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Some holiday reading, an interview with the beautiful human Michele Saee from SAEE Studio Even through a slightly pixelated Skype screen - and after some technical difficulties - Michele Saee’s contemplative, easing presence is immediate. He’s sitting against an intellectual but un-intimidating backdrop, aesthetically fit for a self-confessed ‘traditionalist of some form’. This architect is every bit the humble and dedicated visionary who gives his profession the artistic credibility it deserves. Once we get both cameras working, Michele tells me: “It’s much better to have a live conversation with a person when I can see them, somewhat face-to-face”. This inherent appetite for connection - to not only people but places, spaces and time - has steered every step of Michele’s creatively compelled journey. And what a journey it’s been. “I’m one of those hardcore architectural groupies,” he laughs when reflecting on what ignited his intrinsic architectural flame. Born in Tehran in 1956, Michele’s father was a policeman and his mother an entrepreneurial spirit, who ‘loved travelling, trying different things and testing her own abilities’. They were both supportive of whatever he wanted to do, giving Michele “every opportunity, and it allowed (him) to do something very different.” Perhaps his mother’s yearning for the new, whether inherited or learned, shaped Michele’s perception of and pull to the craft itself. As his bio puts it: ‘Architecture reflects our needs, desires and ability to improve the quality of our relationships with creativity and adventure’. Certainly, it shaped his educational influences, which include a stint of schooling in the UK, a Master of Art in Architecture in Florence and a post-grad degree in Technical Urban Planning in Milan - all before moving to Los Angeles, where he would start his own firm, teach at multiple schools of architecture and become a faculty member at the University of Southern California (USC). Read more at The Delve: https://lnkd.in/gvMt_79B #thedelve #teulo #michelesaee #architecture #design #space #time

Merry Christmas 🎄 We hope everyone has a lovely well deserved break. We thank you all for your continued support and passion for providing education to the architectural and design community in 2024 and we have loved collaborating with you 🖤 Stay safe, hug your loved ones and wear sunscreen (especially if you’re in the Southern Hemisphere!) Lots of love Team Teulo #merrychristmas #teamteulo #learning #education #cpdonline

Big news for NZ Registered Architects! New Zealand Registered Architects Board Teulo is kicking off 2025 with a game-changing innovation: our NZRAB API integration! 🎉 👉 Seamlessly accrue CPD points in real-time.
👉 Say goodbye to manual uploads.
👉 Stay focused on what you do best—designing the future. As a first-of-its-kind feature, this is just the beginning of how Teulo is making CPD learning effortless and accessible. Ready to elevate your professional growth? Let’s make 2025 your best year yet! Read all about it here: https://lnkd.in/gDBvngzn Thank you to our friends New Zealand Registered Architects Board for embracing collaboration and understanding that when we all work together we can make a real difference. Merry Christmas 🎄 #teulo #cpd #nzrab #api #collaboration

One thing we love about Teulo is the incredible humans we get to meet along the way. We had the pleasure of interviewing Jenny E Sabin. Jenny Sabin isn’t a big fan of the word style. For the Cornell Professor, Principal Investigator of Sabin Lab and Principal at Jenny Sabin Studio, it’s an understandable reluctance. As an architect, designer, artist, researcher and educator investigating the intersections between art, science, biology and mathematics - trying to fit in one box is a little limiting. “I identify not necessarily with a style but with a way of thinking and working. One that is materially-directed and looking to nature not to simply mimic the shape or form, but to try and understand the processes and contribute to the design and making of form in context. Understanding the dynamics between environment and form gives rise to pretty amazing outputs.” Jenny’s work can certainly attest to that. Read more here at The Delve: https://lnkd.in/dWHUqtwN #thedelve #architecture #design #education #building #construction

Meet Judith Taylor Acting CEO New Zealand Registered Architects Board. “We are working collaboratively across the sector to support highly skilled building professionals operating within a future-focused industry,” says Judith Taylor, Acting Chief Executive of the New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB). With more than three decades of industry experience to draw from, Judith is bringing a wealth of knowledge to her new role. “I’ve been a registered architect for 38 years and have practised in Wellington, London and Auckland,” she says. “Until recently, I was the president of the Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA); I started as Acting CE at NZRAB in July of 2024. When I saw this opportunity come up, it felt like an invitation to return to Wellington and my tribe.” Judith’s first few months in the role have been very busy, with a number of foundational changes on the horizon for NZRAB. “The Registered Architects Act [under which NZRAB was established] is currently under review. We’re assessing the competencies used to review the initial and ongoing registration of architects and looking at a digital transformation to offer better services to all of our stakeholders.” The goal is to push the industry forward with competencies and tools that accurately reflect the changing needs of Aotearoa, she says. “We are working with partners to demonstrate more widely the different pathways into architecture and to improve our communications with industry professionals.” Read more at The Delve: https://lnkd.in/gJFkbXPX #collaboration #stronger #architecture #passion #design #nzrab #teulo

