.png)
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...
Reimagining Office Spaces
DATE: 10/05/24Office design plays a pivotal role in shaping the work environment, influencing employee productivity, creativity, and wellbeing and increasing numbers of organisations reimagining their office spaces to better foster collaboration, innovation, and e...
Dubai College’s Jafar Centre Earns LEED Gold Certification
DATE: 03/05/24Designed by Godwin Austen Johnson, the recently opened Jafar Centre at Dubai College has been awarded the prestigious United States Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy & Environment Design (LEED) Gold certification. The school i...
The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton
DATE: 28/03/24The approach to the design of The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton was guided by Miral and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment’s drive to create a themed hotel as a follow up to the great success of the award-winning theme park...
Designing the Jafar Centre
DATE: 07/03/24Creating new spaces for education can be both highly challenging and extremely rewarding, but what exactly does it take to create something as innovative as the new Jafar Centre at the Dubai College. Jason Burnside sat down with the team at Middle Ea...
Ladybird Harnesses Solar for Energy Production
DATE: 22/02/24Following their LEED Gold certification, the Ladybird Nursery Al Barsha and the Ladybird Early Learning Centre JVC continue their quest to provide healthy, efficient, and carbon-saving buildings through the recent installation of solar panels. The so...
Designing Success: The Benefits of Architectural Internships
DATE: 12/02/24Internships have been hailed as win–win situations for both employers and internees. Employers do not have to commit to actual employment, and internees can further their future career. Sone are paid and some are unpaid, but all have as their express...
The IoT Revolution
DATE: 07/02/24Intelligent MEP systems are driving sustainability by optimising resource consumption, minimising environmental impact, and contributing to a more sustainable future. These systems play a crucial role in creating buildings that are energy-efficient, ...