Richard Johnson (architect)

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Richard Anthony Johnson
RAIA Gold Medal

2008
PracticeJohnson Pilton Walker
Buildings
ProjectsMuseum of Sydney
DesignNational Gallery of Victoria – Redevelopment Masterplan

Richard Anthony Johnson

MBE (born 11 May 1946) is an Australian architect best known as the creator of some of the Australian most important and iconic cultural buildings and spaces of the twentieth century.[1][2]

Academic career

Johnson graduated in 1969 with first class honours in

Adjunct Professor
of Architecture, at the University of NSW between 1999 and 2008; and a professor of practice/architectural studies, at the University of NSW since 2008.

Professional associations include appointment as a Life Fellow of the

Registered Architect in the State of New South Wales.[2]

Professional experience

In 2001 the Sydney-based Directors of Denton Corker Marshall (DCM), Richard Johnson, Adrian Pilton and Jeff Walker de-merged the Sydney office from the group and renamed the office Johnson Pilton Walker Pty Ltd — a multi-design disciplinary firm currently working on a wide range of projects in Australia, China and New Zealand. Kiong Lee, Paul van Ratingen and Graeme Dix joined the practice as Directors.

  • 2000–present, Director, Johnson Pilton Walker Pty Ltd

Projects

Museum of Sydney, 1995
National Portrait Gallery, Canberra

Some of Johnson's major projects have included:.[1]

Honours

Australian civil honours

At age 30 Johnson was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) on 12 June 1976 for Public Service in the field of architecture, with a citation of "For service with Sub–Treasury at Australia House in London."[7]

In the

Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) "for distinguished service to architecture, particularly the design of iconic Australian public buildings, to the visual arts and the museum and galleries sector, and to professional associations."[8]

RAIA Gold Medal

Richard Johnson was awarded the

RAIA Gold Medal by the Royal Australian Institute of Architects on 13 March 2008.[9] The RAIA National President Alec Tzannes said the medal recognised Johnson's "executed work of exceptional merit, and his outstanding contribution to the development of the profession in Australia".[10]

Other honours

In 2012 was appointed Life Governor of the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

References

  1. ^ a b "Background Biography". Australian Institute of Architects. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  2. ^ a b Weirick, James; Frith, Stephen; Reinmuth, Gerard (1 March 2008). "Richard Johnson – 2008 RAIA Gold Medallist". Architecture Australia. 97 (2). Australian Institute of Architects. Retrieved 27 August 2018 – via ArchitectureAU.
  3. ^ "Art Gallery of New South Wales". Johnson Pilton Walker. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Art Gallery of New South Wales". Johnson Pilton Walker. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  5. ^ "Art Gallery of New South Wales". Johnson Pilton Walker. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  6. ^ "National Portrait Gallery of Australia". Johnson Pilton Walker. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  7. ^ "Awards extract: Australian Honours Search Facility, Mr Richard Anthony Johnson, Award ID 1088096". Prime Minister and Cabinet, Australian Government. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  8. ^ "Awards extract: Australian Honours Search Facility, Professor Richard Anthony Johnson, Award ID 1148839". Prime Minister and Cabinet, Australian Government. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  9. ^ Farrelly, Elizabeth (14 March 2008). "Quiet achiever wins architecture's top award". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 5 November 2010.
  10. ^ Australian Institute of Architects – Gold Medal. Retrieved 28 September 2010

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