Humans of Monash Architecture

Associate Professor Ari Seligmann tells us about his long-standing love of Japan, his interest in architectural photography, and how his research informs his teaching.

Associate Professor Maryam Gusheh tells us about her interest in the history and ethics of materials, her favourite building, and the architecture of knitting.

Dr Tom Morgan tells us about teaching first year architectural design, his love of science fiction, and the best career advice he’s ever received.

Dr Maria Fullaondo tells us about her love of cities, her globe-trotting academic career from Madrid to Melbourne to New York, and drawing as a process.

Dr Lee-Anne Khor tells us about her research on the regeneration of post-industrial buildings, the Monash Prato campus, and how Melbourne’s suburbs need a little design love.

Jacqui Alexander tells us about how knowing your history makes you a good designer, the architectural implications of the sharing economy, and where you’ll find her at a party.

Dr Laura Harper gives us her thoughts on Melbourne’s unique architectural culture, learning from builders, the importance of curiosity, and bricks.

Dr Alysia Bennett describes how housing is a crucial question for architects, and describes the many ways in which you can use architectural skills - from masterplanning, to policy, to advocacy at an urban scale.

Dr Eduardo Kairuz tells us about his journey from Venezuela to Melbourne (via Sydney and London), reflects on the workings of power in the built environment, and argues for a punk approach to architecture.