M3architecture


M3architecture is an Australian architecture firm based in Brisbane. The practice was founded in 1997 and is run by Directors Michael Banney, Ben Vielle, Michael Christensen and Michael Lavery.
The firm's work ranges from the $140m University of Queensland Sustainable Futures Building to public, education and smaller arts projects such as the Tree of Knowledge Memorial in Barcaldine.

Selected awards

Notable publications

  • The David Theile Olympic Swimming Pool in, "The Pool"
  • The David Theile Olympic Swimming Pool, The Yeerongpilly Footbridge, and The Tree of Knowledge in, "Practical Poetics in Architecture"
  • ACT for Kids, Centre for Excellence and the UQ Microhealth Laboratory in, "Materiality – Brick and Block in Contemporary Australian Architecture"
  • M3architecture: sites of transformation, in ArchitectureAU
  • Outback pub to represent Australia at international architecture exhibition in Italy
  • UQ Microhealth Laboratory in, "Brick"
  • m3architecture featured in, "A Critical History of Contemporary Architecture: 1960–2010"
  • m3architecture featured in, "The Encyclopedia of Australian Architecture"
  • m3architecture featured in, "A Place in the Sun"
  • m3architecture featured in, "10x10_3"
  • The QUT Human Movement Pavilion in, "The Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century World Architecture"
  • m3architecture featured in, "Next Wave: Emerging Talents in Australian Architecture"
  • Taringa Residence in, "House Plus: Imaginative Ideas for Extending Your Home"
  • The practice of m3architecture Masters by Research Thesis
  • Anecdotal evidence – Michael Lavery's Doctor of Philosophy, Architecture and Urban Design, RMIT University
  • Engaging objects – Michael Banney's Doctor of Philosophy, Architecture and Urban Design, RMIT University
  • Architectural Guide Australia

Exhibitions

  • 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale, Australian Pavilion. Project: he Barcaldine masterplan in, “Repair.”
  • 2016 Venice Architecture Biennale, Australian Pavilion. Project: The David Theile Olympic Swimming Pool.
  • 2014 Venice Architecture Biennale, Australian Pavilion. Project: Lodge on the Lake.
  • 2010 Shanghai World Expo. Projects: Brisbane Girls Grammar School Cherrell Hirst Creative Learning Centre; Barcaldine Tree of Knowledge Memorial: ‘HEAT: Queensland Architects’, Stand at the 2010 World Expo, Shanghai. 20–26 June 2010.
  • 2008 Venice Architecture Biennale, Australian Pavilion, ‘Abundant Australia’
  • 2008 Optimism, Gallery of Modern Art
  • 2008 Place Makers: Contemporary Queensland Architects Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane. 2 August to 23 November 2008. Projects: Brisbane Girls Grammar School, UQ Microhealth Laboratory, Taringa Residence
  • 2010 ‘All Politics is Local’, in Interior Design Magazine. Welsh, S. 2010. ‘All Politics is Local’. Interior Design. February 2010: 97
  • 2007 ‘OUT FROM UNDER: Australian Architecture Now,’ held at Australian Institute of Architects, San Francisco. 8 March to 27 April 2007. UQ Microhealth Laboratory and Taringa Residence.
  • 2006 Venice Architecture Biennale, Australian Pavilion. Projects: UQ Microhealth Laboratory in the Australian Pavilion at the 10th International Architecture Exhibition, ‘Cities, Architecture and Society,’ held in Venice, 10 September to 19 November 2006.
  • 2006 ‘’ held at QPAC Forecourt, Southbank, Brisbane. 27 October 2006. Brisbane North Eye Centre.
  • 2006 ‘Art Movement’ Exhibition, held at University of Technology Sydney Gallery, Sydney. 27 June to 28 July 2006. Curated by Ricardo Felipe. Brisbane Girls Grammar School Creative Learning Centre.
  • 2006 The Design Institute of Australia Awards & Exhibition, held at Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane. 3 to 18 June 2004. UQ Chemistry Interiors, St Lucia Campus.
  • 2005 The Design Institute of Australia Awards & Exhibition, held at Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane. 4 to 19 June 2005 Centre for Marine Studies, University of Queensland St Lucia.
  • 2005 Australian Institute of Architects ‘Marvels’ Exhibition of built and unbuilt work, held at William St, Brisbane. 28 October to 2 November 2005. Projects: Brisbane Girls Grammar School Creative Learning Centre, Australian National University Bike Shelters, and, Yeppoon Apartments.
  • 2004 The Design Institute of Australia Awards & Exhibition, held at Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane. 5 to 14 June 2004. Projects: UQ Microhealth Laboratory Gatton Campus, and, Australian Institute of Architects Stage Set Design 2002.
  • 2004 ART + ARCH Infinite Exhibition, held in various sites across Brisbane, 9 September to 3 October 2004. 'Work in Collaboration’ shown at City Hall.
  • 2003 Australian Institute of Architects Tropical Housing Exhibition. Venue, 111 George St, Brisbane. 2003. Bennett Residence, Bribie Island.