Comments on: Hedley Bull Centre for World Politics by Lyons Architects

By: Indi

Indi — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:59:15 +0000

I hope that is extremely smart glass. If not there’s going to be some air-con working overtime in a Canberra summer (36-45 degrees celsius on many days). Nice to see some shots of people making things and inhabiting the building- I hope they got course credit.

By: yimyim

yimyim — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:22:50 +0000

Ohh I’m sorry JL. I thought that my comment was directly exactly at that comment…

By: JL

JL — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:42:13 +0000

Respects context in that, clearly, as stated in the text the ‘hexagonal plan form references the adjacent Coombs Building, metaphorically connecting the new building to this important ANU landmark and its originating role in the development of international studies in Australia.’ I’m not sure the context changes just because you’re not a fan.

By: One

One — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:45:39 +0000

Very intreguing way to test any effect on concrete on a real building. Great effort, I love the intention. In close up detail the surface appears to be very seductive…

By: Thiefsie

Thiefsie — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:22:35 +0000

Not a fan of Lyons usually but this at least has piqued my interest.

By: yimyim

yimyim — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:06:30 +0000

respecting existing context? how exactly? I live down the road from this building….im not a fan! but some of their other work is great!

By: rodger

rodger — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 01:32:13 +0000

queer lot those australians.

i think their talent for computer fabrication should extend a tad further than being employed for questionable decorative purposes on the exterior.

plus, the main interior space has been handled in questionable manner, the dark underside of the crossing element is disturbingly oppressive in its presence which brings me to the point of lighting in your interiors generally, .. poorly conceived.
good lighting trumps all. you guys fail to get this axiom and proceed to provide poor lighting in every interior space including the most important space in the building, the interior court, which is otherwise articulated in an interesting manner.

By: JL

JL — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:18:23 +0000

The concrete appears taut and fabric like, a feat for concrete ; wonderful finish.
Again, with Lyons, maximum effect from innovative ideas while respecting existing context. Superb

By: stev

stev — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:49:19 +0000

WOW! This is modern and classical in one – pure and full of phantasy – seems to be functional too. Great design in the quality of Alvar Aalto.

By: kanwal

kanwal — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:52:14 +0000

wow..this is well descriptive write up….the photograph compilation explain most of the things