BVN Architecture
BVN is one of Australia’s largest architecture practices, with studios in Sydney, Brisbane, New York and London.
History
The firm was founded in Brisbane in 1926 by Arthur Bligh, with Colin Jessup joining him later as a partner. After the Second World War, Athol Bretnall and Ronald Voller joined the partnership, leading to its name being changed to Bligh, Jessup, Bretnall and Partners. Arthur Bligh's son Graham entered the partnership in 1965, followed by Ronald Voller's son Jon.The firm was renamed Bligh Voller Architects in the early 1990s. In the late 1990s, the firm became Bligh Voller Nield, through mergers with Sydney-based firm Lawrence Nield and Partners Australia, Grose Bradley and Melbourne-based firm Pels Innes Neilson and Kosloff.
Bligh Voller Nield became BVN Architecture in 2009 and merged with Donovan Hill in 2013 to form BVN Donovan Hill. In 2014 the practice transitioned to the name BVN.
BVN is a large architectural firm, employing over 300 staff. Its portfolio includes projects such as airports, commercial and public buildings. Beyond its work in Australia, it has also designed facilities for the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and 2012 London Olympic Games.
Notable projects
BVN has designed numerous award-winning buildings, including the following projects:| Completed | Project name | Location | Award | Notes |
| 2000 | Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre | |||
| 2003 | University of Technology Sydney, City Campus, Building 10 | , Sydney | ||
| 2006 | 36/37 Squadron Headquarters, RAAF | |||
| 2014 | Australian PlantBank | Australian Botanic Garden, | ||
| 2012 | Taronga Zoo | , Sydney | ||
| 2012 | Ravenswood School for Girls, Mabel Fidler Building | , Sydney | ||
| 2014 | ASB North Wharf | new Wynyard Quarter, Auckland, New Zealand | ||
| 2013 | Translational Research Institute | Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane | ||
| 2014 | Christchurch Airport, Regional Terminal | Christchurch, New Zealand | ||
| 2015 | BVN Brisbane Studio | Brisbane, Queensland | ||
| 2013 | The Kinghorn Cancer Centre | , Sydney | ||
| 2012 | Puckapunyal Military Area Memorial Chapel | |||
| 2010 | Brain and Mind Research Institute | University of Sydney, Sydney | ||
| Robina Hospital Extension | Gold Coast, Queensland | |||
| 2008 | Stockland Head Office | Sydney |