Alumni in the News
The Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning celebrates the achievements of staff and alumni
If you know of ABP alumni who have recently been featured in the news, please contact Louisa Ragas. We welcome relevant press releases and information from practices.
Australia Day Honours Recipient
The Faculty congratulates Mr Raymond Tonkin (BArch 1971, MUP 1982) on being awarded a Public Service Medal.
The Faculty congratulates Mr Raymond Tonkin on receiving a Public Service Medal for outstanding public service to the recognition, management and promotion of Victoria's non-Indigenous cultural heritage.
Mr Tonkin has successfully managed Heritage Victoria for an unprecedented period and has been Executive Director of the Heritage Council and its predecessors. He has skilfully balanced the requirements of government, a statutory authority and the general public, while at the same time has developed an outstanding state heritage protection system that has the most comprehensive listing in Australia. He is acknowledged as a national leader in cultural heritage matters and is notable for his personal knowledge and expertise.
2009 Architecture Australia Prize for Unbuilt Work
Recent graduate, Cliff Chang (BPD Arch 2005, MArch 2009)received a special mention for his project Uncovering Williams Creek
From Architecture Australia
Jury Citation:
'This proposition aims to redeem the environmenta; health of a once natural waterway which is now a polluted drain beneath Elizabeth Street. In so doing it aims also to revive the once more noble status and memories of water within this part of Melbourne.'
'This is a skilful proposal which balances the sometimes controversial references to far from perfect environmental husbandry with an optimism to entwine today's city life in an uplifiting way with rediscoverd nature and history. It is hoped that the political will can enable this unbuilt proposition to become a built reality for all of Melbourne to celebrate.'
Read more about this and other projects in the January edition of Architecture Australia.