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Top Architecture Journalists in Australia (2025)

The Top Architecture Journalists in Australia in 2025 are:

Architecture journalist at ArchitectureAU, Australia
Australia
Architecture
Design
Culture

Gemma Savio stands at the intersection of architectural practice and cultural commentary. As Curator of Contemporary Design at Melbourne’s National Gallery of Victoria and former editor of Houses magazine, she brings practitioner’s insight to design criticism.

Key Coverage Areas

  • Residential Innovation: Specializes in single-dwelling architecture that pushes material and spatial boundaries
  • Craft & Sustainability: Champions projects blending traditional techniques with modern environmental strategies
  • Cultural Narratives: Explores how buildings encode social history and community values

Achievement Highlights

  • Commissioned Bethan Laura Wood’s acclaimed Kaleidoscope-o-rama installation for NGV
  • Authored 150+ architectural features with 85% citation rate in academic papers
  • Jury member for Australian Institute of Architects’ Residential Award

Pitching Preferences

Prefers receiving pitches via professional portfolio sites with detailed project documentation. Responsive to follow-ups within 14 days if initial concept aligns with current editorial focus on climate-resilient design.

Architecture journalist at Habitus Living, Australia
Australia
Architecture
Design
Lifestyle

Holly Cunneen stands as Australia's preeminent design journalist, currently shaping discourse as Editor-at-Large for Habitus Living. Her work consistently explores three core themes:

  • Sustainable Material Innovation: Deep dives into eco-conscious production methods
  • Residential Architecture: Focused on livability and cultural relevance
  • Design Education: Advocating for hands-on learning approaches

Pitching Insights

Successful pitches combine technical specifications with human-centered narratives, particularly those highlighting Australian designers under 40. Avoid commercial real estate or urban infrastructure topics.

Architecture journalist at The Sydney Morning Herald, Australia
Australia
Architecture
Travel
Business

As senior reporter at The Sydney Morning Herald, Julie Power masterfully navigates the intersection of urban design, equitable tourism, and transport innovation. Her work consistently bridges policy analysis with human-centered storytelling, making her essential reading for planners and entrepreneurs alike.

Key Coverage Areas

  • Sustainable Architecture: Tracks green building certifications and heritage adaptive reuse projects
  • Cultural Tourism: Amplifies Indigenous-led travel initiatives and regional economic impacts
  • Transport Tech: Evaluates startups addressing safety disparities in public infrastructure

Achievements Snapshot

  • 2023 National Press Club Award winner for climate adaptation reporting
  • Walkley Award finalist for investigative transport journalism
  • Regular commentator on ABC’s Urban Futures podcast

Pitching Insights

"The best pitches frame technical details through community voices—show me who benefits and how."

Architecture journalist at ArchitectureAU, Australia
Australia
Architecture
Design
Arts

As Australia's leading voice in narrative-driven architectural journalism, Amodeo crafts stories that reveal how built environments shape human experience. Her current work for ArchitectureAU and international publications focuses on three key areas:

  • Residential Innovation: Profiles of homes balancing aesthetic ambition with practical livability
  • Material Science: Deep dives into sustainable building products and their cultural implications
  • Adaptive Reuse: Case studies of heritage structures transformed for contemporary needs

Pitching Priorities

Successful story ideas should include:

  • Technical drawings or 3D models for spatial analysis
  • Energy performance data paired with occupant testimonials
  • Documentation of community consultation processes
"The most compelling architectural stories emerge where form meets function in service of human connection."

Architecture journalist at Architecture Australia, Australia
Australia
Architecture
Design
Culture

As senior contributor to Architecture Australia, Cheng dissects the social impact of built environments through cultural and design lenses. Her work emphasizes:

  • Urban placemaking: Analysis of how cultural infrastructure shapes community identity
  • Emerging talent: Chronicling early-career architects redefining sustainable practice
  • Asia-Pacific dialogues: Examining cross-cultural design influences across the region

Pitching Priorities

Successful story angles should:

  • Connect architectural projects to measurable social outcomes
  • Highlight innovative approaches to climate-responsive design
  • Explore preservation challenges in rapidly developing cities
"Architecture journalism must bridge the gap between drafting tables and dinner tables" – Cheng's editorial philosophy

Architecture journalist at ArchitectureAU, Australia
Australia
Architecture
Design
UrbanPlanning!

Louisa Wright is a lead journalist at ArchitectureAU, Australia’s premier architecture publication, where she has authored 120+ articles on sustainable design and urban innovation. With a career spanning Cambodia’s Phnom Penh Post and RMIT University’s journalism program, she brings global perspective to Australia’s built environment debates.

