SA EMERGING PROJECT AWARD
KINGSWOOD HOUSE ARCHAEA
PHOTOGRAPHY SAM NOONAN
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Kingswood House communicates an intelligible sensitivity in architectural presentation and sings a playfulness within its intersecting angular forms and finely detailed curved interiors. More than this, it speaks to the sensitivity and playfulness required of a collaboration between Archaea director, Sally Wilson, and recent architecture graduate, Emily Parkinson, in designing this detail-rich and deeply personal residence. It also marks a new stage in the practice, with Archaea adding product design to it’s services. Archaea demonstrates a sincere commitment as an emerging practice to deliver architecture of great value to clients while also ensuring that the knowledge and design processes required are passed onto the next generation.
Sally Wilson’s committment to amplify the capabilities and skill of emerging architects are aspirational. Kingswood House is an apparent apex of the lessons learned and dedication to craft throughout the early stages of Sally’s career. Beyond this, Sally’s willingness to serve as a mentor to Emily exemplifies the importance of graduate growth and guidance. We look forward to watching the future of this practice and the fruit this will bear for the architectural community and the wider built environment.
