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Richard Anthony Johnson Association for the Study of Internal Fixation Administration Member of the Order of the British Empire Bachelor of Architecture M. Philosophy F.RAIA, MDIA, AJIA is an Australian architect best known as the creator of some of the Australian most important and iconic cultural buildings and spaces.
Education
He has a Bachelor of Architecture (Honours 1), University of New South Wales (1969) and a Master of Philosophy (Town Planning) from University College London.
Career
He has held several academic positions including:. Adjunct Professor of Architecture, University of NSW since 1999 - 2008
Professor of Practice/Architectural Studies, University of NSW 2008-
Life Fellow, Royal Australian Institute of Architects since 2011
Fellow, Royal Australian Institute of Architects, 2005
Associate, Design Institute of Australia
Associate, Japan Institute of Architects
Registered Architect in the State of New South Wales
1969 - 1985 Principal Architect, Department of Housing and Construction
1985 - 2000 Director, Denton Corker Marshall Pty Limited
In 2001, the Sydney-based Directors of Distinguished Conduct Medal, Richard Johnson, Adrian Pilton and Jeff Walker de-merged the Sydney office from the group and renamed the office Johnson Pilton Walker Pty Limited - 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.
2000 – present Director, Johnson Pilton Walker Pty Limited.
Some of Johnson"s major projects have included:.
Australian Pavilion - Expo "74 in Spokane (United States of America)
Australian Pavilion - Expo "75 in Okinawa (Japan)
Australian Pavilion - Expo "85 in Tsukuba (Japan)
Australia Post Pavilion and Exhibits at Expo 88 (Brisbane)
Queensland News Pavilion and Exhibits - Expo 88 (Brisbane)
Spanish Pavilion and Exhibits - Expo 88 (Brisbane)
Australian Embassy in Beijing,
masterplan of the Australian Embassy in Tokyo
Art Gallery of NSW - New Asian Gallery
Sydney Opera House masterplan and refurbishments (with Jørn Utzon)
Museum of Sydney, 1995
First Government House Place, Sydney
Australian Museum - New Zoology Building
Australian National Maritime Museum - Masterplan
National Portrait Gallery in Canberra
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery in Hobart - Masterplan
National Gallery of Victoria - Redevelopment Masterplan and Feasibility Study.
Achievements
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Johnson was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (Administration Member of the Order of the British Empire) 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 (Association for the Study of Internal Fixation) "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".
Awards
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Member of the Order of the British Empire; Officer of the Order of Australia Gold Medal; Officer of the Order of Australia 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." RAIA Gold Medal 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".Member of the Order of the British Empire; Officer of the Order of Australia Gold Medal; Officer of the Order of Australia 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." RAIA Gold Medal 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".