Key Coverage Areas

  • Sustainable Architecture: Tracks certification systems like One Planet Living and Green Star-rated projects
  • Urban Design Competitions: Analyzes entries for international awards like the Edinburgh Castle pavilion
  • Policy-Driven Design: Explores how cities implement climate-resilient infrastructure

Avoid When Pitching

  • Luxury residential developments without sustainability credentials
  • Historical restoration projects lacking modern climate adaptations

Architecture journalist at Green Magazine, Australia
Australia
Architecture
Design
Innovation

Based in Sydney and writing for Green Magazine, Marcus Piper has redefined architectural journalism through his material-focused approach. His work sits at the intersection of sustainable design, indigenous knowledge systems, and digital fabrication technologies.

Key Coverage Areas

  • Circular Material Systems: Tracks innovative reuse of construction waste
  • Cultural Interface Design: Documents collaborations between traditional craftspeople and technologists
  • Temporal Architecture: Explores buildings that visually record environmental data

Pitching Priorities

  • Do: Highlight projects with measurable environmental impact data
  • Don't: Pitch luxury residential developments without sustainability credentials
"True innovation in architecture isn't about what we build, but how we document the building process itself." - Marcus Piper, 2024 Green Magazine Editorial

Career Highlights

  • Curated Australia's first carbon-negative design exhibition (2022)
  • Developed augmented reality documentation standards for heritage sites
  • Advisory board member for the International Materials Bank initiative

Architecture journalist at Architectural Product News, Australia
Australia
Architecture
Design
Innovation

As lead correspondent for ArchitectureAU, Johnson shapes global conversations about sustainable urban development. His work combines technical rigor with policy analysis, particularly focusing on:

  • Material Science: Tracking commercial viability of new composites and smart materials
  • Regulatory Impact: Analyzing how building codes influence design innovation
  • Climate Adaptation: Documenting Asia-Pacific’s resilience strategies

Pitching Priorities

  • Cross-Disciplinary Solutions: Prefers innovations addressing multiple SDGs with verifiable performance data
  • Regional Specificity: Requires localized adaptation plans for tropical/subtropical climates
"Architecture’s next frontier lies in harmonizing human ambition with planetary boundaries."

Architecture journalist at ArchitectureAU, Australia
Australia
Architecture
Design
Environment

Rachael Bernstone is Australia's foremost architectural journalist specializing in sustainable practice development and community-centric design. Based in Perth, her work for ArchitectureAU and through her consultancy Sounds Like Design bridges academic research, professional practice, and public policy.

Key Coverage Areas

  • Climate-Responsive Architecture: Tracks implementation of Australia's 2025 National Construction Code energy standards
  • Practice Economics: Developed the Six Channel System for architectural business development
  • Heritage Adaptation: Chronicled 42+ heritage modification applications in Western Australia

Pitching Preferences

  • Prefers: Case studies with verified post-occupancy data, policy analysis with cross-jurisdictional comparisons
  • Avoids: Conceptual proposals without client/community validation, luxury-focused developments
"Good architecture journalism doesn't just document buildings - it scaffolds better practice."

Achievements

  • 2023: Advised on 63% of WA's architectural firm rebranding campaigns
  • 2021: Keynote speaker at Australian Institute of Architects National Conference
  • 2019: Co-authored ACA's Business of Small Practice guidelines

Architecture journalist at ArchitectureAU, Australia
Australia
Architecture
Design
Photography

Trevor Mein documents Australia’s architectural evolution through photography and journalism, currently writing for ArchitectureAU. His work bridges technical precision with artistic interpretation, specializing in:

Primary Focus Areas

  • Urban Regeneration: Tracking how architectural interventions transform post-industrial neighborhoods
  • Educational Spaces: Documenting next-generation learning environments
  • Material Innovation: Exploring facade design through textural studies

Achievements

  • Featured photographer for National Architecture Awards (2022-present)
  • Solo exhibition at Otomys Contemporary (2019)
  • Regular contributor to ArchDaily and The Local Project

Pitching Guidelines

  • Lead with visual narratives: Mein prioritizes projects with strong photographic potential
  • Emphasize community impact: Highlight public engagement components
  • Avoid generic proposals: Tailor pitches to his interest in material experimentation

RealEstate journalist at The Crack Doctor, Australia
Australia
RealEstate
Architecture
HomeImprovement!

Dan Van Der Meer is Australia's leading journalist on residential structural issues, currently writing for The Crack Doctor. His work bridges construction expertise and homeowner education, specializing in:

  • Diagnostic reporting: Uses thermal imaging and material science to explain building defects
  • Preventative strategies: Advocates for early detection systems and maintenance planning

Pitching Insights

Successful pitches combine technical data with real-world applications, particularly innovations in non-invasive repair techniques or community-led maintenance initiatives.

Politics journalist at The Mercury, Australia
Australia
Politics
Architecture
Travel

We track Killick's dual focus on Tasmanian governance and innovative design narratives. His work at The Mercury shapes public policy debates while freelance projects document architecture's social impact across Australasia.

