Top Architects in Australia have presented us some of the landmark buildings and monuments. The architectural splendor of Australia reflects the free spirit of the people who want to come out of the traditional style. The modern development of architecture has presented some of the unique architectural landmarks, which have come out of the conventional style. The top architects of Australia like, Glenn Murcutt, Jorn Utzon, Walter Burley Griffin etc. These famous architects of Australia have created some of remarkable buildings and monuments. The architectural elegance reflected in each and every creation of the top architects in Australia keep us spell bound. The superb work of
Glenn Murcutt, Walter Burley Griffin and Jorn Utzon has made Australia a leader in architecture.
Some of the top architects in Australia are:
Glenn Murcutt: Glenn Murcutt is one of the pioneers in architecture in Australia. He was born in London and later on shifted to the Morobe district of New Guinea. There he was taught in architecture and he learnt the values of primitive and simple architecture. Glenn Murcutt learned the value of simple living in harmony with nature in his early years. His father made him aware of the philosophies of Henry David Thoreau. Glenn Murcutt played a major role in his development of architectural conception by introducing him to the streamlined modernist architecture of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. In the early works of Glenn Murcutt we get the reflection of the architectural philosophy of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. In the wonderful works of Glenn Murcutt we see the wonderful co-existence of space, light, form, joy, serenity, etc. Glenn Murcutt has always tried to give his personal best in each of his creations. The works of Glenn Murcutt offers some exclusive forms of art, which are environment friendly.
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Glenn Murcutt has been the awarded the Pritzker prize for his excellence and contribution in architecture. The specialty of Glenn Murcutt is some simple forms of creations, which are neither showy nor lavish. He has never used luxurious materials in this works. Glenn Murcutt has shown his excellence in small projects with economical and environment friendly materials. Most of the creations of Glenn Murcutt are located in Australia.
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This famous architect of Australia got inspired by the Californian architecture and the simple work of Scandinavian architects. The materials that he used for making the buildings can be produced easily and economically. Glen Murcutt has used stone, corrugated metal, brick, glass, concrete, etc.
Walter Burley Griffin: Griffin is one of the top architects of Africa. He was born in 1876. In the year 1910 he won an international competition for designing the capital of Australia. Walter Burley Griffin obtained his bachelor degree in architecture from the University of Illinois. In 1912 his design for Australia's national capital had been awarded first prize. In Australia Griffin designed the Capitol Theatre, Melbourne and the Newman College at the University of Melbourne.
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