Editorial by Simon Sellars: At the New Zealand Institute of Architects’ national conference in February (AR 125), rebuilding Christchurch was a hot topic. Post-quake, the… Read More »AR 126: Architecture and Infrastructure (August/September 2012)
This is the transcript of a talk I gave for Refuel Victoria’s Monday Night Talks. I was on a panel of four responding to the topic ‘Blood-Sport or… Read More »If You Want Blood, You’ve Got It: or, What’s the Point of Architecture Criticism?
Editorial by Simon Sellars: My first exposure to serious architectural discourse came from the novels of J.G. Ballard, which feature a series of failed architects.… Read More »AR 125: Architecture and the Arts (June/July 2012)
Editorial by Simon Sellars: From Greek antiquity on, the physical and psychological properties of the body have both influenced and reacted against architecture. As Joseph… Read More »AR 124: Architecture and the Body (March/April 2012)
Sir Miles Warren is probably New Zealand’s most famous architect. He speaks to Simon Sellars about the Christchurch earthquakes and the challenges the city faces to rebuild.
Editorial by Simon Sellars: In 2010 the United Nations released a startling report on the trend towards ‘endless cities’, predicting that within 40 years the… Read More »AR 123: The Resilient City (December 2011)
Originally published in Architectural Review Australia, issue 123. All photography by Simon Sellars. Expanding on the theme of the 2011 SCAPE Biennial in Christchurch, Simon… Read More »Red Zone: the Regeneration of Christchurch
Lucy McRae’s provocative ‘body silhouettes’ reshape the human form, subjecting it to extreme vortices of pressure: from technology, the natural environment, even from raw emotion. She speaks to Simon Sellars about the inspirations driving her career.
Rachel Armstrong speaks to Simon Sellars about her research into ‘living architecture’: using model artificial cells to create responsive buildings that can overcome harsh 21st century environmental challenges.
Although I edited this issue, Mat Ward, as outgoing editor, wrote the editorial. He introduced me like so: “Finally, with a view to issues beyond… Read More »AR 122: The Residential Issue (October 2011)