Richard Johnson

Richard Anthony Johnson (born 11 May 1946, in Sydney) is an Australian architect best known as the creator of some of the Australian most important and iconic cultural buildings and spaces of the twentieth century. Academic career Johnson graduated in 1969 with first class honours in Architecture from the University of New South Wales and a Master of Philosophy in Town Planning from the University College London in 1977. He has held several academic positions including Adjunct Professor of Architecture, at the University of NSW between 1999 and 2008; and a professor of practice/architectural studies, at the University of NSW since 2008. Professional associations include appointment as a Life Fellow of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects in 2011; a Fellow of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects in 2005; an Associate of the Design Institute of Australia; an Associate of the Japan Institute of Architects; and a Registered Architect in the State of New South Wales. Professional experience 1969 – 1985 Principal Architect, Department of Housing and Construction 1985 – 2000 Director, Denton Corker Marshall Pty Ltd In 2001, the Sydney-based Directors of DCM, Richard Johnson, Adrian Pilton and Jeff Walker de-merged the Sydney office from the group and renamed the office Johnson Pilton Walker Pty Ltd – a multi-design disciplinary firm which is currently working on a wide range of projects in Australia, China and New Zealand. Kiong Lee, Paul van Ratingen and Graeme Dix joined the practice as Directors. 2000 – present Director, Johnson Pilton Walker Pty Ltd.