Architects on ABC TV - tonight

On George Negus Tonight: Wednesday June 23, 2004, 6.30pm

The program looks at the way architects turn their ideas into reality, how their buildings function, and what impact buildings have on the urban environment.

"John Wardle
A profile of renowned, award-winning Melbourne architect John Wardle who talks through the design of a number of his houses in and around Melbourne. John discusses the whole process – from initial conception to the design phase, the nature of his on-going discussions with clients, and on-site talks about finished projects.

Robert Morris Nunn
Tasmanian architect Robert Morris Nunn focuses on public buildings. He is an award-winning architect who is renowned for retaining the historical integrity of Tasmanian buildings while giving them a contemporary redesign. He is also very interested in creating buildings that are environmentally sustainable. Richard Flanagan comments on the importance of Morris Nunn's work and how it represents the spirit of Tasmanians.

Gregory Burgess
Gregory Burgess is known internationally for his culturally sensitive designs, working for and with indigenous Australians. He has just won the Royal Institute of Architects' most prestigious award, the Gold Medal, for his body of work, which includes the cultural centre at Uluru, the Brambuk Aboriginal cultural centre in the Grampians, and the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. Burgess talks about his work, with a particular focus on the Aboriginal cultural centres.

Richard Goodwin
Richard Goodwin is a sculptor and architect who pioneered freeway architecture and large scale public art in Australia. He created the walls on the Gore Hill freeway, and the Glebe Island Arterial project, to name just two projects, changing the way we think about public space. Goodwin also won Australia's biggest sculpture prize this year, the Helen Lempriere Award. Alex Tarney visits him in Sydney and he takes her around the city to view and discuss his projects. We also see him working on his latest idea in his studio."

W: http://www.abc.net.au/gnt/future/