What is and what could be with Michael Clarke Architect

Episode Notes In this episode we talk about the concept of the development/town planning application stage. How the design is developed and packaged ready for review by the development consent authority and their assessment officers. We also compare the assessment team to referees in sport who have to look past the quality of the "play" (in this case the design) and assess things under a different...

Episode Notes In this episode we talk to quantity surveyor Matthew Saunderson from QS +. Matthew is a quantity surveyor that started QS + over 20 years ago. Based in NSW Australia Matthew is a member of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, lectures at various universities and is a regular guest speaker at architectural and design seminars and webinars. He works on architect designed res...

Episode Notes In this episode we look at five examples where an initial project specific problem was used to inform a design solution. The examples are told as very short stories, parts of the overall project design evolution and realisation as presented to the client at the concept design stage. Two examples are from history, three relate to work by Michael Clarke Architects.

Episode Notes The concept design is an exciting stage as it is the first time you see a vision translated into design. In this episode we talk about the framework of a concept design - what it is, when and why architects do it.

Episode Notes In this episode we look at the design focus of architects and designers. How they view the design of everyday objects and experiences with a sense of curiosity that can utilised in projects. We also talk about the design process and practice as a craft.

Episode Notes Welcome to what is and what could be with Michael Clarke Architect. In this first episode we set the scene to talk through the idea of why you would work with an architect. We start to discuss what architects do and why. We talk through the four pillars of project realisation which will inform a project vision that we call a brief.