Cassandra Simpson

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Cassandra Simpson is the Assistant Editor of The Architect magazine, the official publication of the Australian Institute of Architects. Following a successful career as a corporate lawyer, Cassandra returned to university to pursue her passion and become an architect. She is currently completing her Masters of Architecture at the University of Western Australia.

Restoring an asbestos house from the 1940’s

The decision was made not to knock the house down, instead, a beautiful restoration was completed

The Margaret River shed that’s an architecturally designed home

This unassuming building is a masterfully designed and crafted home that blends home with nature and sustainability
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Creating architecture for the Australian desert

The design varies from the typical use of colonial tropical architecture, instead employing rammed earth
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University of Western Australia’s School of Indigenous Studies anchors southern precinct

The project also took out several awards at last year’s Master Builders WA Excellence in Construction Awards
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The case for apartment living

Not everyone wants to live in an apartment, but more will do so