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Richard LeplastrierRichard Leplastrier (1939 -) born in Melbourne, one of the surf towns of Australia. In his youth he developed his passion for sailing. Both the design and construction as its use fascinates Leplastrier. That fascination is also reflected in its buildings. At some points, the operation of his buildings therefore have a strong resemblance with those of sailboats. Leplastrier studied architecture at the University of Sydney. He worked for Jorn Utzon(architect of the Syndy Operah House) 1964 - 66 and spent 18 months in Kyoto studying traditional Japanese architecture with the great Professor Masuda Tomoya. Through nearly 30 years of practice he has been fascinated by the origins of human settlement and the 'essentials' of living. His unique contribution to architecture was recognized by the award of the RAIA Gold Medal 1999. He has been an inspiring teacher and has had a significant impact on many younger architects. He has designed lightweight timber boats and is an accomplished sailor having won the Ben Lexcen World 18 foot Skiff Title. Leplastriers mostly domestic buildings demand an involvement with place and encourage a sense of reality of the present moment." "only through great architecture reveals itself naturally": Tomoya Masuda. Before Leplastrier returned to Australia in order to start his one-man practice, he has worked with the Japanese architect Kenzo Tange The buildings of Leplastrier show a high degree of consciousness of the place with tectonically sophistication in an ecologically sound manner. His work is never stylistically or sensitive fashion, but has a timeless character. Richard Leplastrier is a seminal figure in Australian architecture and architectural education. His sensitivity to issues of culture and place and his accumulated wisdom in the design and making of architecture is gently revealed though his tutorial sessions in the design studio. He received national recognition in 1999 through the award of the Gold Medal of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects. Richard has received international recognition through receipt of the 2004 ‘Spirit of Nature Wood Architecture Award’. The award, established in Finland by the Wood in Culture Association, is granted every second year for architectural excellence. The first recipient of the Award in 2000 was Renzo Piano from Italy, and in 2002 the Award was presented to architect Kengo Kuma from Japan. "A charismatic champion, teacher and maker of architecture borne from human values and acute understanding of place" : Jury Gold Medal (1999) Richard Leplastrier has a sole agency but endorses the decision of the Japanese potter Kawai Kanjir we never work alone. "Often he obtains craftsman and carpenters to the draft board during building. Working in a pleasant way with the client has a high priority for Leplastrier. Clients often become friends withthis passionate heart warming personality. Menno Lam has found a great teacher in Richard during the Master class. Since Richard eschews publicity and his built works are secret treasures to be discovered only by those privileged enough to be introduced to them. Menno feels privileged to have been thought by him and to have experienced some of his treasures. Want to know more about Richard Leplastrier or his work: Internet Architecture and place (RAIA Gold Medal)
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