Studio 37
Fieldstudies
Elizabeth Campbell & Michael Lopes-Vieira
Studio Description
Fieldstudies is a dedicated research group within Fieldwork with a mandate to explore the multi-faceted issue of Housing Affordability within the Australian context. The principal mode of Fieldstudies’ research is through a long-term program of architectural design studios. Having focused upon the design and provision of Public Housing in Semester 1, 2018, this Fieldstudies studio will be framed within a Build-to-rent development model, to explore and challenge contemporary paradigms of apartment living. This will be explored through architectural speculations incorporating collectivisation, participatory community and the effect of greater alignment between the developer and resident compared to traditional ‘sold off the plan’ development model.
Studio Outcomes
The learning outcomes of Fieldstudies will be:
- Explore architectural and socio-cultural opportunities possible through a Build-to-rent apartment model, as compared to the traditional ‘sold off-the-plan’ model;
- Develop personal design philosophies of quality living spaces and apply them for architectural outcomes;
- Explore and re-imagine the fundamentals, typologies, and rituals of contemporary living spaces;
- Innovate relationships between context, public and private spaces;
- Understand the impact of basic market feasibility, planning and demographic demands on architectural outcome.
Studio Leaders
Elizabeth is a recently registered architect in Victoria. Prior to joining Fieldwork, she worked for NMBW Architecture Studio. She has a strong interest between the intersection of the urban, architectural, and natural environments and how individuals interact with these junctions. She pursues this interest in architecture through material choices, detailing and through supplementary research, teaching and writing.
Michael is an Architectural Graduate from RMIT. Prior to commencing at Fieldwork, he gained valuable experience at Robert Simeoni Architects and PMA. While working at both practices, Michael was exposed to both the private and public sectors of architecture and was able to liaise with consultants during his time. In addition, Michael has completed an Advanced Diploma in Building Design which has provided him with a strong understanding of construction methods.
Travel: Week 4 | $20
ST1/37 Mondays 09:00-12:00 in MSD Room 238
ST2/37 Thursdays 09:00-12:00 in MSD Room 238