Architectural Review Asia Pacific

EDITORIAL In 2016 Architectural Review, after 30-plus years, made the fundamental move to covering the business of architecture rather than focusing on the practical and creative discipline itself. Taking over as editor at that point, I made it something of a personal mission to try and achieve something like gender parity in both our coverage of practices and the voices that were given a platform. The first cover star after the shift in direction was Larisa Moran, the global chief operating officer at Woods Bagot. And in subsequent issues, while getting to meet and talk to inspiring practitioners like Ken Shuttleworth (AR147), Glenn Murcutt (AR163) and less well-known but equally fascinating architects such as the nonagenarian George Campbell (AR171), it is some of the standout females that have been the…

Tatiana Bilbao never met her grandfather, but he had a profound effect on her life nonetheless. As a politician in Spain’s Republican Government in the early part of the 20th century, he was forced to flee the country when Franco’s Nationalists won the Civil War, meaning Bilbao was born and grew up in Mexico City. But it wasn’t just his politics that influenced first Bilbao’s father and then Bilbao herself. Her grandfather was also an architect – a profession that she at first resisted entering. “As my father said once, I think I have it in my blood. My whole family, they’re all architects, [but] when I was 18, I really wanted to go as far as possible from architecture, to do something as different as possible from my family.”…

Zaha Hadid Architects unveil new Science Centre in Singapore The 52,460 square metre complex will aim to make science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) more accessible. Designed to appear to float above the surrounding parkland, the new structure will be yet another addition to Singapore’s modern city structure and landscape. The configuration comprises five interlocking rectangular volumes integrated with the natural landscape of the Jurong Lake Garden. Set to open in 2027, the design includes diverse indoor, outdoor, and rooftop spaces for learning. It also aligns with Singapore Green Plan, as the mega metropolis works towards a sustainable and green future. Hong Kong revitalises ‘pocket parks’ It’s a bustling and colourful city set to become even more colourful, as Hong Kong’s exceptional use of tiny spaces is once again…

The Judges, including representatives from sustainability focused consulting group Frater (sponsors of the ArchiTeam Sustainability Medal), celebrated the Gilby + Brewin Architecture project, Spring Bay Mill in southern Tasmania by saying it as an important project providing some key lessons for the broader profession, promoting environmental, social, and economic sustainability and is a deserving recipient of this year’s ArchiTeam Medal. With almost 1000 members Australia-wide, ArchiTeam is democratically run by members, for members; with a mission to empower and support small practice architects to thrive. ArchiTeam Cooperative plays a unique and important role for small practice architects and does so under the theme of ‘Strength in small Practice’ during their 30th birthday year. The 2022 ArchiTeam Awards award categories, such as the James Hardie sponsored Residential Alterations and Additions, broken…

Designed by SJB, the grand façade displays graceful curvatures and texture-rich superimpositions that recall the city’s industrial heritage through the use of brick, fluted concrete and intricate metal detailing. Green pathways, luxuriant vegetation and treescapes are threaded throughout the complex, providing an idyllic haven to retreat to. “I love the use of masonry and vertical articulation of the built form to break down the building’s scale and mass,” says DOMA development director Chris Farrington. “The carefully detailed brickwork pays homage to many of Newcastle’s historic buildings and brings a fresh approach and aesthetic to the waterfront. “Huntington is a true mixed-use building with active restaurant and retail spaces on the ground floor and residential apartments above. The design has been carefully considered to ensure all stakeholders experience the best of…

Located amid the bustle of High Street, Armadale, the 835 speaks volumes in creating a benchmark for medium density housing by incorporating core design principles, considered apartment planning and high-end materials. It was designed by Carr, a Melbourne-based architecture and interior design studio with over 50 years of experience. Originally founded by Sue Carr, the studio has built a reputation of design rigour and timelessness. The building features an architectural language of its own as it is shaped by a distinctive grid pattern. Across five levels, every horizontal and vertical frame is aligned perfectly from the outside – showcasing a linear pattern. These elements are repeated throughout its design, similar to music and art, where shape, space, colour and texture are used to induce rhythm. This gives a sense of…