The State Library of Queensland (in Brisbane, Australia), will be hosting a two-month-long exhibition on the Big Things of Queensland, based upon my research. I am honoured to be part of the curatorial team for this exhibition, and look forward to sharing more soon about the special events that will take place. Read more here: … Continue reading Coming in December 2026 – Big Things of Queensland at SLQ
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Will the death of ‘starchitect’ Zaha Hadid bring life to more of her designs?
I wrote a piece for The Conversation over the weekend: Zaha Hadid built a career that was both celebrated and divisive. At the time of her death last week, Hadid, 65, had achieved an array of professional accolades including the Pritzker Prize (2004) and RIBA Gold Medal (2015). But she was also caught up in controversies over major projects … Continue reading Will the death of ‘starchitect’ Zaha Hadid bring life to more of her designs?
Bank of New South Wales, Queen Street Mall, Brisbane
One of my favourite buildings in Brisbane, the former Bank of New South Wales Building is now home to a modern Australian bank but shows minimal signage on the exterior. The buildings pictured in the far left of this picture line the pedestrianized Queen Street Mall - many of these lovely buildings exist in facade … Continue reading Bank of New South Wales, Queen Street Mall, Brisbane
