Richard Johnson (architect)
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Richard Anthony Johnson AO |
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| Born | 1946 Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Alma mater | University of New South Wales, University College London |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Awards |
RAIA Gold Medal 2008 |
| Practice | Johnson Pilton Walker |
| Buildings | National Portrait Gallery in Canberra |
| Projects | Museum of Sydney |
| Design | National Gallery of Victoria - Redevelopment Masterplan |
Richard Anthony Johnson AO MBE B.Arch. (Hons) M. Phil (London) F.RAIA, MDIA, AJIA (born 1946) is an Australian architect best known as the creator of some of the Australian most important and iconic cultural buildings and spaces.
Johnson was born in Sydney. He has a Bachelor of Architecture (Hons 1), University of New South Wales (1969) and a Master of Philosophy (Town Planning) from University College London. He has held several academic positions including:.
In 2001, the Sydney-based Directors of DCM, Richard Johnson, Adrian Pilton and Jeff Walker de-merged the Sydney office from the group and renamed the office Johnson Pilton Walker Pty Ltd - a multi-design disciplinary firm which is currently working on a wide range of projects in Australia, China and New Zealand. Kiong Lee, Paul van Ratingen and Graeme Dix joined the practice as Directors.
Some of Johnson's major projects have included:.
- as assistant to James Maccormick.
Johnson was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1976 for Public Service in the field of architecture and in 2012 was appointed Life Governor of the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
In 2014 Johnson was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) "for distinguished service to architecture, particularly the design of iconic Australian public buildings, to the visual arts and the museum and galleries sector, and to professional associations."
Richard Johnson was awarded the RAIA Gold Medal by the Royal Australian Institute of Architects on 13 March 2008. The RAIA National President Alec Tzannes said the medal recognised Johnson’s "executed work of exceptional merit, and his outstanding contribution to the development of the profession in Australia".
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