A Comparative Study

Over time I have observed certain types of interventions that achieve a directness of expression, often as a result of utility yet full of character. Primarily in inner Melbourne, these buildings display qualities that appear ad-hoc and unusually proportioned, even awkward. But looking closer they have a weight, plainness and beauty of their own. Early on, the practice of Robert Simeoni Architects was immersed in small architecture alterations and additions to existing buildings. Through this time a search for references and connections at a small scale began. This developed into a continuous catalogue of moments, evolving with the eventual move into larger works. Rarely is the building considered complete but rather an ambiguous sense of suspension is strived for. This thesis examines how throughout the work, the re-appropriation of catalogue images becomes apparent; the distillation of images and projects leads to a more complete resolution. It is through (these) moments that a design is held together - light through a void, or a distant horizon.

Autorentext

The office of Robert Simeoni Architects was established in 1996, and has been widely published and won numerous awards. Robert has worked and studied in Australia and Italy and is a practice based research fellow at the Monash University School of Architecture. In 2010 he was awarded his Post Graduate Masters of Architecture by RMIT University.