2012 Dulux Study Tour were announced at the Australian Achievement in Architecture Awards held at the Adelaide Zoo last night.

The amazing 10 day tour leaves Melbourne on the 5th May, visiting Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Berlin and London.

A huge congratulations goes to…

Shaun Carter, Carterwilliamson, Sydney

James Coombe, Architects EAT, Melbourne

Anna Maskiell, S2F, Melbourne

Emily Ouston, Terroir, Hobart

Weian Lim, Matt Gibson Architecture + Design, Melbourne

Shaun Carter, has a Bachelor of Architecture (First Class Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, both from the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS). He is a principal at Carterwilliamson Architects, based in Summer Hill, Sydney. Shaun came to architecture through engineering and construction, where he completed a degree in structural engineering.

Shaun’s work to date includes both residential and commercial projects, which have earned him numerous awards and citations. Included in Shaun’s submission were several endorsements from clients – for example, “We consider ourselves extremely fortunate in our choice of architect for our home renovation” and “We wanted to engage an architect who was passionate about design, who could listen, advise and create, with the skills to interpret our needs and vision.”

The jury was impressed by the insightful comments presented by Dr Kirsten Orr, senior lecturer at UTS, who both taught Shaun and invited him to tutor at the university. She said, “Shaun is dedicated, energetic and pas- sionate about architecture. His enthusiasm rubs off on his students, who feel empowered by the opportunity to translate their ideas from the immaterial, digital realm into physical, handcrafted prototypes.”

The jury was unanimous in selecting Shaun as a worthy candidate for the Dulux Study Tour

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James Coombe, graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Melbourne in 2008. As an associate at Architects EAT he has been responsible for leading a number of small projects, including the Elm and Willow House, which won the Residential Architecture Award –Alterations and Additions at the 2010 Victorian Architecture Awards.

Coombe stated that he was interested in projects having an extraneous level of interest that a user may experience and feel rather than see or use. His love of tactile surfaces and detail

design, along with his interest in photography, were reinforced by his submission. The Jury was delighted with Coombe’s referral letter, which was prepared by Albert Mo, director at Architects EAT. It described James as a highly motivated architect who has a finely tuned sense of design that also infuses his activities outside the office.

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Anna Maskiell, is a registered architect, having graduated with a Master of Architecture from the University of Melbourne in 2008. Prior to that, in 2003, Anna completed a Bachelor of Design Studies at the University of Queensland. Anna stated that teaching, researching and mentoring are key components of her professional practice as they provide opportunities for her to share knowledge and explore ideas. Included in her submission was a support letter prepared by Andrew Kings and Clinton Murray of S2F, which stated that Anna plays a key role in the studio conversation – teaching, investigating and

questioning. The Jury was impressed with Anna’s submission, which illustrated her commitment to and passion for driving design excellence through research and testing for complex built environments.

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Emily Ouston, who graduated from the University of Queensland in 2008 with a Master of Architecture, received Dean’s Commendations for High Achievement in 2007 and 2008. Her graduation design project – a proposal for a skills centre in Woolloongabba, Brisbane – demonstrates her astute understanding of the contribution a building can make to the life and cultural identity of a suburb. Emily also holds a Bachelor of Environmental Design from the University of Tasmania and was a Queensland state finalist in the SONA Superstudio international design competition in 2008. She is currently employed as a project architect by Terroir in Tasmania, where her work on the firm’s Building the Education Revolution [BER] projects has made a significant contribution to her progress as an architect. The built work provides evidence of the development of her design ability, professional approach and interpersonal skills. Emily is committed to her craft, but is not too serious to miss out on the exciting opportunities a career in architecture offers

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Weian Lim, is a graduate, with a 2009 Master of Architecture from the University of Melbourne. Weian has demonstrated an immense interest in all things architectural and has been involved as project architect on many projects within Matt Gibson Architecture + Design, where he is currently employed.

Weian’s built work includes the Christian Residence, the Carlisle Residence, the Mary Residence and the Kooyong Residence. Each of these shows Weian to be an architect sensitive to space, materiality and program; his passion for architecture is palpable and directly translates into these built projects.

The Kooyong Residence was shortlisted in the Victorian State Awards and received the Best Renovation award from the Australian Timber Design Awards. Weian also received the Award for Best Young Architect from the 2011 Intergrain Timber Vision Awards for his contribution to that project.