The Review of Australian Architecture

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Australian architecture dates back to millennia; the built environment in Australia has gradually
evolved through decades and centuries since the 18th century. The uniqueness and originality in
Australian architecture humbly started with Georgian. They evolved through Victorian, Art
Deco, Federation period, colonialization period, post-war to mid-century, and to date, the
modern architect often referred to contemporary architecture.
In Australia, the architecture expresses most of the country’s famous historical and cultural
heritage as well as making the city space appealing. However, most of the time, the brains
behind these beautiful structures are often disregarded and worse not known to many for
producing such incredible artwork. Therefore this report presents a complete discretion,
biography, and outstanding contribution of some of the most prominent Australian architects of
all time.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive summary.........................................................................................................................ii
Table of Contents...........................................................................................................................iii
List of figures...................................................................................................................................v
Introduction......................................................................................................................................6
Background and training................................................................................................................10
An architectural career in Australia...............................................................................................16
Singleton Georgia......................................................................................................................18
Kelvin Fitzgerald.......................................................................................................................20
Philip Cox..................................................................................................................................21
Francis Greenway......................................................................................................................24
Edmund Blacket.........................................................................................................................25
Andresen Brit.............................................................................................................................26
Architect Peter Stutchbury.........................................................................................................27
Architect Nonda Katsalidis........................................................................................................28
Harry Seidler..............................................................................................................................30
Alexander Tzannes, the designer of enduring architecture.......................................................31
Kerstin Thompson.....................................................................................................................32

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Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................35
Reference.......................................................................................................................................36

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Unique design of Health and medical institute South Australia......................................6
Figure 2: The Nomad Hostel in Melbourne Expressing Magnificent of nature in Melbourne.......8
Figure 3: Magnificent aerial view of the Australian Institute of machines exposing architect's
creativity..........................................................................................................................................9
Figure 4: The Ballast Point Park in New South Wales designed by McGregor Coxall................10
Figure 5: Paddington Reservoir in New South Wales, designed by Zulaikha Tonkin and JMD
designs...........................................................................................................................................11
Figure 6: Geelong Arts center is the work of architect Hassel......................................................13
Figure 7: Brisbane's residential buildings......................................................................................14
Figure 8: New Business School building at The University of Sydney designed by Georgia......15
Figure 9: Yarraman retreat resort designed by Kelvin Fitzgerald.................................................17
Figure 10: One of the projects handled by Cox Architecture Firm, managed by Philip Cox.......18
Figure 11: The AAMI Park designed By Philip............................................................................20
Figure 12: St. James Church in Sydney designed by Francis Greenway......................................21
Figure 13: The Burrell collection Center in Glasgow designed by Andresen...............................22
Figure 14: Wall House in Tokyo designed by Peter......................................................................24
Figure 15: Republic towers in Melbourne designed by Architect Nonda.....................................25
Figure 16: The Grosvenor Place in Sydney designed by Seidler..................................................26
Figure 17: The Federation Pavilion at Centennial Park.................................................................28
Figure 18: Fitzroy Sheet metal Factory.........................................................................................29

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INTRODUCTION
Australian architecture express the rich culture and heritage of Australian natives; the buildings
and structures, including landscapes in Australian, have been consistent with the latest trends in
architectural space than any other country in entire western Europe1. Australian architects work
around the clock to ensure that there is the development of structures to compensate for the
distinct structures that represent Australian culture, climate, and indigenous heritage. In the early
18th century, Australian architects designed and developed unique buildings and structures using
then-available materials. That could only sustain semi-permanent structures, but with the
advancement in building material, more arrangements have been designed in unique forms that
compensate for the indigenous semi-permanent structures2.
Major cities of Australia have been the most preferred destination for many international tourists
due to their beautiful structural sceneries, unique designs of hotels, buildings, bridges, etc.
making Australia their first destination choice for vacation. British models dominated early
Australian architecture; however, for the advancement of its infrastructures, a unique climate
facilitated the adoption of the 20th-century trends in design, exposing rich taste of cultural
diversity within Australian society3.
1 Paul, and Burns. "Constructing Australian Architecture” (2018): 25-46.
2 Howard. "A life of purpos. The Architect” (2018): 197.
3 Naomi. "Future forecasting: landscape architects." (2014).21

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Figure 1: Unique design of Health and medical institute, South Australia (Goad, 2016).
The consistency in architectural designs through these centuries is as a result of dedicated and
committed Australian architects who have ensured that every model they produce have within
them a coded meaning that communicates directly to the locals and displays an aboriginal
cultural heritage of the region of which it stands4. More often, we tend to over concentrate on the
output of their work that is the structures forgetting to acknowledge and appreciate their
commitment, great work, creativity, and contributions in uplifting Australian heritage to the rest
of the world in unique ways5. Most structures in Western Europe and probably other parts of the
world borrow from these unique designs. For example, in the 19th century, Gothic Revival
architecture was used to build churches in the most countries in western Europe and turrets,
4 Howard. "A life of purpose, the Architect”: (2018): 197.
5 Dennis. “The illustrated encyclopedia of architects and architecture”., (2017): 48

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gothic ornaments and battlements were common in most universities, insurance offices and most
banks in Europe6.
Behind these iconic images of Australian buildings, landscapes, and significant landmarks and
the different responses of architectures with the urban and cultural environment lies great men
and women who use their creativity to come up with these unique designs. This document
acknowledges the contribution of Australian architects in their outstanding designs, work
experiences, participation in molding architecture as a career, and formulation of current trends
in architectural space. It focuses on prominent architects, outlining in detail their biographies and
contribution to the built environment7. This report draws its reference from already published
media, both primary and secondary sources, to build up biographies of these iconic architects.
The primary source of information in this report is the encyclopedia of Australian architecture
6 Melanie. "Using Lives in Architecture”: (2019): 27
7 Elena, Marisa Román and Margarita. "Women’s career development in the construction industry” (2017): 34-67