Richard Anthony Johnson | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Australian |
Alma mater | University of New South Wales, University College London |
Occupation | Architect |
Awards | RAIA Gold Medal 2008 |
Practice | Johnson Pilton Walker |
Buildings |
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Projects | Museum of Sydney |
Design | National Gallery of Victoria – Redevelopment Masterplan |
Richard Anthony Johnson AO , 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]
Johnson graduated in 1969 with first class honours in Architecture from the University of New South Wales and a Master of Philosophy in Town Planning from the University College London in 1977. He has held several academic positions including 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.[ citation needed ]
Professional associations include appointment as a Life Fellow of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects in 2011; a Fellow of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects in 2005; an Associate of the Design Institute of Australia; an Associate of the Japan Institute of Architects; and a Registered Architect in the State of New South Wales. [2]
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.
Some of Johnson's major projects have included:. [1]
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 2014 Australia Day Honours list on 26 January 2014, Johnson was appointed an 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]
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]
In 2012 was appointed Life Governor of the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
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