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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...
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...
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...