Listen "Is “trend” a dirty word? | Rachel Nolan and Patrick Kennedy"
Episode Synopsis
Rachel Nolan and Patrick Kennedy are founding partners of the award-winning practice Kennedy Nolan. Along with its many accolades and acknowledgments, the practice has amassed one of the largest Instagram followings of any Australian architecture studio, making it arguably one of the most influential studios in the country today.
Over the years, Kennedy Nolan’s designs have shaped trends in the industry rather, than followed them. But being a so-called “trendsetter” comes with responsibilities.
In today’s episode, we learn about Rachel and Patrick’s approach to staying ahead of the game, how they really feel about imitation and the importance of being mindful of social media’s impact.
Further reading:
First House: Kennedy Nolan Architects
https://architectureau.com/articles/james-street-house-by-kennedy-nolan-architects/
Balam Balam Place by Kennedy Nolan, Openwork and Finding Infinity
https://architectureau.com/articles/balam-balam-place-by-kennedy-nolan-openwork-and-finding-infinity/
Melbourne Place by Kennedy Nolan
https://architectureau.com/articles/melbourne-place/
The developer’s perspective: Wilam Ngarrang Retrofit by Kennedy Nolan with Finding Infinity
https://architectureau.com/articles/the-developers-perspective-wilam-ngarrang-retrofit-by-kennedy-nolan-with-finding-infinity/
Six Ways House by Kennedy Nolan
https://architectureau.com/articles/Six-Ways-House-by-Kennedy-Nolan/
Over the years, Kennedy Nolan’s designs have shaped trends in the industry rather, than followed them. But being a so-called “trendsetter” comes with responsibilities.
In today’s episode, we learn about Rachel and Patrick’s approach to staying ahead of the game, how they really feel about imitation and the importance of being mindful of social media’s impact.
Further reading:
First House: Kennedy Nolan Architects
https://architectureau.com/articles/james-street-house-by-kennedy-nolan-architects/
Balam Balam Place by Kennedy Nolan, Openwork and Finding Infinity
https://architectureau.com/articles/balam-balam-place-by-kennedy-nolan-openwork-and-finding-infinity/
Melbourne Place by Kennedy Nolan
https://architectureau.com/articles/melbourne-place/
The developer’s perspective: Wilam Ngarrang Retrofit by Kennedy Nolan with Finding Infinity
https://architectureau.com/articles/the-developers-perspective-wilam-ngarrang-retrofit-by-kennedy-nolan-with-finding-infinity/
Six Ways House by Kennedy Nolan
https://architectureau.com/articles/Six-Ways-House-by-Kennedy-Nolan/
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