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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas in Sydney, Australia by TzannesFebruary 9th, 2023 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Tzannes Central to Judith Neilson’s vision for the JNIJI is the concept of understanding history and influencing the future of society through independent, investigative journalism and the discussion of ideas. These JNIJI objectives align to the conservation, restoration or adaptation of two heritage listed buildings and the addition of a new element.  Image Courtesy © Ben Guthrie
 Image Courtesy © Ben Guthrie The architecture is grounded in history, created from an understanding of place and community. Pre-colonial history is acknowledged at the front door. Post-colonial history is represented by the interweaving of historic fabric with new interpretative elements including contemporary alterations and additions. New and old elements are designed to be ‘in conversation’ to convey time, past and present. The shapes and positions of historic openings are maintained. New functional and security requirements employing contemporary detailing are located where historic shopfronts formerly existed. Above the ground floor, windows are restored and adapted to meet contemporary acoustic and environmental requirements. About a third of the development replaces an unsympathetic addition to the historic fabric from the 1980’s. The new additions are designed to heal a previously blighted corner, and resolve disparate adjacent built forms. The architecture is conceived to be a good fit with adjacent historic and contemporary fabric to enhance the character of the neighbourhood.  Image Courtesy © Ben Guthrie  Image Courtesy © Ben Guthrie The sympathetic combination of new and historic architecture, unique to Chippendale, also projects a distinctive and memorable global identity. Integrating community history through design enriches the representation of the JNIJI to the world. A new awning signals the location of the reinterpreted historic entry. Another awning located on the new addition provides pedestrian weather protection at the crossing of Myrtle Street. Together they signal the dialogue between design eras present throughout the JNIJI. The work of the JNIJI may attract hostile aggressors online and in real time. The ground level has to be safe from trespassers and resistant to bomb and vehicular attack. The JNIJI ambition of transparency in the media is reflected by the architecture. For this reason, windows are placed in the public auditorium at street level using 25mm glass and disguised stainless-steel mirrors in vertical and horizontal planes to enhance pedestrian experience. Other glazed openings at ground level are protected by thick brass blades or at the main entry, by an inner skin of secure timber screens and a 2.3 tonne lift motor from the original building repurposed as historic artefact used to enhance security and add significant character.  Image Courtesy © Ben Guthrie  Image Courtesy © Ben Guthrie Inside, historic structure is restored and maintained, augmented by required new structure. Historic walls are restored and made waterproof remaining visible and often in juxtaposition with new infill and removable elements. The main communication stair is flooded with light through glass that reveals the historic roof form and brings into close view the idiosyncratic, historic floor truss structure. The work of the JNIJI is represented in the architecture by the use of light as a symbol of transparency of function and most importantly, concepts of time past, present to guide new hope for a better future.  Image Courtesy © Ben Guthrie
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