Glenn Murcutt lecture
The architect discusses his design process for the Australian Islamic Centre in Melbourne.
June 1, 2018
Recorded on January 17, 2017.
Current Work is a lecture series featuring leading figures in the worlds of architecture, urbanism, design, and art.
Explaining what he describes as “the joy of architecture,” Glenn Murcutt traces his design process for the Australian Islamic Centre in Melbourne. Studying the Quran, working with Muslims, and questioning conventions such as the minaret and the courtyard were crucial steps in translating Islamic architecture into an Australian context.
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