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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...
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...