In this episode of the Build Hatch Podcast, we had the opportunity to hear from Gary Windiate from Windiate Architects.

In this episode we talk about:

• Growing up in England and moving to Australia when he was 25 years old.
• Gary always wanted to become an Architect but was unable to pass his first exams.
• He believes you should put all your effort into something you absolutely love and although it took him a little longer, he finally graduated.
• His first Architectural job brought him to Australia and the connections he made during this time.
• After in 1998 he come over to Australia permanently and started working on some of his own projects.
• After a back injury in 2007, Gary decided to start a his own architectural firm.
• The goals of Windiate Architects and the projects Gary was intentional about saying ‘yes’ to.
• Gary looks at each project as a puzzle and walks us through his client engagement process.
• The creative opportunities that have opened up since the pandemic and the shifts in priorities Gary has experienced.
• Intentionally resourcing mostly Australian Made products.
• Out of adversity, you can get some great results.
• Gary’s favourite material is still a humble piece of timber.
• His extensive work in the community and how this has impacted his life and architectural firm.
• The future for Gary Windiate and his team.

 

Sit back and enjoy this helpful interview with Gary Windiate from Windiate Architects

 

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