Mexican-born, Mexico-based Gabriela Carrillo is an Architect and partner at practice Taller Architectura. She graduated from Faculty of National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).Gabriela has presented lectures and has led workshops at universities in Mexico, the United States, and South America. Her work has been published nationally and internationally. Gabriela’s designs involve sensitivity to context and environment, combining an adequate selection of materials from the regions where the creations are established, she explains the reason for this and the impact that it has. Gabriela’s project Courts of Pátzcuaro in Michoacán, she took great care in trying to create a space that incorporated materials and light design to create messages and atmosphere that impact the way people communicate within these spaces. The Courts of Pátzcuaro in Michoacán saw Gabriela win the 2017 International Women in Architecture Award, the highest international recognition for women in architecture. Gabriela tells us about the concept behind the design and the build process. Gabriela delves into other projects have really shaped her professional career and what she loved about them. We talk about some of the materialisations, themes and processes that Gabriela is exploring in her work. Listen and find out more only on Teulo: https://lnkd.in/gYFecuY7 #teulopods #cpdonline #podcasts #design #architecture

Meet Dan Coe from Paterson Trading Company. “From manufacturing and product quality to environmental responsibility and representation, our core values are what define us as leaders in the bathroom ware space,” says Dan Coe, of Paterson Trading Company. In his role as National Commercial Manager, Dan oversees commercial project specification and product education, informed by more than a decade of industry experience. “I’ve always been passionate about design, function and innovative technologies,” he says. “Over the last 12 years, I’ve spent my time learning various aspects of design including flooring, natural stone systems, kitchen design, and bathroom design. This range of experience has helped me to really understand clients’ needs, whether in a single dwelling or a multi-residential property.” For more than half a century, Paterson has been providing quality bathroom ware that delivers on both design and functionality. “We helped pioneer the thermostatic shower mixer market in New Zealand and were instrumental in introducing a number of world designers and design trends into the Kiwi bathroom. Maintaining integrity in genuine quality products has been a key driver to our success,” Dan says. Premier brands including Villeroy & Boch and Fima elevate the product line and enable Paterson to draw on decades of international design experience. “Since 1955, Paterson has brought European product expertise to the NZ market. Villeroy & Boch have been a key supporter of ours for over 45 years with their German-quality ceramic toilets, wash basins, and Quaryl baths. They have been enthusiastic pioneers in design, material selection, and quality manufacturing since 1748, with family members still active in key roles in the company many generations later. They bring centuries of institutional knowledge to their ceramic sanitaryware, tiles and tableware, and their corral of award-winning designers means that the products not only look good but have great form and function. Read more here at The Delve: https://lnkd.in/gaCyZT4e #thedelve #teulo #housing #bathroomware #design #architecture

Join Peter Raimondo next week 10th Dec from 10am NZT at Teulo Ed for a fantastic educational session on: Enhancing Urban Aesthetics Through Smart Construction Solutions. Peter will be joined by Boundaryline Fencing Systems Enveloped NZ Omega Windows + Doors and Autex Acoustics New Zealand Register here: Part one: https://lnkd.in/gWvjNTG5 Part two: https://lnkd.in/g5zmq56h CPD points available #fencing #joinery #windows #acoustics #thermal #cpdonline

Whether you're designing, specifying, or building, you’ll leave with fresh insights and practical knowledge to enhance your projects. Don’t miss this chance to stay at the forefront of innovation in design and construction. Secure your spot now and take your expertise to the next level! Join MC Dyann Stewart from Technoform Stuart Wilson from Metwood and Fiona Jessup and Marty Veele from GH Commercial and our resident chat master and livestream operator Harley at 9am NZT Agenda as follows: 9am - 10am Stuart WIlson Metwood Talk topic: Stu will take you through the various processes related to powder coating of wood grain finishes for aluminium and steel -  from design to application and show you examples of projects where this technology has been utilised. 10am - 11am  Marty Veele and Fiona Jessup GH Commercial Talk topic: Mastering  Laminate Flooring: Dive into the world of laminate flooring in this insightful presentation, where you'll uncover its structure, performance qualities and environmental benefits.   Registration link: https://lnkd.in/gb8AgfmA CPD points are available. #teuloed #cpdonline #education #housing #design #architecture #building #construction

Join us on the 3rd December from 9am, NZST and hear from the wonderful team at GH Commercial Fiona Jessup and Marty Veele. We welcome Dyann Stewart from Technoform as MC Mastering Laminate Flooring with GH Commercial   Dive into the world of laminate flooring in this insightful presentation, where you'll uncover its structure, performance qualities and environmental benefits.   Learning Outcomes: - Explore the advanced structural qualities of laminate flooring, including its resistance to wear, impact, and moisture, as well as its acoustic properties. - Learn how laminate flooring aligns with the New Zealand Building Code (including E3) and discover the best grade selections for residential, commercial, and industrial spaces. - Gain a deep understanding of laminate flooring’s composition, including wood-based materials, environmental certifications, and sustainable manufacturing processes. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gb8AgfmA CPD points available. #ghcommercial #teuloed #cpdonline #education #housing #flooring #hardwood #laminate