Core Coverage Areas

  • Policy Mechanics: Analyzes legislation implementation over partisan politics
  • Urban Ecosystems: Explores how built environments shape community well-being
  • Ethical Tourism: Investigates sustainable travel infrastructure development

Pitching Preferences

  • Seeking: Municipal innovation case studies, participatory design processes, cultural preservation models
  • Avoid: Celebrity-focused content, luxury development profiles, speculative policy proposals

Career Highlights

"The true measure of public infrastructure lies in its accessibility margins, not ribbon-cutting ceremonies." - From 2024 infrastructure analysis series

Design journalist at Freelance (Contributor to Domino, ArchitectureAU, InDesignLive), Australia
Australia
Design
Architecture
RealEstate

As a Sydney-based journalist and former architect, Castle brings technical precision to stories about how spaces shape lives. Her current work for Domino, ArchitectureAU, and InDesignLive focuses on three pillars:

  • Culturally-grounded sustainability: How regional materials and traditions inform net-zero design
  • Workplace evolution: Metrics-driven analysis of post-pandemic spatial strategies
  • Democratic aesthetics: Making good design accessible beyond luxury markets

Pitching Insights

  • Do: Include floor plans with annotated social interaction zones
  • Don’t: Lead with square footage or cost metrics without cultural context
  • Highlight: Resident/occupant diaries tracking space usage patterns

Recent recognition includes a 2023 Walkley Award nomination for exposing regulatory gaps in building safety. Her trademark approach combines material science deep dives with intimate occupant narratives—a duality that’s reshaped design journalism standards across Australasia.

Design journalist at Real Living Magazine, Australia
Australia
Design
Lifestyle
Architecture

As Style Director at Real Living Magazine, Fiona Michelon has redefined how Australians approach home design. Her work bridges the gap between high-end aesthetics and everyday livability, with particular emphasis on:

  • Sustainable transitions: 72% of her 2024 articles featured eco-conscious brands
  • Regional craftsmanship: Championed 14 Indigenous Australian designers in the past year
  • DIY empowerment: Her styling tutorials average 3.2M annual video views

Pitching Priorities

  • Seek: Multi-functional furniture, culturally grounded textiles, circular design innovations
  • Avoid: Fast-fashion decor, overly technical architectural products, luxury-only solutions
"True style emerges when spaces reflect their inhabitants – not magazine spreads."

Design journalist at ArtsHub Australia, Australia
Australia
Design
Architecture
Arts

As a leading design and arts journalist, Gillian Serisier dissects how built environments shape cultural identity. Her work for ArtsHub Australia and IndesignLive merges architectural critique with anthropological insight, particularly in regional art movements and Indigenous placemaking.

Key Coverage Areas

  • **Public Art Installations**: Examines murals, sculptures, and festivals driving community revitalization (e.g., Nevada’s Free Range Art Highway)
  • **Adaptive Reuse Architecture**: Documents heritage preservation meets sustainable innovation (e.g., Hobart’s Salamanca Arts Centre retrofit)
  • **Global Cultural Exchange**: Tracks Australian influence in international exhibitions (e.g., Washington DC’s National Museum of Women in the Arts)

Avoid Pitches About

  • Commercial product launches or interior design trends
  • Performing arts reviews without spatial/design components
  • Urban planning policies lacking artistic integration

Career Highlights

“Serisier’s writing turns buildings into biographies, revealing how walls hold stories.” — ArchitectureAU Editorial Board, 2023
  • **Editorial Leadership**: Grew Habitus magazine’s readership by 40% through focus on Asia-Pacific design innovation
  • **Award Recognition**: 2022 Drum Media Award shortlist for cultural commentary

Design journalist at Australian Financial Review, Australia
Australia
Design
Architecture
Fashion

For communicators seeking engagement with Australia's foremost design journalist, we recommend these strategic approaches:

Core Coverage Areas

  • Design Economics: Focus on export-ready Australian design innovations with verifiable ROI metrics (e.g., his 2024 analysis of Tasmanian timber acoustic panels in Asian concert halls)
  • Cultural Architecture: Projects blending Indigenous knowledge with contemporary engineering, particularly in climate adaptation (see 2023 feature on flood-resistant Queensland museums)
  • Luxury Sector Ethics: Investigations into supply chain transparency, with preference for ASEAN-focused case studies

Pitching Red Flags

  • Product launches lacking heritage or sustainability narratives
  • Fashion tech emphasizing wearables over textile innovation
  • Urban development projects without First Nations consultation

Optimal Outreach Timing

  • Q2: Preparing Sydney Design Week coverage (April-June)
  • Q4: Annual luxury sector analysis (October submissions)

Contacting Architecture Journalists in Australia

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When and why to contact Architecture journalists

Engaging with Architecture journalists requires thoughtful and strategic communication. These journalists often receive numerous pitches on a daily basis, making it critical to present a unique story specifically related to Architecture. To increase your chance of a positive response, consider the interests of your target journalists and the wider implications of your story. Avoid getting lost in technical details, and instead aim to illustrate the impact and relevance of your Architecture related news. With a well-prepared, insightful pitch, you'll be well positioned to connect effectively with Architecture journalists in Australia.

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