Matthew Bird (architect)
Matthew David Bird (1980) is an experimental architect and lecturer from Melbourne, Australia. He is a non-traditional architect with experimental architecture projects manifesting as interior decoration, set-design, sculpture, installation art and land art. He is well-known for his guerilla-style installations, notably Alphaomega Apartment (2008) where he theatrically transformed a tiny rental apartment unbeknown to the owners.[1]
Background
Matthew Bird studied architecture at RMIT University in Melbourne where he graduated in 2005.[2] He commenced his career under the mentorship by Australia's controversial 'wonder-kid' architect Cassandra Fahey helping realise a number of her award-winning projects including New Gold Mountain and The Smith Great Aussie Home.[3]
Notable Projects
Alphaomega Apartment, Melbourne CBD Australia, (2007-08)
Domed, East Malvern, Melbourne Australia, (2010) (Collaboration with artist Michelle Hamer)
The Tracey Thredbo Project, Dancehouse, Melbourne Australia (2010)
Aviary Pardis, Melbourne Festival & MONA FOMA (2011-12)
Hotel Otherworldly, East Melbourne Australia (2012)
The Forever Gazebo, Melbourne CBD Australia, (2012)
Landing #1_Mojave Desert, Giant Rock Mojave Desert, California USA (2012)
Landing #2_Luxembourg, Bock Casemates, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg (2012)
Publications
Schaik, L. v. (2012). Tides Of Ambition: Who Architects Design For, And Who They Are When They Design. Momentum. The Miegunyah Press, The Office of the Victorian Government Architect. pp42-49.
Kalms, N. (2012). Aviary. Artichoke, Issue 39, pp114-117.
Kiely, A. (2011). Out of the Ordinary. Vogue Living, Mar/ Apr, pp29-30.
Robledo, D.A. (2010) Matthew Bird. (inside) Interior Design Review, Issue 63, pp36-38. Online: http://www.australiandesignreview.com/features/1687-interview-matthew-bird
Butler, K. (2010). Domed. Houses, Issue 76, p138.
Kiely, A. (2009). Bowerbird. Vogue Living, Mar/Apr Issue, pp76-80.
Weis, L. (2008). Dystopia. (inside) Interior Design Review, Issue 52, pp72-77. Online: http://www.australiandesignreview.com/interiors/297-dystopia
External Links
Studiobird: www.studiobird.com.au
MADA, Monash University: http://www.artdes.monash.edu.au/architecture/people.php#!
References
- ^ Weis, Lou (2008). "Dystopia". (inside) Interior Design Review (52): 72–77. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
- ^ van Schaik, Leon (2012). Momentum New Victorian Architecture. Carlton: The Miegunyah Press, The Office of the Victorian Government Architect. pp. 42–49. ISBN 9780522859829.
- ^ Robledo, Domingo Antonio. "Matthew Bird". Architecture Media. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
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