Philip Thalis has been made a Life Fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects, in recognition of his significant contribution to the profession through practice engagement with the Institute, public service and his extensive involvement with architectural education.
Philip Thalis recently gave a talk at the Architect’s Bookshop, as part of the Sydney Architecture Festival, dedicated to the issue of Affordable Housing. The talk detailed the history of affordable housing projects in Sydney, including the important work of the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust in Millers Point – making the point that the public sector has been a leader in excellent affordable housing throughout our city’s history – and should reprise that role.
We are delighted that the Horizon House has been featured in a special Issue #41 of Habitus Magazine as one of 20 houses shortlisted for the inaugural House of the Year. The award will be announced in November, but in the interim, you can see the shortlisted projects in the issue or vote for your favourite online
Hill Thalis is relocating. From Monday 9th July, we will be on Level 4 of Ballarat House, instead of Level 5. We will have constant email and phone connection during the move – and there will be no interruption to our project work. We look forward to welcoming you to our new space very soon.
The Parramatta Escarpment Boardwalk has received funding in the recent State budget. Mayor of Parramatta, Councillor Andrew Wilson said, “This project will make it possible to walk or cycle off-road for almost 20km on a high quality path between Parramatta Park and Sydney Olympic Park via Parramatta CBD and the Western Sydney University (WSU) campus in Rydalmere.” Read more about the funding announcement here
The Thomas Street Cloud Gate – a collaboration with artist Lindy Lee, and Jane Irwin Landscape Architects is being installed just in time for Lunar New Year Celebrations in Thomas and Hay Street. The discs have been lifted into place – and we are very excited to finally see the play of light reflecting through the punched openings in the suspended discs. This is the final piece of the Thomas and Hay Street works
#climatecrisis All aboard for this evening’s huge rally in Sydney’s Town Hall Sq-so crowded can’t even get into square #smoko where are you? Why haven’t you done anything to reduce our emissions? Why send out @AngusTaylorMP to fudge figures, when Aust condemned & rated world’s worst emitter? #peoplepower #climatecrisis #protest #climateprotest #environment #airquality #badairquality #redsunbad #nobluesky #emissionsreductions #stopadani #stoppalmer #stopfracking #stopcsgmining #righttothecity #publicsydney
A-Packer-lypse Now! On over Sydney, you can’t miss it, even when you try... #sydneynotdubai #exploitation #privatisation #CrownCasino #grossoverdevelopment #errortower #terrortower #towerofterror #eyeofsauron #heartofdarkness #packerspecker #symbolofprivatisation #bangaroo @barangaroosydney #neveragainsydney
Very pleased that our mini-house on a laneway behind heritage terraces just approved by @innerwestcouncil. Just 70m2 in area with a loft bedroom, the house nestles around & under a mature jacaranda tree. #lauraharding #secondarydwelling #minihouse #lanewaydwelling #grannyflat #compacthouse #lightweightconstruction #jacaranda
#SydneyTerraceHouses 6 + 1? Curious case of fine group in Peel St Kirribilli, with stepping row of 6 houses (nos15-25) then a single freestanding variant at no13. Same facade but hipped roof & different fireplaces. Did someone change their mind? @north.sydney #kirribilli #peelstreet #terracerow #freestandingterrace #steppingrow #steppedterraces #Sydneyterraces #urbanhousing #sydneyarchitecture
At today’s launch of the 80km Bondi to Manly walk, with the 6 Mayors who’s areas it traverses, with the inspirational #JohnFaulkner who has worked with a spirit of true bipartisanship, with all 3 tiers of Govt, to advance this far-sighted ensemble of #publicsydney @cityofsydney @woollahracouncil @waverleycouncil #northsydneycouncil @mosmancouncil @beachescouncil @clovermoore @carolyncorriganmayor @robstokesmp #sydneyharbourwalk #coastalwalk #publicland #publicproject #publicspace #sydneyharbour #sydneymayors #publiccollaboration
Detail of the monumental entry portal, #Verve Apartments in Newcastle. Boarded concrete with inset hand made tiles & flush glazing @hillthalisaup with @CKDS, @bloc_aus, #windhamking, @anchorceramics, @hay_nina @aaronj_murray, @nflatman @brucerowestudio Photo; @brettboardmanphotography @citynewcastle.au #newcastleaustralia #apartmententry #artwork #publicart #portal #monumentalentry #bespoketiles #handmadeceramics #boardedconcrete #flushglazing #bandedtiling #insettiles #australianarchitecture #architectureofhousing #architecture
