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35 Years of designing the future
DATE: 22/11/24As Brian Johnson has said, "The future is very exciting." These words resonate deeply as we celebrate 35 incredible years of Godwin Austen Johnson. What began as a short visit to the UAE for Brian turned into a lifelong journey, culminating in the es...
Pinktober - Raising Awareness and Promoting Early Detection
DATE: 21/11/24October marks the global spotlight on breast cancer awareness. While breast cancer is most commonly associated with women, it can also affect men. Although the exact causes of breast cancer remain unclear, experts suggest it results from a combinatio...
Kiswa: The Recycling Drive
DATE: 16/10/24In September, as part of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative at Godwin Austen Johnson, we embarked on a new journey that focused on sustainability and giving back to the community. Together with my colleagues, Chetna Thawani and Shru...
Building with Purpose: The Role of Ethics in Architecture and Design
DATE: 07/10/24Where we are now in architecture and design has surpassed that definition Vitruvius quoted in the 1st Century BC regarding the qualities of architecture: “venustas, utilitas, firmitas.” For me, Architecture is beyond aesthetics or functionality; it i...
Pioneering BIM and Shaping the Future of Architecture
DATE: 01/10/24At 73, Andrew Milburn remains a key figure at Godwin Austen Johnson (GAJ), renowned for his expertise in Building Information Modelling (BIM) and his innovative contributions to architecture. His career began in London during the dynamic 1960s, where...
A Pledge for Change
DATE: 25/09/24As we celebrate our incredible milestone of 35 years in the UAE, we have committed to an even greater focus on our commitment to social and climate impact for the coming years. We are encouraging everyone within Godwin Austen Johnson to make a differ...
Is BIM a misconception?
DATE: 30/08/24There is a misconception that BIM is simply a documentation tool, or just a piece of software. For me it is a concept, a way of thinking. BIM requires us to think about our project from the beginning and consider the processes and people as well as t...
What are the Challenges of Inclusive Design?
DATE: 22/07/24Addressing the changing needs of a constantly evolving population is difficult to predict given the demographics and emergence of social, economic and technological trends. The rise in urbanisation and changes in family structures call for living spa...
Two Decades Later
DATE: 08/07/24Two decades ago, I was offered a lifeline by this company which has come to mean so much to me. I had been in Zimbabwe for 23 years, a fantastic experience but one that turned sour with hyperinflation and rampant corruption. I came to Godwin Austen J...
Designing for Tomorrow: Creating Spaces that Welcome Everyone
DATE: 27/06/24What steps are we taking to guarantee that our spaces promote inclusivity? At the recent Disability Inclusive Infrastructure & Cities Summit, where I had the chance to speak on a panel, we explored global perspectives on creating inclusive infras...
Pankti Shines at The Future of Architecture Awards
DATE: 20/06/24Pankti Adani has been named Young Architect of the Year by The Future of Architecture Awards. Considered one of the most fiercely contested categories of the night, Pankti was up against some of the industry’s best young talent, but the judges single...
Mentoring Students
DATE: 14/05/24Working with universities is part of what we do at Godwin Austen Johnson to help students make the transition from university to professional practice by imparting practical knowledge, sharing experiences and exposing students to the realities of the...