Architecture in Changing World:
Well-Meaning Planning Rules are Stopping Development in NSW
The housing crisis in Australia is putting a focus on slow and complex planning systems particularly in New South Wales. A comprehensive analysis by a former NSW Government Architect examining planning complexities
Not the Frontier, But the First Responder:
Why Workplace Design Can No Longer Lead the Future of Work
In fields like psychology, medicine, and artificial intelligence, discovery still shapes direction. There are frontiers of the unknown-fundamental mysteries still to be solved. The promise of a breakthrough remains real.
The Boom in Apartment Approvals is a
Great Opportunity for Architects to Lead the Discussion on Urban Housing
The housing crisis in Australia cities is leading to a major change towards a more urban lifestyle. Over my career, I have championed urban living through well-designed apartments with density..
Design Without Boundaries:
Transforming Communities, Rebuilding Hope
Who is AWF?
AWF is the largest humanitarian design not-for-profit agency in the Southern Hemisphere. We identify future design projects that have the potential to change lives and then act as a broker,,
Design Circular Workspaces:
One Room at a Time
It was a warm Sydney evening, 27 February 2008. I had a mission, to pick up "The German Professor", flying in directly from Europe. Tall, slender with long dark hair over his collar, dressed, unseasonably for Australia, head-to-toe in black with a leather jacket..
Christopher Johnson
Recognised in 2023
Honours of Australia
Mid-Rise Urban Living
The book explores the history of this building type and its more recent interpretation in the UK, Europe, Asia and the USA as well as Australian examples. The research found that in the UK the Princes Foundation, which was set up by the now King Charles produced a report in 2014 titled Housing London: A Mid-rise Solution.
The book includes examples that incorporate greenery like WOHA’s Kampung Admiralty in Singapore and innovative projects by Dutch architects MVRDV.
More fluid designs by Zaha Hadid and Chris Bosse of Lava highlight this interesting direction for 6 to 8 storey buildings. Australian case studies are by FJMT, ARM, Turner Studio and Fox Johnston.
Examples of urban placemaking by this building type are included as well as a chapter on pro active initiatives through planning systems to promote this building type.
The book was launched in Sydney late last year by Planning Minister Rob Stokes along with the President of AIA (NSW) Laura Cockburn.
Purchase Book
Currently available from Booktopia www.booktopia.com.au
Contact Chris
Email: chris.richard.johnson@gmail.com
