The Masters Project

For more than 20 years, the Glenn Murcutt Masterclass has welcomed architects from around the world to learn from the best.In this series, we continue the search for what mastery really means.We meet some of the most awarded architects and hear what shaped them, as they reveal what decades have distilled.Welcome to the Masters Project - where we ask: What does it really take to master architecture?In this episode, we meet Richard Johnson MBE AO.We hear of the duality of city and country that has been a part of Richard Johnson's life since early days, and how this highly regarded architect - and recipient of the Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medal for architecture in 2008 - has never really trusted his own intuition. Instead, Richard Johnson shares his ongoing search for a structure and 'inevitability' in architecture. We hear of the architects and works from around the world that helped shape his own awarded portfolio and influence his perspective on architecture; it's many challenges and numerous joys.Importantly, Richard Johnson sets out a remarkable inventory of lessons gained over his years of practice that are invaluable for those studying or practicing architecture today. This podcast was made possible with support from the Alastair Swayn Foundation. Find out more at alastairswaynfoundation.orgFor access to more content like this, and to drawings, details and a gallery of Murcutt projects, head to Murcutt Foundation.Or get in touch at hello@murcuttfoundation.org

For more than 20 years, the Glenn Murcutt Masterclass has welcomed architects from around the world to learn from the best.In this series, we continue the search for what mastery really means.We meet some of the most awarded architects and hear what shaped them, as they reveal what decades have distilled.Welcome to the Masters Project - where we ask: What does it really take to master architecture?In this episode, we meet Brit Andresen.The first female recipient of the Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medal for architecture in 2002, Brit Andresen has enjoyed a stellar career spanning the worlds of practice, research and teaching in Australia, England, Norway, Denmark and The Netherlands. Part of that story is one shared with life partner and architect Peter O'Gorman with whom she formed the celebrated practice: Andresen O'Gorman.In this episode, Brit shares her deep knowledge of timber construction gained from study of the medieval church architecture of Norway's Stave Churches, and brought to life in her adopted home of Queensland in a number of acclaimed houses intended to put into practice aspects of research and teaching, because one of Brit's abiding interests lies in different kinds of teaching and learning, and how pedagogical models in architecture schools can help in an increasingly digital age to encourage exploration of ideas and avoid the rush to an answer. This podcast was made possible with support from the Alastair Swayn Foundation. Find out more at alastairswaynfoundation.orgFor access to more content like this, and to drawings, details and a gallery of Murcutt projects, head to Murcutt Foundation.Or get in touch at hello@murcuttfoundation.org

For more than 20 years, the Glenn Murcutt Masterclass has welcomed architects from around the world to learn from the best.In this series, we continue the search for what mastery really means.We meet some of the most awarded architects and hear what shaped them, as they reveal what decades have distilled.Welcome to the Masters Project - where we ask: What does it really take to master architecture?In this episode, we meet Peter Stutchbury.Stutchbury describes the landscape of the Australian bush, and travel in Papua New Guinea where he lived and worked with the people of the highlands and witnessed the building and rituals of the traditional long house as two important experiences that shaped his early life, and that influence his work today. Reading the land and its weather patterns were as evident to a young Peter Stutchbury when mustering sheep, or alone on a surfboard observing the swell, wave patterns and wind.Awarded the Gold Medal for Architecture in 2015, this acclaimed architect only stumbled on architecture after initially enrolling in Commerce at UNSW. In this episode, Peter Stutchbury shares the value of finding mentorship from teacher and friend, Richard Leplastrier AO, and guidance from Uncle Max Dulumunmun Harrison that have together influenced an approach to the land, to architecture, and to a quiet reconciliation with culture indigenous to place.This podcast was made possible with support from the Alastair Swayn Foundation. Find out more at alastairswaynfoundation.orgFor access to more content like this, and to drawings, details and a gallery of Murcutt projects, head to Murcutt Foundation.Or get in touch at hello@murcuttfoundation.org

