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Sheppard & Rout
With more than 30 years of architecture under his belt, Jasper van der Lingen is recognised for his extensive contributions to New Zealand’s architectural landscape. His leadership at Sheppard & Rout has been marked by a commitment to creating environmentally responsible buildings, blending modern aesthetics with functionality – and earning numerous awards in the process.
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In this conversation, we speak to Jasper van der Lingen, Director of Sheppard & Rout, about being in the unique position of creating a new design language for the rebuild of Christchurch and moving forward into sustainable architecture.
Elizabeth Seuseu
Architectus Senior Associate Liz Seuseu has over 20 years of experience working in design practices in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. The Melbourne-based Kiwi has made sustainability a key driver in her work, which largely focuses on residential development.
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In advance of LEVER Architect’s keynote address at Design Experience, we spoke with Elizabeth Seuseu about some of the challenges architects face with mass timber construction in Australia and New Zealand.
Aaron Dorf
Internationally acclaimed architecture and design firm Snøhetta is celebrated for innovative, sustainable, and contextually responsive designs, emphasising architecture as a force for good.
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We spoke with Snøhetta director Aaron Dorf about this proposition, his firm’s powerful body of work, and the role of the architect in the 21st century.
David Gianotten
Managing Partner-Architect of OMA David Gianotten has been pivotal in crafting designs that transcend the ordinary, melding functionality with artistry.
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In this conversation, we explore how Gianotten has literally taken the adage ‘teamwork makes the dream work’ and made it a culture.
Steve Chilton
Established in 2015, SCA | Steven Chilton Architects is a London-based group of highly skilled practitioners connecting cultural insight and the creative use of technology to achieve an unexpected architecture that seeks to embrace, captivate and surprise.
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We spoke with Steven Chilton in London - working from home like many others in his profession - and asked him about his projects, his practice, and the challenges and opportunities he sees for architectural design.
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With yet another global award recently added to her trophy cabinet, Celia Visser has cemented her reputation as one of New Zealand's top kitchen and bathroom designers. We caught up with Celia in her own home to talk about the inspiration behind her recent renovation and to see firsthand the kitchen that beat entries from 90 countries to win the Kitchen Design category at SBID’s 2024 International Design Awards.
Watch nowFollowing on from his Design Experience keynote address, we talk to Thomas Robinson, Founding Principal at LEVER Architecture, about innovation in mass timber construction, what’s behind his firm’s passion for this type of architecture, and how they have overcome inherent design and compliance challenges to deliver award-winning, sustainable buildings across North America.
Watch nowWorking across 44 countries and with an incredible legacy, Zaha Hadid Architects is one of the leading architectural firms in the world. We were fortunate to catch up with one of Zaha Hadid Architect’s directors, Michele Pasca di Magliano, to talk about his work with Zaha Hadid, what drives the design inspiration and materiality of their projects, and how they grow and evolve their teams.
Watch nowAward-winning architecture firm SAOTA works across six continents, delivering exceptional projects that are truly unique to each region. We spoke with Philip Olmesdahl, lead architect and cofounder, about how they approach projects and what’s behind SAOTA’s success.
Watch nowAs a global leader of Gensler’s Climate Action and Sustainability consulting practice, Anthony Brower champions the craft of high-performance and net zero design solutions. We caught up with Anthony to talk about his thoughts on sustainability strategy.
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