Interview with Colin Strydom
Design Legend Interview
14 May 2019
university degree in architecture and also interior design
the ability to be creative
have always been designing since a young age playing with lego
everything in the constructive world.
understand the site, know the history, ask questions, think of the end user
ability to create experience
the ability to inspire the user
the ability to change peoples lives. X factor that cant be valued with money
transportable houses for travellers
creating a house for my own family
understanding the site and site history
Shigeru Ban.
To many to name. Any good design that respects the site and inspires
the elevated boardwalk. designed to be safe during construction and operation
something unique or bespoke. not copy and paste
all around me
life experience, travelling
years of sacrifice and study
as best as possible with as many ways as possible
cemetery. but to function as a public park with community facilities
create amazing spaces for the public and users
experience and fun elements
makes us feel young again and smile
couple of major master plan projects
small projects that makes a difference. house extensions
more focus on professional designers design instead of drafters
creating human experience
one hour before the deadline
the site and history
being collaborative
helps design. but is not the main way (hand sketches are the only way)
hand sketches, lumion,
sets the experience
the design process that is not visible
how it works, what is the floor plan like?
yes, someone that explores
other consultants, engineers, ...
Return to the sacred architecture
years of practicing
my grandchildren 50 years from now
cant be famous in a rural town
grey, travelling, new dishes, spring, chair, lexus
getting good feedback from clients
yes, plenty of lego days
same as now
stay humble
Designer Interview
14 May 2019
Born and raised with art and lego.
small design studio in a rural part of Australia
Creating 'experience' for all users
unique public structures / spaces
Lego. Timeless, functional, Modular and can create amazing beautiful structures
A small extension to a house
Natural elements, zink, perforated metal, translucent sheeting, timber
the day before a create deadline
layout and functionality
scared, excited, humble
well thought through. fit for purpose and site
functionality
form our lifestyle
human experience are making a comeback. so, bespoke spaces
never before
travelling. observing others and other projects
design are formed from the influence of the site and past history
rural autralia. rich country with first world problems
collaborative
good relationship. someone that can takes lead, but also listen
site visit, research history, look for existing inspiration
obscure camera, 1960's recline chair, handmade table
sleep, work, family
create experience. listen to the site. observe others
ability to be creative and push boundaries
collaborative
hand sketches, 3d fly through software
set goals
until an hour before deadline
do you just drink coffees and talk?
leading and following
everybody. councils, commercial, individuals, old, young
ones with good clients
building the business
new cemetery that would function as a park and community space
email, websitedesign@designaa.com.au