For more than 20 years, the Glenn Murcutt Masterclass has welcomed architects from around the world to learn from the best.In this series, we continue the search for what mastery really means.We meet some of the most awarded architects and hear what shaped them, as they reveal what decades have distilled.Welcome to the Masters Project - where we ask: What does it really take to master architecture?In this episode, we meet Lindsay and Kerry Clare.Lindsay and Kerry Clare are partners in life and in architecture - having both worked with the acclaimed, but unconventional, Queensland architect Gabriel Poole.Jointly awarded the Gold Medal for Architecture in 2010, Lindsay and Kerry Clare are renowned for the diversity of their practice and portfolio. Initially coming to prominence through modest, climate-adapted single homes, the couple explain the design principles behind the Cotton Tree housing project that propelled them into multi-dwelling housing - an interest that continues today in the form of their own home on Queensland's Gold Coast where four dwellings on 800m2 exemplifies the very best of multi-generational housing. Lindsay and Kerry Clare have also moved easily between scales of practice; having evolved firstly from small to medium practice, then the rare leap to a joint role leading design within the NSW Government Architect's office before scaling up once again to a leadership role in transforming the Sydney practice, Travis McEwen to the renowned large practice: Architectus. Throughout, Lindsay and Kerry Clare have practiced, advised government and taught at the University of Newcastle and more recently, Bond University on the Gold Coast.This podcast was made possible with support from the Alastair Swayn Foundation. Find out more at alastairswaynfoundation.orgFor access to more content like this, and to drawings, details and a gallery of Murcutt projects, head to Murcutt Foundation.Or get in touch at hello@murcuttfoundation.org

For more than 20 years, the Glenn Murcutt Masterclass has welcomed architects from around the world to learn from the best.In this series, we continue the search for what mastery really means.We meet some of the most awarded architects and hear what shaped them, as they reveal what decades have distilled.Welcome to the Masters Project - where we ask: What does it really take to master architecture?In this episode, we meet Richard Leplastrier AO.From his early years, Richard 'Rick' Leplastrier's life has always been associated with water and sailing. Early impressions forged in Jock Muir's Tasmanian boat yards matured into national championships and quiet afternoons with Jørn Utzon, with whom he worked so closely during his time in Sydney, in a yacht on his beloved Pittwater.Tasked to prepare the first 1:100 drawings of the Sydney Opera House, Rick was there when Utzon shared the news the project was finished. Rick's path afterwards was north through Papua New Guinea to Japan - finding his next great mentor, Tomoya Masuda. Throughout, Rick Leplastrier reveals why he is known as one of the great observers, teachers and storytellers in architecture. This podcast was made possible with support from the Alastair Swayn Foundation. Find out more at alastairswaynfoundation.orgFor access to more content like this, and to drawings, details and a gallery of Murcutt projects, head to Murcutt Foundation.Or get in touch at hello@murcuttfoundation.org

For more than 20 years, the Glenn Murcutt Masterclass has welcomed architects from around the world to learn from the best.In this series, we continue the search for what mastery really means.We meet some of the most awarded architects and hear what shaped them, as they reveal what decades have distilled.Welcome to the Masters Project - where we ask: What does it really take to master architecture?In this episode, we meet Louise Cox AO.Louise Cox's fiercely pragmatic approach to shaping the world was evident early, with independence and curiosity a hallmark of her young years growing up in Killara. Instead of following generations into the family business, Louise studied architecture at the University of Sydney before working with established practices like Peddle Thorp and McConnell Smith and Johnson at a time when entrenched male prejudice was part of the culture of building sites. But as Louise says: "Don't challenge me - I'll take the challenge".In addition to leading large, complex, high profile projects like Sydney Hospital and the State and Commonwealth Law Courts (Queens Square, Sydney), Louise is renowned the national and international roles in leadership of bodies including the Australian Institute of Architects, Union of International Architects (UIA), UN Habitat and more - with recognition from the French government in 2011 with the award of the insignia of Knight in the Order of Arts, and in 2014 by the Australian government with the award of the Officer of the Order of Australia.This podcast series is made possible from our friends at the Alastair Swyan Foundation. Find out more at Alastairswaynfoundation.org.If you want access to more content like this including drawings, details and a gallery of Murcutt projects, head to Murcuttfoundation.org and explore the many ways you can support!