Stories
Camilla Block x Qianyi Lim
The Age We're In
Words by Camilla Block and Qianyi Lim
‘If you can see it, if it arrests your pace in some way, then you notice it's not just part of the peripheral backdrop of life. That is part of our job – to just be visible enough to arrest attention.’
Camilla Block and Qianyi Lim reflect on their experiences as architects in this episode of The Age We’re In. During their conversation they emphasise the intensity of the profession along with the advantages and joys of collaboration. Both share a commitment to creating inclusive and captivating spaces that nurture a sense of belonging.
‘When I was about nine, I came to Sydney. We came to see the Opera House. I remember that profound feeling of thinking, wow, like, what the hell is that? It didn't seem like anything I'd ever seen before.’
‘We like to have fun. Maybe it sounds simplistic, but I think this talks more about designing spaces for people to have fun. That's also about being inclusive: designing for a wide spectrum of people. That can come down to the form, the materiality, colour and texture of a building, and how that encourages people to feel like they're part of it and they belong there.
