Balance and Game: Safety and challenge in the playground
“Mike, you climbed too high. Come down quickly.” “Amy, this is too dangerous.” When you hear similar words in the …
Surnames and Architecture
It has been 64 years since independence, but the remanence of the British still affects the locals. Surnames such as …
“Was that Life? I want to say to death. ‘Well then! Once More!”
Ferdinand Nietzsche[1] The works of German philosopher Frederick Nietzsche are unique in that, instead of engaging in a ‘critique …
An Index of Elements: The Importance of Precedent
“There is no such thing as a new idea. It is impossible. We simply take a lot of old ideas …
The Future of Zoos
The architectural typology of urban zoological gardens mustbe radically altered in order to house wild animals humanely, prioritising the psychological …
Urban Green Space during a Pandemic in Perth – Interview with Maria Ignatieva
“Should the use of parks be promoted during a pandemic?” This question was repeatedly brought up by respondents when I …
The Future of Yacht Design
Architects have been intertwined in the yacht industry for over a decade now and that has unequivocally altered the perception …
Local Code Podcast
The Local Code Podcast Pilot also on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Taking Back Identity
The process of decolonisation often takes years, if not decades. There was the initial excitement of independency, but it was …
Why Giraffes have Anxiety
The location of zoos in metropolitan areas exposes animals to stressors that they are not biologically adapted to. The abundance …