Lawrence Nield
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| Lawrence Nield | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Australian |
| Alma mater | Sydney |
| Awards |
Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Architecture 1997 Ordre des Arts et des Lettres 2007 Grand Architectural Creation Award 2009 Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medal 2012 |
| Practice | Studio Nield, Sydney |
| Buildings |
Sunshine Coast University Library Beijing Olympic Tennis Centre |
Professor Lawrence Nield is a retired Australian architect, who since 2012 has been head of the Heritage Council of New South Wales.[1] He is also known for his writings on urban design.[2] He was head of master planning for the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.[2] He was one of the founders of BVN Architecture (formerly Bligh Voller Nield). In March 2013 Nield was appointed the Northern Territory Government Architect.[3]
He won the Australian Institute of Architects 2012 Gold Medal for Outstanding Achievement,[2] and the French Republic's Order of Arts and Letters in 2007,[1] and the 1997 Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Architecture, which he won with his design of the Sunshine Coast University Library.[2]
Designs
Nield's designs include:
- Ultimo Community Centre, Sydney, NSW
- UNSW L5 Building, Sydney, (2005) – 2007 RIBA International Award
- Sunshine Coast University Library, Maroochydore, Queensland (1997) – 1998 RAIA Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Building
- National Science and Technology Centre, Canberra, ACT
- St Vincent's Hospital
- The King's School gymnasium
- 10 Mort Street, Canberra, ACT
- David Maddison Clinical Sciences Building, Newcastle, NSW
- Cook and Phillip Aquatic Centre, Sydney, NSW
- Olympic Green Tennis Center, Beijing[4]
- Sydney International Tennis Centre, (1998) – 1999 RAIA NSW Sulman Award
- Overseas Passenger Terminal, Sydney, (1988) – 1988 RAIA National Civic Design Award
- Caroline Chisholm High School, ACT, (1986)
- Mount Druitt Hospital, (1982) – 1983 RAIA NSW Chapter Merit Award Architectural Works
- David Maddison Building – Clinical Sciences Building, University of Newcastle, (1981) – 1982 RAIA NSW Chapter Merit Award[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Power, Julie (2012-06-06). "Heritage leader sees the value of change". The Sydney Morning Herald (Fairfax). p. 5. Retrieved 2012-06-06.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Dixon, Andrea (2012-03-22). "Lawrence Nield and Lucy Turnbull honoured at Australian Institute of Architects awards". Property Observer. Retrieved 2012-06-06.
- ↑ "Nield appointed NT Government Architect". architectureau. Architecture Media. 2013. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
- ↑ "Architecture of Lawrence Nield". The Sydney Morning Herald. 2012-06-06. Retrieved 2012-06-06.
- ↑ Nield, Lawrence. "Four techniques: Lawrence Nield". architectureau. Architecture Media. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
| Government offices | ||
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| Preceded by Bob Nation |
Northern Territory Government Architect 2013–present |
Succeeded by incumbent |
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